Thanks for all the responses and advice. I currently have a 10 kw and with two air units, ice maker, two refers and a freezer with all the other assorted gadgets, it never bogs down. Based on all the comments with load deferers, power management and new electronic stuff thats way over my head, I am believing that just a bit more KW is better than not enough! I found a Defever with a 12 kw and much newer. I think thats the way we will go. Thanks so much for the advice and more than that, the education. Great forum!