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Westinghouse 2550 Watt Gas Powered Inverter Generator with Recoil Start and Quiet Technology
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Apr 9, 2018
Reviewer name: Yukon John
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy to start and quiet

We use this unit for our 5th wheel and so far it has met expectations. I tested it with my wife's blow dryer and it handled it fine. Hopefully it performs just as well when it is 90 plus degrees and I have to use the air conditioner. The blow dryer is 1800 watts so I don't forsee a problem. This unit was half the price of a Honda and has a higher output rating.

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Jul 28, 2024
Reviewer name: Philip C
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great machine

I bought this specific generator after a long search. I chose this model due to the duel fuel capabilities, power and features! Instructions were clear and the initial run was flawless. I look forward to using this to help my friends and family during power outages for years to come. Thanks for the 3 year warranty, this rocks!!!!

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May 29, 2018
Reviewer name: Jim
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet and easy to start. I'd recommend this to anyone

First one we've owned. Bought it because we were hit by two hurricanes last year. Researched most generators in its class and believe this is the best pick for my needs. Instructions are very clear; dashboard easy to understand; started on the first pull. And, my wife was skeptical until she heard how quiet it is and what a small footprint for its power.

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Jan 14, 2025
Reviewer name: AaronW
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Great Generator For The Price

I bough this generator 2 weeks ago and have used it for a while so i can review it properly. I purchased it because of the features it has that are very helpful such as the display. It shows time it will run until empty based on load, how much fuel is in the fuel tank, how many watts are loaded on the generator, engine hours which is helpful for maintenance, and how many liters of fuel is left. Its pretty fuel efficient I just finished its break in today so far its running good. Now for the things I don't like. Its not as quiet as i was hoping for but its a small high revving engine up to 5000 rpm so to be expected. The plastic panel on the right side rattles quiet a bit adding to the noise which sometimes is louder then the generator itself. And last it always takes a lot of pulls to start it about 7 to 10 pulls cold even if it just ran the day before about 3 or 4 warm. I start it just like the manual says but still is hard to start cold and warm. But overall a decent generator if you can get over the hard starting sometimes.

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May 19, 2018
Reviewer name: CnD
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Powerful, Light, Compact and SUPER Quiet

I purchased this Generator to power our Lance 2285 as a backup for the solar and to run the air conditioner when campin in the sticks, as well as home backup in the event of a power outage. So far I've just set it up and ran it through its paces with several common household tools, haven't had a chance to hook it up to the camper. Anyway, I never saw more than 50% utilization and never heard it have to ramp up to full speed to power anything I threw at it, even a 5HP shop vac. From videos I've seen on YT, this should power our AC unit (13.5k BTU) with no problems Pros: The fuel gauge is an amazing feature and works perfectly The display constantly rotates through helpful information and updates in real time with the varying load applied, i.e. remaining run-time. It is very ergonomic, lightweight and easy to carry Extremely quiet, can have a normal conversation with someone standing only a foot or so from it The overall feel is that of quality and sturdiness, controls are well laid out and easy to identify and use The gas cap is chained on and the fill spout is very large, making it easy to see the fuel level as you approach full Instructions are well written, easy to follow and getting it all set up, oil in the crankcase and fuel in the tank, was extremely simple CONS: When taking off the cover to inspect/add/change oil or deal with draining the carburetor, getting the plastic side off after undoing the screws can prove challenging, perhaps a molded grab handle or the like would solve this Overall, an extremely good value VS other comparable models, looks cool, performs great, and we look forward to many years of service from our new generator.

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Jul 9, 2018
Reviewer name: Jim
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Started on first pull

I immediately ran a two stage heater (out on the driveway) for a couple hours in econo mode. I would manually switch from off to 1000w and 1800w every once in a while. Handled the transition between settings just fine. I than took it to my camper and ran my 13500 btu AC unit. This worked fine in standard mode. I tried to adjust the temp setting knob manually, turning the knob down and then back up and the unit went into overload. Thinking maybe there could be pressure build up in the compressor, I decided to let the the AC cycle on its own. This way the cycle time was longer, letting the compressor settle back down. Not only did this work, but also worked in econo mode. That's why I gave it a five star. It does everything I expect and than some!

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Aug 2, 2017
Reviewer name: T C
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy to start and easy to use. Light weight and quiet.

First unit didn't function well. Les in Customer Service was very helpful and all is well. We "dry camp" a lot and use the generator to supplement our solar charging during rainy weeks like we just had and when 110v appliances are used like microwave and hair dryer.

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Sep 2, 2017
Reviewer name: Brian
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Started up on the first pull

The inverter started up on the first pull. The box arrived through the USPS in great condition (no damage). Once unpacked, I filled the crankcase with oil, turned the knob to the choke position and gave it a pull. It started on the first pull. The inverter ran great and was nice and quite. The build quality, the materials used and the fit and finish are great. At this point I am very happy with this purchase.

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Aug 30, 2023
Reviewer name: R01971
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great little generator

Nice quiet inverter. Put oil and gas in and started right up. Very quiet, especially on Eco mode. Easy to carry and will be great for camping, or plugging in delicate electronics during a power outage. The option to hook to another Westinghouse inverter with the parallel cables is a nice perk.

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Jun 27, 2024
Reviewer name: LMoon
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great for off-grid trailer camping

Bought this so we could trailer camp more than 5 days without power. It was very easy to set up and get going with excellent instruction manual. Wanted a propane fuel feature so we didn't need to transport gasoline and this is perfect. It's a little noisy, but able to recharge our trailer batteries.

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