Fridges
How long will a power station run a refrigerator?
A 1 kWh station: about 11–14 hours for an average US fridge. A 2 kWh station: about 21–25 hours.
Hours on each station
BLUETTI Elite 30 V2
3.1 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 4.8 h · Large 26 cu ft: 2.7 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI Elite 30 V2Paid linkEcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus
3.5 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 5.8 h · Large 26 cu ft: 3 h
EcoFlow price, Oct 23
Check price at EcoFlow for the EcoFlow RIVER 3 PlusPaid linkBLUETTI AC180
11.5 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 17.2 h · Large 26 cu ft: 10.2 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI AC180Paid linkBLUETTI Elite 100 V2
10.8 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 16.7 h · Large 26 cu ft: 9.6 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI Elite 100 V2Paid linkJackery Explorer 1000 v2
12.9 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 21.7 h · Large 26 cu ft: 11.3 h
Jackery price, Oct 23
See it at Jackery for the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2Jackery Explorer 600 v2
7.7 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 13 h · Large 26 cu ft: 6.7 h
Jackery price, Oct 23
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2
12.4 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 20.7 h · Large 26 cu ft: 10.8 h
Anker price, Oct 23
See it at Anker for the Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2ALLPOWERS R1500
13.9 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 23.3 h · Large 26 cu ft: 12.1 h
ALLPOWERS price, Oct 23
Check price at ALLPOWERS for the ALLPOWERS R1500Paid linkBLUETTI AC200L
21.1 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 32.2 h · Large 26 cu ft: 18.8 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI AC200LPaid linkBLUETTI Elite 200 V2
21.9 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 33.9 h · Large 26 cu ft: 19.4 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI Elite 200 V2Paid linkJackery Explorer 2000 v2
24.7 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 41.3 h · Large 26 cu ft: 21.5 h
Jackery price, Oct 23
See it at Jackery for the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2
21.9 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 34.1 h · Large 26 cu ft: 19.4 h
Anker price, Oct 23
See it at Anker for the Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max
24.7 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 41.4 h · Large 26 cu ft: 21.5 h
EcoFlow price, Oct 23
Check price at EcoFlow for the EcoFlow DELTA 2 MaxPaid linkEcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus
24.7 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 41.4 h · Large 26 cu ft: 21.5 h
EcoFlow price, Oct 23
Check price at EcoFlow for the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max PlusPaid linkJackery HomePower 3000
37.1 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 2.6 days · Large 26 cu ft: 32.3 h
Jackery price, Oct 23
See it at Jackery for the Jackery HomePower 3000ALLPOWERS R4000
41.7 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 2.9 days · Large 26 cu ft: 36.4 h
ALLPOWERS price, Oct 23
Check price at ALLPOWERS for the ALLPOWERS R4000Paid linkBLUETTI Apex 300
26 h average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 37.9 h · Large 26 cu ft: 23.3 h
BLUETTI price, Oct 23
Check price at BLUETTI for the BLUETTI Apex 300Paid linkAnker SOLIX S5000
2.5 days average US fridge
Efficient 18 cu ft: 4.2 days · Large 26 cu ft: 2.2 days
Anker price, Oct 23
See it at Anker for the Anker SOLIX S5000
Rows include each station’s own draw where the maker lists it (BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 9 W, Elite 100 V2 10 W, AC180 15 W, AC200L 12 W, Elite 200 V2 10 W, Apex 300 20 W; Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 9 W). Maker prices, Oct 23, 2026, unless dated. Checkout price applies. Photos: the makers. Cards marked “Illustration” use our own drawing where we have no photo.
See every number in a table
| Station | Capacity | Efficient 18 cu ft | Average US fridge | Large 26 cu ft | Maker price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 286 Wh | 5.8 h | 3.5 h | 3 h | $299 |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | 288 Wh | 4.8 h | 3.1 h | 2.7 h | $289.99 |
| Jackery Explorer 600 v2 (sold out) | 640 Wh | 13 h | 7.7 h | 6.7 h | $499 |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 1,024 Wh | 20.7 h | 12.4 h | 10.8 h | $499.99 |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 (ships Nov 12) | 1,024 Wh | 16.7 h | 10.8 h | 9.6 h | $499 |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,070 Wh | 21.7 h | 12.9 h | 11.3 h | $499 |
| BLUETTI AC180 | 1,152 Wh | 17.2 h | 11.5 h | 10.2 h | $499 |
| ALLPOWERS R1500 | 1,152 Wh | 23.3 h | 13.9 h | 12.1 h | $539 |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,042 Wh | 41.3 h | 24.7 h | 21.5 h | $899 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus | 2,048 Wh | 41.4 h | 24.7 h | 21.5 h | $1,199 |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 | 2,048 Wh | 34.1 h | 21.9 h | 19.4 h | $899.99 |
| BLUETTI AC200L | 2,048 Wh | 32.2 h | 21.1 h | 18.8 h | $899 |
| EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max | 2,048 Wh | 41.4 h | 24.7 h | 21.5 h | $1,049 |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | 2,074 Wh | 33.9 h | 21.9 h | 19.4 h | $899 |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 | 2,765 Wh | 37.9 h | 26 h | 23.3 h | $1,499 |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 | 3,072 Wh | 2.6 days | 37.1 h | 32.3 h | $1,349 |
| ALLPOWERS R4000 | 3,456 Wh | 2.9 days | 41.7 h | 36.4 h | $1,499 |
| Anker SOLIX S5000 (available Oct 27) | 5,024 Wh | 4.2 days | 2.5 days | 2.2 days | $3,599.99 |
Rows include each station’s own draw where the maker lists it (BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 9 W, Elite 100 V2 10 W, AC180 15 W, AC200L 12 W, Elite 200 V2 10 W, Apex 300 20 W; Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 9 W). Maker prices, Oct 23, 2026, unless dated. Checkout price applies.
Your fridge
A fridge cycles on and off, so use its yearly kWh, not its label watts. The average main US fridge used 617 kWh in 2020 (EIA): 70.4 W averaged. Your EnergyGuide label gives yours; divide kWh a year by 8.76 for watts.
- Efficient 18 cu ft: Frigidaire FFHT1820V, 18 cu ft top freezer, 368 kWh a year = 42 W (ENERGY STAR)
- Average US fridge: The average most-used US fridge, 617 kWh a year = 70.4 W (EIA)
- Large 26 cu ft: LG LFXS26566, 26 cu ft bottom freezer, 708 kWh a year = 80.8 W (ENERGY STAR)
Can it start the compressor?
Some compressors start at 2–4 times their rated power (BLUETTI manual); Anker says some fridges need two to three times (Anker). Check the surge rating; where none is listed, the station’s continuous output has to cover the start.
Output and surge for each station
| Station | Output | Surge, per maker |
|---|---|---|
| EcoFlow RIVER 3 Plus | 600 W | 1,200 W |
| BLUETTI Elite 30 V2 | 600 W | not listed |
| Jackery Explorer 600 v2 | 500 W | 1,000 W |
| Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 | 2,000 W | 3,000 W |
| BLUETTI Elite 100 V2 | 1,800 W | not listed |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,500 W | 3,000 W |
| BLUETTI AC180 | 1,800 W | 2,700 W |
| ALLPOWERS R1500 | 1,800 W | 3,000 W |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,200 W | 4,400 W |
| EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus | 3,000 W | 6,000 W |
| Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 | 2,400 W | 4,000 W |
| BLUETTI AC200L | 2,400 W | 4,800 W |
| EcoFlow DELTA 2 Max | 2,400 W | 4,800 W |
| BLUETTI Elite 200 V2 | 2,600 W | not listed |
| BLUETTI Apex 300 | 3,840 W | not listed |
| Jackery HomePower 3000 | 3,600 W | 7,200 W |
| ALLPOWERS R4000 | 3,600 W | 6,000 W |
| Anker SOLIX S5000 | 4,500 W | 8,000 W |
BLUETTI’s product summary mentions 1,500 W surge for the Elite 30 V2, but the spec table and manual list only Lifting Power, for heaters and kettles.
Stretch the hours
- Keep the door shut. Food stays safe up to 4 hours in a closed fridge, about 48 in a full freezer (FoodSafety.gov).
- Run it in shifts and check it stays at 40°F or below.
- Switch the station off when nothing needs it; it uses power itself.
- Add solar. See the solar guide.
Chest freezer
An ENERGY STAR 10.1 cu ft model: 213 kWh a year, 24 W (ENERGY STAR), about 35 hours on 1 kWh. The average US separate freezer uses 570 kWh a year (EIA).
Quick answers
How long will a Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 run a refrigerator?
About 13 hours for an average US fridge: 1,070 Wh × 0.85 ÷ 70.4 W.
What size do I need for a fridge?
About 1 kWh for a night, 2 kWh for most or all of a day.
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