The iGen2200 is working great so far. It quickly started up in about 2 pulls. It's relatively quiet. I have only run it for about 1 hour so far. It is able to power my gas furnace(~800W, 15amp). I had an electrician connect an EZ Generator switch to my breaker/furnace. I did ground it since it has a floating neutral and the electrician thought it might help based on what he was seeing for the power coming out of the generator. I decided to use an 8ft 5/8 copper grounding rod. The neutral connection on the back of the generator is small. I'm not sure what gauge wire they are expecting us to use. Since I am in the mid-west, I opted to use the 5w30 full synthetic for the oil during the colder months. I bought Stabil to add to the fuel (87 no ethanol) to make that last longer.

I just bought it so it is tough to give a fair review. It did start right up , very easily. I let it run for 5 minutes. Then started a electric chainsaw, and put a load on it by cutting some wood. It handled it like a champ. For the limited use, I'm very pleased.

This generator is perfect for what we were looking for. Portable for our camper, small enough if we have to bug out for a hurricane to load with everything else, and enough to run our fridge, computer, TV and internet router if power is out when we get home. All at a reasonable price.

Finally able to use it and it is everything I was looking for in a wonderful inverter generator. Put on a small dolly so my husband can move around the property and run all the electric yard tools and perform the maintenance without using hundreds of feet of extension cords.

I just purchased this last week. Overall seems well built. First start it took ONE pull from the box - great start! Only reason I am not giving it a 5 star: I tried to run my 15 amp small air compressor and it kept tripping....I am assuming my compressor isn't taking more than 15 amps which what it is rated for. Also I would like to see a quick cover to remove to check the oil, rather than taking the large cover off that uses screws.

Haven't had long but started easily and tested ok by running 1500 watt heater. Idle not as smooth as other one (igen2200c) I purchased but seems ok under load. Bought second one to be able to add power if needed. Build quality seems good and much cheaper than honda with same THD and dB rating. Small enough to take anywhere easily with enough power for many situations.

I bought this a month ago and it started up on the first pull of the recoil rope! It has started on first pull ever since. I've plugged in to my Shore Power line to my sail boat and it runs smoothly adjusting its power output to the demand. Excellent machine!

I recently purchased the Westinghouse iGen 2200. I don't plan on handing in my "Man Card" but I was a bit worried about purchasing my first power generator mainly because I am not that mechanically inclined. First time start was very simple and easy! However, I have a couple of steps (after some research) that you should perform before your "First Startup!" (not in the manual) This will properly break-in your new generator. Step 1: Buy some oil conditioner(I got Marvel Mystery Oil), 5w 30 Full Synthetic(not blend)oil(because this oil handles extreme cold and extreme heat) and fuel stabilizer. Step 2: Before adding oil remove spark plug and pour a tiny tiny bit of the oil conditioner into the spark plug hole. Then VERY slowly pull the recoil handle 10 times(this lubricates the valve cylinder) Replace spark plug. Step 3: Pour slowly treated oil(do not over fill) Step 4: Add Gas(with fuel stabilizer) Step 5: Start your iGen 2200! Run for 1 hour(no load) Step 6: Drain the old oil and put fresh conditioned oil in. Run another hour(no load) Step 7: Repeat oil change a total of 3 times and run generator 1 hour after each oil change. I know it sounds like a lot to do but it is very easy and will extend the life of your generator. Mine is working FANTASTIC!!

I bought this for my husband for Christmas. We love to camp and the size and sound of this generator make use easy. After adding the oil, it took a half pull to start it right up. We look forward to the advantages this product will allow for short and long term camping trips as the weather warms up!

I need a generator that will run the air conditioner on my travel trailer and other electronic equipment and any single unit is too large and heavy for this person in his 70's to handle but this unit running in parallel works well and I can still handle the 50 pounds in two separate units. I was also quite pleased that after reading the user manual and putting in the oil and fuel the generator started on the first pull.