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Westinghouse - 2,550-Watt Dual Fuel Gas and Propane Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Average customer rating
4.7
(3,705 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,705 reviews
5 Stars
2,972
4 Stars
592
3 Stars
76
2 Stars
22
1 Star
43
97%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 2,550-Watt Dual Fuel Gas and Propane Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Customer Rating
4
Love it...Only one complaint
on August 15, 2024
Posted by: Chadly
from Lexington Ky
I purchased this generator to use in the boatyard while working on my sailboat. I wanted dual fuel because, if you know carburetors, you know how they can go wrong on you. This allows you to utilize propane "in a pinch". There's nothing like having a backup fuel source.
I have had a few complaints.
1. Fuel spill and discoloration of cover
This is a materials issue. While filling it with ethanol-free fuel, I spilled some down the side of the unit. Before I realized it, the fuel had discolored the cover. This is no issue at all. I'm not trying to win a beauty contest with this thing.
2. Stopped running and set me back a couple of days.
While in the yard, using the unit, it began to sputter and it eventually shut down after a few minutes. I could NOT figure out what was going on. I left the boat yard with my tail between my legs and came home. When I examined it at home, I couldn't find anything wrong but it still wouldn't start. I checked for fuel in the tank, unscrewed the bowl drain screw enough to see fuel was in the carburetor bowl, pulled the plug and checked it for spark, checked the air filter...all seemed OK. I thought I'd see if it would start on propane. When I went to use the fuel selector switch, I thought, "Maybe it got bumped in transport." I switched it to propane and back to gas, pulled the string and it sputtered to life. All seems OK now. I felt like a fool. Remember this! It might just save you a lot of headaches. My complaint is that it is not able to be "locked" into position.
3. I have to adjust the tappets!
This is the biggest complaint. This unit doesn't have hydraulic lifters or rollers (like Honda). This means that you have to adjust the clearance on the valves. That's a big deal for folks who have NEVER done this type of thing before. It adds a whole new level of maintenance that really made me shake my head. I can do it because I've ridden old motorcycles for years..."OLD" being the operative term.
I have had a few complaints.
1. Fuel spill and discoloration of cover
This is a materials issue. While filling it with ethanol-free fuel, I spilled some down the side of the unit. Before I realized it, the fuel had discolored the cover. This is no issue at all. I'm not trying to win a beauty contest with this thing.
2. Stopped running and set me back a couple of days.
While in the yard, using the unit, it began to sputter and it eventually shut down after a few minutes. I could NOT figure out what was going on. I left the boat yard with my tail between my legs and came home. When I examined it at home, I couldn't find anything wrong but it still wouldn't start. I checked for fuel in the tank, unscrewed the bowl drain screw enough to see fuel was in the carburetor bowl, pulled the plug and checked it for spark, checked the air filter...all seemed OK. I thought I'd see if it would start on propane. When I went to use the fuel selector switch, I thought, "Maybe it got bumped in transport." I switched it to propane and back to gas, pulled the string and it sputtered to life. All seems OK now. I felt like a fool. Remember this! It might just save you a lot of headaches. My complaint is that it is not able to be "locked" into position.
3. I have to adjust the tappets!
This is the biggest complaint. This unit doesn't have hydraulic lifters or rollers (like Honda). This means that you have to adjust the clearance on the valves. That's a big deal for folks who have NEVER done this type of thing before. It adds a whole new level of maintenance that really made me shake my head. I can do it because I've ridden old motorcycles for years..."OLD" being the operative term.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Generator iGEN1500
on August 15, 2024
Posted by: j1900
from North Carolina
Generator was easy to set-up and we are very satisfied with the product
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for FL
on August 15, 2024
Posted by: petesteve
I live in FL, hurricane country. This is the perfect size invertor generator for my needs during hurricane season. It is compact, light weight but perfect to provide the power I need for my refrigerator, TV, internet and a fan during power outage.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Easy to understand & works like a charm!
on August 14, 2024
Posted by: RocktheWestinghouse
from Rome ny
I 'm very pleased with my Westinghouse inverter generator & in purchasing a generator I wanted to make sure I went with a very trusted and quality company & having owned many Westinghouse appliances it was an easy choice to buy a Westinghouse generator!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Just what I needed
on August 14, 2024
Posted by: Glans
from KC
I bought this as it seems any time the wind blows, our power goes out. As I'm now considered middle-aged, I've got the sleep equipment to prove it. Can't sleep without my CPAP. I don't want to worry about a battery backup. Now I can run my machine and a fan...I can hook up the refrigerator if needed, and can get through the night...or nights.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great generator
on August 14, 2024
Posted by: Jdp2012
from Eureka Montana
I bought this generator in case of power outages we are full time rving. My wife works virtual and when I started this generator she could not here it run, which is exactly what I was looking for
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Easy to operate
on August 14, 2024
Posted by: Sagew
from Omaha, NE
Instructions for setup were simple, information panel works well and takes the guesswork out of runtime, capacity, fuel level, and total hours of operation. So far very pleased with the simplicity of the product, and hopeful that it will stand the test of time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Works great
on August 14, 2024
Posted by: Wavy
Runs a 10k air conditioner just fine in my bus. Quiet also!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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