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Pick what must keep running, set the length of the outage, and the calculator above lists the power stations sold in Canada that cover it, cheapest first. Every wattage comes from a public source (Natural Resources Canada, the US Department of Energy, the appliance maker) and every price from an official Canadian store on November 14, 2026.
We read 39 power stations in stock at the Canadian stores of 5 brands: EcoFlow, BLUETTI, Jackery, Anker SOLIX and ALLPOWERS, from CA$124.50 to CA$3,899. 10 of them were also listed in stock by marketplace sellers on Best Buy Canada the same day; we show those prices next to the brand's.
An ice-storm day, in watt-hours
Keeping a sump pump (one hour of pumping), an average fridge, the Wi-Fi router, two LED bulbs and two phones going for 24 hours takes about 3,036 Wh. Add a gas furnace blower running 8 hours and it is 6,092 Wh, more than any single station we list holds once you count losses. That is why the furnace decides the size, and why most households pick what runs and when.
Where to go next
- Will a power station run a gas furnace? Yes for the blower, with an electrician for the connection.
- How long will it run a sump pump? Hours depend on how often the pump starts.
- How long will it keep a fridge cold? From 4 hours on a 300 Wh unit to more than three days.
- Can you charge it below freezing? Not according to any charging range we read.
- What size for an ice storm? Days of backup for every station of 1.5 kWh and up.
- Cost per usable kWh, our picks, EcoFlow vs BLUETTI vs Jackery, the 2 kWh class and power station or generator.
Fuel generators stay outside. Health Canada: "Do not use a fuel burning generator indoors or in your garage or shed" and "Operate it at least 6 metres (20 feet) from buildings and direct the exhaust away from open windows and doors". An automatic CO shut-off "does not replace the need for carbon monoxide alarms in your home" (Health Canada, Carbon monoxide: Preventing exposure). A battery power station has no exhaust and can sit indoors; follow its manual for ventilation and placement.
Frequently asked questions
Will a portable power station run my gas furnace?
The blower of a gas furnace is a few hundred watts (the US DOE uses 382 W for a baseline 3-ton PSC blower at heating speed), well within most stations of 1,000 W and up. The hard part is the connection: a furnace is wired into the house, so it needs an approved transfer device installed by a licensed electrician, never an extension cord.
How long will a power station run a fridge?
An average refrigerator shipped in Canada in 2020 uses 481.9 kWh a year according to Natural Resources Canada, about 1,320 Wh a day. A 1,024 Wh station gives about 870 Wh at 85% efficiency, so roughly 16 hours; a 2,048 Wh station about 32 hours.
Are the prices in Canadian dollars?
Yes. Every price was read on November 14, 2026 at the official Canadian store of each brand (ca.ecoflow.com, bluettipower.ca, ca.jackery.com, ca.ankersolix.com, iallpowers.ca), whose carts are in CAD, during Black Friday sales.