The generator was very easy to start, with and without the cool remote. We had our home rewired so we can plug it in and have power for refrigeration, well pump, septic (hoot) system, lights, fan if we lose power.
Although I hadn't the need to use it yet, I loved the packaging and the instructions in setting it up is seamless. Can't wait to use the remote start feature. I feel good having a trusted generator product in my garage for any loss of power emergencies. Here in Central Florida we get lots of lightening storms as well as hurricanes.