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- Inexpensive for an inverter generator
- DC outlet for battery charging
- Two running modes, high and eco
- Good Housekeeping Seal
- Not CARB compliant
- Can't daisy chain
- Requires manual priming to start
The Generac iX2000 is rated at 2,000 running watts and can surge up to 2,200 watts. It uses inverter technology to provide the stable current that is safest for electronics like computers and televisions. The Generac iX2000 has a DC outlet for charging batteries, and it comes with charging cables. There's also a low-oil shutdown feature, as well as both high and eco operating modes. (Eco mode lets you save gas when you don't need a lot of power.) Inverter generators in Generac's iX series come with two-year warranties, and since they carry the Good Housekeeping Seal, Good Housekeeping's two-year refund-or-replace warranty also applies. If you don't need to run electronics, another well-reviewed Generac portable generator, the GP3250 (*Est. $420) gives you more power for less money.
We found the best review of the Generac iX2000 in Camping Life, where it's compared with Honda and Yamaha inverter generators of about the same size. Owners post reviews at ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com and Amazon.com; these are useful because they provide feedback on how the Generac iX2000 performs over time.
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1. Camping Life MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Camping Life tests the Generac iX2000, the Yamaha EF2000iS and the Honda EU2000i by connecting them to appliances. In addition to rating each model's power and performance, they measure noise level and fuel consumption and assess overall ease of use. Testers conclude that the Generac iX2000 is noisier and heavier than the other two portable generators, and it also uses more gas. However, the review notes that the Generac costs about half as much as the others, so it's "a bargain for those who need one."
Review: Portable Power, June 2, 2011
2. Electric Generators Direct.com
Just over 30 owners post reviews of the Generac iX2000 here, rating it an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars. We saw few complaints, though a couple of people say they received a defective unit and had to exchange or return it. One recent review reads: "[During Hurricane Irene] we used the generator for 82 hours, refilling it with gas about 3 times per day. It operated our sump pump and refrigerator. It was easy to use and worked very well."
Review: Generac iX2000 - 2000 Watt Portable Inverter Generator, Contributors to ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com
3. Amazon.com
More than 25 owners review the Generac iX2000 at Amazon.com. Overall, the reviews are less positive than those at ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com. The average rating is only 2.8 out of 5 stars. Several people complain that it's too loud, and others say it does not produce the power the manufacturer claims it does. Some owners are satisfied, however.
Review: Generac 5793 iX2000 2,000 Watt 126cc 4-Stroke OHV Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator, Contributors to Amazon.com
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