What Can You Run On a 2,000-Watt Generator?

What Can You Run On a 2,000-Watt Generator? If you’re trying to be prepared for a power outage by purchasing a portable backup generator, it’s important to do your research to see what size generator will be needed. One of the more common sizes of portable backup generator is 2,000 watts. These gasoline-powered units usually cost in the $300 to $600 range and are a good option if you are hoping to power a large appliance or electrical system or several small appliances. Some of the essential appliances that you will likely be able to power with a 2,000-watt generator include:

A deep freezer
An electric range
A microwave oven
A sump pump
A well pump
A 10,000 BTU window unit air conditioner
A mid-sized ENERGY STAR®-rated refrigerator
A radiant heater

There is a long list of non-essential appliances that can be run using a 2,000-watt backup generator, including a ceiling fan (150 average wattage), computer (150), television (250), washing machine (500), coffee maker (1,000), toaster (1,200), and more.

Whole-House Generators

If you’d rather not have to worry about switching power between appliances when needed during an outage, consider having a whole-house generator installed by VMA Electric. These units are permanently installed outside your Marlborough, Massachusetts-area home and can be connected directly to your natural gas line. They automatically activate when an outage occurs and continuously power your entire home for as long as needed so your whole family can stay comfortable.

VMA Electric is a full-service electrical contractor that has been serving area homeowners since 2008 and enjoys an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. If you would like to learn more about our backup generator installation services, contact us today to schedule a free consultation.

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Mike and Nate arrived right on time and completed everything perfectly despite a minor misunderstanding with one item on our list which got resolved very quickly thanks to Victor. I would not hesitate to recommend VMA.

they just completed a job @ my sons house in milford & he said they were excellent.checked ceiling fan in kitchen for shorting out & hung chandelier in childs room.very professional, neat & personable

The boys showed up ontime and were very professional. They took the time to go over the work that was needed and explained any extra cost that may occur. They used protective covers on their boots when walking through my house. They were able to complete the work and also, I while they were onsite, […]

The work that VMA did was, in one word, exceptional. Victor and an associate came over for a first estimate and walk thru on a couple of things we wanted to do. They gave me an estimate on the work the same day, that was dead on. On the agreed date, one of the electricians […]

I called several area electricians from Angie’s List around 6pm on a Saturday looking for someone to help with an electrical outage problem I couldn’t fix myself. My fourth call was to Victor of VMA Electric. He answered my call, listened to my issue, and guided me on how to fix it myself. He even […]

We were very happy with all aspects of their work. We had a long list of electrical concerns and to-do list items, having recently moved into our house, and they efficiently went through the list, diagnosing problems, fixing things that were easy to fix, and explaining to us what would be involved in the bigger […]

I purchased a Big Deal coupon for VMA Electrical. They were very good. They were very nice and they checked everything. They were very informative, they answered any questions I had. I would definitely use and recommend them again. They sent me an e-mail and said that the deal was about to run out and […]

Victor was great. He arrived on time. Very quickly set to install a recessed light. He was clean and worked very well. I had hired him for 2 hours of electrical work and he finished the install with about 20 minutes left. He voluntarily asked if there was anything else he could do for the […]

VMA was able to schedule the job quickly and at an affordable price. They arrived on time, were affable and were diligent in their work. Much to my wife’s delight they also were quite conscientious to both keep our home neat and not wake the sleeping children. We highly recommend them.

VMA was excellent to work with from beginning to end. Victor came out to our house and met with us to go over the work we needed to get done. He was very knowledgeable, made a number of great suggestions and got us a within a business day. The quote we received was very fair […]

The ceiling light installation done by Victor’s crew went great. They showed up on time – Victor even suggested an apprentice to save me some money which was great. The lights look great, nice and clean job. I would definitely recommend him for future electrical work and would definitely hire in the future for any […]

Very straightforward and courteous electrician came into our home. He reviewed the 3 issues, he provided a review and cost estimate. we agreed on work and he completed quickly and professionally. We reviewed work and settled up. Overall a very positive experience.

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