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It’s a good idea to get a general sense of wattage requirements for appliances in your home, especially if you plan on investing in and setting up some kind of backup or off-grid power option. Regardless of whether you plan on running a pre-wired power station or a solar kit for a smaller cabin/home or business– or even a larger home– understanding your basic energy needs can help you make the right decision when it comes to off-grid, emergency power.

How Many Watts Do Appliances Use?

Here’s a basic list of the watts consumed by some of the most common home appliances. While wattage can vary between different brands and appliance sizes, these estimates should give you a good picture of how much power different kinds of home appliances and devices consume on average.

Home Appliance Watt Estimates

A “Rough” Home Appliance Wattage Guide

Again, watts consumed by home appliances will vary depending on the size and model of the appliance in question. Smaller and larger AC units, drills and saws of varying sizes, smaller and larger flatscreen televisions, plus other tools and household appliances will naturally require different amounts of energy to operate properly.

This list is just a rough guide to help you figure out how much off-grid power you’ll need to generate on average to keep your appliances up and running. If you have any further questions about appliances and watt usage, please get in touch with The Inverter Store today to see how we can help you with your power-generating needs.

To calculate your total watts, use our easy power calculator. Click here.