Westinghouse 2200 Watt Portable Inverter Generator

They Just Keep Getting Better and Better! I’ve owned quite a few generators, large and small, over the years. I bought my first Westinghouse inverter generator, a model WH2000iXLT, back in 2015. It has served me well over the last ten years, especially during a 5-day power outage in the aftermath of hurricane Irma in 2017. Running 24/7, it powered my big side-by-side refrigerator, bedroom air conditioner, a variety of lights, fans, phone chargers, and even a flatscreen TV. Let me say that in blazing-HOT and steam-bath HUMID South Florida where I live, having refrigeration and at least one air-conditioned room is a lifesaver during an extended power outage. That ten year old Westinghouse still runs today as well as it did when it was new. (I liked it so much that I purchased a second one as a backup, or for when I need additional power.) I purchased the iGen2550DFc because I no longer want to deal with the hassles of using gasoline. I wanted to be done with filling plastic jugs, pouring and wiping up liquid gasoline, having to drain the gas tank when finished using the generator, and smelling like a refinery when I was done. Propane can be stored indefinitely, burns clean with hardly any exhaust smell, and doesn’t require draining the carburetor for storage. The running time between re-fueling pit stops is much longer with propane, and can be extended further by using a 30 pound or larger tank, or even a dual-tank setup. Perhaps the best part is: As there’s no gasoline odor, the generator can be stored indoors, under climate controlled conditions, to extend its life. Besides being dual-fuel capable, the iGen2550DFc offers numerous improvements and refinements over the older model. My new generator is RV ready. It has a built-in carbon monoxide detector too. While the engine size is the same, the iGen2550DFc has a higher peak rating of 2550 Watts vs. 2200 Watts for the older generator, in addition to offering 1900 running Watts vs. 1800 Watts for the WH2000iXLT. The iGen2550DFc also offers easier service access with its large, tool-less access panels on both sides. The recoil starter’s handle has been re-positioned to make it easier to use. (Due to their highly efficient inverters and excellent design, only a very small displacement engine is required. Thus these generators are very easy to start.) Even the sound-deadening feet on the iGen2550DFc have been enhanced. In fact, everywhere I looked I saw subtle engineering improvements intended to make an already great product even better and more refined. The iGen2550DFc was obviously designed by engineers who actually test and use the product in the real world. (How many times have we bought a poorly designed product and thought “Whoever designed this should be condemned to actually use it!”) Impressively, the iGen255DFc is supplied with a 3-Stage propane regulator for the most precise and efficient gas delivery possible. Everything needed to set up and run the generator is provided, including the motor oil, funnel and needed tools. The instruction manual is clearly written, printed on full sized glossy paper, and easy to read, as is the quick start guide. (Be sure to read both thoroughly, paying particular attention to engine starting procedures!) As a bonus, 12 gauge parallel connecting wires are supplied. In the past they had to be purchased separately at additional cost. In the ten years since my initial purchase of a Westinghouse inverter generator, my experience with them has grown along with my confidence in the product line. In addition to my own purchases, I also set one up for an elderly neighbor who purchased it on my recommendation, and it kept her comfortable through hurricane Irma’s 5 day outage. Like mine, hers worked flawlessly, and she loved how incredibly quiet it was. Based upon these experiences, I can wholeheartedly recommend the iGen2550DFc. In terms of quality, value for money and performance, there’s no worthy competition in my view.