Can Jackery Power an Ice Maker? Which Model & How Long It Can Run?

Yes, Jackery can power ice makers of different sizes, so you have ice cubes for any occasion. An ice maker is handy whether you want to refill your cooler, have a chilling drink, throw a party, or go on an outdoor adventure. Jackery Solar Generators are portable, lightweight, and compact charging solutions for ice makers when there is a home power outage or you enjoy camping, tailgating, and RV excursions with no nearby electricity available.  

You can also power other small freezers and refrigerators to keep food, drink, and medicine fresh. This guide will reveal the electricity consumption of ice machines, which Jackery model can charge different sizes of ice makers, and for how long they can supply electricity.

How Much Electricity Does an Ice Maker Use

A portable ice maker draws around 100W—200W of electricity per hour. However, a countertop ice maker might consume a little more electricity, around 150W—300W per hour. If you have a 220V ice maker, it might draw around 440W—500W.

Can Jackery Power an Ice Maker

Yes, Jackery can easily power ice makers. However, the ideal size of a solar generator will depend on the ice machine's wattage consumption and how long you would need to power it.

Here's a table showing how we calculated the running time of different Jackery Portable Power Stations when charging a 100W ice maker.

Note: The working hours calculated below are for reference and might differ from the actual running time.

In order to determine the exact size of the solar generator for the ice maker, here are the steps you'll need to follow:

Step 1: Check the Running and Starting Wattage of the Ice Maker

To begin with, determine the starting and running wattage of ice makers. Generally, an average ice maker has a running wattage of around 100W of electricity. However, it will need a high starting wattage of 200W for a few seconds. You can typically find the wattage consumption on the user manual or in the appliance itself. You can also check the appliance wattage chart or simply multiply volts and amps to get watts.

Step 2: Note Down the Rated and Surge Watts of Jackery

Once you know the wattage consumption of an ice maker, the next thing to check is the rated and surge wattage of Jackery Portable Power Stations. You can check the name of the portable power station to get an idea of its rated wattage. For example, the Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station will have a rated wattage of 500W, with its surge wattage being 1000W.

Let's say you charge a 100W ice maker with the Jackery Explorer 500 Portable Power Station. The operating wattage can be calculated using the below formula:

Working Hours = Jackery Portable Power Station Capacity in Wh × 0.85 ÷ Operating Wattage of Ice Maker = 518Wh × 0.85 ÷ 100W = 4.4H.

Note: We will multiply the battery capacity by 0.85 because charging the appliances will cause some power loss.