We needed a quiet, small generator for use with our conversion van. When we travel, we often like to pull off and have lunch, or have a cup of coffee. This generator is easy to store and set out, easy to start, and very, very quiet! We researched many models, but kept coming back to the Westinghouse. Glad we did!
Well our power finally went out and had a chance to break this out. It was super-easy to set up. Unscrew 2 screws, pop the side, fill with provided oil and screw-on funnel, fill with gas, pull the cord.
This is my first generator and I thought it was loud. From my research I thought an inverter was supposed to quieter, which I assume it is, but it was still loud. We have thin walls and we put it 15' from the door, but it sounded like someone was mowing right outside our door. Again, my first generator, so no comparison, but you definitely wouldn't want to run this in the mountains near anyone.
However, glad we had it when we needed it. Just hope it didn't bother the neighbors too much :)
Appreciate the included oil funnel and spark plug tool. Filled with the provided oil and started right up. Still going through varying the load for the engine break in.