What size generator do i need for my apartment?

Check, uncheck or adjust the typical device list below — watts, startup surge and battery size update instantly. Numbers come from U.S. DOE, ENERGY STAR and manufacturer spec sheets, not marketing copy.

1. Check what you need to power

Refrigeration & Freezers

  • 1

Kitchen

  • 1

Heating, Cooling & Fans

Water & Pumps

Laundry & Cleaning

Electronics & Office

  • 1
  • 1

Medical Devices

Power Tools & Outdoor

Lighting

  • 3

2. Your sizing

Running load1,312 Wtypical range 114–134 W depending on your specific models
Startup peak1,562 Wdriven by 1× Refrigerator (top-freezer, ~16 cu ft)
Daily energy2,640 Wh
Recommended capacity3,300 Whincludes 25% margin for inverter loss & battery depth of discharge

3. Best cross-brand matches

  1. Goal Zero Yeti 3000X~$3,000
    • surge 3,500W covers your 1,562W start peak
    • 1.1 days of your typical daily use (3,032Wh / 2,640Wh)
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  2. Anker SOLIX F3800
    • surge 9,000W covers your 1,562W start peak
    • 1.5 days of your typical daily use (3,840Wh / 2,640Wh)
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  3. EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3~$2,799
    • surge 8,000W covers your 1,562W start peak
    • 1.6 days of your typical daily use (4,096Wh / 2,640Wh)
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Static answer (crawlable summary)

Typical device list: Refrigerator (top-freezer, ~16 cu ft)×1, Router + Modem×1, LED Bulb (60W equivalent)×3, Microwave Oven×1, Laptop Computer×1, TV (43-inch LED)×1, Phone / Smartphone Charger×2.

Continuous load1,312 W
Startup peak1,562 W (driven by 1× Refrigerator (top-freezer, ~16 cu ft))
Daily energy use2,640 Wh
Recommended capacity3,300 Wh (25% margin included)
Minimum inverter1,450 W continuous

Frequently asked questions

What size generator do i need for my apartment?

For a typical setup (refrigerator (top-freezer, ~16 cu ft), router + modem, led bulb (60w equivalent), microwave oven and laptop computer), you need at least 1,312W of continuous power. The single biggest moment is startup: when 1× refrigerator (top-freezer, ~16 cu ft) kicks on, the momentary draw peaks at 1,562W. For overnight runtime we recommend at least 3,300Wh of battery capacity (your devices use about 2,640Wh per day, plus a 25% margin).

Which power stations can handle this?

Based on published specs, Goal Zero Yeti 3000X, Anker SOLIX F3800, EcoFlow DELTA Pro 3 all cover the 1,562W startup peak and give you 1.1 days / 1.5 days / 1.6 days of typical daily use. Check the comparison cards above for the full numbers.

Why is the startup surge higher than the running watts?

Motor-driven devices (fridge compressors, well pumps, air conditioners) draw 2-5× their running power for a split second at startup — measured as locked-rotor amps (LRA). A generator that only meets the running load will trip or stall when the biggest motor starts. Our data sources: U.S. DOE Energy Saver, ENERGY STAR certified product database, and manufacturer spec sheets (Franklin Electric, Goodman, Zoeller).

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