Customer reviews from westinghouse.com
Westinghouse - 2,800-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, LED Data Center, Quiet Technology - Blue
Average customer rating
4.7
(5,219 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 5,219 reviews
5 Stars
4,107
4 Stars
959
3 Stars
94
2 Stars
21
1 Star
38
98%of customers recommend this product.
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4,899 out of
4,993)
Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 2,800-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, LED Data Center, Quiet Technology - Blue
Customer Rating
4
Great Generator, but not without a rough start....
on September 28, 2017
Posted by: Dan
from Tampa, FL
Short answer....this a really well designed generator, but there are some packing and quality control issues. I would recommend this to a friend. So, I got my generator in the mail.....right after Hurricane Irma hit.....that's my fault. When I opened the box, the silicon package inside (the one that absorbs moisture) had broken and silicon beads were EVERYWHERE......including inside the generator. After quite a while of shaking a 50 lbs generator every which way with the cover off to try and get as many beads as I could out of the generator, I attempted to start it. It did start......but on the 7-10th pulls.....not great. After 3 minutes of running the generator would just die....even with no load plugged into it. When I did put a load on it, it died very quickly. As a former small engine mechanic at a lawn mower repair shop, I started checking gas level, oil level, air filter, and choke....all of which checked out. Lastly, I checked the spark plug and bingo! The spark plug had been WAY over-tightened and the ceramic insulator had cracked. Also, the gap was .003 out of spec. I bought a new plug at AutoZone and installed it. The generator started up on the first pull, ran great and has no issues. I think there MAY be an issue with the power meter on the front....didn't seem like it was giving me accurate readings, but I haven't had time to double check it yet. All and all, a solid little generator, but not perfect out of the box.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
nice generator
on September 28, 2017
Posted by: me
from ft lauderdale
seem to be nice and quiet. 1000 times quieter then standard generator. performs as stated. lifetime technical support phone number is part of the face plate so, you will always have it. i bought the i2500 and the i2200xle and the parallel cord. never running out of power now. same price as one honda and i have more power. thats nice
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Run great, quiet, and appears to be well made
on September 27, 2017
Posted by: Bob
from Winter Garden, Florida
The iGen 2500 started right up. It was surprisingly easy and smooth to pull the cord. I did a one hour test run with a full size side by side refrigerator, one lamp, one box fan, a charging iPad, and a Mac all at the same time. I never saw it resister above 25% or so and all went well. Ran nice and quiet. In some cases the refrigerator could create a major but very brief surge in watts (maybe 1,800 at the most) that might require powering up and stabilizing it before connecting the rest. I don't think it would be a problem once the refrigerator is cooled down. This is what we ran with a borrowed generator during Irma and it helped a lot, no lost food and reasonable comfort sleeping. The only problem is the fuel gauge does not work but I fully expect Westinghouse to make that right. I also plan to use it for some camping.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
This is a good generator for price and performance
on September 25, 2017
Posted by: Jerry
from Crystal River, Florida
Used this for back up arising from Hurricane Irma. Performs excellent. Easy set up, easy start.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Works great
on September 23, 2017
Posted by: William
from Miami
Love it. Quiet and easy to start
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome unit
on September 23, 2017
Posted by: Chameleon
from Sarasota
Light and powerfull
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Customer Rating
5
Smooth running, easy to start.
on September 23, 2017
Posted by: RAY
from HARRISONBURG, VA
I am able to power fridge, TV, small heater when power is out.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Quiet and powerful
on September 22, 2017
Posted by: Nate
from Idaho
This generator performs exactly like generators priced twice as much. You can beat the price and customer service is top notch!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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