We list 41 appliances: 5 native 12 V DC loads from their makers' documents, and AC appliances from a generator maker's published wattage chart maker spec. The typical figure is the midpoint of each published range calculated; your appliance's own label beats any chart. Data updated .
Add any of them in the planner. AC loads run through an inverter, which adds its own losses and idle draw; 12 V DC loads don't. Medical devices are not listed.
Climate
Appliance
Type
Running W (range)
Typical
Starting W
RV air conditioner (13,500 BTU)
AC
1500–2000 W
1750 W
3150 W
RV air conditioner (15,000 BTU)
AC
2000–2500 W
2250 W
4000 W
Space heater
AC
750–1500 W
1125 W
not published
Window AC (5,000 BTU)
AC
450–600 W
525 W
1050 W
Window AC (10,000 BTU)
AC
900–1200 W
1050 W
2100 W
Box fan
AC
50–200 W
125 W
not published
Ceiling fan
AC
15–75 W
45 W
not published
Window fan
AC
50–200 W
125 W
not published
Suburban SF-42Q furnace blower (12 V)
12 V DC
single figure
108 W
not published
Suburban SFV-30 furnace blower (12 V)
12 V DC
single figure
102 W
not published
Kitchen
Appliance
Type
Running W (range)
Typical
Starting W
RV microwave
AC
600–1200 W
900 W
not published
RV refrigerator (on AC)
AC
150–600 W
375 W
700 W
Residential refrigerator
AC
150–400 W
275 W
1000 W
Freezer
AC
100–500 W
300 W
750 W
Mini fridge/cooler
AC
50–100 W
75 W
500 W
Portable induction cooktop
AC
1200–1800 W
1500 W
not published
Electric grill
AC
1650–1650 W
1650 W
not published
Electric smoker
AC
800–1200 W
1000 W
not published
Blender
AC
300–600 W
450 W
900 W
Electric range (one burner)
AC
1200–2400 W
1800 W
not published
Dishwasher
AC
1200–2400 W
1800 W
not published
Dometic CFX3 45 (12 V compressor fridge)
12 V DC
up to 98.4 W
12.36 W
not published
Water
Appliance
Type
Running W (range)
Typical
Starting W
RV water heater (electric element)
AC
1200–1500 W
1350 W
not published
Shurflo 4008 3.0 GPM water pump
12 V DC
26.4–81.6 W
61.2 W
not published
Entertainment
Appliance
Type
Running W (range)
Typical
Starting W
TV (32-55 in)
AC
80–400 W
240 W
not published
TV (portable)
AC
50–150 W
100 W
not published
Portable projector
AC
100–300 W
200 W
not published
Lighting
Appliance
Type
Running W (range)
Typical
Starting W
LED light (per bulb)
AC
8–15 W
11.5 W
not published
String / LED camp lights
AC
50–200 W
125 W
not published
Work light (LED)
AC
15–25 W
20 W
not published
Electronics
Appliance
Type
Running W (range)
Typical
Starting W
Phone/laptop charger
AC
20–100 W
60 W
not published
Internet router/modem
AC
10–20 W
15 W
not published
Security system / cameras
AC
15–40 W
27.5 W
not published
Portable power tool charger
AC
25–100 W
62.5 W
not published
Starlink Standard
AC
50–75 W
62.5 W
not published
Starlink Mini
12 V DC
25–40 W
32.5 W
not published
Laundry
Appliance
Type
Running W (range)
Typical
Starting W
Washing machine
AC
500–1000 W
750 W
1650 W
Tools
Appliance
Type
Running W (range)
Typical
Starting W
Electric drill (1/2 in)
AC
400–600 W
500 W
1000 W
Circular saw (7-1/4 in)
AC
1200–1800 W
1500 W
3000 W
Air compressor (1 HP)
AC
1500–1500 W
1500 W
4500 W
Pressure washer (1,500 PSI)
AC
1200–1500 W
1350 W
2700 W
12 V DC figures given in amps by the maker are converted at 12 V calculated. Where a maker gives an average draw (the Dometic CFX3 45's amp-hours per hour), the typical figure is that average.
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