Yes, a solar generator can run a refrigerator. However, there are a few essential things to remember when choosing a solar generator to power your refrigerator.
How Many Watts Does My Refrigerator Use?
You’ll need to consider how many watts your refrigerator uses while running.
To determine how many watts your refrigerator uses, look for the sticker inside your fridge and locate the numbers listed for volts (v) and amps (a).
Multiply those numbers together to determine how many watts your refrigerator uses.
For example, the sticker inside the door of our new Energy Star certified full-size refrigerator lists 120v (120 volts) and 3.5 A (3.5 amps). Multiplying 120 times 3.5 equals 420 watts… our refrigerator needs a solar generator with at least 420 watts to run.
How Many Small Appliances Can I Run With A Solar Generator?
You’ll need to consider how many additional small appliances you’d like to use with your solar generator while your refrigerator runs. Some devices, like medium-sized LED televisions, use less than 100 watts, while other appliances, like toaster ovens, require 1,800 – 2000 watts.
So, if you plan on just using your LED tv and the refrigerator simultaneously, you can probably get away with using a 1,000-watt solar generator.
However, if you’d like to use your toaster oven and refrigerator simultaneously, you should consider looking for a 2500-watt to 3,000-watt solar generator.
How long will a solar generator power a refrigerator?
You’ll need to consider how long you think you’ll need the solar generator to power the refrigerator. Running a fridge on backup power for a couple of hours during a temporary power outage is one thing. However, running a fridge on a solar generator for several days after a hurricane or a major snowstorm is another thing altogether.
Larger solar generators can power a full-size Energy Star certified refrigerator for up to 36 -48 hours. A solar backup generator can run for an entire week on a single charge if the storage battery is large enough.
Summing It Up
Can a solar generator run a refrigerator? The answer is yes. Just be sure to buy one with enough wattage and several battery-powered outlets to run your refrigerator, plus any other small appliances you plan on using simultaneously. And be sure to look for one that will provide backup power for as long as you would typically expect a power outage to last.
Learn More About Solar Generators
If you want to learn more about Solar Generators and which one is right for you, check out our What Is A Solar Generator and How Does A Solar Generator Work blog posts.
And be sure to check out our articles about the best solar generator for off-grid living and Bluetti power station generators to find the model that will work best for your needs.
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