How many watts does a Electric Clothes Dryer use?

A Electric Clothes Dryer draws 5,400 watts continuously once it's running, but its motor needs a brief surge of up to 6,750 watts to start. A generator has to cover that starting surge, not just the running load, or the motor won't start. One of the heaviest household loads — usually needs a large generator or transfer-switch prioritization.

Generators that can run this

• Champion 7500-Watt Dual Fuel (100813)
  7,500 W run · 9,375 W start · ~$1,150
• Generac GP8000E
  8,000 W run · 10,000 W start · ~$1,150
• Westinghouse WGen9500
  9,500 W run · 12,500 W start · ~$1,100