This was a purchase I didn't wnat to make, but I'm glad I made it. Southern California Edison has been having frequent "planned power outages" in my area since before the big COVID shutdown in America. In just the last two weeks, we've had three such outages that span the morning through the afternoon. Dealing with replacing my garage refrigerator, repairing the main fridge twice, and constantly keeping the refrigerator doors closed during outages to prevent food spoilage became tiresome. After enduring numerous planned and unplanned outages, I eventually caved and invested in the Ecoflow Delta.
While a gas-powered generator was an option, its weight, the hassle of carrying it upstairs alone, inability to store it indoors, and the noise it would generate for hours during use made it less appealing. When the last planned power outage hit three days ago, I charged the Ecoflow to 100% and connected our full-sized refrigerator to it—it worked like a charm. Now, even during the scorching summer heat in SoCal, when the power is out for hours, our fridge remains unaffected. We can easily access our food and drinks despite the outage. I did my research to ensure the wattage met my needs, and I'm pleased with the product.
While I wish I didn't have to buy it, the situation in my SoCal neighborhood pushed me to invest in this unit. Lakehouse & Cottage did a great job delivering.