Identify the actual pump equipment first
Identify whether the home has a well pump, a sump pump or both. Share the equipment information you already have in manuals or safely accessible records.
The assessor can establish the electrical ratings needed for the design. Do not enter an unsafe area, open equipment or collect measurements simply to make the first inquiry.
Why starting demand matters
Motor starting demand can change the design, especially when more than one load may start or run at the same time.
That is why a generic pump-to-generator table is not a reliable substitute for a property-specific assessment.
How to think about load priorities
Pump loads should be discussed alongside other essential household loads such as heating, cooling, and controls.
A qualified assessor can help decide which loads matter most and how they should be grouped for the backup plan.
What backup power does not guarantee
A generator can supply an assessed pump load when the complete system operates as designed, but this does not guarantee water service or flood prevention. The pump’s condition, the fuel supply, transfer equipment and maintenance still matter.
Have the provider explain which pump loads are included, what limits apply and how the system will be tested. Keep other property-protection and emergency plans separate.