I have no experience re durability, but the startup was quick and painless and the machine is surprisingly quiet. Clear startup instructions. Wheel placement allows a tall guy like me to pull the handle without have to bend way over...thanks for thinking of us tall guys. I'll happily put up with the reduced KW output in order to use propane and never have to mess with old gas and clogged carburetors again. Grateful for the dual fuel option in a relatively low cost machine.

This is a great generator with awesome features. Although the generator I have zero complaints about, I was not happy with the buying experience up front. When I initially setup the generator I ran into two problems. First the generator was not idling correctly. It was due to what I found out is a common issue with these generators. From the factory there are times when the plug for the automated choke is not plugged in. I have to take the panels off the generator and connect the plug to resolve this issue. The second problem I ran into was with the remote start. I tried several times to connect the remote following the instructions in the owners manual but could not get it to work. After working with customer service they sent me out a replacement part for the module that controls the remote start, which resolved the issue. My 3 star review is to reflect the fact that I have to do several things to get the generator running as it was supposed to be from the factory.

i bought this to run my pumps when my house floods. the duel fuel is the ticket and what can be better than remote start. I just followed the set up and starting guidelines pulled the rope, started on 3rd pull. turned it off and pushed the start button , boom started right up. turned it off again and used the remote and again great start. no reason to fool around plugged in my chop saw and cut away its 15 amps... so yea I'm ok so far. feeling like I made the correct choice

Got my iGen4500 this week. Easy setup. I was a little worried because I had read some bad reviews. I suppose with any product, there can be a few isolated problems. Mine arrived undamaged with no rust in the fuel tank. Hooked up the battery, put in oil and it started right up. Measured the decibels with my smartphone app and it was 3 decibels quieter than my Ryobi at the same distance. It has a superior sound deadening foam inside that is 4x or more as thick as that in my Ryobi generator. Love the readouts. The remote key fob was already initialized and worked.

I recently purchased mine and used it to power my RV. The electric start on it has saved my arms and shoulders the brutal beating most recoil starters give me. The remote makes it even better especially when it is raining and no one wants to go outside to turn it off. The only thing I would like to see in the future is that it be a little bit more compact in size and weight. It be easier to secure in a truck tool box and not be chained down in the back of the truck.

This compact generator is definitely a great buy and a workhorse. Two months after I bought it for backup power during Texas hurricane season I had to put it to work. Power was out for only 12 hours but I had prepped it and ran it several hours in the months prior and it performed flawlessly. It has great features and is very intuitively designed. Sound is minimal at low load and it ramps up quickly and gets louder but still, at max, is quieter than most other cheaper gens. The manual also has reasonable periodic maintenance unlike some cheap models that require service way too soon for basic parts like brushes that should last fore years and years before needing replacement - read the manual first before you decide. Definitely would buy another!

Received generator early. Box was a little worse looking then normal. But no holes or large dents. In side gen looked good and clean. Went over instructions. Connected the battery, added the oil, gas. Started on third pull. shut it down for a bit. Hit the the remote and it fired right away. Time will tell for the long haul. But for now , a good first impression

I live in Florida and rushing to find gas as a hurricane approaches is a challenge. Propane doesn’t degrade over time as does gas, so long term storage is not a problem. The IGen4500DF powers all I need to power in an emergency. Very happy with this purchase.

Was delivered today, assembled per instructions and after a little coxing got it running. Plugged in my 30 amp RV to give it a test under a good load and it handled it with no problems. It is a little nosier than my Honda. but for the price and size it is a prefect machine.

We have started this up and we are prepared to use it. It's very quiet and the remote start is amazing. As a Texan, who lived through not having power in 2021 winter, we are happy to know we will be able to heat our home and stay connected to news, when this happens again here in Texas. The wheels make this easy to move for us, as older adults, it's a great size for storage.