Ratings & Reviews for Westinghouse iGen2800c Recoil Start 2800 Starting / 2200 Running Watt Gasoline Single Fuel Inverter Generator

Good Generator

Purchased two of these along with a parallel cable for emergency house power. I have only used them once for house backup for that so far but I was able to run two gas furnaces, a fridge and some misc. lights and electronics and it was still pretty quiet. I would recommend using non ethanol gas and fuel stabilizer. I always drain the fuel bowls after using the generators .

Easy to use!

Cranked the first time! Only used once so far but did the job!

Gen trouble

Menards wouldn't let me return or exchange this generator upon purchasing the same day. The generator kept tripping on running the a/c in my camper. A 21 ft camper shouldn't trip the circuit with only ac running. I wouldn't recommend this generator inverter plus it's not none too quiet.

Great Generator

Runs solid, Pulled on the 2nd start. Seems to be build well. Lots of features.

Second one.

My second purchase. Enough said. But there going to make me say more.

Stupid Easy

I bought this for my RV after a lot of research. I am so glad I did. Very simple start up instructions and real easy to get going. It is power several items in my RV right now and works amazing.

Runs quiet

This works great for our race trailer. Takes up very little space and easy to transport.

Good inverter

Good machine very quiet, quick start. I was able to use my fridge.

First Pull

Just unpackaged, added the included oil, put gas in, took outside, choked the engine, started on first pull. Very quiet , very pleased.

igen2800c

I receently bought this. Started on first pull using it for lights and a small ac in a shipping container.

Great for Florida’s hurricane season

We recently purchased this for the upcoming hurricane season. It was easy to set up and the “test” run went very smoothly. Hopefully we won’t need to use it this season, but if we do we’re ready to go! Great product.

Runs very rough at idle, seems to smooth out under

Runs rough at idle. Also, bought in May 2025, sticker says it was built in Dec 2021. Seriously, I buy a “new” four year old inverter. Maybe that explains the rough idle if it’s been sitting for 4 plus years!! Not impressed.

igen 2800c

Small enough to be easily handled by one person. Has the power to run small room a/c plus refrigerator. Ready for hurricane season now.

Works GREAT!

We rustic-camped last weekend, and this generator was awesome! It provided the 110 power we needed and charged our battery. I would recommend this unit to anyone.

Generator only runs about 20 minutes at a time.

Generator only runs about 20 minutes at a time before shutting down. It shows low oil when the oil is full.

Dual Fuel

Just picked it us. Haven’t used it yet!!!!!!!!!!!!

Light weight

I’ve only used a couple times so far, but it works for what I need it for. Light weight and less noisy than other options.

Works great

Thought about a week ago, only used it once, but was really easy to assemble starts easily runs quiet, very pleased with it so far

Worth buying

Works great and quite definitely with buying and the price is right

I appreciate that it is light and quiet

I'm glad I bought this. It replaced my 20+ year old Craftsman generator. I like that it is light and easy to carry (it even has a handle). I also appreciate that it is much quieter than my old generator. Other pluses are the "eco mode" switch, and it produces a clean output for electronic devices.