Thanks for the info. The Yamaha looks like a good one, but I just don't need one bad enough to spend that much. I also don't want to piss away $430 on junk if the WEN is junk. If I can't get one reasonably reliable at a less expensive price point, I probably don't need one. Thanks again.I had a wen and the inverter went out after 18 hours and there was no help with getting it warrantied.
I went to the Yamaha ef2000 after that and haven’t looked back.
I see where Costco sells an A-iPower powered by Yamaha for $499. Is that the one you are referring to?my old supervisor bought the Yamaha from Costco. right around $400. that thing rocks. I would argue it is quieter than my Honda EU2200. it purrs.
I don't think I can buy from Sam's Club without a membership, but that is a pretty good deal.I sold my Honda eu2000 with my camper and bought (2) Ai-power 2000 watt units from walmart for $330 ea. I used them all september last year without a hitch, sort of.
The Ai and others use a cheap 79cc motor vs the Honda 119cc and as such their output numbers are suspect. My 2,000 watt max, 1600 watt cont Ai wouldn't start a 1300 watt microwave. They're a tad louder than the Honda but not enough to really mention. Friends have the Costco version and have not had problems. I finally tossed in the towel and bought a new Honda 2200. It runs the microwave easily and I can add a $260 Easy Start and that 2200 will fire off my roof air.
If I was going back to cheap, I'd get the bigger Ai 2300 from Sams Club for $399; 3 year guarantee.
yea. that's the one!! he said it has one thing he doesn't like. the placement of the fuel cap. he has giant ham-hands and he said when he curls his fingers around the handle the cap hits his hand.I see where Costco sells an A-iPower powered by Yamaha for $499. Is that the one you are referring to?