Goal Zero Yeti 500 runtimes

Every load we have calculated for the Goal Zero Yeti 500.

Each answer below runs the same checks in the same order: voltage first, then continuous output, then startup demand, and only then stored energy. Where a figure is missing from the published evidence, the page says so rather than assuming it clears.

Refrigeration

Refrigeration loads calculated against the 499.2Wh capacity and 500W continuous output of this station.

Not a matchRunning a household refrigeratorThe 1,200W start exceeds the published 1,000W peak, so the station is likely to shut down on the first compressor or motor start.Open this guide

Running a chest freezerAbout 14 hr on our planning profile, before any reserve is held back.14 hr Running a 12V portable fridgeAbout 24 hr on our planning profile, before any reserve is held back.24 hr

Communications

Communications loads calculated against the 499.2Wh capacity and 500W continuous output of this station.

12 hrRunning a Starlink MiniAbout 12 hr on our planning profile, before any reserve is held back.Open this guide

Running a router and modemAbout 22 hr on our planning profile, before any reserve is held back.22 hr

Medical

Medical loads calculated against the 499.2Wh capacity and 500W continuous output of this station.

11 hrRunning a CPAP machineAbout 11 hr on our planning profile, before any reserve is held back.Open this guide

Water management

Water management loads calculated against the 499.2Wh capacity and 500W continuous output of this station.

Not a matchRunning a sump pumpA 630W running load exceeds the 500W continuous rating, so the station cannot sustain this appliance.Open this guide

Heating

Heating loads calculated against the 499.2Wh capacity and 500W continuous output of this station.

Not a matchRunning a gas furnace blowerA 600W running load exceeds the 500W continuous rating, so the station cannot sustain this appliance.Open this guide

Running a pellet stoveAbout 3.3 hr on our planning profile, before any reserve is held back.3.3 hr Running an electric space heaterA 1500W running load exceeds the 500W continuous rating, so the station cannot sustain this appliance.Not a match

Cooling

Cooling loads calculated against the 499.2Wh capacity and 500W continuous output of this station.

Not a matchRunning a window air conditionerThe 1,800W start exceeds the published 1,000W peak, so the station is likely to shut down on the first compressor or motor start.Open this guide

Kitchen

Kitchen loads calculated against the 499.2Wh capacity and 500W continuous output of this station.

Not a matchRunning a microwave ovenA 1400W running load exceeds the 500W continuous rating, so the station cannot sustain this appliance.Open this guide

A runtime figure is the end of the check, not the start of it.

Voltage, continuous output, and startup demand all have to clear before stored energy decides anything. Measure your own appliance before treating any of these numbers as a purchase decision.

Read the calculation and evidence methodology