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Westinghouse - 2,550-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, Quiet Technology, LED Data Center - Blue
Average customer rating
4.7
(3,716 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,716 reviews
5 Stars
2,985
4 Stars
594
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
20
1 Star
43
97%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 2,550-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, Quiet Technology, LED Data Center - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Works Great
on August 3, 2024
Posted by: DBCoop
Starts our RV 9,800btu AC without a soft start, all we need
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great combo of price and performance
on August 3, 2024
Posted by: J Bags
from Atlanta, GA
Got this for a gift for my FIL, who lives with us, and helped him set it up and test it. He had a few requests when we were shopping, the main ones were enough power to keep the fridge on in an emergency, and dual fuel. Also he's on a budget.
Set up was easy, the included tools are appreciated- all you need is fuel (and a tank if using LPG.) It started up with little effort (although he'll need some help, almost certainly, and if budget were not an issue in hindsight a key start would be clutch for seniors like him.) We ran it with no load to break it in for about 30 minutes (the extent of his patience lol) and then plugged the fridge in to test it. The iGen2550 barely changed its tune under load, I feel like we could get away with a couple other electronic creature comforts in an emergency, which is nice. His thoughts on it were few, mostly a lot of head nodding in approval and why propane was better than gas, and, of course, the price of gas. Love him. He did say he thought the sound level was "in between Honda and Briggs & Stratton" which is a pretty good compliment considering the savings over a Honda putt-putt.
It's not, like, a joy to carry far, but it's easily a one man job. Feet are super stable and absorb the vast majority of the already minor vibration. There's a pad on top for setting your devices you're charging and I absolutely trust they won't vibrate off. All in all no complaints, super happy with the preparedness this brings us. Only small criticism so far is the funnel. I get it, its a great tool, but I just know I'm going to misplace it or forget what it is lol.
Set up was easy, the included tools are appreciated- all you need is fuel (and a tank if using LPG.) It started up with little effort (although he'll need some help, almost certainly, and if budget were not an issue in hindsight a key start would be clutch for seniors like him.) We ran it with no load to break it in for about 30 minutes (the extent of his patience lol) and then plugged the fridge in to test it. The iGen2550 barely changed its tune under load, I feel like we could get away with a couple other electronic creature comforts in an emergency, which is nice. His thoughts on it were few, mostly a lot of head nodding in approval and why propane was better than gas, and, of course, the price of gas. Love him. He did say he thought the sound level was "in between Honda and Briggs & Stratton" which is a pretty good compliment considering the savings over a Honda putt-putt.
It's not, like, a joy to carry far, but it's easily a one man job. Feet are super stable and absorb the vast majority of the already minor vibration. There's a pad on top for setting your devices you're charging and I absolutely trust they won't vibrate off. All in all no complaints, super happy with the preparedness this brings us. Only small criticism so far is the funnel. I get it, its a great tool, but I just know I'm going to misplace it or forget what it is lol.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Trusted Name
on August 3, 2024
Posted by: Al Corn
from Dearborn mi.
There are many of these to choose from but most are brands I never heard off. It was a relief to see a name I know and trust get into the inverter busnies
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Hurricane Readiness
on August 3, 2024
Posted by: Riley05
from South Carolina
We recently moved to the coastal Southeast and wanted to be prepared for hurricane season. I bought the iGen2550DFc along with a battery power bank to ensure that we can immediately power essential appliances and equipment and ensure the capability to operate without grid power for an extended period of time.
Space is at a premium in our new house. The iGen2550DFc met my needs for size, portability and output. The dual fuel capability was also important, as it's such a hassle to store and maintain gasoline for extended periods, even with stabilizer. I always have a couple of 20-lb LP tanks around; if they run out I can always switch to gasoline. And this generator sips gas at such a slow rate that I don't have to keep a lot on hand.
First impressions are great. The generator came securely packaged and the operating instructions are clear. Finish quality is good, and the control/output panel is intuitive. I was able to get it started on propane within a few minutes of connecting it to the tank.
I was impressed with how quiet it is...a pleasant change from generators that I've previously owned.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great features
on August 3, 2024
Posted by: Aquagirl
from Tampa Fl
Light and easy to move. Perfect for weathering hurricane season.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
excellent machine
on August 3, 2024
Posted by: Nancy2525
from nebraska
This is a compact machine with great amount of power
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
great gen
on August 3, 2024
Posted by: grammymcgiver
from omaha, ne
this is light weight and easy to move around..we used it for an emergency and it did great, just the right size...would recommend to to friends and family
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Very good
on August 3, 2024
Posted by: Himant
Perfect for outdoor camping. A must have for power outages as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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