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01. What to look for before you buy02. Where these figures come from03. Best prices in stock today04. Why buy from Qyvea05. FAQ
Quick answer
A fridge compressor can draw two to three times its running watts for a moment when it starts. An inverter sized only for the running watts will trip. Pick an inverter whose surge rating covers it, with a battery big enough for the hours you need. Inverter fridges are gentler on backup systems.
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- Start-up surge is 2 to 3 times running watts.
- Size the inverter for the surge.
- Battery capacity sets the hours.
- Inverter fridges ease the load.
01What to look for before you buy
- 01Read the fridge labelRunning watts or amps.
- 02Multiply for surgeRoughly 2 to 3 times.
- 03Pick the inverterSurge rating above that.
- 04Size the batteryHours needed times average watts.
- 05Add a fridge guardProtects on restore.
02Where these figures come from
Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Hotpoint Kenya fridge guide.
03Best prices in stock today
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04Why buy from Qyvea
Why Kenyans buy from Qyvea
- Genuine branded products sold with the manufacturer's warranty (typically 6–24 months, varies by product)
- 7-day returns and exchanges; damaged or wrong item? Report it within 48 hours for a free replacement or full refund
- Pay with M-Pesa, bank transfer or card; refunds go back the same way
- Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000, and delivery across Kenya
- Delivered to your door, dispatched once payment is confirmed, rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews (bought from us? leave a review)
- Talk to a person on WhatsApp 0113 301 244, usually within 30 minutes
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05Frequently asked questions
Will a 1000W inverter run a fridge?
Often yes for a small fridge, but check the surge rating.
How many hours will a battery run it?
Depends on battery capacity and the fridge's duty cycle; calculate from watt-hours.
