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Best Power Stations for French Door Refrigerator
We tested 33 portable power stations against the French Door Refrigerator (207W running / 414W surge). 32 passed our True Surge protocol — 97% compatibility rate.
Tight
0
With Soft-Starter
1
Incompatible
0
○ Device source: Engineering Est.
Derived from variant list (max of variants). Worst case = LG LMXS28596S (207W running, 414W surge). Formula: avg_w = kWh_year × 1000 / 8760; running_w = ceil(avg_w / 0.40); surge_w = ceil(running_w × 2.0).
Our Top Picks
32 compatible models rankedRanked by value, balance, and endurance from 32 compatible generators.
Best Budget Safe
RIVER 3
Running 300W
Surge 600W
Capacity 245 Wh
Weight 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Carry Easy carry
Runtime 0.8h
Best Overall Safe
EB3A
Running 600W
Surge 1,200W
Capacity 268.8 Wh
Weight 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg)
Carry Easy carry
Runtime 0.9h
Best Runtime Safe
Delta Pro Ultra
Running 6,000W
Surge 12,000W
Capacity 6,144 Wh
Weight 182.1 lbs (82.6 kg)
Carry Two-person recommended
Runtime 20.8h
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Runtime at a glance
How long each station runs a French Door Refrigerator on a single charge (after 0.70 real-world derate)
Delta Pro Ultra X 6,144 Wh 20.8h
Delta Pro Ultra 6,144 Wh 20.8h
Zendure SuperBase V4600 4,608 Wh 15.6h
DELTA Pro 3 4,096 Wh 13.9h
Yeti Pro 4000 3,993.6 Wh 13.5h
Anker SOLIX F3800 3,840 Wh 13h
Delta Pro 3,600 Wh 12.2h
Pecron E3600LFP 3,072 Wh 10.4h
Safe
Showing top 8 by runtime. See full table below for all 33 stations (32 pass, 1 with soft-starter).
Runtime assumes continuous operation at rated watts. This device has a 40% duty cycle — effective runtime may be up to 2.5x longer in practice.
What to Know About the French Door Refrigerator
Power Profile
Running load: 195–207W depending on model (derived from 681–724 kWh/yr EnergyGuide ratings at 40% duty cycle). Surge: 390–414W estimated (2x conservative multiplier). Voltage: 120V AC required. Compressor type not explicitly published in electrical specs for most models — running watts are derived from annual energy consumption, not nameplate amps.
Real-World Usage
French door refrigerators run 24/7 during an outage with the compressor cycling at approximately 40% duty cycle. Average draw is 78–83W. Daily energy consumption ranges from 1,866–1,986 Wh. A 72-hour outage requires 5,600–5,959 Wh total stored energy.
Pro Tip
French door refrigerators are among the most generator-friendly large appliances. The compressor running watts (195–207W) are far below the 15A circuit rating on the nameplate. The real constraint for multi-day backup is battery capacity — not inverter output wattage. Most portable power stations above 500W can run a french door fridge; the question is how long.
Full Compatibility Matrix
All 33 generators tested against the French Door Refrigerator (207W / 414W).
| Power Station | Running W | Surge W | Capacity | Weight | Verdict | Runtime | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Pro Ultra X | 12,000 | 24,000 | 6,144 Wh | 187.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 20.8h | View |
| Delta Pro Ultra | 6,000 | 12,000 | 6,144 Wh | 182.1 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 20.8h | View |
| Zendure SuperBase V4600 | 3,800 | 3,800 | 4,608 Wh | 121.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 15.6h | View |
| DELTA Pro 3 | 4,000 | 8,000 | 4,096 Wh | 113.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 13.9h | View |
| Yeti Pro 4000 | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,993.6 Wh | 115.7 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 13.5h | View |
| Anker SOLIX F3800 | 6,000 | 9,000 | 3,840 Wh | 132.3 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 13h | View |
| Delta Pro | 3,600 | 7,200 | 3,600 Wh | 99.2 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 12.2h | View |
| Pecron E3600LFP | 3,600 | 7,000 | 3,072 Wh | 79.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 10.4h | View |
| Explorer 3000 Pro | 3,000 | 6,000 | 3,024 Wh | 63.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 10.2h | View |
| Elite 200 V2 | 2,600 | 3,600 | 2,073 Wh | 53.4 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 7h | View |
| AC200L | 2,400 | 3,600 | 2,048 Wh | 62.4 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 6.9h | View |
| AC200MAX | 2,200 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 61.9 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 6.9h | View |
| DELTA 2 Max | 2,400 | 4,800 | 2,048 Wh | 50.7 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 6.9h | View |
| Explorer 2000 Plus | 3,000 | 6,000 | 2,042 Wh | 61.5 lbs Two-person recommended | Safe | 6.9h | View |
| Explorer 2000 v2 | 2,200 | 4,400 | 2,042 Wh | 39.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 6.9h | View |
| Yeti 1500X | 2,000 | 3,500 | 1,516 Wh | 45.6 lbs Heavy carry | Safe | 5.1h | View |
| DELTA (Gen 1) | 1,800 | 3,300 | 1,260 Wh | 30.9 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 4.3h | View |
| AC180 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,152 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 3.9h | View |
| Explorer 1000 v2 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 1,070 Wh | 23.8 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 3.6h | View |
| SOLIX C1000 | 1,800 | 2,400 | 1,056 Wh | 28.4 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 3.6h | View |
| DELTA 2 | 1,800 | 2,700 | 1,024 Wh | 26.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 3.5h | View |
| DELTA 3 Plus | 1,800 | 3,600 | 1,024 Wh | 27.6 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 3.5h | View |
| VTOMAN Jump 1500X | 1,500 | 3,000 | 828 Wh | 36.2 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2.8h | View |
| SOLIX C800 Plus | 1,200 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 24.0 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2.6h | View |
| AC70 | 1,000 | 2,000 | 768 Wh | 22.5 lbs One-person carry | Safe | 2.6h | View |
| RIVER 2 Pro | 800 | 1,600 | 768 Wh | 18.3 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 2.6h | View |
| Explorer 500 | 500 | 1,000 | 518.4 Wh | 13.2 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 1.8h | View |
| RIVER 2 Max | 500 | 1,000 | 512 Wh | 13.4 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 1.7h | View |
| Explorer 300 Plus | 300 | 600 | 288 Wh | 8.4 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 1h | View |
| EB3A | 600 | 1,200 | 268.8 Wh | 10.1 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 0.9h | View |
| RIVER 2 | 300 | 600 | 256 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 0.9h | View |
| RIVER 3 | 300 | 600 | 245 Wh | 7.7 lbs Easy carry | Safe | 0.8h | View |
| SOLIX C300 | 300 | 300 | 288 Wh | 9.0 lbs Easy carry | Soft Start | 1h * | View |
* Runtime with soft-starter installed. Without a soft-starter, these units cannot handle the startup surge.
Model Variants
Different models have different power requirements. Check the specific report for your exact model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many power stations can run a French Door Refrigerator?
Out of 33 portable power stations we tested, 32 can safely run a French Door Refrigerator (32 with full safety margin, 0 at tight margin). 0 are incompatible.
What specs should I look for to run a French Door Refrigerator?
Your power station needs at least 207W continuous output and 414W surge capacity. We recommend a safety buffer of 25% above these minimums for reliable operation.
How do we test compatibility?
Every pairing is evaluated using our True Surge protocol: we compare OEM-verified running watts, surge watts, and voltage requirements against each power station's published specs, with load-profile-specific safety buffers applied. Read our full methodology.
What size power station do I need to keep a french door refrigerator running during an outage?
Only if your power source can supply at least 207W continuous and 414W surge at 120V. With a 40% duty cycle, daily energy consumption is approximately 2,000 Wh. For a full 72-hour outage, plan for approximately 6,000 Wh of stored energy or solar recharging.
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