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EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus for home backup: what it runs, how long

In short

The EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus stores 1.0 kWh (up to 5.1 kWh with extra batteries) and delivers 1.8 kW at 120 V. Of the 32 household loads we track, it can start and carry 26 on its own. A refrigerator alone runs about 21 h on one charge.

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EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus portable power station

EcoFlow

DELTA 3 Plus

Recharges from the wall in under an hour and grows to about 5 kWh with one extra battery: a good start if you plan to add later.

Capacity
1.0 kWh
Output
1.8 kW
Surge
3.6 kW
Solar in
1.0 kW
Weight
27.6 lb†
Fridge alone
21 h

† reported by retailers or reviews, not yet confirmed on EcoFlow's spec sheet.

$719pre-order price, October 28, 2026

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Real outage scenarios

Each scenario starts at 6 p.m., battery only, no solar. Extra batteries are added when the maker sells them and the outage needs them.

24 h outage

Fridge, Wi-Fi & lights

Covers your list

Lasts 24 h+ with 1 extra battery

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48 h outage

Storm night + sump pump

Not enough continuous output

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24 h outage

CPAP + fridge

Covers your list

Lasts 24 h+ with 1 extra battery

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72 h outage

Rural: well pump & freezer

No 240 V output for your well pump or dryer

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72 h outage

Winter: gas furnace

Can't start your biggest motor

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168 h outage

Hurricane week

Not enough continuous output

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Every appliance, one at a time

Typical daily use for each appliance, on a full charge. “Surge not published” means EcoFlow doesn't state a start-up rating high enough for us to promise it.

ApplianceRunning / startRuns it?Runtime
Refrigerator700 W / 2.9 kWYes21 h
Chest freezer700 W / 2.9 kWYes37 h
Microwave1.0 kW / 1.0 kWYes3.6 days
Coffee maker1.0 kW / 1.0 kWYes3.6 days
Hot plate / one burner1.3 kW / 1.3 kWYes33 h
Dishwasher1.2 kW / 2.4 kWYes18 h
Sump pump, 1/3 HP800 W / 1.3 kWYes14 h
Sump pump, 1/2 HP1.1 kW / 3.2 kWYes10 h
Gas furnace blower, 1/2 HP875 W / 3.2 kWYes2.1 h
Space heater1.5 kW / 1.5 kWYes2.4 h
Dehumidifier840 W / 1.7 kWYes3.2 h
CPAP, no humidifier30 W / 30 WYes3.8 days
CPAP with heated humidifier65 W / 65 WYes42 h
Oxygen concentrator (home, 5 L)350 W / 350 WYes2.6 h
Wi-Fi router + modem10 W / 10 WYes3.8 days
Starlink Standard dish100 W / 100 WYes9.0 h
Starlink Mini40 W / 40 WYes23 h
Phones & tablets charging20 W / 20 WYes15 days
Laptop50 W / 50 WYes3.0 days
Desktop computer200 W / 200 WYes27 h
TV (flat screen)120 W / 120 WYes45 h
Security system200 W / 200 WYes4.5 h
LED lights (about 6 bulbs)60 W / 60 WYes2.5 days
Washing machine1.1 kW / 3.5 kWYes19 h
Garage door opener, 1/2 HP875 W / 3.2 kWYes10 days
EV charging, Level 1 (120 V)1.4 kW / 1.4 kWYes3.8 h
Well pump, 1/2 HP (240 V)1.0 kW / 3.1 kWNo 240 V—
Electric water heater, 50 gal4.5 kW / 4.5 kWNo 240 V—
Window AC, 12,000 BTU3.3 kW / 7.2 kWOutput too low—
Central AC, 2 ton3.8 kW / 8.8 kWNo 240 V—
Heat pump4.7 kW / 9.2 kWNo 240 V—
Electric dryer4.8 kW / 9.7 kWNo 240 V—

88% inverter efficiency, battery only. Wattages and sources: appliance wattage table.

Compare with

StationCapacityOutputSurge240 VPrice
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus1.0 kWh1.8 kW3.6 kWNo$719
Jackery Explorer 1000 v2vs1.1 kWh1.5 kW3.0 kWNo$499
Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2vs1.0 kWh2.0 kW3.0 kWNo$499.99
BLUETTI AC180vs1.2 kWh1.8 kWnot publishedNo$499

Sources

† Flagged on this page: weight, chemistry. Read from retailers or reviews, not yet on EcoFlow's own spec sheet.

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Questions about the DELTA 3 Plus

Can the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus run a refrigerator?

Yes. It covers a refrigerator's start-up peak, and an ENERGY STAR fridge alone would run for about 21 h on a full charge, battery only.

Can the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus power a house?

Not through your wiring on its own: it has no 240 V output. Plug essentials into it directly, or connect a few 120 V circuits through a transfer switch installed by an electrician.

How long does the EcoFlow DELTA 3 Plus take to recharge from solar?

With panels at its 1.0 kW solar limit, expect roughly 1.0 kWh back on a clear day (our clear-day solar curve, the same one the planner uses), so about 100% of the battery.