# Plug Count

> How many watts your appliances use, and what it takes to run them on backup power. Independent, source-linked reference: typical running watts, starting (surge) watts and daily kWh for 61 US household appliances, a generator size calculator, a power station runtime calculator, a watts/amps/volts converter, and 15 guides. Last full review 2026-10-11.

Key rules: Watts = volts x amps (US outlets 120 V; large appliances 240 V). Size a generator for the sum of running watts plus the largest single starting surge. Power station runtime (h) is roughly capacity (Wh) x 0.85 / average watts; cycling appliances like fridges average far below their running watts. A 15 A 120 V circuit carries 1,800 W (1,440 W continuous). Never run a generator indoors; never backfeed through an outlet.

## Tools
- [Generator size calculator](https://www.plugcount.com/generator-size-calculator/): URL parameters are appliance slugs with counts, e.g. ?refrigerator=1&sump-pump=1&hours=8
- [Power station runtime calculator](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime-calculator/): ?wh=1000&w=60&eff=85
- [Watts to amps converter](https://www.plugcount.com/watts-to-amps/): ?w=1500&v=120

## Data (CC BY 4.0)
- [Appliance wattage, JSON](https://www.plugcount.com/api/appliances.json)
- [Appliance wattage, CSV](https://www.plugcount.com/api/appliances.csv)
- [Guide index, JSON](https://www.plugcount.com/api/guides.json)
- [Full text of the site](https://www.plugcount.com/llms-full.txt)
- [Agent catalog](https://www.plugcount.com/.well-known/ai-catalog.json)

## Appliances
- [How many watts does an air fryer use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/air-fryer/): 1,500 W running (1,200-1,800), 0.35 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a blender use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/blender/): 700 W running (300-1,500), 1,000 W starting, 0.04 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a chest freezer use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/chest-freezer/): 80 W running (50-150), 2,200 W starting, 0.6 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a coffee maker use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/coffee-maker/): 1,000 W running (750-1,500), 0.38 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a dishwasher use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/dishwasher/): 1,200 W running (1,200-2,400), 1,500 W starting, 1 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an electric kettle use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/electric-kettle/): 1,500 W running (1,000-1,500), 0.23 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an electric oven use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/electric-oven/): 2,500 W running (2,000-3,500), 0.95 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an electric stove use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/electric-stove/): 2,000 W running (1,200-3,100), 1 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an induction cooktop use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/induction-cooktop/): 1,800 W running (1,000-3,700), 0.8 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an Instant Pot use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/instant-pot/): 1,000 W running (700-1,200), 0.4 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a microwave use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/microwave/): 1,500 W running (800-1,700), 0.5 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a mini fridge use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/mini-fridge/): 80 W running (50-120), 400 W starting, 0.75 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a refrigerator use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/refrigerator/): 150 W running (100-250), 2,200 W starting, 1.45 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a rice cooker use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/rice-cooker/): 650 W running (300-1,000), 0.33 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a slow cooker use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/slow-cooker/): 200 W running (150-300), 1.6 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a toaster use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/toaster/): 1,100 W running (800-1,650), 0.11 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a toaster oven use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/toaster-oven/): 1,500 W running (1,200-1,800), 0.27 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an upright freezer use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/upright-freezer/): 150 W running (100-250), 2,200 W starting, 1.1 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a box fan use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/box-fan/): 75 W running (40-110), 0.6 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a ceiling fan use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/ceiling-fan/): 50 W running (5-100), 0.4 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a central air conditioner use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/central-air-conditioner/): 3,500 W running (2,000-6,000), 7,000 W starting, 29.4 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a dehumidifier use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/dehumidifier/): 400 W running (235-700), 800 W starting, 3.8 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an electric blanket use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/electric-blanket/): 100 W running (50-150), 0.4 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an electric fireplace use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/electric-fireplace/): 1,500 W running (300-2,500), 3 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an electric water heater use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/electric-water-heater/): 4,500 W running (3,500-5,500), 13.5 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a furnace blower use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/furnace-blower/): 500 W running (150-1,000), 1,400 W starting, 4.2 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a heat pump use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/heat-pump/): 3,500 W running (2,000-6,000), 7,000 W starting, 33.6 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a humidifier use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/humidifier/): 40 W running (20-300), 0.4 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a mini-split use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/mini-split/): 920 W running (300-2,500), 1,000 W starting, 5.5 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a portable air conditioner use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/portable-air-conditioner/): 1,125 W running (800-1,400), 1,800 W starting, 5.4 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a space heater use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/space-heater/): 1,500 W running (750-1,500), 6 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a window air conditioner use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/window-air-conditioner/): 660 W running (440-1,200), 1,500 W starting, 3.2 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a computer monitor use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/monitor/): 25 W running (10-80), 0.15 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a desktop computer use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/desktop-computer/): 100 W running (40-250), 0.5 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a game console use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/game-console/): 160 W running (7-220), 0.48 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a gaming PC use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/gaming-pc/): 400 W running (200-800), 1.2 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an LED light bulb use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/led-bulb/): 9 W running (5-20), 0.03 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a laptop use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/laptop/): 50 W running (15-200), 0.3 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a phone charger use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/phone-charger/): 15 W running (5-60), 0.03 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a printer use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/printer/): 15 W running (10-600), 0.13 kWh/day
- [How many watts does Starlink use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/starlink/): 90 W running (25-100), 2.16 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a TV use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/tv/): 80 W running (50-200), 0.4 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a Wi-Fi router and modem use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/wifi-router/): 15 W running (6-35), 0.36 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a clothes iron use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/iron/): 1,200 W running (1,000-1,800), 0.15 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an electric clothes dryer use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/electric-dryer/): 5,000 W running (1,800-5,800), 6,500 W starting, 2.6 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a hair dryer use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/hair-dryer/): 1,500 W running (1,000-1,875), 0.26 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a vacuum cleaner use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/vacuum-cleaner/): 1,000 W running (500-1,440), 1,500 W starting, 0.25 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a washing machine use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/washing-machine/): 500 W running (350-1,150), 1,200 W starting, 0.25 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an air compressor use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/air-compressor/): 1,000 W running (800-1,800), 2,000 W starting, 0.25 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a circular saw use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/circular-saw/): 1,400 W running (1,000-1,800), 2,300 W starting, 0.35 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an EV charger use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/ev-charger/): 7,200 W running (1,400-11,500), 10.8 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a garage door opener use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/garage-door-opener/): 875 W running (400-1,000), 2,350 W starting, 0.15 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a hot tub use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/hot-tub/): 4,000 W running (1,500-7,500), 4.8 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a pool pump use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/pool-pump/): 2,000 W running (100-2,400), 4,000 W starting, 12 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a sump pump use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/sump-pump/): 1,000 W running (700-1,300), 2,150 W starting, 1.2 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a well pump use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/well-pump/): 1,000 W running (670-1,600), 2,100 W starting, 1.5 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a CPAP machine use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/cpap/): 22 W running (7-44), 0.18 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an oxygen concentrator use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/oxygen-concentrator/): 350 W running (30-600), 700 W starting, 8.4 kWh/day
- [How many watts does a portable 12V fridge use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/portable-fridge/): 50 W running (35-100), 0.5 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an RV air conditioner use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/rv-air-conditioner/): 1,600 W running (1,300-2,000), 3,000 W starting, 7.7 kWh/day
- [How many watts does an RV water pump use?](https://www.plugcount.com/watts/rv-water-pump/): 50 W running (25-80), 0.03 kWh/day

## Power station runtime
- [Refrigerator on 500 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/refrigerator-500wh/): about 7.1 h
- [Refrigerator on 1,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/refrigerator-1000wh/): about 14.2 h
- [Refrigerator on 2,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/refrigerator-2000wh/): about 28.3 h
- [Refrigerator on 3,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/refrigerator-3000wh/): about 42.5 h
- [Chest freezer on 500 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/chest-freezer-500wh/): about 17.7 h
- [Chest freezer on 1,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/chest-freezer-1000wh/): about 35.4 h
- [Chest freezer on 2,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/chest-freezer-2000wh/): about 70.8 h
- [Chest freezer on 3,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/chest-freezer-3000wh/): about 106.2 h
- [Mini fridge on 500 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/mini-fridge-500wh/): about 13.3 h
- [Mini fridge on 1,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/mini-fridge-1000wh/): about 26.6 h
- [Mini fridge on 2,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/mini-fridge-2000wh/): about 53.1 h
- [Mini fridge on 3,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/mini-fridge-3000wh/): about 79.7 h
- [CPAP machine on 500 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/cpap-500wh/): about 19.3 h
- [CPAP machine on 1,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/cpap-1000wh/): about 38.6 h
- [CPAP machine on 2,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/cpap-2000wh/): about 77.3 h
- [CPAP machine on 3,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/cpap-3000wh/): about 115.9 h
- [TV on 500 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/tv-500wh/): about 5.3 h
- [TV on 1,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/tv-1000wh/): about 10.6 h
- [TV on 2,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/tv-2000wh/): about 21.2 h
- [TV on 3,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/tv-3000wh/): about 31.9 h
- [Starlink on 500 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/starlink-500wh/): about 4.7 h
- [Starlink on 1,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/starlink-1000wh/): about 9.4 h
- [Starlink on 2,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/starlink-2000wh/): about 18.9 h
- [Starlink on 3,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/starlink-3000wh/): about 28.3 h
- [Wi-Fi router and modem on 500 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/wifi-router-500wh/): about 28.3 h
- [Wi-Fi router and modem on 1,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/wifi-router-1000wh/): about 56.7 h
- [Wi-Fi router and modem on 2,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/wifi-router-2000wh/): about 113.3 h
- [Wi-Fi router and modem on 3,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/wifi-router-3000wh/): about 170 h
- [Window air conditioner on 500 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/window-air-conditioner-500wh/): about 1.1 h
- [Window air conditioner on 1,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/window-air-conditioner-1000wh/): about 2.1 h
- [Window air conditioner on 2,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/window-air-conditioner-2000wh/): about 4.3 h
- [Window air conditioner on 3,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/window-air-conditioner-3000wh/): about 6.4 h
- [Portable fridge on 500 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/portable-fridge-500wh/): about 20.2 h
- [Portable fridge on 1,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/portable-fridge-1000wh/): about 40.5 h
- [Portable fridge on 2,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/portable-fridge-2000wh/): about 81 h
- [Portable fridge on 3,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/portable-fridge-3000wh/): about 121.4 h
- [Electric blanket on 500 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/electric-blanket-500wh/): about 8.5 h
- [Electric blanket on 1,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/electric-blanket-1000wh/): about 17 h
- [Electric blanket on 2,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/electric-blanket-2000wh/): about 34 h
- [Electric blanket on 3,000 Wh](https://www.plugcount.com/runtime/electric-blanket-3000wh/): about 51 h

## Guides
- [What size generator do I need? A simple sizing method](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/what-size-generator-do-i-need/): Add running watts, then the largest starting load. Worked examples for outage essentials, a well pump and whole-house central AC, plus a size chart.
- [How long will a power station last? Runtime math and examples](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/how-long-will-a-power-station-last/): How long a power station will run a fridge, CPAP, router or Starlink: the Wh × 0.85 ÷ watts formula, fridge duty cycle, worked examples and solar recharge.
- [Watts to amps (and amps to watts): formulas and conversion table](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/watts-amps-volts/): Convert watts to amps (amps = watts ÷ volts) and amps to watts at 120 V and 240 V, with a chart, 1,500 W example, circuit limits, kWh and Ah to Wh.
- [What to run during a power outage: a priority list](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/what-to-run-during-a-power-outage/): What to keep running in a power outage: medical devices, food-safety times, sump pump, furnace, internet, plus sample 3,000 W generator and 1,000 Wh plans.
- [Power station vs generator: which is right for your outage?](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/power-station-vs-generator/): Power station vs gas generator: capacity vs fuel, surge watts, indoor use, noise, solar recharge, battery cycle life and which fits your outage needs best.
- [Running watts vs starting watts: what the difference means](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/running-vs-starting-watts/): Running watts keep an appliance going; starting watts get motors moving. Which appliances surge, why you add only the largest, and rated vs peak.
- [Generator transfer switch vs interlock kit: what each does](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/generator-transfer-switch/): What a generator transfer switch and interlock kit do, what the NEC requires, inlet boxes, manual vs automatic, and why backfeeding an outlet is dangerous.
- [Inverter generator vs conventional generator: key differences](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/inverter-generator-vs-conventional/): Inverter generators give cleaner power, sip fuel at light loads and run quieter; conventional ones cost less per watt. How THD, noise and costs compare.
- [CPAP battery backup: powering a CPAP through an outage](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/cpap-power-outage-backup/): CPAP battery backup: real watts with and without the humidifier, DC vs AC, power station sizes for 1–3 nights, and utility medical programs to ask about.
- [What size generator for a 30-amp or 50-amp RV?](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/rv-generator-size/): A 30-amp RV tops out at 3,600 W and a 50-amp RV at about 12,000 W. How to size an RV generator around the rooftop AC's start surge, plus adapter limits.
- [Generator safety: carbon monoxide, distance, cords and fuel](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/generator-safety/): Run generators outdoors at least 20 feet from your home (CPSC). CO symptoms, CO alarms, rain, extension cords, refueling and fuel storage, in plain terms.
- [Dual fuel generator: gasoline vs propane vs natural gas](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/dual-fuel-generator/): How dual fuel and propane generators compare: lower output on propane, gasoline vs propane storage life, fuel in outages, and tri-fuel natural gas models.
- [How many kWh does a house use? US averages and what uses the most](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/how-many-kwh-does-a-house-use/): The average US home used 865 kWh a month in 2024 (EIA), about 28 kWh a day. See what uses the most, how to read your bill, and what backup really needs.
- [Generator maintenance: oil changes, test runs, fuel and storage](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/generator-maintenance/): Generator maintenance from maker manuals: break-in and regular oil changes, test runs, fuel stabilizer, storage, air filter, spark plug and standby service.
- [How to find the wattage of an appliance: labels, meters and math](https://www.plugcount.com/guides/how-to-measure-appliance-watts/): Find an appliance's wattage on its nameplate (or multiply volts × amps), measure real use with a plug-in watt meter, and turn EnergyGuide kWh into watts.

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