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Westinghouse iGen2800 2800 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator
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Oct 21, 2022
Pure Function
2 out of 5 stars review

Hard to start and runs very rough in run position

Purchased in Aug 2022 finally got around to taking it out of the box to check out. Following instructions served unit with oil provided and filled with clean fuel. Found unit very hard to start and would only run smoothly when left in chock position. I even allowed the unit to run through the tank of fuel hoping it would straighten itself out didn’t happen and not happy.

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Mar 15, 2018
BigBad
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet and powerful

Received the iGen2500 about a week ago. Setup instructions were clear and simple and took about 5 minutes. Started up first pull. Very quiet, particularly in the Efficiency Mode which drops the idle down to deliver only the power that is needed. I learned quickly that to power high demand equipment, like a compressor, it is best to take it out of Efficiency mode to start it, which makes sense as the surge current takes a few seconds for the generator to ramp up to speed. Otherwise, all my tests of power delivery, volume, etc. are great! Time will tell on longevity.

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Aug 23, 2021
keithG
5 out of 5 stars review

Great features, super quiet, powerful

I purchased this generator for use in my 5th wheel for emergency use and am totally satisfied with it's power and how extremely quiet it is. This generator is light and easy to store in my under compartment and I am extremely happy with my decision to go with the Westinghouse igen 2500

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Oct 7, 2022
NoPower
3 out of 5 stars review

Great Value - Not Robust

Purchased Generator 9 Months ago and used a few times with no problems. Ran well and used minimal fuel for the power provided. Stored unit in climate controlled area and waited for the inevitable power outage. The remnants of Hurricane Ian came to town and power was out for 18 hours. I was unable to get generator to run consistently. Problem appears to be within the carburetor and possibly due to poor storage (I did not drain the carburetor bowl as suggested for storage between 2 to 6 months). I used stabilized non-ethanol gas and carburetor clogged after 3 months? this is not a robust design.

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Feb 6, 2021
Not/Applicable
5 out of 5 stars review

Great features

When I first got it, I put in the oil and gas and after a few pulls it started right up. Since then, it starts within three pulls every time. Easy to start and I love the information on the LED screen regarding fuel, run time, output capacity, and overload protection. Easy to use and understand. Nice and quiet too.

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Aug 23, 2018
e
4 out of 5 stars review

easy to use

just fired it up so can't provide too much meaningful data but so far i like it. price was right. very easy to use. nice packaging and controls. started very smoothly and runs fairly quiet. writing this review because i was offered a free cover for the generator but now apparently i am not going to be sent one! seems wrong to offer something then take it back. but that's nothing against the generator; more westinghouse as a company

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Aug 25, 2021
YeahbuddyTIME
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome product!!!

I bought the IGen2500 and this product works great as advertised. What a deal too. It’s quiet and easy to move around. We had one of the worst power outages in WI history and this thing kept me going all throughout. I recommend this product against any competitor

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Sep 27, 2021
Schultz family
5 out of 5 stars review

Got us through 2 weeks with no power.

We used the Igen2500 for 2 weeks after hurricane Ida. We powered 2 refrigerators, 2 fans, 2 phone charges, a PC, cable modem and wi fi router periodically during the day and all night ,overnight on just 2 gallons of gas per day. Saved us as we did not know when gasoline would be available.

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Jun 20, 2021
John W 601
5 out of 5 stars review

Perfect Generator

Purchased the Westinghouse IGen2500 generator this month in June. Filled the oil and gas two pulls and started right up. Let it warm up and ran for two hours. Tested out the generator with refrigerator/freezer and a small 8,000 btu a/c. Also added a few lights and was only using about 50%. The features are so easy to use and provide all the information you need to know. I purchased this for any blackouts we may have again in the future. Light weight 48 pounds and easy to carry. Also if you need additional power you can also buy another one and connect together, this way that gives you a backup if you ever have a problem. I would recommend this product to anyone. The reviews on this product is very positive compared to others. Thanks! John W

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Sep 19, 2017
DON
5 out of 5 stars review

QUIET COMPACT AND POWERFUL

AFTER MUCH RESEARCH AND MANY REVIEWS, I CHOOSE THE WESTINGHOUSE IGEN2500 AND IT IS BETTER THAN EXPECTED. THE UNIT IS STURDY AND SEEMS TO BE WELL BUILT. IT STARTS EASILY AND IS QUIET ENOUGH TO HAVE A NORMAL CONVERSATION NEXT TO IT. I HAVE USED OTHER GENERATORS THAT WERE SO LOUD YOU HAD TO GO TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE YARD TO TALK. IT IS RELATIVELY LIGHT WEIGHT AND EASY TO MOVE. IT IS ALSO POWERFUL ENOUGH TO RUN THE NECESSARY APPLIANCES DURING A POWER OUTAGE.

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