Appliance Wattage Reference
Typical running watts and surge/start watts for common appliances, tools, and home electronics. Values are ballpark — always check your device nameplate or manual for exact specs.
| Category | Item | Running W | Surge/Start W | Notes | Actions |
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Tips
- Resistive loads (toasters, kettles, space heaters) have no surge — running watts ≈ rated watts.
- Motor/compressor loads (fridges, AC, pumps, power tools) often need 2–3× surge briefly at startup.
- Electronics (TVs, laptops, routers) draw less and may vary with use; gaming PCs spike under load.
Use these values to size inverters, generators, and batteries — and to estimate costs with the Appliance Cost (Grid) calculator.