Honda EU2200i 2200-Watt 120-Volt Super Quiet Portable Inverter Generator

This Honda generator provides the perfect match of backup power for our mountain home. The greatest attributes are listed below: 1. Honda dependability 2. Quiet operation 3. portable 4. Sized right for keeping the basics running. i.e. Refrigerator, internet router, needed lighting, charging our cell phones and laptop. I highly recommend this unit as a necessary backup for anyone's home. For the recoil starting method, it is very easy to get running. Also, remember to keep ethanol free gasoline in the tank for your next generating need. VP racing fuel for 4 cycle engines is an appropriate fuel choice, especially here in California, due to the ethanol and other additives that come through our gas station pumps and can damage the carburetor.

I recently purchased the Honda 664240 EU2200i 2200 Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Co-Minder, and it has been an exemplary addition to my equipment arsenal. Honda's reputation for reliability is well-known, and this generator is a perfect embodiment of that. It's a classic case of 'you get what you pay for', and with this Honda generator, what you get is top-tier performance and dependability. The generator's 2200-watt output makes it incredibly versatile. It's powerful enough to handle a variety of needs, from outdoor recreational activities to being a dependable power source during emergencies. The inverter technology ensures that it provides clean and stable power, which is crucial for running sensitive electronics safely. One of the most significant features of this generator is the Co-Minder. This advanced carbon monoxide detection system adds an essential layer of safety, automatically shutting down the generator before detected CO levels near the generator become dangerously high. In today's world, where safety is paramount, this feature alone makes the Honda EU2200i stand out. The portability of this generator is another aspect that I greatly appreciate. It's compact and relatively lightweight, making it easy to transport and set up wherever needed. This portability, combined with its impressive power output, makes the Honda EU2200i an ideal choice for a wide range of applications. Durability is a hallmark of Honda products, and this generator is no exception. It's built to last, with a robust design that can withstand the rigors of regular use. This durability ensures that the generator will be a reliable power source for years to come, making it a wise long-term investment. The Honda EU2200i also operates quietly, a feature that is often overlooked but highly valuable. This quiet operation makes it suitable for use in campsites and other settings where noise levels are a concern. In conclusion, the Honda 664240 EU2200i 2200 Watt Portable Inverter Generator with Co-Minder is a top-of-the-line choice for anyone in need of a reliable and versatile power source. Its combination of safety features, portability, durability, and quiet operation, all backed by the renowned reliability of Honda, makes it a product worth every penny. It's a purchase that brings peace of mind, knowing that you have a dependable generator ready whenever you need it.

We already had a Honda 3000 for the house. Occasional power outages made us want a quiet, reliable generator with a long run time and electric start. Love it! We decided to get a 2200 for the travel trailer because it was enough power for the trailer and was light enough to easily transport. Also, it is small enough that pull-starting is easy. The good reputation of the Honda brand makes a 5-star review unnecessary. But I wrote this as a tech tip for those interested in the 12 Volt charging. There are a lot of articles on the web telling you to monitor this unregulated source, but few mention why. The Honda manual warns you to monitor the use of this "unregulated" 12 Volt supply. Inverter generators are great because they can have an "eco-mode" that runs the motor slower at low loads. This saves gas and makes less noise. The inverter supplies the 120VAC power just like a solar charge controller which converts the varying voltage from a solar panel to a regulated supply. I think the "12 Volt" output is actually the DC input to the inverter, and it varies from 19 VDC to 27 VDC, depending on the speed of the generator. I bought a DC cable to try this out. It does work: it pushed between 3 and 8 Amps into a battery depending on speed. But after checking it out, I don't think I'll ever use it. I think it is safer and faster to let the trailer's AC charger to the job, or use an AC powered charger designed to charge in stages, then trickle when complete. I want to be able to walk away from a charger and let it run all day without constant monitoring. And I don't like the idea of pushing 19 Volts into a battery for a long time. Great Generator, but I will only be using the AC output. Good luck! -Chris

I bought this not just because it's a great brand quality-wise, but I also looked long and hard to find something not built in China. It's a bit heavier than my Champion but nice and quiet.

Haven’t used it yet but it’s started up on the 4th pull and runs good and is quiet.

Storm brought down a big tree on power wires. No power for two days. This is my fourth generator and as many brands. This one ran like a champ and beats them all.

Delivered in 3 days. Started on 2nd pull. Runs smooth and quiet. Happy with purchase.

This is the brand new model from Honda replacing the very popular eu 2000. So far the only noticible upgrades I’m seeing are an additional 200 watts of power and a loooong overdue fuel cutoff switch. Other than those two upgrades it seems very similar to the reliable and trusted eu 2000. Since I can’t offer much of a review, I’ll pass along some general observations and tips on generators based on my experience. Again, geared toward homeowners looking for backup power. For the record, I’m not mechanically inclined and what I’ve learned about generators comes mainly from YouTube This is the fourth generator I’ve owned in the last 10 yrs. The first two were Yamaha 2000’s which I paralleled together to provide power for my home during outages that lasted for more than a few hours. I used the Yamaha’s for 2-3 years but eventually decided to sell them and purchase a whole house, Generac standby model. After seeing the frequency of outages where we lived, waking up in the middle of the night to set them up, spilling and storing gas, etc. we decided to go all in and purchase the Generac. We owned it for several years and it was really nice. The power would go out at 2:00 a.m. and we’d just rollover and go back to sleep as the generator immediately came online. That was a good solution for that particular house/state as short power outages could routinely happen 4-6 times per year. We recently moved leaving that unit behind w the house. In our new state outages tend to be less frequent but longer in duration. Because of this and for several other reasons I’ve decided to switch back to these parallel inverter generators. Here are some of the reasons as well as some things I wish I’d known when I first began my generator odyssey. I hope they’re helpful and can be applied to your situation as appropriate. 1. It’s important to realistically assess how you will really use a generator. I found that the power generated by a whole house Generac was overkill every time we used it. During outages we tended to be conservative with our power usage while sacrificing very little in terms of comfort. For days at a time all we really needed were heat/AC for (1-2 rooms) a refrigerator and a microwave. Plus the occasional light, iPad charge, etc. With those minimal conveniences we were perfectly comfortable for days at a time. So one lesson we learned is that we could have paid half as much for one of Generac’s smaller standby models and still had more power than we needed. The guys who ‘assess your homes energy needs’ tend to assume you’ll be running four hairdryers, two microwaves, two 15k BTU AC units and your discotheque all at the same time. Not us. We always used far less power than they’d calculated by hunkering down in two climate controlled rooms. 2. If you do buy a whole house generator remember that you typically don’t take it with you when you move. The cost and hassle of removing and reinstalling the unit make it impractical. So the $5-20k you spent for the unit and installation? Buh, bye!!! On the other hand.....high quality Yamaha/Honda inverters are very portable and always in demand. I sold the two Yamahas I’d owned in less than two days on Craigslist for 85% of what I paid. 3. When we moved I decided to switch back to two of these new Honda’s for the following reasons. Power outages are far less frequent where we live now and when they do occur they tend to be longer in duration. Seven days with Sandy I’m told. Six days after a recent Nor’easter, etc. so, I’m less concerned about having to frequently get up at night. Next, our new house is in a relatively ‘compact’ neighborhood by the beach. Therefor the noise of a whole house Generac is likely to be more of an issue to us and our neighbors as it needs to automatically ‘exercise’ itself for an hour once a week, close quarters, etc. Also, we plan to be in this house no more than 4-7 yrs. so I don’t want to lose that money again when we move. Two of these 2200’s paralleled will easily run a large window AC and the fridge at the same time and maybe even twice that much. Although I haven’t done the calculations because it’s unlikely we’ll ever need that amount of power. I also plan to build build ‘quiet boxes’ for these so they’ll be virtually silent when running. I’ve ordered (Hutch Mountain, best I’ve found and great customer service) propane/Nat gas conversion kits, One tank of propane will run this unit for 12-24 hours depending on load. Propane stores indefinitely and is safer and cleaner than gasoline. If you have natural gas a hook up will obviously let you run indefinitely. Avoiding gasoline is a big plus for me. I’ve found that storing, transporting and filling gas is a much bigger pain in the ass than I’d anticipated. Try snuggling up to your wife at 2:00 a.m. with a few drops of gas on your leg. They don’t seem to like it. 😊 Why the four stars instead of five. I’m disappointed with Honda’s seemingly poor focus on their customers and lack of innovation. The eu 2000 was around for ten years or so with no significant upgrades. Customers have been complaining about a lack of a gas cutoff switch all that time. That’s the reason I originally bought the Yamahas which had the cutoff. That switch is very important for not gumming up your carb as I’ve learned. Why did it take soooo long for Honda to add this feature that everyone was begging for. Along those lines, why can’t Honda themselves make a generator or conversion kit for Propane? Where’s the run time hour meter meter everyone has been asking for? Where’s the fuel gauge? At least make these available accessories/upgrades offered by Honda. Also, where are the clear and detailed training, maintenance and repair videos from The manufacturer? All this equates to ‘old school’ corporate approach to customers as far as I’m concerned.....’here’s our product, take it or leave it’. Instead they should be all over these upgrades customers have been pining for. Honda. Making a good product is no longer enough. Customer service and innovation are just as important these days. Lastly, be sure to do oil changes after one and two then hours when breaking it in. The oil was absolutely BLACK with residual factory debris after only one hour. I’ll be interested to see Yamaha’s response to this model. Maybe they’ll get it figured out before Honda. : )