Review: Honeywell HW2000i 2100 Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator
The Honeywell HW2000i is perfect for recreational activities such as tailgaiting, camping, fishing, and also for situations where you need a quiet power supply. It supplies efficient, clean electricity for your items. This generator can power a TV, radio, phone, lights, a microwave, electric and a laptop all at once. Smart start instructions are included to help with easy starts. To prevent damage during operation, the generator will shut down completely when the oil is low. Economy mode provides more fuel efficiency.
Click Here To Get Free Shipping On The Honeywell HW2000i
Features
- Great for recreational use, camping, tailgating, or RVing
- Powerful 4 stroke engine delivers 2000-watt output, only weighs 58-pounds
- Quiet Operation–62db rating at 7-meters, no load
- 5 hour run time at 50-percent load, 1.5-gallon fuel tank
- 125cc 4 stroke air cooled OHV engine for long life
The HW2000i has 2000 continuous watts to power several electrical devices and smaller appliances. A security system, computer, furnace fan, dishwasher, sump pump, kitchen appliances, and a TV/DVD can all be powered individually. It will probably not have enough to run a power tool.
At 62 decibels, the HW2000i operates quietly so you won’t be disturbed. It can moved rather easily, as it weighs 62 pounds and has built-in handles.
Pros
- Reliable power
- Economy mode
- Compact
- Meets CARB, CSA, and EPA standards
- Price
Cons
- Longevity
- Difficulty starting
- Customer Service Complaints
Some customers have noted that it only lasted about six months or so, and sometimes even shorter. After you put oil and gas into the generator, it will weigh close to 70 pounds. This may or may not be heavy for you, but is pretty heavy for a inverter generator. Another complaint by some was that it took quite a few pulls to start it. Several complained about customer service as well.
For the price, this is a good inverter generator. If you can spend a few hundred more, then the Yamaha EF2000is Inverter Generator might be a better choice. Another alternative in the same price range is the Briggs & Stratton Inverter Generator.
Click Here To Get Free Shipping On The Honeywell HW2000i
Customer Reviews
This is my second Honeywell 2000 and so far it seems to function properly. Fresh gas & oil and it started on the second pull. I really was surprised. The first one I purchased took about 20 or more and always ran erratically. I was disappointed with that purchase . This one starts easily 2-5 pulls and runs smooth so far. – Doug Bourne (Redding, CA)
I bought this generator in spite of the bashing many gave it in reviews. I filled it with oil and gas as per the instructions and it burped on the third pull and started on the fourth. It starts on the second or third pull every time if the choke is closed and the economy mode is off. It has good performance and is fairly quiet until it is under a high load. I think the no spark issues some have might be due to the oil level and/or the generator not being level. The oil level monitor is sensitive and as friend learned with another brand. – Ken Osborne (Marion, VA)
I have to say that I experienced the exact same problems. To the point that, after getting the generator back from the service center (who, themselves had problems starting but told me it was normal…) I tried to start it myself and it took me over 50 pulls!!! A few weeks after, I was unable to start it during a winter power failure in the country; (the exercises kept me warm though, over 200 pulls before I quit). I am now trying to have Honeywell replace or fix it for good, or return my money back. I would think twice about buying a generator from Honeywell. – (Jean Dufresne Montreal, MI)
