I recently bought the i Gen2550 after extensive research and reading many reviews. I am pleased so far with my purchase. After adding oil and fuel, it started right up on the third pull. And I am extremely impressed with the noise level, extremely quiet for a gas powered engine. I definitely feel comfortable having this unit as a standby for power outages.

After a battery problem with our camper, we decided it would be good to have the back-up capability of a small generator. We looked for (1) dual fuel because we didn't want to carry gasoline (2) campground quiet (3) a well-known name with good reviews and (4) purchased from a national organization in case we have issues while traveling. After reviewing many products online and looking at reviews on chat groups where we knew people, we narrowed our choice to a couple of generators. This Westinghouse fit the bill, seemed like a good value and was available from a national store. Starting our first camping trip with it shortly, but it was easy to assemble -- everything needed was in the box. Instructions were mostly clear (didn't say to put the access panel back on, but I guess when you're done, you put it back on!). It started on the very first pull running on propane. It's quiet, although may be a little louder than we thought, but let's see what happens when we get it going. So far, I'm a fan!

I bought this inverter generator primarily for it's features---data display, 30 amp plug (although I am still limited to 1800 running watts), weight, and excellent reviews from previous buyers. Filled it with oil & gasoline last evening. Started fairly easily without much effort. Tried several power tools without a problem. The eco mode worked perfectly---the power tools barely increased the RPM's. The unit is exceptionally quiet. So far the IGen2550 has met all of my expectations. Very few of the small inverter generators I considered had a 30 amp RV outlet even though the unit is not capable of producing 30 amps. Also the LED data display is outstanding for a unit of this size. Very pleased with my purchase.

This review is for the Igen2500. First of all, let me say that I have been using this generator only for about a week, but I have been putting it through its paces every way I know how. I've been running it nonstop for hours and hours, I've been using the air conditioner on my RV, I've been cycling things on and off from no load to full load and just running the heck out of it as much as I can to make sure I got a good one. Besides that I have been pestering them relentlessly through email and conversations and they have been so nice every step of the way. Every question I have had for them regarding this generator and how it works and if certain things are normal they have responded to either by email or asking for my phone number and calling me right back and have just been wonderful. I have talked to customer service, I've talked to sales, I've talked to engineering and I have been pleased with everything. The generator runs like a charm, I don't know how Honda's run when it comes to generators but I have one of the nicest Honda mowers that they make. This runs every bit as well as my Honda lawnmower. It puts out enough power to turn on my air conditioner on my RV with nothing else and that's 13500 BTUs. If I pay attention to what's drawing power there's nothing in my camper I can't run with just this one generator, and as soon as I can I'm going to buy another so that I can parallel because I know I'll have plenty of power. If you're looking for a generator and customer support is important to you, then buy this generator. I have had questions about the voltage it puts out, about how hot the exhaust gets, about the lights on the display, and I have been told every step of the way exactly why it does everything it does and that if something goes wrong they will fix it or replace it and that they'll make it right. I just can't express enough how well they do customer service. I would give 20 Stars if I could.

I really like this generator,easy to transport, starts easy and very quiet. I had an older coleman generator 2250 watts and it struggled with a circular saw and running a light. I ran a water well pump several lights and a circular saw and this iGen 2500 had no problems what so ever running these all at the same time. Great product !

I am a first time generator owner/user. The manual has references to things that do not have precise correspondence to the tables. Example, Page 20 refers to "relief valve" without referencing a table or figure number. There is a figure that describes something as a "valve". Are the the same thing? I don't know, because I am a first time generator owner/user. That produced uncertainty in my setting up and using the product. The manual should have said on page 16 approximately how much volume of oil to initially service the unit (iGen2550DFc) with. It turns out that it needed the whole container supplied with the generator, but it should would have been nice if I had known that, because the manual said on page 16 to stop frequently (and presumably check), and it says, in bold, "DO NOT overfill", which was very cumbersome since the supplied funnel needs to be screwed into the oil dipstick hole. The manual's specific instructions on page 20 for starting the engine were ambiguous. It said that if it didn't start, one should repeat steps, but it didn't say which steps to repeat.

I totally over-researched portable inverter generators before finally settling on the iGen2500. I wanted something to have on hand for our next power outage and a portable inverter unit fit the bill nicely. Setup was a breeze with everything included in the box except for a standard Philips screw driver. The setup sheet and manual are clear and easy to understand. The unit is small and light enough to easily store on a shelf in the garage. I don't have much to compare it to, but the iGen2500 is pretty quiet. The design is clever with an easily-removable side panel to access the oil fill/drain and fuel bowls. As I don't anticipate using the iGen a whole lot, I really like that the fuel system includes a bowl drain and hose to quickly and easily prepare the unit for a return to storage. One of the features that helped me settle on the iGen2500 was the ability to run in parallel mode with another iGen if I ever need it. Westinghouse's parallel cord setup seems simpler and easier to use than others and provides the standard home 120v style outlets a homeowner would need. While not looking forward to it, I finally feel confident and ready for the next time we lose power.

So easy to get up and running. Instructions are easy to follow. Generator started on the third pull. It is quiet. I wanted to test it to be sure it worked and was not damaged in shipment. It ran perfectly on propane and powered a small heater. I hope to never have to put gasoline in it. Exactly what I was looking for. I also hope to receive my bonus gift dust cover for leaving this review.

Worked great when we got it. Load tested and everything ran great. Every month or so would crank and run just for maintenance. Got it out last week to run and load test in preparation for hurricane season. Struggled to run a power tool. Contacting Westinghouse to see what they tell me.

This unit will be a great addition to my travel trailers ability to be self sufficient. Having the 30 amp receptacle will make it for easy connection along with the dual fuel feature, and light weight, I will be able to operate the iGen 2550 with my onboard propane tanks. Can't wait for camping season to start my charging arsenal.