How to Power a Refrigerator, Freezer & Furnace During an Outage
Learn how to power refrigerators and freezers with extension cords, safely back up a fuel-burning furnace, size your power source, and manage limited battery capacity.
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Portable Power Stations
What Can a 2,000-Watt Portable Power Station Run?
[Infographic Included] See what a 2,000-watt portable power station can run, with realistic runtime estimates for appliances from sump pumps to air fryers and refrigerators.
What Size Portable Power Station Do You Need to Run a Refrigerator?
Learn how to size a portable power station for a refrigerator using battery capacity, compressor surge, daily energy use, and realistic outage runtime.
How to Keep a Sump Pump Running During a Power Outage
Learn how to keep a sump pump running during an outage with battery backup pumps, portable power stations, generators, and layered protection.
Home Battery Backup Systems: Pros, Cons, and the Best Brands to Consider in 2026
Compare the advantages, disadvantages, sizing requirements, and top brands before choosing a home battery backup system for your home.
Can You Charge an Electric Vehicle With a Portable Power Station?
A portable power station can charge an electric vehicle, but capacity, inverter output, grounding, and charging losses determine how useful it will be.
Why Anker SOLIX Is Becoming the Gold Standard for Home Backup Power
Anker SOLIX is the strongest choice for buyers who want a polished, expandable system rather than the cheapest possible battery.
Battery Runtime Explained: How Long Will It Last?
A practical guide to calculating portable power station runtime, including usable capacity, inverter losses, variable appliance loads, cold-weather performance, and solar recharging.
Portable Power Station vs. Generator: Which Fits Your Home?
Compare portable power stations and generators by runtime, output, safety, fuel, noise, maintenance, and cost to find the right backup-power fit.