Backup for the entire house, the Jackery Whole-Home Backup Kit 5000 Plus (20kWh) combines Explorer 5000 Plus stations and battery packs for roughly 20,160Wh of LiFePO4 capacity. It delivers 7200W at 120V and 240V (14.4kW surge) to keep essential circuits and heavy appliances running through multi-day outages.
Why choose the Whole-Home Backup Kit
20kWh of capacity
Enough stored energy to keep a household's essential circuits running for days.
7200W, 120V and 240V
Runs well pumps, HVAC blowers, dryers, and multiple circuits.
Whole-home ready
Designed to integrate with a transfer switch for seamless home backup.
Technical specifications
General
| System capacity |
Approx. 20,160Wh (20kWh), expandable |
| Cell chemistry |
LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life |
4,000 cycles to 70 percent plus capacity |
| Warranty |
5 years |
Output ports
| AC output (4x) |
120V, 20A, 3600W max |
| AC output (1x) |
NEMA L14-30R / 14-50, 120/240V 60Hz, 30A, 7200W max |
| AC total output |
7200W max, up to 14.4kW surge |
| USB-C output |
2x 100W max |
| USB-A output |
2x 18W max |
| Cigarette lighter port |
12V 10A |
Input ports and charging
| AC input |
120V 60Hz, 15A max |
| Bypass mode |
120V 12A max; 240V 16.7A max |
| DC input (high PV) |
135 to 450V, 15A max |
| UPS |
Online UPS 0ms, backup UPS under 20ms |
Frequently asked questions
Can it run my whole home?
With 20kWh and a compatible transfer switch it can back up essential home circuits for multiple days.
Is professional installation needed?
Circuit-level home integration uses a transfer switch; consult a qualified electrician for permanent installs.
