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Westinghouse iGen2800c 2800 Watt Recoil Start Inverter Generator With CO Sensor
4.7 out of 5 stars
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Jan 17, 2020
Brian13
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Buy

This generator has been great. Came with everything needed in the box, the directions were clear and it started right up. I originally purchased this generator for my cabin but after realizing how much electricity I need vs what I thought - I now plan on using this to power my home necessities during a power outage.

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May 25, 2018
Florida Mike
5 out of 5 stars review

Highly recommend

I really wanted the igen4500 but that unit has been on backorder everywhere for a very long time. With hurricane season a week away I didn't want to take a chance so I ordered the igen2500, which was my second choice. Upon unboxing I gave it a thorough going over. The unit appeared to be in great condition with only 1 minor scratch. When I showed the wife she couldn't even find the scratch. Alls good! I followed the very clear pre startup instructions and was ready to start it up within 5 min. It started on the first pulled. I let it run for 20 min with no load than added a 240 watt load and let it run. After 10hrs 14min it finally ran out of gas. I found the unit to be louder than I expecting. More on that later. Day 2. I wanted to run another tank full of gas to get through the first 20hrs and do the first oil change as recommended ( I actually change the oil after the first day's run so this would be the second oil change). About 2 hrs into the run I noticed 1 of the 4 control panel screws had back it's way out and was laying on the ground. Looking at the screw I found the last 3 threads had been stripped. I checked the other three and they were fine. A quick trip to the hardware store and all is good again. On this day I put a higher load on the unit, about 430 watts. Still under 25 % load. It ran out of gas after 10hrs 29min. Very happy. On day three I added a small amount of gas, warmed it up and changed the oil. Put the cover back on and started it up again. That's when I noticed a buzzing sound. 2 pieces were vibrating against each other. Grabbed a screwdriver and started checking the screws a little tightening here and there and the buzzing stopped. If you have the same problem check the air filter cover screw. Now the unit sounded like I was expecting! It was very quiet! All in all this a powerful, very fuel efficient and now very quiet generator. I am very pleased. I would buy it again and I highly recommend it.

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Aug 8, 2023
Sam_L
5 out of 5 stars review

2023 Airstream Basecamp, 16 X with 9200 BTU AC

"I'm thrilled with the Westinghouse New 2550 generator for my Airstream 16X Base Camp with the 9200 BTU AC. It's an inverter model, producing clean power safe for electronics. Fuel-efficient, quiet, and easy to start, it runs AC, fridge, lights, and more. It's compact design make it versatile and convenient. Safety features and a 3-year warranty add peace of mind. Highly recommend!"

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Jul 18, 2024
Gaucho
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet and powerful generator

I bought it about a month ago and took on 2 camping trip we ran the generator on propane gas and was very easy to connect and start much cleaner than gasoline. We had a 9500 before and was overkill for us. The igen 2550 is lighter quiet and perfect for our needs. We just need to install the altitude kit because it won't run right without the correct setup.

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Aug 15, 2023
Mike7101
5 out of 5 stars review

Good power, easy operation

purchased the generator for use with our camping trailer. Primarily to run air conditioner and microwave, did both with little to no effort. Has good run time. Went a whole week without having to add gas. Also I like to digital read out. easy to keep track on all your data if you want.

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Jul 28, 2023
Josh42
5 out of 5 stars review

Best genarater

I have had two other genaraters before I purchased this one. First one I have ever had with duel fuel. It work really well with both fuel supplys when my power was out I ran out of gas I hooked my propane up to it and it never missed a beat best purchase ever

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Nov 16, 2024
Davbo
1 out of 5 stars review

Won't run on propane

I bought the generator to run it on propane. Tried to start it for the first time and it started right up. However it only ran for 15 seconds and now won't start again. I've started a ticket with Westinghouse and I will update this review if they can fix it so that it runs the way it's supposed to propane.

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Hello, thank you for letting us know about this, we are genuinely sorry to hear about it. I have passed your feedback to our quality control team and customer care team to ensure that we are providing the best experience possible. Please contact us at westinghousevip@wpowereq.com and we will escalate your case to ensure you get the help you need. Thank you, Cam - Westinghouse

Feb 27, 2025
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

Great quality at a reasonable price

This iGen 2550 is perfect for my truck camper or trailer. It has the 30 amp outlet, although it's limited to 15.8 amps @120v continuous. Peak is a tad over 21 amps, (ac starting etc). This will work great for my needs. The unit is lighter than I expected, 42lbs I think, solid construction and quality components, They provide more than you will need, oil, funnel, spark plug changer. I am very happy with this generator, it's perfect for a travel trailer or any RV.

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Jan 11, 2024
nebill
1 out of 5 stars review

MIstake

What a mistake. Should have paid attention to the negative reviews. Could not get this to run. Followed instructions completely, but right out of the box it took numerous pulls to start and once it did start it would run for only a minute or so and then shut off. Running on propane was worse. Trying to call in was futile. Returned to seller and they will ship it back. Hope I get my money back.

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Hello, thank you for your review, we are genuinely sorry to hear about your experience both with the unit and our customer care team. I have passed your feedback along to our quality control team and head of customer service to ensure that we are providing the best products and customer experience. Please reach out to us at 1-855-944-3571 or support@wpowereq.com if there is anything we can do to help. Thank you, Zach - Westinghouse

Aug 14, 2023
Big Cheese
4 out of 5 stars review

Nice generator for the price using to power up a c

The only problem is the spark plug was damaged and was stated in other reviews first thing I checked when opening maybe tell the engineers a little longer plug wire would help that problem the motor isolation rubbers are probably the issue as they flex back and forth during shipping

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