How many watts does a GE refrigerator use?

The average home refrigerator uses 350-780 watts.

How do I know what wattage my refrigerator is?

To determine the average wattage for your refrigerator, you need to multiply volts x amps for your wattage calculator. You will find these numbers referenced on a sticker on the inside wall of the fridge, the manufacturer’s nameplate below the door, behind the front kick plate, or on the back of the fridge.

How many amps does a GE refrigerator draw?

All current GE refrigerators require a 15 amp fuse/breaker. Note: Volts x Amps = Wattage. Start-up amps and wattage are usually three times more than the running amps or watts. The running amps and volts are listed on the refrigerator rating plate.

How many watts does a GE side by side refrigerator use?

An average 21-cubic-foot side-by-side refrigerator-freezer demands about 780 watts when in operation. Once you know the wattage demanded by your refrigerator, you can figure out how much the refrigerator costs to run.

How much power does a fridge need to run?

On average, a refrigerator uses 300 to 800 watts of electricity, depending on how old the model is. Most refrigerators use between 3 and 6 amps and about 120 volts.

How many watts does it take to run a large refrigerator?

– large home refrigerator: 200-400 running watts, 1000-1200 starting watts, – average home refrigerator: 100-250 running watts, 700-1000 starting watts, – small home refrigerator: 75-150 running watts, 400-600 starting watts, – compact home/RV refrigerators: 40-50 running watts, 80-120 starting watts.

What amp breaker do I need for a refrigerator?

A 115-volt or 120-volt, individual, properly grounded branch circuit with a 3-prong grounding type receptacle, protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. Should be on a dedicated circuit.

How many watts does a 25 cubic foot side-by-side refrigerator use?

For example, in the case of a 25 cubic-foot fridge, you might see it vary between 115-130 Watts (or over 200 Watts if the refrigerator warmed up due to a power outage).

Can a 1800 watt generator run a refrigerator?

Refrigerators and freezers use between 100 and 800 amps per hour. A generator that can deliver at least 2000 starting watts will be sufficient to run both the refrigerator and the freezer without any problems.