Can a power station run it?
What 17 common household loads draw, and how many of the 15 portable power stations we track can run each one on its own. Open a load for runtime by model, or combine several in the calculator.
| Appliance | Running | Startup surge | Average draw | Models that run it | Runtime range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 275 W | 1,000 W | 67 W | 14 of 15 | 3.5 h – 43.6 h |
| Chest freezer | 300 W | 750 W | 25 W | 14 of 15 | 9.4 h – 4.9 days |
| CPAP (no humidifier) | 45 W | 45 W | 45 W | 15 of 15 | 5.1 h – 2.7 days |
| CPAP with heated humidifier | 90 W | 90 W | 90 W | 15 of 15 | 2.6 h – 32.3 h |
| Sump pump (1/3 hp) | 650 W | 1,300 W | 650 W | 13 of 15 | 1.2 h – 4.5 h |
| Sump pump (1/2 hp) | 925 W | 1,725 W | 925 W | 13 of 15 | 0.8 h – 3.1 h |
| Gas furnace blower (1/2 hp) | 550 W | 1,200 W | 550 W | 14 of 15 | 0.4 h – 5.3 h |
| Window AC (5,000 BTU) | 347 W | 1,050 W | 347 W | 14 of 15 | 0.7 h – 8.4 h |
| Microwave | 900 W | 900 W | 900 W | 13 of 15 | 0.9 h – 3.2 h |
| Coffee maker | 1,200 W | — | 1,200 W | 13 of 15 | 0.6 h – 2.4 h |
| Laptop charger | 60 W | 60 W | 60 W | 15 of 15 | 3.9 h – 2 days |
| Phone charger | 20 W | 20 W | 20 W | 15 of 15 | 11.6 h – 6.1 days |
| Wi-Fi router / modem | 15 W | 15 W | 15 W | 15 of 15 | 15.4 h – 8.1 days |
| TV (LED, 32-55 inch) | 68 W | 68 W | 68 W | 15 of 15 | 3.4 h – 42.7 h |
| LED light bulb (each) | 9 W | 9 W | 9 W | 15 of 15 | 25.7 h – 13.5 days |
| Space heater | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 1,500 W | 13 of 15 | 0.5 h – 1.9 h |
| Well pump (1/2 hp, 240 V) | 875 W | 1,750 W | 875 W | None (needs 240 V) | 3.3 h |
Average draw is daily energy ÷ 24 for loads that cycle (fridges, freezers), otherwise running watts. See the methodology.