Typical wattage range
300-800 W. Use a measured average when the device matters.
Home backup
Full-size refrigerator Runtime Estimate
Fridges cycle on and off. The calculator treats the entered wattage as compressor running wattage and applies a duty-cycle estimate.
Planning default
500 W at 33% duty cycle.
Confidence label
estimated. Treat the result as a planning estimate, not a lab measurement.
Sources
- EnergySage refrigerator wattage guide (editorial)