I just bought this to get more power than my little Honda. This thing is really impressive considering it's about 1/3 the price of a comparable name-brand and it runs really quiet!
Bought this in case of power outages to keep fridge, freezer and sump pump running. It is perfect for just that and I can't wait to use it power a TV at a Packer tailgate this fall!
The iGen2550DFC impresses at every thing it does. It arrives well equipped with everything needed to run on both gasoline and propane, including a basic maintenance tool kit, break-in oil, a slick screw-in funnel, propane regulator, a four foot propane hose, spark plug wrench, Philips screwdriver, quick start guide, and a comprehensive user manual. Following the Quick Start Guide results in effortless starting. The iGen2550DFc idles very quietly, very smoothly. With a full 1700 to 1800 watt load it proves itself one of the quietest generators in its class. I use it supplement the solar system, even replace it, on my fifth wheel RV. I Love this generator. My only disappoint was the lack of an LED display including an hour meter as described in the seller's advertisement and the Westinghouse User Manual. I highly reccomend this generator. I'll update this review after I purchase another iGen2550DFc generator- soon, I hope.
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!
The unit seems like it is put together well. I like the features and the price point. One problem though. My unit will not shut off with the selector switch. It came like this new out of the box, which was disappointing. I have to wait for the fuel line to run out of fuel before the unit will shut off. The warranty department has been prompt and helpful. The closest service center is a half hour away, which isn't great. Hopefully this will be the only issue.
Response from westinghouse.comBy eComm, April 9, 2024
Hi,
Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear about the issues you've encountered with your unit. We're happy to hear that our customer support team has been able to assist you. If you need any other assistance or have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at westinghousevip@wpowereq.com and we'd be happy to get it taken care of for you.
I purchase this inverter generator for camping. Setup was quick and easy. I plan on use the propane option. Started on the first pull. Light weight, quiet.