The Best Brands of Home Inverter

Home inverters are a necessity in countries like India where the power grid is unreliable and there’s a risk of wild voltage fluctuations. They allow you to continue using solar power even when there’s a grid outage (and if installed correctly, will shut down your system before the voltage gets too high).

Inverters are particularly relevant for solar panel owners. The device takes the direct current (DC) output from your solar panels and turns it into alternating current (AC). That’s what comes out of your wall sockets, and allows you to power all your household appliances. It also allows you to store excess solar energy in batteries and use it later when the sun isn’t shining.

If your power inverter is functioning incorrectly, the result could be expensive damage to your home appliances or even a fire. So before you buy a new one, make sure yours is in good working order with this handy home inverter test.

Here are the best brands of home inverters to date:

5. Amaron 880Va Hi-Back Up Pure Sine Wave Ups Inverter: 

The Amaron inverter comes with a 2-year warranty and is UL Certified for safety. It’s also designed to meet the most stringent of international standards, including standard EN61000-3-2, IEC 61000-4-27, EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and UL1741, UL2043, and UL60950-1.

It’s also designed to work with solar panels (the company claims it can handle up to 230W), as well as wind power systems (up to 5Kw) or a combination of both. You can also connect multiple devices at the same time, which is great for larger homes or businesses.

The inverter also has a host of safety features, including over-voltage protection (200V), short circuit protection (1Kw), and high-temperature shutdown. It can switch between AC output ranging from 180 to 240V at 50/60Hz (at 0.5Hz) and can also operate at 10% to 100% of rated power.

The inverter is designed to provide an uninterrupted supply of electricity, even if there’s a blackout for 5 seconds or up to 24 hours (in case of low battery). What’s more, unlike cheaper no-brand inverters, the Amaron has a user-friendly LCD display that allows you to read all your system’s data in one glance. This is great for monitoring energy use and power production.

Best of all, it comes with built-in surge protection that can protect your appliances from damage during voltage spikes.

4. APC 850 VA 700-Watt Sine Wave Home UPS-Inverter

This one is a top choice for APC power protection equipment. It’s easy to install and it provides the same level of protection as their larger models but at a lower price point.

This inverter comes with an advanced battery management system (BMS) that monitors the charge and discharge cycles of your backup battery, extending its life. It also comes with an automatic self-test that runs every 20 seconds to ensure the system is in good working order. The inverter fits well into a standard electrical box, so it’s easy to install.

The APC 850 VA 700-Watt Sine Wave Home UPS-Inverter can run on a full charge for up to 9 minutes, which is enough time to shut down your computer and other sensitive equipment. It meets or exceeds all UL/ULC safety standards.

It comes with two AC outlets that are rated at 150V/10A each, so you can use it to power a wide range of household appliances.

3. Exide Technologies 850Va Pure Sinewave Home Ups Inverter – Digital Display

This inverter is a must-have for all serious solar panel owners. The Exide Technologies Pure Sinewave Inverter offers a digital display that’s easy to read and displays accurate information about your battery level, whether or not it has been modified from the factory settings, its output voltage, frequency, and much more.

The 850-VA unit comes with a built-in charger that will keep your batteries charged, and also has multiple battery system options that allow you to connect up to six batteries in parallel or series for increased capacity. It can even be used as a simple power backup supply to make sure your home never goes without power when you need it most.

2. Luminous Hkva 2 Kva Sine Cruze Wave UPS Inverter

The Luminous Hkva 2 KVA sine wave UPS inverter is a lightweight and compact home inverter, perfect for people who have limited space. It’s also a cheaper alternative to other high-quality inverters on this list!

It comes with a built-in LCD display and three variable power outlets. A low battery alarm will sound when the voltage drops too low, giving you time to replace or recharge your batteries before they’re damaged.

The inverter is compact enough for easy installation. It’s supplied with all the necessary cables and connectors.

It can be used in solar systems, inverter-based UPS, and various power supply applications. It comes with a three-year warranty.

1. ZunSolar 650 VA Pure Sine Wave ZRi PWM Home Inverters

ZunSolar is a reliable and well-known Chinese company known for making high-quality inverters at affordable prices. The ZRi PWM is their latest model, and it’s one of the best on the market today. It boasts an ultra-low standby power consumption rate equivalent to that of a LED light bulb. It has an efficiency rating of above 98% and uses high-quality components like Aluminium Electrolytic Capacitors, Ferrite Core Chokes, Suitable for 220V~240V AC input (for both EU & US users). It’s also ETL certified to the UL1449 standard.

The device is protected by multi-layer EMI / RFI shielding and features surge protection. It has a four-stage battery charging algorithm with state-of-the-art lithium battery charging technology (to prevent overcharging) that will work in almost any environment. You can also use it to charge 2 devices at once with 10A/5A USB charging ports. The inverter comes with a 1-year warranty and can be plugged directly into your wall socket.

The ZunSolar is compatible with US, EU, and UK sockets (110V-240V), so it’s great for people who travel frequently or have dual citizenship.

That’s about it for our guide to home inverters. For a lot of us, the system is one of those things that just works silently in the background. But it’s vital to have properly functioning inverters if you want to use your solar power during rainy weather or at night-time. So if you have any doubts, or your inverter seems to be acting weirdly, it’s worth doing this little test.

Have you ever had problems with your home power inverter? How did you fix them? Let us know in the comments!