Let’s get real: a 6500-watt generator will not let you live like the power never went out. You’ll be juggling loads like a circus performer, and you’ll learn to hate the sound of your microwave starting up. But if your goal is to keep the food cold, the sump pump dry, and the Wi-Fi alive so you can watch movies on your laptop? You’re golden.
Dave, my neighbor, ended up selling his 6500 and buying a 10,000-watt model. But I’ve kept mine, because I live alone and my house is small. For me, it’s perfect—it’s like a loyal but slightly grumpy friend who says, “I’ll help you, but don’t push it.” So before you answer the question “Will it run my house?”, ask yourself: What does my house really need to survive? The answer will tell you if 6500 watts is a hero or just a sidekick.
