Can a Goal Zero Yeti 300 run a refrigerator (modern)?

Q: Can the Goal Zero Yeti 300 run a refrigerator (modern)?

No. A refrigerator (modern) needs 150 W continuous and a 1,200 W startup surge, but the Goal Zero Yeti 300 only delivers 350 W continuous and a 600 W surge — so it can’t handle the startup surge. You'd want a larger unit.

No — the Goal Zero Yeti 300 can't run a refrigerator (modern).
The refrigerator (modern) draws about 150 W running, with a 1,200 W startup surge; the Yeti 300 delivers 350 W continuous and 600 W surge. That's not enough surge headroom.

150 WRefrigerator (modern) running

350 WYeti 300 continuous

—runtime

297 WhYeti 300 capacity

The check
Continuous: 350 W ≥ 150 W needed → ok
Surge: 600 W < 1,200 W needed → fails

Units that do run a refrigerator (modern)

677 Wh · 1,000 W cont

768 Wh · 1,000 W cont

~13 h

Anker SOLIX C800

768 Wh · 1,200 W cont

~13 h

Common questions

Can the Goal Zero Yeti 300 run a refrigerator (modern)?

No. A refrigerator (modern) needs 150 W continuous and a 1,200 W startup surge, but the Goal Zero Yeti 300 only delivers 350 W continuous and a 600 W surge — so it can’t handle the startup surge. You'd want a larger unit.

Sources: Refrigerator (modern) wattage — Standard appliance-wattage / generator-sizing charts (representative values; verify your nameplate); Yeti 300 specs — manufacturer published specifications (compiled 2026-08-10; approximate). Informational only — a computed sizing estimate from published appliance-wattage charts and manufacturer station specs. It is not an electrical guarantee. For hardwired or whole-home backup, transfer switches, or any permanent install, consult a licensed electrician.