Westinghouse 2800 Peak Watt Super Quiet & Lightweight Portable Inverter Generator, Gas Powered, Parallel Capable, Long Run Time

Works really well, easy to setup and runs quite, fuel consumption is really great, overall I would recommend it, love this generator...

To be totally honest I have only done a test run through of this beautiful powerful device. I have been in the same place many people get into who want power during a brown or blackout. The cool and great help devices that allow for you to recharge your phone and power small items in clever ways: well I have several. But unless you have experience with gasoline generators at work or for emergency situations; it’s difficult to make the move to buy a power source for emergencies that will actually allow you and your family to stay in the home and just do the simple math (or if you hate math, just do some consolidation). The issue for my wife was the idea of a generator filled with gas and blowing smoke while being very loud. I was not really aware of this type and style of gas generator that is made to compete with the construction site monster generator. But the gas tank is around one gallon. The size is about the same as a large toolbox. The amount of power is worth learning (watts volts amps and the amount needed for items you need to run). This Westinghouse generator will allow me to focus on my man cave and control center with A/C and the Internet box as well as a couple of power recliners and a lot of technology like computers tablets and phones. Plus by using a long hd power cord I can also keep the refrigerator and lights and washer dryer working. The only difference between this home generator of this parameter vs. a much larger and powerful professional one with gallons of gas and super heavy serious generator is just using the two 110 or 220 plugs and a couple of really long and well made hd extension cords that can be connected to a device while using and then disconnected and used somewhere else. Like the washer and dryer. Different from the refrigerator that needs a constant power flow; the washer dryer just need power while in use. This also came with a backup gas container. So with a gallon in the generator and another gallon in the safe extra container; you have at least 24 hours of full time running. And the safety factor is obvious and built in with this super well made generator for urban (neighborhoods) that is made so much better with quiet operation and smaller size that doesn’t need a set of wheels. Plus the excellent amount of total watts and the ability to then provide the needed voltage that critical items in a normal home needs in order to know that you can stay home and deal with power outages in most cases. If you want to add a second generator and link it together easily to the other... then you are in awesome shape. I am actually waiting for the first blackout of the summer in order to confirm my test run. Finally the name Westinghouse has a lot of strength in this arena. Plus the easily noticeable difference in overall visual and practical ability.

This is the third generator I have purchased. A very large inverter for the main house. An older Westinghouse standard generator that was reused to power our well, that is on a different meter. We were without power for 6 days with Helena. Both large generators function perfectly. But there was a flaw in my plan. To conserve fuel and the generator life span, we only ran the house generator for about 8 hours a day. On for a couple in the morning and lunch time. Then 3 to 4 hours for dinner to bed time. We have a new energy star Samsung fridge. The freezer is factory set to 0, and the fridge to 37 degrees. Between power off around 11 and power up around 6 or 7 am. The temp on the freezer climed to about 55 and the fridge the same. So it has to be powered at all times to maintain temp. This cost us well over $700 in food. Don't need a food issue on top of Helena. Purchased this generator to fill the gap. It will power the fridge and maybe a couple of small items as well when the large generator is off line. Setup was easy. Love the oil fill spout that screws into the oil fill port. Great displays. Even tracks service times for oil and others. Gives load, and exact fuel amount in liters. To break it in ran the fridge for 6 hours on the generator. Easy to start, and low load for the fridge. Fuel use was 2.1 liters for the 6 hours. And of course having options if one generator were to fail is just a bonus. UPDATE: So I have about 20 hours on the generator at this point. It was getting progressively harder to start. As the other day it took 30 pulls to get it to fire. Also seemed to be running rough. Great another generartor issue. Started with the simple, checked oil and replace the factory plug. Installed new NGK plug. Read online some people were having issue with factory plug, cheap. This was the issue, started on the first pull. The following day it started on 2nd pull. Also read that you could run the carberator dry by turning it almost off. Just a hair before it shuts down. This worked also and is a good practice. Hope this helps someone else.

The Westinghouse iGen2800 is an outstanding portable inverter generator that delivers reliable, quiet, and fuel-efficient performance. Weighing just 46 pounds and running at only 52 dBA, it’s easy to carry and quiet enough for both home backup and camping. It provides clean, stable power (less than 3% THD), making it safe for sensitive electronics like laptops and TVs. With up to 12 hours of runtime on a single gallon of gas in efficiency mode, plus a handy LED display that shows real-time data, it’s both powerful and user-friendly. Whether you’re preparing for outages or powering outdoor adventures, the iGen2800 is a dependable choice that won’t let you down.

This review is based on nothing more than a test drive. I started it up today for the first time and plugged a few garage lights and tools into it and it seemed to work fine. It is noisier than I had hoped, but I am not surprised. The noise is at a tolerable level so long as your bedrooms (and your neighbor's bedroom) are not too close. The directions that came with it are clear, it was easy to prep, and and only took a couple of pulls to start. Overall it seems to be good value for money. Now I will wait for the next power outage to determine how well and how long it can power my frig. Two months later. The power outage happened. I have been running the unit for several hours and for the most part it is fine. The frig works, I have several LED lights plugged in, my wireless network (ONT and modem) work fine, etc. The one negative I can report is when I plugged in my desk top computer it did not work very well. My lap top with a battery interface works fine, but the desk top is doing strange things that I can only assume have to do with the quality of the power from the generator. Not a huge problem for me, but might be for somebody else. A day later. Ran the unit continuously for about 24 hours without any issues. Using the economy setting I got over 9 hours on a tank of gas. Performed perfectly, very happy with it. Only issue, as noted above, is my desk top computer did not seem to like it, but all my other electronics, the frig, lights, worked perfectly. While it is somewhat noisy when you stand beside it, once I got in the house I could hardly hear it. Now to change the oil.

I bought this generator as an insurance policy against power outages, since I live in a hurricane-prone area. I really wanted a Honda, but didn't want to spend the money for one. I bought this Westinghouse during Prime Days and I feel like I got a pretty good deal. I have not used this in an emergency yet, but my initial impression is very positive. It started up on the first pull and is VERY quiet, at least as quiet as the Honda. In Eco mode, it gets even quieter. To be fair, I have not run it under load yet, so it probably gets noisier once you start plugging things in. The manual is very complete and well-written. You can tell it was written in native English, not translated from another language. The only negatives I've found are: 1. To add or check the oil, you need a screwdriver to remove two screws and take off the side panel. This is a little frustrating - they could have used thumbscrews to make it easier. They did include a screwdriver to use. 2. The oil fill is awkwardly located at the bottom of the unit, so I had to tip the unit to fill it properly. Once you tip it, of course, you can't measure the oil level accurately, so it's a tedious process. 3. It's a little heavier than I expected and awkward to lug around with the handle, but no worse than a heavy piece of luggage. Other than these minor quibbles, I am very happy with this generator! Kudos to Westinghouse for making an affordable, no-frills alternative to the Honda. I will update this review as needed once I use this generator in a real emergency!

I was looking for a generator to primarily run our new pellet stove in case of power outage during the cold mid-Atlantic winter. I needed something that was portable and easy for my wife to use in case I am out of town. After several hours of testing and use, I can say this is a great little generator that will meet our needs (and more). The setup process was very easy. I added the included oil, some ethanol-free gasoline and it fired up in two pulls. After warming up for 10 minutes, I was was pleasantly surprised when I flipped the "Efficiency Mode" switch to on. Very quiet! With the initial warm-up complete, I ran an extension cord and plugged in the pellet stove. Everything worked perfectly. The generator spooled up just enough to power the start-up sequence of the stove. Once it was lit, the RPMs spooled back down to provide the power necessary to run the fans of the stove. This is great peace of mind for when bad weather hits. Based on my math, the iGen2200 will be more than adequate to keep us warm, run our chest freezer and keep all of our iDevices charged. As for ease of use, it's not completely fool-proof, but anyone with basic knowledge of small engines will have no issues running this generator (to include my lovely wife). I will say I am very impressed with the technology in this motor. After the initial run, it doesn't even require a full stroke of the pull-cord before it fires right up. I look forward to using the iGen for my summer projects away from the house.

UPDATE (07/15/2023) First one worked so well I bought another and the kit to connect them together to run the RV! For years I have considered buying a compact generator for camping and other outdoor events where I need to have power but have no access to electricity. For instance when tailgating or at a picnic. I just never felt it was a need but was more of a want. A prolonged power outage at a campground that prevented me from working remotely was all I needed to finally convince me to do it. After doing a little research I settled on the Westinghouse 2200. As soon as the generator arrived I unboxed it, read the included instruction manual and setup the generator as directed. Westinghouse included the tools, funnel, and oil needed to open the side access panel and fill the generator with oil. Once filled with oil, I added the gasoline and took it outside to start it up. The generator started on the very first pull. I ran the generator for 5 hours total varying the load using my electric impact drill (which draws a peak of 900A) to generate the recommended maximum amperage load (which is no more than 50% of the max). I didn't run the drill non-stop but ran it for 2-3 minutes every 15-20 minutes. The generator increased its output each time the load surged and had no problem at all. The generator is also very quiet. I have a 8000 watt generator for my home and it is so loud you can't carry on a conversation next to it without shouting. The Westinghouse generator was quiet enough that my wife and I carried on a conversation when she was standing 20 feet away and I was right next to the generator. I think my impact drill was actually louder than the generator. As far as portability is concerned, the generator weighs around 50lbs with fuel. It was easy for me to pick up and carry around using the handle. Lifting it to the tailgate of a larger truck would require two hands for most people but would still be easy. I am taking the generator on a camping trip next week and will update my review then with more real world experience. UPDATE: Love this generator. I get real world 10 hours of power for every tank of gas. During recent storms power was out for days. Used for 11 days running refrigerator, lights, fan, TV, and other household small appliances (microwave, coffee maker, airfryer/toaster oven) as needed by unplugging items to maintain proper draw. Ran with zero issues. Starts on first two pulls most times. Great for camping too.