Just received my Westinghouse iGen 2500. It fired right up on the first pull. I was surprised how quiet the unit was compared to my Sportsman 4000 open frame generator. The iGen 2500 is light weight, yet feels solidly built. I am eager to start using this on my families camping trips. The ease of use, price, weight, and low noise output make this a super good value, especially when compared to the Honda generators. I would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a solid inverter generator!

Put the oil in and gas and it started on the second pull. Runs smooth and I would consider it to be very quiet, now the heavier the load the harder it runs the more noise it makes, but if you are using small appliances and can run it on eco mode it is just a little purr. I have very high expectations for this little guy. I purchased this for power outages so we won't lose everything in our refrigerator and freezer. Also we expect it to be useful with our small travel trailer

I own several small generators for our food trucks. These are an excellent value and perform well. Easy to start and the parallel function comes in handy when we are doing more menu items and running our AC in summer. Very happy with these generators.

I purchased the unit to use while dry camping. I had just ordered a new Travel Trailer and wanted to have 110 and AC. I could not be happier. The unit is lightweight and more importantly quiet. It is said to have one of the longest run times per tank but I have not needed to run it more than a few hours at a time. I did purchase synthetic oil to use from the start,.....I am a believer.

I looked at and reviewed several portable generators. The iGen2600 is unbelievably quiet and not too heavy to transport. I use this generator to run my fifth wheel trailer power instead of using my onboard resident generator that is loud and produces much more power than I normally need. I'm very happy with my purchase.

I reviewed and studied "every" portable lower wattage generator/inverter sold in the US! And on paper, features, capabilities, price and, of course, as always comparing to Honda 2000 and Yahama 2000, the Westinghouse Igen2500 scored the best! On price it beats almost everybody, but I would have paid the same as the "BIG2". Why?...........the running wattage is 2200....I need 1800....that means I will almost always (except on surges) be running well below max saving fuel with less NOISE! I am one of those oldies that appreciates and welcomes technology that actually works for you! The diagnostics display is digitally fantastic.......watts, fuel time to run, fuel level, and volts (sadly missing amps) right there all the time (checked them against interactive power meter). Only one offers similar and some dabble alittle., but not the BIG2 at all. 98cc keeps fuel and noise level down and under 50 lbs just like the BIG2. Since noise levels are mostly subjective even when measuring with DB meter, it seems to be mostly a tie with the edge going to BIG2 according to tests run on Youtube not the manufacturers. That's why I built a 2- sided roofed baffle box to steer the noise away. All the controls are upfront and fully visable like on all the better units. All the internals....oil, gas drain, air filter and spark plug are very accessible and visable....check any of the competition for this convenience! Offering a 3 yr warranty and lifetime tech support is above average than most, though I am hoping I'll never find out if either are any good! Do your homework and pick one that's best for you! jimg

I purchased this generator to run my Rockwood Mini-light 2109S travel trailer. It has a 13.5K BTU air conditioning system. It was actually able to start the AC with no modifications but I am at 340 feet above sea level. I purchased the Micro-Air soft start for the air conditioner and now this generator can run the AC even in econo-mode. The generator is very quiet and spools up instantly when needed. This generator has an LED display that tells how much power you're drawing, how much fuel is left, voltage and how much run time you have at any given power setting. The only thing it is missing is a hobbs meter but this unit beats the Honda 2000 in power and has more features. The only question I couldn't get an answer for is the type of cylinder (Cast iron or other?). So far, I can't speak highly enough of this generator. Westinghouse has been around for a long time. Parts shouldn't be a problem... 3 year warranty. DO IT!!

Midwest spring snowstorm power outage caused sump pump failure - flooded basement. Frantically driving from store to store before all were closed for the night, found this Westinghouse available 45 minutes away. Bought online one of the two available and hustled down the highway. Have never used a generator, but instructions were easy to understand and machine is easy to operate. Feared overfilling the oil, knowing how that can damage engines, so filled very slowly. The bottle of oil included must be the correct amount for initial filling - if this is correct, I would recommend stating that in the written instructions. This generator got us back on track by getting the sump pump going - we only had that one load of the sump pump, but this unit has 2 USB ports (along with the 2 20A receptacles and one 30A receptacle) if we had needed to charge phones. Glad we have this in our home, wish we had it earlier and definitely recommend this as a wedding gift. Every home should have one!

After reading other people's reviews about sparkplug problems, I pulled and checked the plug. The insulator of the plug had two large cracks in it. Replaced the plug and ran for four hours, no other problems. Waiting for a call from tech rep to discuss replacing the sparkplug.

This is a very well put together piece of equipment. In my occupation I look for weaknesses and poor designs for improvement of equipment. This is a well thought out design and layout. Maintenance will be easy to perform due to the attention to detail. Followed instructions and started on the first pull. I expect many years of service from this unit as long as I perform the recommended maintenance. It is rare for me to say that I am extremely pleased with a mass produced product. I am extremely pleased with this one. My research indicated they also have a great customer service team in place to support the product. Thumbs up for making a product that is well thought out, well made, easy to service and good customer support. Home run with the bases loaded!