How many watts does a Washing Machine (top-load) use?

Running watts

1,200 W

Starting watts

2,300 W

Startup surge

+1,100 W

A Washing Machine (top-load) draws 1,200 watts continuously once it's running, but its motor needs a brief surge of up to 2,300 watts to start. A generator has to cover that starting surge, not just the running load, or the motor won't start.

Generators that can run this

WEN 56235i
1,900 W run · 2,350 W start · ~$430
Predator 3500 Inverter
3,000 W run · 3,500 W start · ~$900
Champion 3400-Watt Dual Fuel Inverter (100263)
3,100 W run · 3,400 W start · ~$850

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