Flickering lights during the storm and power outages are an inevitable part of life. It can leave your home without electricity for several hours, making your home appliances inoperative. One of the essential kitchen appliances that runs 24*7 is your refrigerator. When the power goes out due to harsh weather, a battery backup for refrigerators can help you keep your food healthy by supplying stable electricity.

Jackery provides many battery backup solutions to charge many appliances like refrigerators. For example, Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro Portable Power Station, Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station, Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro Portable Power Station, and Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station can charge most of your essential home or outdoor appliances. They can be recharged quickly via Jackery SolarSaga Solar Panels, so you can keep appliances powered for long hours.

Products	Image	Capacity	Rated / Peak Power	Battery	Size
Explorer 3000 Pro		3024Wh	3000W (6000W Peak)	NMC	Length: 18.6 in (47.24 cm) Width: 14.1 in (35.81 cm) Height: 14.7 in (37.36 cm)
Explorer  2000 Plus		2-24 kWh	3000W (6000W Peak)	LiFePO4	Length: 14.7 in (37.36 cm) Width: 18.6 in (47.3 cm)  Height: 14.1 in (35.94 cm)
Explorer 2000 Pro		2160Wh	2200W (4400W Peak)	NMC	Length: 15.1 in (38.4 cm) Width: 10.5 in (26.9 cm) Height: 12.1 in (30.75 cm)
Explorer 1500 Pro		1512Wh	1800W (3600W Peak)	NMC	Length: 15.12 in (38.4 cm) Width: 10.59 in (26.9 cm) Height: 12.11 in (30.75 cm)

What Is Battery Backup For Refrigerator?

In simple words, a battery backup for a refrigerator is a reliable power source that can supply electricity to the appliance when the primary electricity grid is down. Batteries typically store the generated power and then deliver it to the appliances whenever they need it. Solar battery backup solutions are increasing in popularity as they are eco-friendly and reliable.

Jackery Explorer Portable Power Stations are solar-powered batteries that store solar power generated by Jackery SolarSaga Solar Panels and supply to appliances like refrigerators. They are available in different sizes and capacities, so you can choose the one that meets your power needs and budget preferences.

Why Do You Need A Battery Backup for a Refrigerator?

Even though your refrigerator can keep food items safe and healthy for some time after the power outage, you'll need a battery backup in the long run. If you are unsure if battery backup for refrigerators is a good fit, here are a few reasons to check out.

Supply Power During Outages: When the electricity grid fails to supply power, there are many options available to provide electricity. Out of all these, battery-powered generators are the most reliable choice for providing uninterrupted power. Advanced power stations like Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station and Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station come with automatic transfer switches that activate quickly after a power interruption.

Easy to Move: The portable power stations that come with wheels and foldable handles, like Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station, are easy to move and can be carried from one place to another.

Cost-Effective Option: Natural calamities can disrupt the power supply, spoiling the food and drinks that are stored in the refrigerator. A battery backup for refrigerators will ensure you can cost-effectively charge the appliance and avoid spoiling the food.

Peace of Mind: Having a battery backup ensures your refrigerator will continue operating during blackouts, brownouts, or power outages, providing peace of mind.

How Does Jackery Battery Backup For Refrigerator Work?

Jackery Explorer Portable Power Stations and Jackery Solar Generators are designed to supply stable electricity to different types of refrigerators, including their starting watts. You can connect the power station to the refrigerator using the solar cable to keep your fridge cold during power outages.

The portable power station can be easily charged using Jackery SolarSaga Solar Panels, a car outlet, or a wall outlet. If you want to use clean and green energy to power your refrigerator, it's best to opt for Jackery Solar Generators — the combination of Jackery SolarSaga Solar Panels and an Explorer Portable Power Station.

The solar power panels are portable and lightweight with a foldable handle, making them an excellent choice for different types of appliances. Since the battery backup features multiple output ports, you can simultaneously charge other devices, like AC, sump pumps, CPAP machines, etc.

Below are a few benefits of investing in portable battery backup for refrigerators.

• Simple to Use: These solutions have plug-and-play functionality. You can plug your refrigerator into the battery outlet and start charging your appliance.
• Rechargeable:Portable battery backup solutions can be recharged using solar panels, wall outlets, or car outlets. Hence, you can enjoy a continuous stream of electricity.
• Easy to Transport:These battery backups are lightweight and feature a portable handle, so they can be relocated easily.

How Many Watts Does A Refrigerator Use?

A home refrigerator typically consumes 300 to 800 watts of electricity. It generally has much lower running watts than their stated average watts because they cycle on and off throughout the day. You can divide a refrigerator's wattage by 3 to estimate the actual energy usage. That means a 500W refrigerator will actually use around 167 running watts.

Choosing the best battery backup for refrigerators depends on their size, model, and power needs. Below are the common types of refrigerators and their power consumption.

• Large Refrigerator: This refrigerator is generally found in homes or businesses. It consumes nearly 100 to 400 watts of power for running. However, its starting watts lie between 1800-2000 watts.
• Average Refrigerator:These refrigerators require 100-250 watts of running watts. On the other hand, the starting watts lie between 500-1000.
• Small Refrigerator:It requires nearly 75-150 running watts and 400-600 starting watts. These are generally used during outdoor adventures.
• Mini Coolers:These are smaller versions of refrigerators that require only 50-100 running watts. The starting watts of these mini coolers are nearly 200-400.
• Compact or RV Refrigerators: RV owners or campers usually own a compact refrigerator that uses around 40-50 running watts and 80-120 starting watts.

The following table reveals how many watts refrigerators use and breaks down by time period.

Best Battery Backup For Refrigerator

Before you invest in any battery backup for refrigerators, you'll need to understand the power requirements of the appliance and choose the right size of the power station. For example, if you want to charge the 300W refrigerator, the working hours of the Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station will be:

Working Hours = 3024Wh × 0.85 / 300W = 8.5H.

All the Jackery Explorer Portable Power Stations have large LiFePO4 or NMC battery capacities that can be powered using Jackery SolarSaga Solar Panels. They support pass-through charging technology, meaning the Jackery battery backups can charge devices even when they are being powered.

Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station 

The Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station has an NMC battery of 3024Wh that can charge 99% of home appliances like refrigerators. The power station can be recharged via 6*Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panels in 3.5 hours and via an AC outlet in 2.4 hours. With the Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station, you can charge the 400W refrigerator for 6.4 hours. It also features several input and output ports to charge multiple appliances simultaneously.

Customer Review

"Used this during my last camping trip, and it is awesome! Powered my microwave, portable fridge/freezer, 2 heated blankets at night and still have plenty of battery left the next day. Didn't have to worry about recharging as I brought my 2 Solar Saga 200s with me. Very happy with this unit. New App is awesome as well." — Christian.

Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station

The Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station has a LiFePO4 battery with a large capacity of 2042.8Wh. With the help of additional Jackery Battery Pack 2000 Plus, you can expand the battery capacity from 2kWh to 24kWh. It can power a 400W refrigerator for 4.3 hours. The battery can be fully recharged via 6*Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panels, so you never run out of power. You can integrate the Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station with the utility meter using the Jackery Manual Transfer Switch. This feature allows you to switch from on-grid power to off-grid within 0.5 seconds.

Customer Review

“I like this thing; it's got a lot of power. It powered my air conditioner on high. It powered power tools. It's really not that heavy. It doesn't take too long to charge. And I'll be buying everything to expand the whole system eventually. I like it. It's nice and portable.” — Michael Wheeler.

Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro Portable Power Station

The power master Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro Portable Power Station features an NMC battery that can charge 96% of essential home appliances. It is a compact and lightweight charging solution, so you can carry them anywhere. The power station has multiple output ports to charge 8 devices simultaneously. With the help of this battery backup, you can keep the 400W power-consuming refrigerator for 4.5 hours. It weighs only 53 lbs and features a foldable handle design for a comfortable on-the-go charging experience.

Customer Review

"This is the third Jackery unit I have purchased after being so impressed with the Explorer 1500 and Explorer 300. I use these primarily for home power backup as I live in Florida, and hurricanes and power outages are, unfortunately, a part of life. I have run my full-size fridge with this unit for over 16 hours before needing to recharge. These units are ideal for clean, worry-free power anywhere you need it." — John.

Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro Portable Power Station

If you are looking for a lightweight and compact battery backup solution to how to recharge a refrigerator, the Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro Portable Power Station makes more sense. Its multiple output ports support charging of 8 devices at the same time. With just 37.4 lbs, the Jackery Explorer 1500 Pro Portable Power Station is 20% lighter than other similar products with a similar capacity. You can charge a 400W power-consuming refrigerator for 3.2 hours.

Customer Review

"I have four of these units, two at home and two at my cabin. They are perfect to run indoors to back up refrigerators and fans if the power is out and give you all the power you need in the backwoods to charge batteries and phones. I highly recommend them as a way to be worry-free in the backcountry or if there is a power outage." — Joshua O' Neill.

How To Choose The Best Battery Backup For Refrigerator?

Investing in the best battery backup for the refrigerator is essential to cover any dips in the main electricity grid. However, not all battery backups can meet the high power demands of a fridge. In this section, we will focus on the vital factors one must consider while choosing a backup battery.

Battery Capacity

The total amount of power a battery can store is called capacity. Generally speaking, the higher the capacity of a battery, the higher its power output.

If you want to charge a large refrigerator that has high watt consumption, it's better to have one high-capacity battery.

If you are confused about which battery backup to choose, consider Jackery Explorer Portable Power Stations. They feature a high battery capacity that seamlessly powers all home or outdoor appliances.

Recharging Options

The next important factor in choosing the power station is its recharging options. If you want to power the battery backup using the grid, outlet charging is necessary.

Alternatively, those wanting to power the battery using solar panels must ensure the system supports solar charging.

Jackery Explorer Portable Power Stations support three charging options: solar panels, car outlets, and wall outlets. With Jackery, you can rest assured you are prepared for unplanned long-term power outages.

Battery Type

When deciding on the best battery backup for a refrigerator, consider the cost, longevity, safety, etc. Lithium-ion batteries used in Jackery Explorer Portable Power Stations are generally preferable over other types. This is because they have a long lifespan and high depth of discharge.

Weight

Battery backups with high capacity are generally heavier than those with less capacity. But that's not the case if you choose Jackery power stations. The high-capacity Jackery battery backup solutions are light in weight and feature a foldable handle for easy carrying.

The higher capacity models like Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station have wheels and a pull rod, making them easier to carry from one place to another.

Silent Operation

Gas generators are one of the most common charging solutions available. However, they are noisy and emit harmful gases during operation. For this reason, many people opt for solar battery backup systems that produce little to no noise.

Jackery Explorer Portable Power Stations have a low decibel rating, meaning they are quieter than a whisper. You can use them indoors or during your outdoor adventure to charge most of your appliances.

Battery Backup for Refrigerator FAQs

Can a battery backup run a fridge?

Yes. You can plug the refrigerator into the backup battery system and connect it to solar panels or a wall outlet for a power supply.

Jackery Solar Generators combine Explorer Portable Power Stations and SolarSaga Solar Panels to ensure reliable power supply to refrigerators and other appliances.

All you need to do is use the solar cables to connect solar panels to the power station, which is plugged into the refrigerator.

What size battery is needed to run a fridge? How long can a battery generator run a refrigerator?

The size of the battery refrigerator will depend on the type, power consumption, and size of the refrigerator. For example, if you have a larger fridge that consumes more power, you'll need a large-capacity solar generator to keep it powered. Here is an example:

The working hours of Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus Portable Power Station to power a 500W refrigerator can be calculated as follows:

Working Hours = Battery Capacity × 0.85 / Operating wattage of the refrigerator = 2042.8Wh × 0.85 / 500W = 3.4H.

How to prepare your refrigerator for a power outage?

When power outages occur, everything suddenly goes dark and silent. Here are a few ways to be prepared for a power outage.

• Avoid opening the refrigerator again and again to put in more things as it gradually reduces the time the freezer would have maintained its temperature.
• Invest in a battery-powered generator or battery refrigeratorthat will supply electricity to the refrigerator when power goes out.
• Choose a cooler with ice to store perishables if the power outage lasts for over four hours.

How to reduce the energy consumption of your refrigerator?

Below are a few simple ways to help you reduce your refrigerator's energy consumption, save money on electricity bills, and make your home energy-efficient.

• Locate your fridge in a cooler area of your home and away from the stove and windows.
• Avoid opening the refrigerator door frequently, as it allows warm air to enter the refrigerator.
• Do not place the hot containers in the refrigerator. The best practice is to let them cool close to room temperature before refrigerating them.
• Consider purchasing a solar battery backup like Jackery Explorer Pro Portable Power Stations to reduce reliance on the electricity grid and gas generators.

Final Thoughts

The battery backup for refrigerators helps you to reduce your dependence on the electric grid and prepare against power outages. Jackery Explorer Portable Power Stations offer reliable, eco-friendly energy to power different types of appliances.

Whether you're looking for a solar generator for a refrigerator or a complete home backup solution, Jackery's line of products has something for everyone. While larger solar generators like Jackery Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station are suitable for long-term power outages, compact versions like Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station might be your best companions during outdoor adventures.

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