Upon first start up and break in period the generator seemed to run ok, but as soon as and electrical load of more than 200 watts was plugged in, the greater would would have a significant surge and die. Thought it was a fuel system problem, read another reviewer indicating both of his new units had fouled spark plugs from factory, so I checked mine. The plug was not fouled, but cracked/broken. All good once a new spark plug inserted.

This is the second Westinghouse iGen2500c Inverter Generator I purchased. This is a great portable sized generator at ~50 lbs and it performs very smoothly and relatively quietly, being an Inverter Generator. It continues to start on the first pull and the Digital Data Panel is top notch, conveniently showing the Gas level, Power level, Voltage level, Total Hours Run, and time left to run, with the Manual Push Button feature to select the data shown. I've generally used it for loads up to 1700 Watts and it performs flawlessly! I'm very pleased with this purchase!

I really like the LED Data Center on the Control Panel. Knowing the amount of wattage being drawn (shown in kilowatts) along with current fuel level, as well as remaining run time based on power demand are all very useful features. Other impressive features are a larger engine than most competitors in same class, (displacement of 98cc, instead of 79 or 80), enabling 2500 surge and 2200 continuous running watts . A little harder to start than anticipated but overall a good product at a competitive price.

Purchased this generator for lightweight backup use after much research. Knowing NOTHING about generators, mainly purchased this model for the digital panel that indicates fuel and output level so I had confidence with what I was working with. Good directions for easy set up, and overall 48lbs. is manageable. It's not that loud, but not super quiet (after all it's a motor) - very pleased with the purchase! Seems to run everything I need for short term use.

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.

So far very impressed with this generator. I bought it as a backup generator to keep my fridge running when the power goes out. Setup was easy. Added the included oil and my fuel and she is up and running. I'm doing the 5 hour break-in period letting it run with light loads but all is good so far. I noticed some very thoughtfully designed features such as the fuel bell drain hose. All in all, very impressed so far.

2,200 Operating Amps is ideal for boondocking my travel Camper. Should run everything I have from AC to microwave to toaster oven, just not all at once. Light weight 22Kg and compact size make it very portable. After adding Oil it started first pull. Like efficiency mode and the data display. Works great under loads up to 1,450 Watt steady draw, haven't pushed to 75% of output power yet... Will check back in after boondocking for five days this May.

I purchased the generator nine months ago for winter weather emergencies, but thankfully did not need it then, so I fired it up today. You just add the supplied bottle of engine oil, fill with gasoline, start on choke and turn the control to run. I was afraid of overfilling the gasoline, so it did not run as long as I thought that it would. The gas tank has a red ring to indicate when to stop filling, but it isn't easy to see when the gasoline approaches the ring. I'll have to get used to it. Initially, it started on the first pull, but I made the mistake of leaving it on choke without turning the dial to run. The engine flooded and I had to wait several hours to be able to start it again. I'll never repeat that mistake! I'm glad that I tested the generator in decent weather, rather than waiting for that emergency situation.

I purchased the IGEN 2500 because I was GC of my own house build and needed power on the site until the power company brought in my power cable. This unit was amazing. It never failed to impress. I plan on buying another one so I can parallel them in the event of a power outage.

I purchased this to use with my RV. I normally camp where I have electric and water hookups, but this summer I’m going to a location without hookups. The unit is nice because I can carry it with one hand and it has a nice digital display on the front.