Honda Super Quiet Portable Generators

Product Description

Honda Power Equipment sets a new standard in portable power with the introduction of an all new EU2200i inverter generator. Part of Honda Power Equipment's Super Quiet Series of generators, the new EU2200i lineup is the perfect portable generator for work, home or play. The all-new Honda EU2200i inverter generator offers tremendous value to users, delivering 10 percent more power (200 watts) than the outgoing EU2000i model, the company's most popular portable model for the same price. The heart of the additional power the new generator delivers is the Honda GXR120 engine. With more power, better performance and improved ease of use and maintenance, the all-new Honda EU2200i is the perfect choice for consumers to power what they need for work, home or play. In addition to more wattage, the all-new EU2200i delivers consumers additional user-friendly features including a fuel shut off valve that allows the engine to run with the fuel supply off, helping prevent issues related to stale fuel; a large spout and oil drain gutter for cleaner, easier oil changes; a smooth, light effort recoil; a user-friendly design that incorporates color-coded startup points to start the generator; and increased ventilation that improves airflow resulting in better cooling of key components. Signature required for delivery

Features

• This popular model can operate a wide variety of appliances, making it perfect for portable use at home, camping, on the job site, or much more. Reliable Power is now at your fingertips with Honda's Inverted Generators.
• So quiet, your neighbors will thank you. The EU2200i operates at 48 to 57 dBA, which is less noise than a normal conversation. This makes it ideal for camping, supplemental RV power and any other activity that requires quiet operation.
• Add a second EU2200i for additional power. Two identical models can be paralleled with an optional cable or cord for up to 4400 watts of power, or time-consuming applications.
• Thanks to our exclusive Eco-Throttle System, the EU2200i offers great fuel efficiency. Runs 4.0 to 9.6 hours on a single tank, depending on the load. This makes it the ideal choice for overnight power, or long-time applications.
• Honda's inverter technology means stable, clean power in a smaller, lighter package. The precision of Honda's inverter technology ensures our inverter generators produce power that is as reliable as the power you get from your outlets at home.

Top Reviews

Thoughts from a homeowner looking for back up power
by Suburban household (4 out of 5 stars)
March 29, 2018

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. : )
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Solid improvements over older EU2000i model.
by Bo Peep (5 out of 5 stars)
March 11, 2018

I purchased this at my local small equipment dealer, but thought I would share the differences between the EU2000i and the EU2200i, for those deciding between this model and the EU2000i which is on clearance where still available.

In addition to the increase in power, going from 1600W running and 2000W surge in the EU2000i to 1800W and 2200W surge in the EU2200i model.

Issues that required workarounds like extended oil drain adaptors etc are no longer needed with the EU2200i. The oil drain now has an extended rubber drain path, so when draining oil it easily goes in your drain pan instead of all over the generator. The fill hole is also much larger, it's now the size of my Honda walk behind mower.

The ignition dial now has a fuel shutoff position, just adjacent to the off setting, this allows you to run the carb dry after use without having to empty the float bowl manually. So no gummed up carb to prevent you from a successful next run.

There is also increased ventilation along the bottom of the front panel, presumably to keep the inverter and other circuit boards running cooler to avoid that failure path.

The engine itself has also increased in capacity, the 2200i uses the 121cc GXR120 engine. Run time remains good with 3.2 hours at full power extending to 8.1 hours when lightly loaded on eco-throttle, with the slightly less than 1 gallon tank.

Incredibly quiet at eco throttle with minimalload, noise does increase as you approach its 15A running load capacity. But the unit itself is extremely smooth with no vibrations at full power.

Would highly recommend.
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Love this generator!!
by Jay Man,Top Contributor: Cooking (5 out of 5 stars)
March 17, 2018

Awesome generator! I bought it as insurance for the next major storm! Easy to start and really quiet. It does not come with oil, so make sure you have some. Takes about a half quart. Love the eco mode! This is the new 2200 watt, which is the same price as the 2,000 watt, so you are bette off getting the newer model.

Also I would not recommend running ethanol gas in it, because if any small engine sits too long it gums up the carburetor. I run premium non-ethanol gas in all my small engines and I never hard problems starting any of them.

The reviews on generators of people saying they won't start is from ethanol gas sitting way too long in the gas tank.
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Best Generator Ever, runs my RV AC
by Les (5 out of 5 stars)
March 20, 2018

Got in my new Honda EU2200i, put the oil in, put the gas in, set the chock on, a few pulls to prime it, turned the unit on, first pull started. No need to prime further on. For long storage, you can set the on off switch to drain gas from carburetor, let it run until stops ready to put away. I had a Coleman Mach3 PS AC unit installed on my RV. It runs fine with this generator. They sell the AC units on Amazon also. Make sure to turn your battery charger off in the RV breaker panel and set your refrigerator to run on gas only. This saves over a 1000 Watts so the 2200 can run your AC with no problem. Very happy camper here.
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Get two small funnels-Wish it were quieter
by JMPP (4 out of 5 stars)
August 18, 2018

I've used the generator a couple of times so far. Everything is working well. I thought it would be somewhat quieter. But the noise level is indeed lower than for non-quiet models. I wish the owner's manual had stated that one needs a funnel to pour engine oil (otherwise you're almost sure to make a mess) and shown in a drawing the proper level for the engine oil. This I found out in one of the explanatory videos. I also wish it had recommended the use of a funnel for pouring gas as well. Even with a gasoline container that is equipped with a spout, you will most likely need a funnel to avoid making a mess.
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Still the best.
by Fox (5 out of 5 stars)
March 4, 2018

Normally I would never buy a new model of Anything until enough time passed that glaring problems would show up. But in this case, the Honda eu2000 models have such a reputation for quality and reliability that I took the risk and purchased the new eu2200. I went though a simple break in procedure (can't hurt!) And the generator has been performing flawlessly. Very little vibration, low noise, the only part of the generator that gets warm is the vented plastic over the muffler area (I can still place my hand there during operation), and of course the exhaust pipe itself. Is it cheap? No. Is it worth it? Yes, if you need a generator that's going to last for many years of heavy use.
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Incredibly disappointed
by Lifeisonething (1 out of 5 stars)
December 26, 2018

For years when I had occasional need to use a generator, I would go to my local rental store and rent their Honda 2000 watt generator. It always started on the first pull and ran with complete reliability. It was also very quiet. I knew that when I eventually purchased a generator that I wanted to get a Honda. The time finally came and I ordered through Amazon. The purchase actually came from Hardware Sales (which I give 5 stars!). It arrived in two days. I put fresh 91 octane gas in it with no ethanol. Honda says the minimum is 86 octane and you can use 10% ethanol. I put in brand new 5W-30 oil. Honda recommends 10W-30, but also says that in colder weather 5W-30 is best. I live in Iowa and this is December. Our best days are in the 40's and that is unseasonably warm, so 5W-30 seemed best.
I checked to make sure all the controls were in the correct positions and pulled the cord. Nothing happened. Seemed unusual based on other user's experiences (as well as my own); but, this was a brand new generator, so maybe the first start would take a little extra. It took about 6 pulls to get it started. Okay, it's finally running. It ran for 30-45 seconds and shut off. I started it again. It ran about 5 seconds and shut off. I did this 3 or 4 times with the same result every time. The instructions tell you that if the generator is overloaded it will run 4 seconds and then shut down. This is how it was behaving, but there was NOTHING plugged into the generator. So, I decided to wait a day and try again. I tried the next day and got exactly the same results.
Obviously a defective generator. Now I need to ship it back. I contacted the seller (Hardware Sales) and they were excellent. They gave me the choice of taking it somewhere to repair under warranty or return. I originally was going to take it for repairs, but the nearest dealer that does repairs is an hour away from me. I also didn't like the idea of "repairing" a brand new item. So I chose to ship it back. Fortunately, I kept all of the packaging. I had to drain the gas out of the generator. I had to drain the oil out of the generator. Pack it back up and take it to be shipped. All told, a couple hours of work. I also had to pay for return shipping ($93!). I'll be speaking with Amazon-Hardware Sales-Honda about that. Shouldn't have to pay to return a defective product.
I realize that even the best of companies can have a defective product slip out the door from time to time. I could probably go out and buy 9 more Honda generators and they would do just fine. However, based on the 1 star reviews, Honda seems to be having more and more defective generators go out the door. I am wondering if Honda is resting on their past accomplishments and no longer putting the effort into quality control that they should be. I am still in the market for a generator. I still think that overall Honda makes the best. But, call me "once bitten, twice shy." I am certainly looking at alternatives, and will also buy local as I don't want to hassle with return shipping in the event I get another lemon.
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I just got mine, so a review already?
by MarkD (5 out of 5 stars)
July 30, 2018

We lost power due to tornado activity in the area, and as my wife and I were waiting in Home Depot for a truckload of generators to come in, we spotted a guy returning a Honda EU2200i. We followed him to the rental counter and said 'We'll take it." We ran 2 freezers and 2 refrigerators plus miscellaneous USB devices for 3 days off that little Honda, and unplugged the upstairs refrigerator temporarily while we made coffee as well. I believe we got about 8 hours out of a tank of gas each time. I returned the rented one as soon as our power was restored, and bought one from Amazon. Easy start, frugal on gas, quiet (I could hear the neighbor's outside, but not this one, despite it being closer) - what's not to like? I thought I'd need something bigger, but now I don't believe I will - as long as we can get by without air conditioning.

I had a cheap 3500 watt model at our old house and gave it to my son when we moved. It was loud, hard to start, and surged constantly. My neighbor said they didn't have a power problem here in the past 15 years, but I'll be ready for the next one when we do. .
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Noise level the lowest at the market
by Pito (5 out of 5 stars)
June 21, 2018

I make a huge research for a inverter generator and the Honda was the best according to the consumer research, the price found at Amazon was amazing. I love the weight and easy to turn it off, the noisy level is the lower at the market . When you talk about Honda products they are the top on quality
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Disappointed
by Frequent Customer (2 out of 5 stars)
November 4, 2018

$1200 generator failed after 30 min. CPO Outlets blew me off, very rude and uncaring. Amazon no help at all. Now appealing to Honda for help. Disgusted

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