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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
14%
10-15 kW
28%
15-20 kW
33%
20-25 kW
14%
Not sure
9%
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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 (33% of 21 votes): 15-20 kW.

Answer: 20-25 kW
Explanation: For our installations and by our calculations, a very common size is 20-26kw.
G & H Electrical Services, LLC
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.
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Answer: 10-15 kW
Explanation: In a typical 1500 square-foot home the common size of a generator is between 12 and 15 KW if a Central air condition system is Inc. If a home is equipped with window air-conditioning units a small generator can be used these are variable factors and are based on a one-on-one consultation.
Power Now Solutions , Inc.
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
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Answer: Not sure
Explanation: cannot go by sq feet need to know exact load being used
GREEN ELECTRIC
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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