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Westinghouse - 2,800-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, LED Data Center, Quiet Technology - Blue
Average customer rating
4.7
(5,221 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 5,221 reviews
5 Stars
4,109
4 Stars
959
3 Stars
94
2 Stars
21
1 Star
38
98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 2,800-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, LED Data Center, Quiet Technology - Blue
Customer Rating
4
Easy to use
on May 7, 2022
Posted by: Igmoid
from San Antonio, TX
I purchased the generator nine months ago for winter weather emergencies, but thankfully did not need it then, so I fired it up today. You just add the supplied bottle of engine oil, fill with gasoline, start on choke and turn the control to run.
I was afraid of overfilling the gasoline, so it did not run as long as I thought that it would. The gas tank has a red ring to indicate when to stop filling, but it isn't easy to see when the gasoline approaches the ring. I'll have to get used to it.
Initially, it started on the first pull, but I made the mistake of leaving it on choke without turning the dial to run. The engine flooded and I had to wait several hours to be able to start it again. I'll never repeat that mistake!
I'm glad that I tested the generator in decent weather, rather than waiting for that emergency situation.
I was afraid of overfilling the gasoline, so it did not run as long as I thought that it would. The gas tank has a red ring to indicate when to stop filling, but it isn't easy to see when the gasoline approaches the ring. I'll have to get used to it.
Initially, it started on the first pull, but I made the mistake of leaving it on choke without turning the dial to run. The engine flooded and I had to wait several hours to be able to start it again. I'll never repeat that mistake!
I'm glad that I tested the generator in decent weather, rather than waiting for that emergency situation.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome little unit!
on May 7, 2022
Posted by: Pat321
from Ontario
First impressions were that this igen 2500 is a great lightweight compact generator to be mobile with. I’ve used it a handful of times camping and it’s been great to power up my campers appliances. Can’t speak for long term but as of right now I Would buy again.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Very Nice Product
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: Goat Island
from Gladys, VA
I only have a few hours use on the machine so far but I am very pleased. The machine arrived packed very well and all items listed were in the package. After filling with oil and about a half tank fuel it started on about the fifth pull (it took a few pulls to get the fuel in the system). I let it run about an hour with out a load just to let the engine start breaking in. It ran smooth, however I did notice that it acted like it missed occasionally, but that seemed to smooth out after a while.
I switched it to ECO mode and added a small load, estimate around 600 watts and it ran smooth without an issues. It is louder than I had hoped, but all within acceptable limits. Some of the sound issue may come from where it was located but I will find out later when I move it to the open pavilion I intend to use it in.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Nice Unit
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: Happily retired camper
from AZ
Bought it to replace a conventional generator for camping - half the size / half the weight. Just tried it this morning. Seems to be as advertised. Looking to using it on a long trip upcoming, as well as, several one-weekers later this year. Not as quiet as I had hoped - however, my test spot is an echo chamber.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great product
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: EthanBach
from Kingsport, TN
It runs two freezers like a champ! Powers them easily
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Wow! Quiet, light, and runs well
on May 6, 2022
Posted by: Offgridcottager23
from Ontario, Canada
I bought this a week ago. First few runs have been amazing. Super quiet and started up on the first pull after adding the included oil and some gas. Ran a few smaller items for about 30 minutes including a cell phone charger and a 300W work lamp to ease the generator in. Then I plugged in my corded electric lawnmower and cut the lawn front and back. Worked amazing. Love the fuel gauge and smart meter metrics.
Wow, how technology has changed from our 30 year old generator that weighs easily twice as much and is much louder. I would recommend this for sure.
Wow, how technology has changed from our 30 year old generator that weighs easily twice as much and is much louder. I would recommend this for sure.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Just what I needed
on May 5, 2022
Posted by: Mando91
from Houston, Texas
Just bought this so I haven't used it yet but so far what I expected in terms of build and quality.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Runs quiet, great features
on May 5, 2022
Posted by: Big bad bish
Have had the generator a month and a half, runs quiet and does what it’s supposed to do
I would recommend this to a friend!
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