How long will a power station run a refrigerator?
A 2,000 Wh power station runs a typical fridge for about 22 to 38 hours. A 3,840 Wh unit, about 41 to 71 hours.
Most modern fridges use 1.1 to 1.9 kWh a day. Where yours lands depends on its size and age. The yellow EnergyGuide label lists its yearly kWh; divide by 365.
Runtime by unit
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| Unit | Capacity | Fridge runtime | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max | 2,048 Wh | 22–38 hrs | Check price |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus | 2,042 Wh | 22–38 hrs | Check price |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 3,840 Wh | 41–71 hrs | Check price |
Manufacturer spec capacity · Our estimate runtime, using 85% of capacity and 1.1–1.9 kWh a day. How we calculate
Common questions
How long is food safe if the power stays off?
About 4 hours in a closed fridge, and about 48 hours in a full, closed freezer (24 if half full), according to the USDA. Keep the doors shut and check with a thermometer; 40°F or below in the fridge and 0°F in the freezer are the lines that matter.
Will it handle the compressor starting up?
All three units above list surge ratings of 4,800 W or more. That is well beyond the brief draw of a household fridge compressor kicking on, so the surge rating isn't the limit here.
Full guideKeep the fridge and freezer cold through a 2–3 day outage