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Can a Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 run a refrigerator (modern)?

Yes — the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 runs a refrigerator (modern).
The refrigerator (modern) draws about 150 W running, with a 1,200 W startup surge; the Yeti PRO 4000 delivers 3,600 W continuous and 7,200 W surge. Its 3,993 Wh battery runs one for about 68 h.

150 WRefrigerator (modern) running

3,600 WYeti PRO 4000 continuous

~68 hruntime

3,993 WhYeti PRO 4000 capacity

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The check
Continuous: 3,600 W ≥ 150 W needed → ok
Surge: 7,200 W ≥ 1,200 W needed → ok
Runtime: 3,993 Wh × 90% ÷ 53 W avg = ~68 h

Bigger units that run it longer

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

Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core

983 Wh · 1,200 W cont

~17 h

EcoFlow DELTA 2

1,024 Wh · 1,800 W cont

~18 h

Common questions

Can the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 run a refrigerator (modern)?

Yes. A refrigerator (modern) draws about 150 W with a 1,200 W startup surge, and the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 delivers 3,600 W continuously with a 7,200 W surge rating — comfortably enough. On its 3,993 Wh battery it runs one for roughly 68 h (the load cycles ~35% of the time, so it lasts longer than raw watts suggest).

Sources: Refrigerator (modern) wattage — Standard appliance-wattage / generator-sizing charts (representative values; verify your nameplate); Yeti PRO 4000 specs — manufacturer published specifications (compiled 2026-06-15; 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.