We have a gas-powered Honda that puts out about 5500W. This is not enough to run “everything in the house,” but all we have to do is use fewer lights, etc. A couple of suggestions: get one with a battery for startup (for when you get older and do not have the muscle mass to start a stubborn generator); and install a transfer switch. The transfer switch we have is manual and distributes power through eight different circuits. Took about six hours to install.
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