Bought this generator for home backup and for RV use Have had a few close calls on losing the contents of my freezer in the summer and worrying about freezing pipes with lose of power to my gas furnace in the winter I have an RV and would also like it to be big enough to run my air conditioner also Almost purchased a larger generator but looked at there weight and did not want to have to lift it in and out of my truck while camping, this generator is easy to lift Calculated the loads that I wanted to handle and the Igen2500 looks like it has more then what I should need Unpacked the generator and it was in good shape, added the oil and gas and after a couple of easy pulls it started and ran well Put a 1200watt heater load on the generator and it easily and handled it Have not fully loaded it yet I really like the information display, the power load, runtime and fuel level are very useful, there is a button on the display that lets you select what function you what to look at I like that the power is clean and I do not have to worry about running the electronic controls on my furnace and the RV systems So far very happy with it

We were out of electricity due to a storm. We were able to save all of our food in both freezers and refrigerators. The generator only used 1 gallon of gas and that was very impressive with the gas prices as they are now. One of our best purchases we have ever made!

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.

The iGen2500 has a lot of great features and performs very well. The load indicator and estimated run time are very nice. Digital display makes it easy to monitor the generators output and exactly how many watts are being pulled. It starts very easily and the efficiency mode switch allows it to be very quite when it doesn't have a large load on it. Perfect for camping in the woods or outside party where you don't want a lot of noise. Highly recommended.

I bought this about 2 weeks ago and it was delivered yesterday. It was in perfect shape, shipped very well packed in a box! Took it out and got it ready to run. Family left to go camping before school starts. Had a fan, radio/karaoke, and lights all working! Super quiet, great for the little ones after a night of singing and dancing! I would definitely recommend this generator for families on the go or just have a backup at home!

Size, features, weight and noise levels of this generator are up to par with the "Red Brand", but the purchase price is much more reasonable. We use this portable generator for boondocking and it performs well. The generator is hard to start at times and needs several pulls before it starts to run. But once it runs, it is fine. We wish that some sort of pull cart would be available so it would be easier to move around. Conclusion: This is a fine generator - we would definitely buy it again.

We purchased this generator in January due to political unrest. Not sure about electric supply. Little did we know we would need it the following month. We were without power for 2 days. Intermittently for another 2 days. We used it primarily to run our refrigerator and for lighting in the evening. It did not tun continuously. Usually 2 hours on and 1 hour off. It also did not run through the night. It operated flawlessly. Always started, even on that first start in the morning. We were REALLY glad we bought it. Was a little noisier than expected when under a good load. No real complaints. We ran it just inside our garage door with it opened about 18 inches. This could explain the noise. So far very happy.

I bought two of these during the Florida hurricane season tax-free weekend (May 2021), and I just got around to unpacking them today. They were easy to set up (just add the oil and gas), and the meters accurately reported the power being drawn on the machines (based on the wattage info in a hair dryer manual) . I also purchased a parallel cord, but I've not tested that yet. This review is for the "first" unit I unpacked. All in all, I'm happy with the purchase, except that the muffler cover is loose. As I tried to tighten it up, I realized that the plastic panel above the muffler cover is bent, so a tab that holds the cover firmly in place cannot "click into place." Also, one of the screws that holds the muffler cover will not tighten, no matter what I do. It doesn't affect the operation of the unit right now, but I'm a little perturbed to have this happen with a brand new unit. Also, it makes me wonder how well the unit will hold up over time. Because of that, I removed one star from my review. This review was given in exchange for a free generator cover, but the review contains my honest, independent opinion.

This appears to be a good machine. It started on the first pull right out of the box, after adding the gas and oil. Time will tell how good it really is. I added a little gas and it started right up. I opened the choke and after a several seconds the engine began to surge and died and would not start again. (I hope this is not going to be a problem.) I added a little more gas to the tank and it restarted and the engine smoothed out, so maybe it wad just air in the lines. I restarted it a few days later and it had no problems. It does have a bit of a sound to the muffler as if it were running a little rich and reburns in the muffler a little and I don't know if this is normal for this engine. I am going to give it some time and see how it goes. I will also try to talk to someone on the help line and see what they have to say. The rest of my review will sound like knit picking, but hopefully can help the buyer and the designer. (1)The dB rating would be more helpful if it stated at how many feet this was taken. Like many other reviewers I find machine this to be louder than expected (not a deal breaker). (2) The operator should not have to remove a cover that has Philips head screws, in order to check or add oil. The cheap screwdriver that is provided is a poor fit for the screws and would booger them up over time. (3) The fuel capacity is way to small for my intended purpose, (2.5 Hrs. of run time at full output). I should have been more thorough when researching this product. I cant imagine having to get up several times a night to keep a refrigerator and freezer running without the generator running out of fuel and possibly damaging them the next time we lose power for several days. I must look into an auxiliary fuel tank for this generator and now what seemed like a good price is no longer.

The machine started on the 3rd pull. Only ran for approx. 30min. No issues whatsoever. It runs smooth and quiet. After 15mins or so I connected a 7.5amp angle grinder and 2gal nailer air compressor, again no issues. We'll see how it does over time. I like that it's made in Vietnam and not China.