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Power Ratings for Common Household Appliances

Power Ratings for Common Household Appliances

ITEM RUNNING WATTS SURGE WATTS
Furnace Fan (gas or oil only) 1/8 HP 300 500
1/6 HP 500 750
1/4 HP 600 1000
1/3 HP 700 1400
1/2 HP 875 2100
Refrigerator 700 2200
Microwave Oven 625 800
Coffee Maker 1750
0
Toaster 1050-1600 0
Electric Range/Oven 12,500 0
Well Pump 1/3 HP 750 1400
  1/2 HP 1000 2350
Sump Pump 1/3 HP 800 1300
  1/2 HP 1050 2150
ITEM RUNNING WATTS SURGE WATTS
Lights On Bulb

Television 300 0
Garage Door Opener 1/4 HP 550 1100
  1/3 HP 750 1400
Portable Heater 100-1500 0
Hair Dryer 1100-1600 0
Iron 1200 0
Water Heaters Gas 500 1500
  Electric 7000-7500 0
Computers Desktop 600-800 0
  Notebook 200-250 0
  Monitor 200-250 0
Printer 400-600 0
Fax Machine 600-800 0
Cordless Telephone 100 0

Note: These are only estimated wattages. Please check your particular appliance for actual wattage.