Westinghouse iGen4500
Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator,3700 Rated Watts,4500 Peak Watts,a 3 4 Gallon Gas Tank,Rotation Digital Display,Extremely Quiet , Extremely Fuel
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About Westinghouse iGen4500
Overall Feedback:
97% positive
99% found it easy to transport
The unit is attractive and can be easily transported on wheels or by a handle.
The inverter generator has a luggage type handle that allows me to easily move it around.
With the telescoping arm and wheels, it is easy to transport the unit despite its weight.
97% appreciated the fuel efficiency, though 3% didn't
I have found that the iGen4500 has better fuel efficiency than my larger generator, burning only 1/2 to 3/4 of a gallon of fuel every hour compared to the larger generator's usage of up to 1.5 gallons under the same conditions.
The inverter-generator can run for 16-18 hours on a full tank with 25-30% load and 10-12 hours with 2 1500watt heaters.
I put 3 gallons of gas and went camping for 3 days. Even after 3 days of camping, the gas is still not empty, indicating good fuel efficiency.
The fuel efficiency of the inverter-generator is much lower than expected. I put in about 250mL of gas and ran it for 15 minutes. It boiled a 3.7L of water in an electric kettle, and then ran out of gas leaving nothing in the drain plug. I also compared it with Yamaha which has about half the output capacity and it took about an hour to run out of fuel.
92% appreciated the low maintenance, though 8% didn't
It is essential to follow the generator's maintenance accurately. Even a day late can break the unit.
I followed all the maintenance recommendations and was very careful with the unit, but still faced the issue.
98% liked the quiet operation, but 2% found it loud
The noise level is low and increases with heavy load. I could have a conversation standing 4 to 5 feet away without raising my voice.
Noise level was a top requirement for my research of Generators and I am very pleased to hear that it is not loud at all.
I compared the noise level of this inverter-generator with another one and found it to be very low even when the engine is running at faster RPMs.
When both units were running, the noise level of the generator did not exceed 60dB. It was barely audible from inside the trailer when parked next to the back bumper.
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96% praised the power output
I am particularly satisfied with the power output monitor, which proves to be very useful during the break-in period.
I did research on the unit and found that it had the most power output and features for the price.
I believe the inverter-generator's power output of 4500 peak Watts and 3700 Running might be sufficient to run 2 A/Cs.
95% appreciated the safety features, although 5% encountered issues
My favorite feature is the key fob, which allows me to start the generator from inside the trailer if the batteries get low at night.
The Westinghouse generator has well-designed features, including a multi-function LED status meter, which will be a significant improvement over my older gas-powered generator.
The carbon dioxide shut off feature is touchy and shuts off repeatedly when sitting in the bed of the truck. I have to make sure it is clear on all sides.
