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Westinghouse iGen2800 2800 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator
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Sep 1, 2017
Reviewer name: Jerry
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Compact Quiet Generator

Compact, well made unit that came with all the accessories I needed. Included were 10W30 oil for unit, funnel, spark plug wrench, and complete instructions. Nice to have little extras, like a hose on the float bowl to drain gas and keep it off unit. VERY well packed for shipping. Runs very quiet and has ECONOMY setting to minimize gas use while operating. I would recommend this unit.

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Mar 26, 2021
Reviewer name: F_Kent_D
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Very good after tightening the fuel drain screw

I just received this yesterday, put the oil in it, filled it up with gasoline, and it started up immediately. I was a little disappointed to see gas leaking out of the bottom of the generator after I shutting it off. Today after work I get home and go out to fire this up again to let it run without a load to help break it in. After about 20 minutes it starts to sputter and then quit running. I moved it from where it was sitting and noticed the grass underneath where it was sitting was soaked with gasoline again and also noticed it pouring out of the bottom of the case again. I took the service cover off to find that the carburetor drain screw was open all the way causing the fuel to drain from the carburetor while it was running and especially after the engine was turned off. I guess this goes to show the efficiency of the engine to be able to keep running while it wasn’t even getting a solid flow of fuel. I haven’t contacted their customer service yet to make them aware of the quality control issue but after reading other reviews I’m sure that process and their resolution will be up to any standards of good customer service. Things happen, mistakes are made and it’s not the end of the world for sure, just a loose screw. I’m glad to have purchased this unit for the price I got it for and can’t wait to get out with the camper and put this to some good camping use.

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Aug 16, 2021
Reviewer name: ThreeSixNine
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best overall value

I was in the market for a generator to power essentials during storm outages. I did a deep dive into ratings/reviews of several generators, and finally decided the iGen 2500 was the best deal for the money. When the iGen 2500 was delivered I eagerly opened the package as if it were Christmas morning. At first glance I was impressed with the build quality. Next, I spent 10 or so minutes reading the enclosed manuals and completing the online product registration. After following the quick start guide, the iGen 2500 started up on the very first pull. I ran some power tools for an hour or so with no issues. However, there is one feature needed that is quite inexpensive. Add an on/off switch to the gas line, so for extended periods of sitting with no usage the carb will not gunk. Overall, I am very pleased with my new toy, but this rating is based off only a few days of usage.

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May 8, 2018
Reviewer name: MikeF
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Nice generator but wished it was a little quieter

The generator is a good value, starts easily and I like the status display. The only issues are there is no hours of use display and even though it has a variable load throttle it seems a little loud even at no load. I have a sound meter and measured the sound level closer to 57 dBA at no load at the standard 7 meters (23 ft away) instead of the 52 dBA at 25% it is rated. Odd thing is that is doesn't get much loader at full load which measured 61 dBA? One issue could be is that the idle speed is set to high (it also is not running smoothly even with fresh gas) or maybe it will get quieter after break-in? After break-in if this is still happening I may take it to be adjusted.

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Feb 27, 2022
Reviewer name: Remington
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Looks well made

Just received the product. East to set up and get running. Looks very well engineered and well made. I have just run it for a little while and tried one light load and one medium load seems to work well. It is much quieter than my old generator. I hope it holds up. I plan to use it to keep things frozen and use a microwave during power outages.

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May 8, 2021
Reviewer name: WDCUTTR
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy to run & quiet

I bought this soley for camping. I am extremely impressed with the ease of starting, but mostly with how quiet it is when running, especially in econ mode. It is so much quieter than any RV AC unit. It has an impressive console, fuel gauge, output in KW and Voltage. It even records running hours. That was unexpected. It holds plenty of gas for camping usage and is light enough to pack in and out of the back of my truck. It is a great little power supply.

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Aug 27, 2021
Reviewer name: Bill1
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

First impressions

I have only had this generator one day but initial impressions are mostly favorable. It started easily and worked. I used it with various items in both standard and ECO mode and it worked properly. The LED display could use more detailed information in the manual.

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Sep 21, 2022
Reviewer name: Vicman
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Very satisfied!

I am very satisfied with the design, features, and functionality of this generator. It is easy to carry, quiet, and compact. The digital display is useful and easy to read. Starts on first pull. I like that it has a fuel gauge. This is my second Westinghouse generator and I am a big fan of their products.

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May 17, 2018
Reviewer name: Flounder pounder
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Super quite and adorable

I use a generator on weekends to run four 500watt lights for flounder gigging. I can have normal conversations on the boat while running generator all night, instead of shouting like I've had to do in the past. Not to mention it's about half the price of some brands that offer the same things ( light weight,quite, etc)

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Jun 1, 2018
Reviewer name: MrPat
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

I'm Storm Ready

Just un-boxed filled the oil reservoir and filled the tank with stabilized gas today. The oil fill was easy and the instructions were very clear. I decided to test out the generator before our storms hit later this summer. The instructions for running the generator were crystal clear. I pulled the cord with some apprehension. I was very happy to see that it started on the first pull. I plugged in the freezer that I keep in the garage to add a load the the iGen2500 barely broke a sweat. I'll have no problem running my refrigerator/freezer and some lights if and when we have a hurricane

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