Our Base batteries provide whole-home backup to most homes, ensuring all appliances on your main panel — including your A/C — stay powered during an outage.
However, keep in mind that higher energy usage shortens the duration of your backup and if you’re pulling a lot of power at once, it can overwhelm the system.
Managing your energy usage during an outage can help maximize your battery's performance and duration.
The US Energy Information Administration gives us some rough percentages that are helpful for understanding where your electricity is going:
Air conditioning and heating: 54% of your total energy use
Appliances and electronics : 23% of your total energy use
Water heating: 16% of your total energy use
Refrigeration: 4% of your total energy use
Lighting: 4% of your total energy use
Turning off non-critical devices such as appliances and electronics, as well as reducing use of A/C and heating can meaningfully extend the duration of your battery backup.