Skip to Main Content
Sam's Club
Sam's Club
All Departments
All Services
Customer reviews for Westinghouse 2550 Watt Gas Powered Inverter Generator with Recoil Start and Quiet Technology for
Westinghouse 2550 Watt Gas Powered Inverter Generator with Recoil Start and Quiet Technology
4.7 out of 5 stars
stars
3,882 ratings3,882 reviews
  1. 5 stars80% (3,115)
  2. 4 stars16% (621)
  3. 3 stars2% (77)
  4. 2 stars1% (24)
  5. 1 star1% (45)
Sort by |
Showing 11-20 of 3,882 reviews
Jul 30, 2026
Reviewer name: Chris P.
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Disappointed first experience

Purchased to use at whole camping at EAA AirVenture. The break-in period went smoothly, although it seemed a bit louder than I had expected. The first morning of use at AirVenture went as expected, but every use after that was a struggle. That evening I started it and walked away. After a few minutes, it died. I restarted it and it died within seconds. This time I was able to see the low oil indicator. I checked the oil and it was fine. After manipulating the unit a bit, it started and stayed running. The next evening, similar situation. I started it, but it died within seconds. I messed with it until it finally stayed running again, but no clear rhyme or reason why. The next attempt to run it was a similar situation. Now that I'm home, I'll be able to take a closer look at it. I'll change the oil and see if that helps. I'll inspect the low oil sensor circuit to see if there's and short circuit to ground causing it to die. If neither of them help, I'll be reaching out for a replacement low oil level sensor.

Review from westinghouse.com
Helpful?3RUI09WEBCXG20144814700
reply from eComm

Hello, thank you for letting us know about this. We are genuinely sorry to hear about it. I have passed your feedback along to our quality control team to ensure that we are producing the best units possible. Please contact us at 1-855-944-3571 or support@wpowereq.com and we will look into the matter. -Manny

Aug 12, 2026
Reviewer name: Astrogirl
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great for emergencies

I bought this a couple of weeks ago because the power went out due to the storms. I used it for the first time a day ago and it performed very well. I used it to plug in my refrigerator, a couple of lamps, a fan, an air fryer, and my CPAP. It ran through out the night. Didn't get the low fuel notification until 11 hours later.

Review from westinghouse.com
Helpful?3RUI09WEBCXG20144814700
Aug 30, 2026
Reviewer name: ROBERT426
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

RUNNING ISSUE OUT OF BOX

PURCHASED UNIT 8/11/26 I HAD STORM DAMAGE THAT TOOK OUT THE ELECTRIC AT HOUSE FILLED OIL AND FUEL . UNIT STARTED PERFECTLY. UNFORTUNATELY, WOULD STOP RUNNING AFTER 2 MINUTES. CHECKED FUEL CAP VENT WAS ON RUN. KEPT GAS CAP LOOSE UNIT RAN FINE

Review from westinghouse.com
Helpful?3RUI09WEBCXG20144814700
reply from eComm

Hello, thank you for letting us know about this. We are genuinely sorry to hear about it. I have passed your feedback along to our quality control team to ensure that we are producing the best units possible. Please contact us at 1-855-944-3571 or support@wpowereq.com and we will look into the matter. -Manny

Aug 21, 2026
Reviewer name: Sar1738
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy to use.

I bought this generator because of a power outage due a storm. I got specifically to for the refrigerator in the kitchen and the freezer in the garage. It did the job. Works great.

Review from westinghouse.com
Helpful?3RUI09WEBCXG20144814700
Aug 21, 2026
Reviewer name: Cissy4
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Ran the espresso machine

Unpacked box this morning and connected propane tank, after about 10 pulls it fired up. Grabbed our espresso machine and enjoyed a mocha! Will take it camping for our RV. The weight was manageable for this 4’ 11” retired woman.

Review from westinghouse.com
Helpful?3RUI09WEBCXG20144814700
Aug 17, 2026
Reviewer name: JohnRing
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Solid performer

This model worked great out of the box and has plenty of power and flexibility and was easy to start, setup and operate. We ran this outside a window about 20 feet from the entrance and it was noticeable but not offensive.

Review from westinghouse.com
Helpful?3RUI09WEBCXG20144814700
Sep 1, 2026
Reviewer name: JC 115
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

iGen2550

This little Inverter Generator is lightweight and quiet. Used it for camping and had zero issues. Also is nice to know that if I lose power at my house, I have something that will start easy and run my sump and refrigerator.

Review from westinghouse.com
Helpful?3RUI09WEBCXG20144814700
Jul 9, 2026
Reviewer name: Hopp1225
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Bought to run my travel trailer. Overall happy with performance. Disappointed it will not run my AC even with soft start installed. My AC is listed as 12 amps and 1600 watts so it should work. I have decided to keep this generator for now but may upgrade in the future.

Review from westinghouse.com
Helpful?3RUI09WEBCXG20144814700
Jul 11, 2026
Reviewer name: RKC75
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Little Generator

This is a GREAT little generator. It is lightweight and easy to move around. DId I mention that it's blue? I bought this to power my Adventure Van. It provides all the power I need to heat my van while camping without having to deal with propane and an open flame inside the van. It's very quiet and if place the length of my power cord away from the van it's barely noticeable. It can also power my electric hot plate and toaster oven (not at the same time ,of course) preparing meals is a breeze!

Review from westinghouse.com
Helpful?3RUI09WEBCXG20144814700
Jun 10, 2026
Reviewer name: anonymous
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Poor cheap pot metal for a gas tank

Like an idiot but two of them . Only used a few times and only ran non ethanol fuel in them. Due to poor, cheap pot metal fuel cap chain rusted almost immediately. And then inside of gas tank also rusted causing the rust to clog carburetor. Should have known. Have had a similar Honda generator that is going on 15 years without issue. Wait, I did replace the coil starter rope once. Stay away from this Westinghouse generator…..

Helpful?3RUI09WEBCXG20144814700
reply from Westinghouse

Hello, thank you for letting us know about this. We are genuinely sorry to hear about it. I have passed your feedback along to our quality control team to ensure that we are producing the best units possible. Please contact us at 1-855-944-3571 or support&#64;westinghouse.us and we will look into the matter. <br /><br />Thank you,<br />Cam - Westinghouse