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Honeywell HW5500E - 5500 Watts Portable Home Generator with Electric Start
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Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Portable
Run Watts
5,500 Rated Watts
Surge Watts
6,875
Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
Honeywell
Honeywell HW5500E - 5500 Watts Portable Home Generator with Electric Start
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- Honeywell™ Engine "The Big-Bore" with Electric Start
- 337cc OHV engine is designed for increased power and durability
- Sound Filtered Oversized Muffler
- Assures quiet portable power generator operation
- Smart Start™
- Includes color-coded starting controls and 24-hour support
- Power and Security
- Durable generator is backed by a 3-year limited warranty
- Electronics Friendly SurePower™ Alternator
- Provides voltage-regulated power
- Comfort and Convenience
- Simplified power control center and bonus 20' 4-in-1 power cord
- Never-flat wheels
- High-leverage handle for easy mobility
- First liter of oil with a funnel to pour it
- 12vdc start battery included
- THIS MODEL NOT AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN CALIFORNIA
Specifications
Plug Types
HW5500E
Overview
Weight
192 Pounds
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
29 Inches
Product Width
27 Inches
Product Height
29 Inches
UPC
894190002025
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
5500 Watts
Surge Watts
6875 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
23 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
6.5 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
9 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
Not Measured by Manufacturer
Idle Control
No
Battery
Included (525 CCA)
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Honeywell
Starting System
12-Volt Button Start w/ Recoil
CC
337 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - Wall-Type
2
NEMA L14-30R
1
Reviews
(19)
Honeywell HW5500E Reviews & Ratings
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Customer Rating
4.68
(19 Ratings)
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(0)Everything As Promised
By Tim K
Silver Spring, Maryland
Review Posted 03/03/2011
Ordered on Wed and delivered on Mon. R&L delivery guy was on time and using his dolly, rolled the generator into my garage. This new generator replaced a 25yr old Honda 2200 watt generator. I upgraded because during the last power outage it was in the 20's and I couldn't run my fridge, lights, and a heater all at he same time.
Adding the wheels and handle were no problem but the funnel shipped with the generator was not adequate to add the oil. You defiantly need a funnel with a long or flexible neck. The generator started right up. A week after receiving the new generator the power went out for 5 hours and I had no problem rolling it out, connecting it up, and starting it.
Overall, a good experience ordering and delivery with EDG.
Adding the wheels and handle were no problem but the funnel shipped with the generator was not adequate to add the oil. You defiantly need a funnel with a long or flexible neck. The generator started right up. A week after receiving the new generator the power went out for 5 hours and I had no problem rolling it out, connecting it up, and starting it.
Overall, a good experience ordering and delivery with EDG.
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5/5
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5/5
Prompt Delivery & Easy Setup
By richard
bedford, New Hampshire
Review Posted 02/22/2011
I needed a power source for the house when the rare ice or wind storm took out the power. The wife's poor health means I couldn't lose power.
The delivery was prompt, and the setup was easy. It started right up with the electric start. I ran it with no load for 15 minutes, then, after a good visual, ran it with a load (space heater) for 30 minutes.
As others have mentioned, it is noisy, but that should be expected. Now I need to wire the house so I can use it to run the heat and well.
The delivery was prompt, and the setup was easy. It started right up with the electric start. I ran it with no load for 15 minutes, then, after a good visual, ran it with a load (space heater) for 30 minutes.
As others have mentioned, it is noisy, but that should be expected. Now I need to wire the house so I can use it to run the heat and well.
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5/5
5/5
5/5
Why I need a generator!!!
By Marcia
Ames, Iowa
Review Posted 02/19/2011
In August of 2010 in our area (Ames, Iowa) the rains came and then more rain came. I was sewing in my basement and the lights went out. I knew immediately we were going to be in trouble with the sump pump because of the amount of rain coming. I have a battery back up on the sump pump but that was not keeping up.
So, for 45 minutes until the lights returned, I bailed water from the sump pump hole to the sanitary sewer drain. Fortunately, the lights returned just before I had to surrender. I was quickly being overwhelmed with rain water.
So, we have shopped for a generator and eventually found Generator Direct We were very pleased with our purchase. Delivery was great, the man was able to put the box in the exact location. With my plumber's help in getting the electrical work done, we fired it up (kind of a party like atmosphere) and we are now ready for next central Iowa downpour. Thanks
So, for 45 minutes until the lights returned, I bailed water from the sump pump hole to the sanitary sewer drain. Fortunately, the lights returned just before I had to surrender. I was quickly being overwhelmed with rain water.
So, we have shopped for a generator and eventually found Generator Direct We were very pleased with our purchase. Delivery was great, the man was able to put the box in the exact location. With my plumber's help in getting the electrical work done, we fired it up (kind of a party like atmosphere) and we are now ready for next central Iowa downpour. Thanks
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5/5
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5/5
Mechanical Contractor
By Ken Stoll
Tupper Lake, New York
Purchased 01/13/2011 |
Review Posted 02/05/2011
Bought this generator based on reviews, Honeywell name, and being well priced. Searched several generator distributors and electric generators direct was the best priced as well as service and shipment.
Only issue was the first start-up had trouble starting. But was fine once it started. It was -20 degrees that day. Runs great and surprisingly quiet. Would recommend this generator to customers.
Only issue was the first start-up had trouble starting. But was fine once it started. It was -20 degrees that day. Runs great and surprisingly quiet. Would recommend this generator to customers.
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5/5
5/5
5/5
I Really Like It
By Bernard
INVERNESS, Florida
Purchased 01/08/2011 |
Review Posted 01/29/2011
I suppose there might be some way that this generator could be improved upon, but I don't know how. I'm 80 and got a friend (77) to help me assemble it.
2 things, though:
All the assembly except the battery was metrics... I screwed up the hex on the hot terminal before I realized it was not metric.
We had to tip it up about 30 degrees on its side to put the oil in.
One other minor thing... the handle of the in-line fuel shutoff is at right angles to the function... unusual.
2 things, though:
All the assembly except the battery was metrics... I screwed up the hex on the hot terminal before I realized it was not metric.
We had to tip it up about 30 degrees on its side to put the oil in.
One other minor thing... the handle of the in-line fuel shutoff is at right angles to the function... unusual.
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5/5
5/5
5/5
Very Pleased
By Allen Moog
Lake view, Arkansas
Purchased 01/04/2011 |
Review Posted 01/25/2011
I had another generator and used it for 5 days straight. But it got sick this year and I couldn't get it started so I started looking for one I could get service near.
My wife is on oxygen and I have to do home dialysis and have to keep my fluids warm,so service is very important. I got it put together in a short time and it started right up and ran fine.
We haven't needed it yet but it feels good to know it's there if we need it I have a low amp battery charger on it . I like the tires as they will never go flat. (the other one I had to keep airing the tires up) Everything went together fine and no missing parts.
I'm very pleased with it so far.
My wife is on oxygen and I have to do home dialysis and have to keep my fluids warm,so service is very important. I got it put together in a short time and it started right up and ran fine.
We haven't needed it yet but it feels good to know it's there if we need it I have a low amp battery charger on it . I like the tires as they will never go flat. (the other one I had to keep airing the tires up) Everything went together fine and no missing parts.
I'm very pleased with it so far.
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5/5
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5/5
Great Generator, Best Price, Fast Delivery
By Mark Lanz
Bothell, Washington
Purchased 12/11/2010 |
Review Posted 01/03/2011
Last year we spent several shivering days waiting for the utility company to restore power. I have learned these last six decades that if you want anything done right, do it yourself and if you can't do it yourself it's probably not worth doing.
This year I purchased this electric start generator, so even if I am not here, my wife can wheel it out of the garage, crank it up, attach the included cord, (great thought), and have overnight power.
Great generator, best price, fast delivery. Thank you for a great product.
This year I purchased this electric start generator, so even if I am not here, my wife can wheel it out of the garage, crank it up, attach the included cord, (great thought), and have overnight power.
Great generator, best price, fast delivery. Thank you for a great product.
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4/5
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4/5
Reliance Control Panel and Honeywell HW5500E
By Walt Tyree
Crab Orchard, West Virginia
Purchased 12/13/2010 |
Review Posted 12/30/2010
Easy to follow instructions. Very good system. When power goes out, just start the generator then flip switches to power home. I power everything except for hot water heater, furnace and dryer with a 5500 watt generator. Can easily turn off and on circuits to power loads as needed.
When power is restored just flip the switches to line and turn off generator. I also got the flush wall mount and like it, but it does not make this panel fully flush with the wall. I recommend this as there is no need for extension cords for items like the refrigerator. It can be powered without pulling it out and unplugging the power cords.
Honeywell generator easy to assemble - Started with no problems - Electric Start is awesome! So Far VERY pleased with the performance!
When power is restored just flip the switches to line and turn off generator. I also got the flush wall mount and like it, but it does not make this panel fully flush with the wall. I recommend this as there is no need for extension cords for items like the refrigerator. It can be powered without pulling it out and unplugging the power cords.
Honeywell generator easy to assemble - Started with no problems - Electric Start is awesome! So Far VERY pleased with the performance!
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5/5
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5/5
The Jury Is Still Out But...
By Sarah
Yorktown, Virginia
Purchased 10/22/2010 |
Review Posted 11/13/2010
We have an inflatables business-you know bounce houses, giant slides etc. This generator was purchased to help with those jobs and because of the electric start. I am mom to 5 kiddos, and often my oldest son will not be with me to start the generator. Recoil start is just not an option.
That said, we ordered the generator and it arrived within the specified time-which was great because I made the mistake of waiting until the last minute before a big work weekend where the generator was needed- to order it.
Aside from missing 2 screws, everything else was in the box. It was put together and the instructions were fairly easy to understand. Once it was assembled we filled it with gas and fired it it right up.
We were able to run 5 large inflatables effortlessly for almost 10 hours before we needed to add fuel.
If we need another one, we will purchase this one again.
That said, we ordered the generator and it arrived within the specified time-which was great because I made the mistake of waiting until the last minute before a big work weekend where the generator was needed- to order it.
Aside from missing 2 screws, everything else was in the box. It was put together and the instructions were fairly easy to understand. Once it was assembled we filled it with gas and fired it it right up.
We were able to run 5 large inflatables effortlessly for almost 10 hours before we needed to add fuel.
If we need another one, we will purchase this one again.
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5/5
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5/5
Peace of mind worth the cost
By raj triyambak
milwaukee, Wisconsin
Review Posted 08/03/2010
The generator was shipped and delivered promptly.
Taking it out of box and installing the wheels required two people. Instructions were easy to follow, and it started on the first try (electric switch).
It's heavier and louder than I anticipated.
There was a huge storm in Milwaukee one week after I got the generator. The generator came in handy to keep my sump pumps going.
The peace of mind is worth the cost.
Taking it out of box and installing the wheels required two people. Instructions were easy to follow, and it started on the first try (electric switch).
It's heavier and louder than I anticipated.
There was a huge storm in Milwaukee one week after I got the generator. The generator came in handy to keep my sump pumps going.
The peace of mind is worth the cost.
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