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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
Kenya Power's own advice is to keep the fridge and freezer closed as much as possible; food should stay good for roughly 24 to 48 hours with the door shut. A full freezer holds cold longer than a half-empty one. If cuts are long and frequent, an inverter and battery sized for the fridge is the real fix.
Key takeaways
- Keep the door shut.
- A full freezer stays cold longer.
- Throw out food that has warmed and spoiled.
- Frequent long cuts need backup power.
01What to look for before you buy
- 01Keep doors closedOpening lets the cold out quickly.
- 02Group food togetherPacked freezers hold cold longer.
- 03Use ice or cold packsAdd them to the fridge during long outages.
- 04Check on restorationSmell and texture; when in doubt, throw it out.
- 05Protect the compressorUse a fridge guard so a returning surge does not damage it.
02Where these figures come from
Figures are indicative and change often; confirm with a written quote. Sources checked October 2026: Kenyans.co.ke on KPLC outage advice.
03Best prices in stock today
Prices update live from the Qyvea store. Tap any product to see full specs, stock and delivery options, or ask us on WhatsApp for a recommendation.
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
Full details: return & refund policy.
05Frequently asked questions
Can I refreeze thawed food?
Only if it still has ice crystals or is cold to the touch. Discard anything warm or off-smelling.
Will an inverter run my fridge?
Yes if it is sized for the fridge's start-up surge.
