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Westinghouse iGen2800 2800 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator
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Jan 13, 2021
Maverick123
4 out of 5 stars review

Super Quiet & Efficient!

I bought this product a little over 2 months ago, have about 35 hours on it. Its a great unit, really quiet, and super efficient. The only 2 reasons I didn't give it 5 stars is because: 1) Even when on solid flat surface, the display screen has a minor shake to it. 2) The 120v rubber plug cover could be a little better sealed. The other plug covers are great, they fit nice and tight, but the one people probably use the most has the weakest seal. Either way, would definitely recommend!

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Jun 2, 2018
T.
5 out of 5 stars review

Very good value

Did extensive research on small portable generators. The iGen 2500 stood out as a very reliable model which should take care of my needs during a power outage. The generator appears to be well built, compact and light weight. The unit started on the second pull and is everything I expected. I look forward to using it the next time we loose power.

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Aug 8, 2021
tfl3rd
4 out of 5 stars review

Powerhouse in Small Package

I purchased this to use for emergency RV power. Tried less powerful models and they would not start the AC. This unit worked as long as I ran it on "regular" not ECO. on ECO it couldn't catch up to the demand fast enough. I have only used it once for an hour so I cannot yet attest to the durability - but it seems to be just what I need.

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Jun 14, 2022
Gerry The Jet
4 out of 5 stars review

Neat Machine

I bought this after San Antonio, TX had a power outage for 4 days at our home. Just took it our of the box 3 days ago to start it up for the 1st time. I wish it would have had a better break in procedure written out in the manual. Otherwise the directions were very helpful. Machine is very quite when running without a load on it. I wish I would have bought the next bigger one but it was a trade off between weight and power. It will operate my freezer and refrigerator and lights on a rotation bases which is what I wanted. And for camping.

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Mar 8, 2021
combiner
4 out of 5 stars review

Very user friendly

So far so good. Set up instructions for installing oil and tool kit were easy to understand, unit started on the first pull and was actually quieter than I expected! The only reason I didn't give a 5 star review was longevity I want to see how it is running a year or more from now.

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Nov 27, 2024
AJ-Michigan
5 out of 5 stars review

Amazing Generator

This Westinghouse iGen2800 is a gem. It does accomplish all the needs that a house requires during power outages. The user friendly of how to operate and maintain is an additional superior feature. Its weight makes it so easy to maneuver and place outside the house. With 2800 peak watts its plenty for to power on a fridge, furnace, sump pump, tv, lights and internet modem router. It is versatile enough so you can take this in your journeys. Pure love on everything.

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Feb 22, 2021
Bozoson51
5 out of 5 stars review

Texas blizzard 2021

We purchased this generator in January due to political unrest. Not sure about electric supply. Little did we know we would need it the following month. We were without power for 2 days. Intermittently for another 2 days. We used it primarily to run our refrigerator and for lighting in the evening. It did not tun continuously. Usually 2 hours on and 1 hour off. It also did not run through the night. It operated flawlessly. Always started, even on that first start in the morning. We were REALLY glad we bought it. Was a little noisier than expected when under a good load. No real complaints. We ran it just inside our garage door with it opened about 18 inches. This could explain the noise. So far very happy.

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Apr 5, 2022
Cuazman
5 out of 5 stars review

iGen2500 a Great Inverter Generator

This Westinghouse iGen 2500 is a tremendous value. This was bought to power a RV Coleman Mach15 15,000 btu air conditioner. The AC unit was equipped with a easy start and the iGen2500 has no problem operating this AC unit. The iGen 2500 is quiet and powerful. At 48 lbs it is very easy to move around. A recent trip to Death Valley with the AC, the electric refrigerator and other misc electrical loads, the iGen2500 ran over 9 hours before refueling. Fuel consumption is based on your electrical load, so it's quite variable. For our situation we are very pleased with the iGen2500 performance, how quiet it is, it's compact size and the value it provides.

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Jul 7, 2018
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4 out of 5 stars review

I GEN 2500 CAMO

The unit arrived without any damage and after inspecting is a very good quality and assembly however after using the unit multiple times it has incurred rattle which I have not been able to find and is somewhat annoying. Number two on fuel economy mode the unit constantly surges find me when it is running at a higher RPM at a steady load the surging is reduced to almost nothing. Number three the unit on the front panel has a reset button and a 20 amp fuse however when the unit is overloaded it only trips to reset button and not the 20 amp breaker also there is nothing in the instructions that says anything about that breaker it does not even show 1. Now for the good things I am very happy with the build quality of the unit it is extremely user-friendly very quiet and gets great fuel economy I change the oil every 50 hours the unit does not smoke but once in awhile you have to add all within that 50 hour. For a camping generator I highly recommend this unit I use it at my cabin I started Friday evening and it runs non-stop until Sunday late afternoon I power of 5000 BTU air conditioner polite a coffee pot in the morning and my phone chargers Etc and the unit performs flawlessly and I only use 5 to 6 gallons of fuel

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Jul 4, 2021
v73jen
5 out of 5 stars review

Perfect for CA Public Safety Power Shutoff Days

This generator is just what we need for the days our local electric company decides to shut off our power for fire safety reasons (PSPS). They are also upgrading the power poles (very slowly, over years) in our area so we plan to use this on the scheduled outage days. It's quieter than we expected and will run our fridge, modem and a few lights when we'd otherwise be in the dark.

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