I bought this to use camping and as a backup for my house. I haven't put it through a true test while camping but using around the house its very quite. This was one of the deciding factors for buying. The other was having the running watts more than the 30amp load.
Had the item 4500 for a week now. No damage in transit. Followed quick start guide after reading manual, added engine oil, gasoline with stabilizer, connected battery and used enclosed charger to charge. Took off side panel to view choke for first start. Followed starting instructions. Started right up perfect. Was watching choke, worked great. Runs great, low noise, powers everything we plug in with no issues even in eco mode. Like the remote start. We also have a Honda 3000 watt generator, and the 4500 performs just as good or better than the Honda so far....
After lots of research good reviews and price/power/quality I settled igen 4500. It started right up after initial setup and few hours running break-in period everything is smooth so far...nice quiet generator..I'm happy camper
2nd iGen4500 we purchased. 1st one worked great for our class B motorhome. let it go when we sold the motorhome. we live in Florida, so purchased 2nd one for hurricane season. electric start is great. runs quiet and provides all the power we need. have recommended this product to many others.