I have 2 other generators a large open frame and a small $100 - 800/1000 watt for taking on the road. I got this inverter unit because we run a lot of I.T. equipment in the house with multiple servers and networked drives. I wanted cleaner power for the electronics along with the washing machine or furnace of course only 1 at a time with 1800 watts being the rating on the generator. An earlier review scared me of how it would not hold a steady idle. Mine is very smooth and runs great in standard or ECO mode. I thought for sure these units came from China. My box is labeled Made in Vietnam. Was wondering if it was to dodge the import taxes being thrown at products from China. Regardless it arrived all banded up in nice shape. This is a very nice unit if you can get it at the right price. Open the gas cap vent, put it on choke and let it sit for a minute it starts 1st pull every time for me. On ECO mode it is so easy on the ears compared to my other 2 units
10/19/20 update: I was having issues with the unit stalling on a 1200 watt (el-cheapo) hot plate and a "George F" griddle both around 1200 wats. Both full RPM and ECO mode it would stall after struggling to find the sweet spot. Turned out to be the extension cords I used. Plugged into the unit directly they worked fine even on ECO mode. If you use extension cords make sure they are 12 gauge or better. I figured it was the extension cord. A few days earlier we did a test run of the washing machine on a 50 foot 12 gauge quality cord and it purred like a kitten for over 2 hours of washing. Junk extension cords are for powering LED lights nothing more.
10/22/20 Update: I used my same line-up of electronic cooking devices tonight with a good 12 gauge extension cord and the unit ran very smooth100% in ECO mode.
| Brand | WEN |
|---|---|
| Wattage | 2250 watts |
| Fuel Type | gas powered |
| Power Source | Gas Powered |
| Item Weight | 48.5 Pounds |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Output Wattage | 2250 Watts |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Included Components | Inverter Generator |
| Color | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 19"L x 11.5"W x 18.2"H |
| Material | Plastic and metal |
| Model Name | Inverter Generator |
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke |
| Tank Volume | 1 Gallons |
| Engine Displacement | 79.7 Cubic Centimeters |
| Runtime | 6 hours |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Engine Power Maximum | 2250 Watts |
| Starting Wattage | 2250 Watts |
| Running Wattage | 1800 Watts |
| Manufacturer | WEN |
| Part Number | 56225i |
| Item Weight | 48.5 pounds |
| Item model number | 56225i |
| Style | 2250 Watts (w/ Fuel Shutoff) |
| Pattern | Generator |
| Horsepower | 3.01 |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Portable |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Warranty Description | Two-year limited |
