This is a short term review regarding set up and initial start. All necessary materials come in the box, You get a screwdriver, a spark plug wrench, an oil funnel that screws nicely into the oil reservoir for a no spill event, and a bottle of 4 cycle oil for the first fill up. Gassed it up, two pulls with it on choke, and it started right up, then put it on run mode. All control panel features were operational. I let it run for 5 minutes to burn the new smell off which was not that much. I have not connected it yet to evaluate performance.

I bought this a few days ago. It's super quiet even at full throttle and easy to start and operate. It's got enough power to run my refrigerator or freezer or tv, or microwave and a battery charger and a few lights. It shows you just how much power it's using so you can easily choose what to run together or not. Very happy and definitely recommend this generator.

I totally over-researched portable inverter generators before finally settling on the iGen2500. I wanted something to have on hand for our next power outage and a portable inverter unit fit the bill nicely. Setup was a breeze with everything included in the box except for a standard Philips screw driver. The setup sheet and manual are clear and easy to understand. The unit is small and light enough to easily store on a shelf in the garage. I don't have much to compare it to, but the iGen2500 is pretty quiet. The design is clever with an easily-removable side panel to access the oil fill/drain and fuel bowls. As I don't anticipate using the iGen a whole lot, I really like that the fuel system includes a bowl drain and hose to quickly and easily prepare the unit for a return to storage. One of the features that helped me settle on the iGen2500 was the ability to run in parallel mode with another iGen if I ever need it. Westinghouse's parallel cord setup seems simpler and easier to use than others and provides the standard home 120v style outlets a homeowner would need. While not looking forward to it, I finally feel confident and ready for the next time we lose power.

I purchased the iGen2500 as a backup home and portable camping generator or to help someone out that loses power. Living in Iowa with last year derecho I want to be prepared for any future outages. This should be enough to run refrigerator, tv, lights and small heater. I don't have many hours on it yet, but I am impressed by the sturdy quality and lightweight of inverter. It is also very quiet and stores in a very small space which is much appreciated. I researched a lot before making this purchase and am satisfied with it so far and most importantly I will sleep better at night knowing I can have power within minutes of a failure.

Bought this i2500 gen set in October 2020 new. Filled with oil, fuel etc. Read instruction manual. Started and ran for 1/2 an hour. Pulled it out today because of power failure. Started and only ran for a few minutes and stopped. Went through all the trouble shooting and still no joy. Checked spark plug lead and found it had popped off. Reseated then started gen set again, ran for 30 seconds and lead popped off again. How do I fix this problem?

I recently purchased this generator/inverter for use on my boat when I am not connected to shore power. I does an excellent job at operating the heater, coffee pot and lights. If you need a small but powerful generator I would defiantly recommend the iGen2500.

So I bought this as a back up power supply when we loose power at the house after a yearly wind storm or some drives into a near by power pole that I swear happens 3 times a year. Generac makes the exact same generator. So I found that other smaller generators don’t make quite enough power for my needs and I didn’t want one of the bigger ones that are usually around 100lbs. This was the size that was just right and only Westinghouse and generac make it. Light enough for me to still carry around. Just changed to oil at 10 hours and didn’t find metal shavings like you usually do! Carburetor bowl has a screw with a drain hose. Easy to drain after each use. The built in gauge is awesome. I don’t think generac has the gauge on there’s. Overall well designed thoughtful product.

We purchased two iGen2500 to use for our BBQ Competitions and our other competitors will thanks us for a restful night, now that they do not have to listen to our old loud generator running all night long. With these two iGen2500s, we have more than enough power to run everything in our trailer.

Has the power & all other options of Honda inverter, but much lower price. Good 3yr warranty. Easy to understand instructions. Best of all this generator is under 50Lbs and thus light enough for me to pick up by myself and put in trunk of a small car.

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.