This is now my second iGen2200 generator. I bought my first one and I was so impressed, that I quickly ordered a second one so that I could parallel them when needed. It is very quiet for a generator. You can easily hold a conversation over the noise, from just a few feet away. Light enough for even my wife and kids to move around without too much struggle. Super easy pull start. Both of my iGen2200 started in 3 or less pulls since I first filled them with gas and oil. Every restart so far has only taken 1 or 2 pulls. Looking forward to using these more, individually and paralleled together.