Can Jackery Power a Heater?

Yes, Jackery can power heaters of most sizes and capacities. The Jackery Solar Generator can charge portable space heaters while camping, RVing, tent living, and overlanding. Since the Jackery Portable Power Stations can be recharged with the help of foldable Jackery SolarSaga Solar Panels, they are ideal for charging solutions when there is an unexpected power outage in your area.

If you plan to use Jackery Solar Generators to charge heaters, this guide will help you. Here, we will reveal how much electricity space heaters use, which Jackery Solar Generator models are ideal for powering heaters, and how to choose the right size charging solution for your appliance.

How Much Electricity Does Heater Use

Generally, a space heater’s wattage consumption lies anywhere between 500W and 1500W of electricity, depending on the model, size, and duration of charging. A waterbed heater will typically consume around 100W-150W of electricity. They are usually used while camping, RV living, overlanding, and other outdoor adventures. However, the actual wattage of a heater will depend on the size and model.

In comparison, portable heaters may use less or more wattage, depending on its size and heat settings. For example, smaller portable heaters use around 750W, whereas the larger ones may consume as much as 1500W.

Can Jackery Power Heater

Yes, Jackery Solar Generators can power most heater types and sizes. However, the right size of solar generator for heaters will depend on their running and starting wattage and how long you would like to run them.

Here, we will recommend the best Jackery Portable Power Stations for different heater types:

• Space Heater (500 - 1500 watts): Jackery 1000 v2, Jackery 1000 Plus, Jackery 2000 Plus
• Water Heater (1000 - 4000 watts): Jackery 1000 Plus, Jackery 2000 Plus, Jackery 2000 Plus Kit (4kWh)
• Portable Heater (750 - 1500 watts): Jackery 1000 v2, Jackery 1000 Plus, Jackery 2000 Plus
• Outdoor Heater (1500 watts): Jackery 2000 v2, Jackery 2000 Plus
• Patio Heater (900 - 1200 watts): Jackery 1000 v2, Jackery 1000 Plus, Jackery 2000 Plus
• Garage Heater (1500 - 4000 watts): Jackery 2000 Plus, Jackery 2000 Plus Kit (4kWh), Jackery 2000 Plus Kit (6kWh)
• Battery-Operated Heater (10 - 50 watts): Jackery 300 Plus, Jackery 600 Plus, Jackery 1000 v2

If you want to calculate the exact generator size for your heater, follow these two simple steps:

Step 1: Consider the Heater's Starting and Running Watts

Start by checking the heater's starting and running wattage. You can typically find the wattage on the device, in the user manual, or in the appliance wattage chart. Alternatively, you can multiply the volts and amps to get the heater's watts.

Step 2: Check the Rated and Output Watts of Jackery

Once you know how much wattage the heater consumes, the next step is to check the rated and surge peak wattage of Jackery Portable Power Stations. Generally, you'll need to choose a portable power station with a higher rated and surge wattage than a heater.

Here's a simple trick that applies to most Jackery Portable Power Stations: Check the portable power station's name to understand its output wattage. For example, the Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station will have a rated output wattage of 1000W. 

The Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station, with a rated output of 1002Wh, can supply steady electricity to a heater (500W). The working hours of the Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station can be calculated using the below formula: 

Working Hours = Jackery Portable Power Station's Capacity in Wh × 0.85 ÷ Operating Wattage of Heater = 1002Wh × 0.85 ÷ 500W = 1.7H.