what size generator?

Better go get one this afternoon

I bought a 9k from HF 2 weeks ago. It had great reviews. I hope I dont need it next week.

I have a 6500 watt Briggs &Stratton.It does a good job but is loud as hell.I have a separate 2200 watt Honda Invertor generator for television,computer,charging phones and I-pads.
I have 2 freezers and 2 refrigerators,I don’t run them all at once.Have a window unit in my shop to have cool place to sleep.
One of these days I’m going to get electrician to put in a transfer switch,when I’ve had power outages for couple of days I have extension cords all over the place.

I run all of that with a 5,500. Only think i can't run is my central AC and instead run a window unit to the bedroom.

You don't need much to run what you listed at all. I use to run the refrigerator off a $99 two stroke tailgate model generator and to charge a battery to run a fan, TV and computer off an inverter. I wouldn't hook up electronics a non inverter generator. We have a dual fuel generator 7500 running/9400 peak and it runs 3 window units a refrigerator and a freezer, I would never hook a computer, TV or router to it.

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I wouldn't hook up electronics a non inverter generator. We have a dual fuel generator 7500 running/9400 peak and it runs 3 window units a refrigerator and a freezer, I would never hook a computer, TV or router to it.

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A modern refrigerator is electronic. The main board in fridge doesn't look much different than what your would find in a tv or computer.

I've got a 15K Generac

I have. 30 amp 3500 predator inverter.

Runs my window unit, fridge, freezer.

I have a Honda EU2000i - bought it because of the reputation, there are generators that are cheaper that get good reviews too. It's really for future truck camper travel but doubles as hurricane backup too.

Power was out last year for Michael - I ran refrigerator, chest freezer, fan, all the lights I wanted (all LED), two computers, had the LSU/Georgia game on the 70 inch TV. If it had been hot I would have tried a small window unit AC.

From what you listed 2,000 watts would cover it, not sure about "Small kitchen appliances" though, they can pull a lot of power. Forget about microwave/toaster with 2,000 watts.

You can get a digital meter to test your different applances. You plug the meter into the wall, then the appliance into the meter. I used one to decide that 2,000 watts is enough for me.

Watt Meter Example

Follow up if it helps anyone.

Did an amp draw today.

With two fridges/freezer combos
Window unit (small)
Bedroom lights/fan.
TV with router for internet

That totalled 10-12 amps as it fluctuated.