How long will the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a full-size fridge?

Q: Will the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a full-size fridge?

Yes — the Yeti 500 runs a full-size fridge comfortably. Its 300W continuous output easily covers the 150W draw, with 1200W of surge on tap for startup.

Q: How long will the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a full-size fridge?

The Goal Zero Yeti 500 has 499 Wh (about 382 Wh usable at the outlet, estimated). Running a full-size fridge that draws 150W, it lasts about 2.5 hours on a single full charge.

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Will the Goal Zero Yeti 500 run a full-size fridge?

Yes — the Yeti 500 runs a full-size fridge comfortably

Its 300W continuous output easily covers the 150W draw, with 1200W of surge on tap for startup.

Estimated runtime

about 2.5 hours

on a single full charge

Est. usable (AC): 382 Wh

Appliance draw: 150 W

Continuous output: 300 W

How we calculated this

We start from the Goal Zero Yeti 500's 382 Wh of estimated usable energy at the outlet — its 499 Wh rating, derated for a safe depth of discharge and ~15% inverter loss — then divide by the full-size fridge's 150W draw:

382 Wh ÷ 150 W ≈ 2.5 hours

Heads up: a full-size fridge is a motor/compressor load that spikes 2–3× on startup. The Goal Zero Yeti 500's 300W continuous / 1200W surge output has plenty of headroom for that spike.

Real-world runtime varies with temperature, cable losses, and how hard the appliance actually cycles. Treat this as a solid estimate, not a guarantee.

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