Westinghouse 2200 Peak Watt Super Quiet & Lightweight Portable Inverter Generator, Gas Powered, CO Sensor, Parallel Capable, Long Run Time

This is the second iGen2200 I purchased. I have a whole house Wen generator I use during extended power outages. The problem with a whole house system is the large quantity of fuel required to run them. 16 gallons per 24 hour duration for my application. Hurricane Ian, a huge multi county devastating storm that effected my area knocking out power for weeks, created a situation where fuel was difficult to obtain. Within a couple of days, homeowners had run out of stored generator fuel, forcing those who could, to drive pretty good distances to find gas. Literally thousands of people descending on the closest available stations with fuel. Stations understandably would have a 2 or 3 gas can refill limit. Easy to imagine the problems with that. I had purchased an iGen2200 a couple years ago to cover short term, small power requirements, and am glad I did. After dealing with a stressed fuel supply I started to augment the iGen2200 into my daily power plan. To conserve fuel I would run the whole house system for a few hours each morning and then again for a couple hours before the sun went down, the rest of the time, if we needed power, I would run the 2200. The 2200 was the perfect size with 1800 continuous watts, which would easily handle my wife's CPAP, fans, lights TV/radio, etc., it would run 13 to 14 hours on a gallon of gas, it is portable, very quiet, 50 hours of run time between oil changes, always starts on one pull. I also like the power saving mode. I bought a second 2200 to run parallel for intermittent larger load requirements like hot plates, electric fry pans etc. The new iGen2200 started first pull right out of the box. My point to all this is that large, whole house generators are good for short duration (2 to 3 days) outages, but small, portable inverter generators can play an important role providing economic power with fantastic fuel consumption rates.

The Westinghouse 2200 Peak Watt Super Quiet & Lightweight Portable Inverter Generator is a reliable and efficient power source that is perfect for anyone looking for a quiet, compact, and lightweight generator.One of the standout features of this generator is its quiet operation. With a noise level of only 52 decibels, it is quieter than most conversation levels. This makes it perfect for camping trips or other outdoor activities where you don't want to disturb your surroundings. Despite its quiet operation, it delivers an impressive 2200 peak watts of power, which is enough to power a wide range of devices and appliances.The generator is also incredibly lightweight and compact, making it easy to transport and store. It weighs only 43 pounds, making it one of the lightest generators in its class. It also features an ergonomic handle, which makes it easy to carry, even over long distances.The generator's efficient inverter technology ensures that it delivers clean and stable power to your devices, while also reducing fuel consumption and emissions. This is especially important during times of emergency when power outages occur, as it ensures that you can keep your critical appliances and devices running.I had the opportunity to use this generator during a hurricane, and it was a lifesaver. When the power went out, I was able to use the generator to power my refrigerator, which kept my food from spoiling. I was also able to charge my phone and other devices, which kept me connected to the outside world.The generator's quiet operation was also a huge plus, as it allowed me to run it without disturbing my neighbors. In fact, it was so quiet that I barely noticed it was running. This was a huge relief, as the last thing I wanted to do was add to the stress of the situation.Overall, I would highly recommend the Westinghouse 2200 Peak Watt Super Quiet & Lightweight Portable Inverter Generator to anyone looking for a reliable and efficient power source. It is perfect for camping trips, outdoor activities, and emergency situations. Its quiet operation, lightweight design, and efficient inverter technology make it one of the best generators in its class.

I bought this generator with the idea of temporary back up unit, because my primary unit was with mechanical problems (No current output). The nature of my job require everyday generator- use becausewe do mobile car's window tinting; we need power enough to feed a 2000 watts heatgun.My Yamaha generator inverter i2800 was running smooth for 18 years and now is in Yamaha Service to fix the problem.-- Unfortunately the cost of the repair reach eleven hundred bucks which no make sensepay it because a new one unit cost 1,400 bucks aprox. I start using this blue guy and feel happy with thepurchase.- Among the advantages I can mention the following:Very compact size.- (Half volume than mi Yamaha)The noise is very quiet (Of coarse push less power than Yamaha) but run smooth because the invertercapability.- The weight is very maneuverable (40-45 pounds); The foot are rubber which is a good ideabecause absorbs the vibration when you run it in hard surfaces like the bed of my work truck.Oil and spark location very easy to reach and come with tools to do the task easier.MY JUST COMPLAINT (and this is the reason of 4stars) Is the gasoline tank capacity. Why they didn'ta little bigger the tank. Is less than a gallon. we have to stop more frequently in the gas station. I had to buy a small gasoline container to keep a quart of gas in case of running out of gas in the middle of the job. (Yamaha tank was 1.9 gallons) I don't like keep gasoline in the truck to refill generator but is the way that have to go. Price was very cheap in comparison my Yamaha and I know I can't expect the durability of Yamaha or Honda; but the price tag is affordable and I am happy really with the guy blue which is my primary generator now.