Kitchen
Upright freezer running watts and starting watts
Use these values as a planning range only. The conservative default for upright freezer is 180 W running and 1,000 W starting.
| Load type | Low | Default | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running watts | 100 W | 180 W | 600 W |
| Starting watts | 500 W | 1,000 W | 1,800 W |
Source note
DOE refrigerator/freezer energy references and common nameplate ranges; default assumes a separate upright freezer with compressor start surge.
Never operate a fuel-burning generator indoors, in a garage, on a porch, or near open windows. Use a listed transfer switch or interlock installed by a qualified electrician for home wiring, and verify actual device nameplates before buying equipment.
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