By determining your backup power needs, you can size your generator to fit your home or business. Decide what items are important to you in a power outage. Depending on where you live, having a backup generator can make the difference between burst pipes and shivering through a winter power outage or staying warm and protected while you wait for electricity to be restored. Several considerations come into play when thinking about the size, or wattage, of generator that the typical person needs to have at home.

Use this simple tool from Generac to find what size generator best fits your needs: Generac Sizing Tool