Just received the IGEN 2500 - Started on 3rd Pull (first pull after warmed up) - The motor stared a little rough but quickly smoothed out after about 20 mins. I have 2 hours of run time so far - all gauges / indicators appear to work properly. All the indicators and USB Charging ports are great to have ! Big improvement over the competition. I loaded it with Lights, Air Mattress pump, Blender, and hair dryer - the generator did not miss a beat - it ramped up smoothly to meet the demand. The max capacity output only showed 50%. The 2200 Running Watts vs the Honda 1600 Running Watts is a big advantage. The no load noise level is higher than the Honda but under load, I would rate this generator very close to the Honda - (but it is a little louder than the Honda). Not to mention that the Westinghouse is half the price of Honda. If this Generator continues to run like this, and shows a similar lifetime as the Honda - it will set a new standard for camping generators - One thing I did not like was that the IGEN 2500 is marketed at < 3% THD like Honda - But the Spec Sheet shows < 5% THD - Westinghouse needs to fix the Generator or their Advertising Claim to match their Spec Sheet.

I bought this several months ago, prepared it to run per the instruction manual and it fired right up on the first pull! It has been running great and I am thoroughly satisfied with the purchase, Great price and certainly competes with brands selling close to twice as much.

Westinghouse got this mostly right on the second purchase. The first was returned due to damage to the spark plug and connector (apparently during manufacturing since no other damage was noted). This one had an extra bolt sliding around in the bottom of the case which, after careful inspection, didn't seem to belong anywhere (a bit unnerving to say the least). But the generator appears to do everything it was designed to do and, as a bonus, VERY QUIETLY! I just hope that it will be up to the task when it is actually needed.

Out of the box I added the supplied oil and fuel. Started on second pull. Ran slightly rough for thirty seconds and settled into a smooth idle. I've only run the unit for about a half hour to test a few items and it handled them great. Very quiet. My only concern is the instructions say I can't operate above 50% for the first 5 hours of operation. Seems like a ling break in.

Clear instructions, easy pull, started first time. Very quiet, looks great, easy to move. I have run it only a few hours to check it out, very pleased. One problem, however is the LED data center. I filled with gasoline, but it only showed 0.9 liters, and a little over 3 hours of run time left. I ran the time down to zero and it didn't affect the operation. Maybe a float is stuck and will eventually release. The fuel remaining stayed at 0.9L. I assume when I get to 0.9L, this value will begin to drop. I will still have a warning. Not a big enough problem for me to lose faith in this machine. Would highly recommend it

Received yesterday, filled with oil and gas, and it was hard to start. It will run for about a minute, and then stop. No load applied (nothing plugged in). Have drained fuel bowl per manual, no sign of fuel contamination. Gas is less than a week old.

These two smaller units with parallel operation replaced an older unit that I simply could not get to work (start) during my annual "get ready for hurricane season" adventure. More efficient and much quieter. And with such a small footprint, easier to store.

JUST UNBOXED IT A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO AND AM PLEASANTLY PLEASED WITH THE ENTIRE PRODUCT....I PURCHASED IT FOR TWO REASONS....FIRST....TO RUN THE A/C ON MY RV.....WHICH IT HANDLED WITH EASE... THE SECOND REASON WAS BECAUSE IT WAS BILLED AS HAVING A 3 YEAR WARRANTY...........I WAS DISAPPOINTED TO FIND THAT I SHOULD HAVE READ WITH MORE ATTENTION AS THE THREE YEAR PART ONLY PERTAINED TO PARTS.....MY HOPE IS THAT IT IS WELL MANUFACTURED TO THE POINT THAT I WON'T NEED ANY REPLACEMENT PARTS........

The output is great compared to the weaker 1600 watt generators. I drilled a small hole for the carb drain hose to exit the side panel and another to open the drain screw, without needing to open the cover every time you store it. I think the easily scratched plastic would be better if it was a high gloss finish like Motorcycle plastics.

I am very please and impressed with this little generator. It is much quieter than traditional non inverter generators, is very affordable, and is packed full of features with the digital display system. Eco mode is perfect saves fuel, and helps reduce noise level. Overall this is a fantastic unit that I would recommend to others to purchase.