Home Backup Power Station For Outages

Select the options that best fit your homes power needs and get an expert recommendation for a home backup power station.

For home owners looking for a backup power method for their home.

We use outage length, essential devices, budget, UPS mode, and expansion needed to find stations that reliably power critical home items during blackouts. These inputs prioritize instant switchover and sufficient capacity for your needs. Limitation: the tool assumes standard household devices; very high-power appliances may require whole-home solutions.

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Here is a sample output for a user looking for a setup that can power a fridge and router for 12-24 hours, standard UPS ok, no expansion necessary, and a budget of $1000.

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Home Backup Power Solution Recommendations

Best Option

1. Eco Delta Pro

• Price: Approximately $999
• Runtime: Up to 24 hours (depending on load)
• Power Output: 3600W (7200W surge)
• Capacity: 3.6 kWh
• Features:
  • Multiple ports (AC, USB, DC)
  • Fast charging capability
  • App control for monitoring

2. Bluetti AC300

• Price: Approximately $799
• Runtime: Up to 12-24 hours (depending on load)
• Power Output: 3000W (6000W surge)
• Capacity: Modular expansion (up to 12 kWh with additional batteries)
• Features:
  • Multiple output options
  • Expandable battery capacity
  • Solar charging option

Alternatives

3. Jackery Explorer 1000

• Price: Approximately $799
• Runtime: Up to 12 hours (depending on load)
• Power Output: 1000W (2000W surge)
• Capacity: 1002Wh
• Features:
  • Lightweight and portable
  • Multiple AC and USB outputs
  • Fast recharging capability

4. Goal Zero Yeti 6000X

• Price: Approximately $999
• Runtime: Up to 24 hours (depending on load)
• Power Output: 2000W (3500W surge)
• Capacity: 6071Wh
• Features:
  • Versatile charging options (AC, USB, solar)
  • Robust design for outdoor use
  • App connectivity for remote monitoring

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The Tool Collective is made up of a group of multi-talented and diverse hobbyists on a mission to create the world's most helpful and unique tools that pertain to the hobbies that we, and millions of others, enjoy. Portable Power, and in particular solar power, is an industry that is exploding in recent years, and has become an absolute staple among many of our interests. Whether we are out on two-week long overlanding expeditions, or tailgating with our friends and family for a football game, we never leave home without some form of portable power. Here are a batch of tools specifically for helping others with their portable power setups. Enjoy!

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