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What size generator is most commonly installed to power the essential circuits of a 1,500 square foot house?

5-10 kW
15%
10-15 kW
30%
15-20 kW
35%
20-25 kW
10%
Not sure
10%
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Question: What size generator is most commonly installed to power the essential circuits of a 1,500 square foot house?
Top Answer (35% of 20 votes): 15-20 kW.

Answer: 5-10 kW
Explanation: Varies depending on the load 6kw to 8.5 kw will run most essential appliances.
RAC Electrical Services`
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: That depends on the loads chosen to backup.
ElectriTech, Inc.
Answer: 15-20 kW
Explanation: For a whole house generator I would install at least 15 KW with load sheding equipment
Roche Electric & Consulting
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Answer: 15-20 kW
Explanation: Cores all emergency circuits
EMP industries
Answer: 15-20 kW
Explanation: Around 75 amps will keep you comfortable and go about almost normal activity
Advanced Electrical and Energy
Answer: 15-20 kW
Explanation: Sometimes smaller if most of the house is powered by gas, like the oven, hot water, furnace, etc.
DiBiagio Electrical Construction llc
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Answer: 20-25 kW
Explanation: There are many things to consider when calculating the size of generator. For example is you house all electric, do you have furnace, how many AC do you have and how many tons are they. These are all question that you need to get accurate sizing.
Dependable Generators
Answer: 15-20 kW
Explanation: Depends on the central air conditioning unit(s) that sizes the generator
Mohrmann Electric Co.Inc.
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