I bought this at the end of January and this weekend had a chance to test it out. I first watched a u-tube video and that was pretty helpful. But the instructions were very well written so that was not an issue. I like the fact that it is very quite and is rated to be able to handle regulated voltage that computers and other electronic equipment may need. Glad I have not needed to use it yet, but it is ready for when I do!

I was a bit worried after reading some reviews online of broken spark plugs right out the box, but mine started up just fine. As someone who knows nothing about generators, this one seems like a good start for the price. For a small inverter, i was hoping it would be more quiet though.

The iGen2500 would not start after 15 or 20 pulls. Then the gas began to pour out from under the generator. I quickly unscrewed and removed the side panel to assess why it was leaking (and continuing to leak) gas. I traced it to the drain hose off the carburetor. I was able to pull the drain hose above the carb to stop the leak. I then reviews the Maintenance section of the manual which discussed how to drain the “Float Bowl”. Upon further inspection it seems the “Drain Screw” was left wide open from the factory. I tighten the screw, stopped the leak then it started right up. Now for the gas clean up and cloth wash. They need to take better care at the factory.

In the last week my electric company lost power on 2 occasions for 6 hours each. Back in July of 2019 I had no power for 2 and a half days. I finally said enough is enough. I ran my fridge, garage freezer, home entertainment, DSL internet and a couple LED lamps. No problem. Great and very happy.

Recently purchased the Westinghouse iGen2500. I was seeking a reasonably quiet and portable generator to use during short duration power outages and the iGen2500 easily meets my needs. Exceptionally quiet and more than enough power to run my fridge, freezer, and other appliances. The USB charging is a bonus. Highly recommend.

Easy to set up and start up. The power indicator showed it could put out what they claim. Ran a space heater for a while and it had no trouble. I like that the indicator shows how much of the power is being used so you know if more can be plugged in.

I purchased this unit due to using an older 2200 watt version at work. If this unit is as reliable as those other units, the price point and size compared to the other big 3 is a no brainer. It started right up out of the box, after adding gas and oil of course, and the sawzall i ran off the generator actually drowned out the generator noise.

Bought this generator so I would have enough power to run the A/C in my 5th wheel. The generator runs smooth and quiet especially on economy mode. The screen gives plenty of information especially on how much more power you have available. It is lite enough to easily carry around.

I bought this to power critical loads at my house in case of an extended power outage. After the initial break-in procedures I backfed the generator power into my house breaker panel and selectively closed breakers to power up the essential loads. I was able to supply power to the furnace, refrigerator, freezer, sump pump, garage door opener, and living area lights and outlets simultaneously. It looks like to run the Microwave I will have to make sure some of the bigger loads, like the refrigerator and freezer are not running at the same time. The power is 'clean' enough that the sensitive electronic components of the furnace controls, the television, and the computer modem worked perfectly. The generator starts easy and runs smoothly. It has just the right power output capability to do what I need. The smaller 2200 unit was just a little underpowered and a larger unit was overkill for me. The digital display is a feature I really like. It is nice to know the actual voltage and watt output. I suppose in an extended period of use the remaining run time and fuel level will also be helpful. Total run time will be useful for keeping a good maintenance schedule. The sound level is low enough that it is barely noticeable from inside the house. The neighbors may not even know it is running. I tried to check decibel levels but I am not sure how much was generator noise and how much was normal ambient noise. It seems that with birds, wind, traffic, etc. I have about 60 decibels of constant sound outside. With the generator running the decibel level increased to 85-90 decibels. I don't have any long term experience with this unit yet but so far it seems like it is just what i hoped for emergency use.

Haven't used it yet but set up was easy, access to oil and spark plug no problem. Started after several pulls but just hummed after that. Much cheaper than a Honda but might be just a little bit louder but not much. Also a 2500 w vs a 2200 w from Honda. Time will tell.