Home backup generator rental in Houston, TX
A typical home backup during an outage setup needs about 4–6 kW, usually a portable generator (inverter if noise matters). Adjust the list below to your equipment, then compare 20 Houston providers that fit.
What size generator do I need?
Pick what it's for, adjust what you'll power, and get a size range from published wattage tables. Confirm the final size with the rental company.
| What you'll power | Watts each (running) | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 1,200 W | 150–400 | 1 |
| Freezer Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 1,000 W | 100–500 | 0 |
| Sump pump, 1/2 HP Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 2,150 W | 800–1,050 | 0 |
| Well pump, 1/2 HP Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 2,000 W | 750–1,000 | 0 |
| Well pump, 1 HP Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 4,000 W | 1,000–2,000 | 0 |
| Window AC, 10,000 BTU Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 2,400 W | 900–1,200 | 1 |
| Central AC, 3 ton Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 6,000 W | 3,000–3,500 | 0 |
| Furnace fan, 1/2 HP Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 1,600 W | 300–800 | 0 |
| Microwave | 600–1,200 | 1 |
| TV (32"–55") | 80–400 | 1 |
| LED light bulb (each) | 8–15 | 6 |
| Internet router / modem | 10–20 | 1 |
| Phone / laptop charger (each) | 20–100 | 2 |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 60–120 | 0 |
| Space heater | 750–1,500 | 0 |
| Electric water heater | 3,000–4,500 | 0 |
| Washing machine Champion Power Equipment · starts at up to 2,300 W | 500–1,000 | 0 |
Running load 1,828–3,510 W, plus 1,200 W for the largest start-up surge, plus a 20% buffer.
- Type
- Portable generator (inverter if noise matters)
- Fuel
- Gasoline, propane or dual-fuel (ask what the unit takes)
- Ask for
- Transfer switch installed by an electrician if you want to power house circuits (never backfeed through an outlet)
This is an estimate from published averages, not a quote. Give the rental company your actual equipment list (labels show watts) and confirm the size. How we calculate
- Power Plus 20–3,250 kW ✓
- Worldwide Power Products 10–2,000 kW ✓
- Worldwide Power Products Rental Division 10–2,000 kW ✓
- Stag Power Rentals 3–2,000 kW ✓
- Stewart & Stevenson Power Rental 20–1,000 kW ✓
- Sunstate Equipment 2–320 kW ✓
- EquipmentShare 2–1,299 kW ✓
- Sunstate Equipment Specialty Texas 2–320 kW ✓
20 Houston providers for home backup during an outage power
Worldwide Power Products
Worldwide Power Products Rental Division
Aggreko Rental Solution - Pearland
Mustang Cat - Houston
Mustang Cat Rental & Parts Store - Baytown
Mustang Cat Rental & Parts Store - Channelview
Mustang Cat Rental & Parts Store - Houston Southwest/Missouri City
Mustang Cat Rental & Parts Store - League City
Mustang Cat Rental & Parts Store - Long Dr.
Mustang Cat Rental Store - Houston Northwest
Mustang CAT Rental Store- IAH
Stag Power Rentals
Stewart & Stevenson Power Rental
Turn Key Events
EquipmentShare
EquipmentShare
EquipmentShare
EquipmentShare
EquipmentShare
Comet Party Rentals
FAQ
What size generator do I need for a home backup during an outage?
For the default setup below (1 × refrigerator, 1 × window ac, 10,000 btu, 1 × microwave, 1 × tv, 6 × led light bulb, 1 × internet router / modem, 2 × phone / laptop charger), published wattage tables give a running load of 1,828–3,510 W. Adding the largest start-up surge and a 20% buffer gives about 4–6 kW. Confirm with the rental company using your actual equipment list.
Which Houston rental companies fit?
20 Houston-area providers in our directory state something on their own website that matches this use (unit type, events, construction or residential service). Sizes are quoted on each provider's page.
Other uses in Houston: Wedding · Backyard party · Large outdoor event / festival · Food truck / vendor booth · Construction site · RV / camping