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Westinghouse iGen2800 2800 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator
4.7 out of 5 stars
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  1. 5 stars78% (4,709)
  2. 4 stars18% (1,071)
  3. 3 stars2% (126)
  4. 2 stars1% (36)
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Nov 15, 2020
scootertrash3
5 out of 5 stars review

Great value!

Just received the 2200/2500 and I’m especially happy with all the parameters it monitors and provides indication for. The noise level was a bit higher than expected with the efficiency mode turned off. When the switch in turned on the noise level drops to a much more tolerable level. Overall can’t wait to put in in service at the campsite.

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Aug 20, 2022
Cappy13
5 out of 5 stars review

Initial Impression- Great! Time will tell...

Ran it for a couple of hours and connected different items to it. Responded well. Some very slight surging in rpm's under a steady load. No big deal but will keep an eye on it. Display codes to identify what is being displayed do not all match manual, but you can figure it out easily enough. In my opinion, it would be much better to display the power draw in Watts rather than Kilowatts, but again, a minor thing. Tried shutting it down after running it for a couple of hours, then restarted. As I've seen in some other reviews, it did not restart as easily as a warmed-up engine should. Took a number of pulls and trying choke versus no choke. Maybe just have to figure out the right combination, but that issue could be annoying if I don't figure out the right combination. After allowing to cool down, restarted on the first pull. Being from the U.S., I would prefer the Fuel Level to be displayed in quarts or tenths of a gallon, but the visual fuel gage mostly makes that a non-issue (and it is a minor thing anyway). So overall, with my minor nitpicking, I still give it 5 stars as my initial reaction. How it holds up, hopefully over many years, will tell the final story. Also, the ultimate test will be a power failure when I see how it handles things. (I know it is not a whole-house generator. I mean using it appropriately, but under extended times of heavy load)

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Apr 17, 2022
Old RV'er
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent generator unit for light RV'ing

Bought this Westinghouse 2500 unit August 2021. So have had time to check it out. It does all I need for RV'ing when electric power not available. Our 23 foot unit does not have large electrical requirements. Just TV and A/C really needed for 125 V and with the addition of an "easy start" A/C start up unit....I am happy. Not to mention the added good feeling of being here in Florida with a little backup generator on hand ! It has been easy to start, controls & LED readout easy to use and see. Unit surprisingly quite. Unit pretty easy to handle since it only weighs 48 pounds !

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Jun 3, 2021
Txhagen
5 out of 5 stars review

Very Good

I bought this during the winter storms but it didn't arrive until afterwards. However, we had a big storm this past weekend and lost power. This generator worked like a champion. A little louder than I was expecting, but I didn't really know what to expect as this is my first generator. I'm thinking about getting an identical one for even more power!

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May 22, 2021
Dab72
4 out of 5 stars review

easy start up operation

I got the IGen2500 for emergency electrical power. Very clear instructions on how to start up and operate. Easy pull to start. Only gave it 4 stars since haven't used it except to have it prepared. Will provide another review after I've tested it for a longer period.

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Apr 16, 2022
Campingnerd
5 out of 5 stars review

Compact, Powerful, Quiet

I just received my iGen2500. Shipping was fast and the set up was easy. Took me about 5 minutes from opening the box to have it up and running. I literally opened the box grabbed the quick guide. Unscrewed 2 screws added the included oil, checked oil leve, put panel and 2 screws back on, filled with fuel and turned on the choke and pulled the cord 3 times, and it started right up. I actually supprised it fired up so easily on the 3rd pull as I was just pulling easy to prime the carb and make sure everything felt smooth. It runs smooth and the light up screen is great to monitor the unit.

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Oct 14, 2021
Kenny57
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy setup and operation!!

I bought this to use at football game tailgates after walking by all the tailgaters around and noticing which generators were the quiet ones. This Westinghouse was quiet as the “red” one and cost less than half as much! I’ve already found it handy to use while working in my barn to power a fan and lights.

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May 16, 2022
Chiggr
4 out of 5 stars review

Like it so far

I bought it in less than month ago an tried it to run. I connect it to camper and turn on refrigerator , after that air conditioner, microwave and all this ran at the same time without any problem. I have not fully tested it yet, but it pretty quiet compare to other ones and generated power. Only thing that I mentioned is a little whistle noise. I am not sure where it comes from, but it is not significant.

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Jun 14, 2020
Tom05
5 out of 5 stars review

Great little generator

Used this on a few camping trips so far and it has been nothing but excellent. I do recommend you change the oil 4 times during the break in period so it is clean of metal shavings and set for a long run life. Super quite and sips on gas. starts on every first pull after break in period and me and my wife just love it.

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Sep 1, 2021
Picky Don
5 out of 5 stars review

WORTH EVERY PENNY

I just received it a few weeks ago, but boy am I happy. With the power it has you would not know it being do easy to use and being portable. With other generators I would leave home because they were too hard to haul around. Being as fusy as I am I am totally empress on this one. Anyone looking for a generator needs to go no farther, DO YOURSELF A FAVOR BUT THIS ONE

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