After losing power for the fifth time in two and a half years, I decided we needed to get a generator for backup power. This unit is the perfect size for running a few essentials around the home. Setup was easy as it includes an oil funnel, screw driver, spark plug wrench and a bottle of oil in the box. The unit has enough power to run a space heater and some lights. It is also able to power my refrigerator, though not at the same time as the space heater, to keep food from defrosting or spoiling. It is small enough that I was able to clear some space on a shelf in my garage to store.