First one we've owned. Bought it because we were hit by two hurricanes last year. Researched most generators in its class and believe this is the best pick for my needs. Instructions are very clear; dashboard easy to understand; started on the first pull. And, my wife was skeptical until she heard how quiet it is and what a small footprint for its power.

Having used a Honda for a while I can say this IGEN2500 is not that much louder and a lot more powerful. Unit started on first pull. Overall very happy with the build quality and purchase. Looking forward to using it in the Grand Tetons this summer. Btw the Honda was shared between two brothers so I decided to get myself my own and went with the Westinghouse iGEN2500. We all agree it's a nice and quite unit!

This machine has everything! It's just what we needed for our food stand. We purchased two generators and parallel cord with gives us 5,000 peak watts and 4,400 running watts. This powers all of our fryers, heating lamps and lights. Light enough for easy transport and storage. Also it allows you to easily drain fuel and oil after use. One of the best features in my option. These Inverter's are nice and quiet. We were going to buy a Honda but decided on these and I am glad we did. They are just as powerful and quiet.

Just fired it up. Started very easily. I probably don't need the extra power over the 1800/2200 unless I jump up to 3500W for the A/C. But this is only a couple pounds heavier, doesn't need to be manually vented, and has an electronic fuel level readout, so I figured why not? Plenty quiet, especially unloaded. I haven't heard a Honda in awhile, but this doesn't seem louder than I remember. I'll make a comparison if I encounter a Honda while camping next week. Maybe I'll even bring my SPL meter. :-)

I bought this generator a few days ago and already did first break in hour and tested under load. Works quiet, start from the first pull and easy to move around. Very fuel efficient. In addition to that I really like monitor screen where you can check power load, voltage, wattage used and amount of gas left! Will check how it is gonna work on the long run, but from what I can see now this little thing is a super cool!

After I lost the entire contents of my refrigerator during our last power outage I needed a generator. The iGen2500 easily powers my refrigerator, freezer and sump pump with power to spare. It starts easily and is extremely quiet. This is the perfect generator for my needs.

Just bought this today and haven’t had a chance to try it out. But I must say the packaging is solid, the features are all there, the price is great and the company has a solid track record. Looking forward to adding this to my overlanding rig for years of family memories.

I totally over-researched portable inverter generators before finally settling on the iGen2500. I wanted something to have on hand for our next power outage and a portable inverter unit fit the bill nicely. Setup was a breeze with everything included in the box except for a standard Philips screw driver. The setup sheet and manual are clear and easy to understand. The unit is small and light enough to easily store on a shelf in the garage. I don't have much to compare it to, but the iGen2500 is pretty quiet. The design is clever with an easily-removable side panel to access the oil fill/drain and fuel bowls. As I don't anticipate using the iGen a whole lot, I really like that the fuel system includes a bowl drain and hose to quickly and easily prepare the unit for a return to storage. One of the features that helped me settle on the iGen2500 was the ability to run in parallel mode with another iGen if I ever need it. Westinghouse's parallel cord setup seems simpler and easier to use than others and provides the standard home 120v style outlets a homeowner would need. While not looking forward to it, I finally feel confident and ready for the next time we lose power.

I bought this about 2 weeks ago and it was delivered yesterday. It was in perfect shape, shipped very well packed in a box! Took it out and got it ready to run. Family left to go camping before school starts. Had a fan, radio/karaoke, and lights all working! Super quiet, great for the little ones after a night of singing and dancing! I would definitely recommend this generator for families on the go or just have a backup at home!

purchased not only one but two iGen2500 generators for the purpose of parallel operation. with the ease of starting and connecting with the parallel cord camping or any other operation will be a cinch. quiet operation after starting and the digital readout is a terrific addition to the generator.