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Westinghouse iGen2800 2800 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator
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Nov 3, 2017
Davidevolv
5 out of 5 stars review

Very simple to start easy maintance and very reliable.

This gen 2500 watts is awesome and is what I needed. Its very light to carry and it turns on my refrigerator fans and charges my phone with no problem. Very good on gas and las alot. I took this gen to my parents in Puerto Rico and they are super satisfied and happy with the product. Thank you Westinghouse for the support and the customer service is very helpful.

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May 5, 2023
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

Very good generator

I have had this for about 9 months and it performs just like the instructions show. I tested it by plugging in my electric lawn mower and mowing my back yard. I turned on the ECO MODE to see how the fuel saving worked. Perfect! When I stopped the lawn mower the generator reduced the RPM to idleing. Just as I expected. Good equipment.

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Jul 8, 2018
rardi
5 out of 5 stars review

Good Instructions. Started Easily. All A'OK

Tested with toaster + microwave. Adding coffee maker at the same did exceed the iGen2500 max rating. Unplugged the coffee maker and pushed the iGen's reset button. Restored full function without fuss. This unit to be used only in case of prolonged power outage mainly to keep the food in the fridge frozen/cold. And miscellaneous other low power necessities. Feel I made a good choice. After my new purchase test, I followed the supplied instructions for prolonged storage. Pumped out the tank. Then started and ran until completely dry. Then drained the float bowl. Put a squirt of motor oil in the cylinder and pulled the cord a few times. Good to go when the emergency comes!

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Sep 21, 2021
denhoi
4 out of 5 stars review

Good value

Started on first pull and provides good features, including digital readouts. Purchased for emergency power to fridge, freezer, portable room AC, and travel trailer AC. Unfortunately, the latter spikes over 20A when starting on a hot day, tripping the iGen circuit breaker. This starting spike is a common problem on RV ACs. I plan to address it by installing a "soft-start" module on the AC compressor. The advertised noise level is 52 dBA, but my phone app measures about 70 dB from 8 feet away; however, the actual noise level is acceptable and similar to other inverter gensets of this wattage. Recommended this model to a friend, who also purchased one.

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Jul 5, 2020
Coghead
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet, great features.

I bought the iGen2600 in May in preparation for hurricane season. This was my primary reason, and I also wanted a small, quiet generator to use for camping trips. Because of the Covid-19 situation, I haven't had the opportunity to fully put the little generator through it's paces, but so far I am very impressed! After filling with oil and fuel it started right up with one pull, and ran very quietly and smoothly, powering several small appliances. I especially appreciate the LED data center which makes keeping an eye on fuel levels, power usage and maintenance schedule a breeze. If possible, I will update my review after using the generator more extensively, but right now, I am extremely happy with my purchase!

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Jan 20, 2022
CalChrissy
5 out of 5 stars review

Nice little Unit

We bought 2 of them a while back to use in our trailer in case of an emergency. We are seniors and wanted something that was easier to lift. We figured we get two smaller ones that are less weight and combine them to have enough power to run our 35' trailer. The noise level is pretty good, no complaints. I hope they last a long time.

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Sep 11, 2024
Briansjca
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Little Generator

This is an excellent generator for an emergency backup. It is easy to setup and comes with everything ( except gas) to get it going. It takes about 25 minutes to prep the generator for first use. Service access is easy with side panel removal as it comes with a great oil fill tube that prevents oil spillage when filling. You will need full choke to start it the first time and maybe a few extra pulls, but after that it usually starts on the first pull. I have run mine for about 10 hours now and have been very happy with the load capacity and it is a miser on fuel consumption. A side benefit of this inverter/generator is if your needs changes and you need more backup power, you can connect 2 together in Parallel. I would highly recommend this or any Westinghouse Generator product.

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Sep 12, 2021
Johnny Mac
5 out of 5 stars review

Super quiet and fuel efficient

I bought this last month and just used this past weekend. I filled fuel only 1/4 full and ran tv, hotspot and satellite for almost 6 hrs. In eco mode this thing is so quiet and very fuel efficient. Also after extensive research this has better ratings than the other “red brand”. I highly recommend it

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Apr 10, 2022
Abe 1
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent Inverter Generator

Product arrived FedEx in perfect condition. Took the Generator out of the packaging, followed the quick start instructions, pulled the starter cord "1" time and the generator started. Ran a while, cut it off, and did so again, and each time it started on the 1st pull. I am beyond pleased with this portable generator. Great Product at a Great Price.

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Aug 15, 2021
Goodluckchuck
4 out of 5 stars review

Works

Just purchased the iGen 2500 on 8/7/21. Had a storm on 8/13/21, and lost power. Directions were really easy to put in service, used it for about 5 hours and it worked like a charm. I was able to run the fridge, 2 fans, lamp, charge my phone with no problem.

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