Customer reviews from westinghouse.com
Westinghouse - 5,000-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Average customer rating
4.7
(7,462 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 7,462 reviews
5 Stars
5,854
4 Stars
1,365
3 Stars
157
2 Stars
33
1 Star
53
98%of customers recommend this product.
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7,182)
Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 5,000-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Quiet
on December 10, 2022
Posted by: Oz760
from Carlsbad, CA
Packaged well and instructions were clear. Haven’t used much
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Everything as advertised
on December 9, 2022
Posted by: Pomer
from Wisconsin
bought the iGen 4500 to power our Cougar 22 MLS. Runs the 15,000 BTU air unit and everything else. Before i made the purchase i had seen the You Tube videos showing the problems with this unit. We did not experience any issues! Took 25 minutes to set the unit up with oil , gas and battery. Started up on first try. looking forward to using it to visit all the national parks. Well worth the money!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Perfect for our needs.
on December 9, 2022
Posted by: Altated
from Washington State
I just started this new unit for the first time and used the remote. It fired up perfectly and runs great. Had completely loose battery strap and had to take out battery to connect inside clip then spent 2 hours before 2 of us, one holding a flashlight to finally get the second clip attached. This should be done in the factory. Now my large hands are all bruised up. The rest went like clock work but the gas cap I had to use wide reach vice grips to break it loose. A gorilla must have screwed it on. Good job gorilla.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Looking forward to using it shortly. Love the siz
on December 9, 2022
Posted by: Rocket Ronnie
from Lindsay Ontario Canada
Had this for a while. Used my older unit and didn’t get around to opening it up till now. Heading south for a couple of months and it will come in handy when we’re in wilderness parks. I have other friends that own this model and they are so happy. It’s the reason I bought it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
size and mobility
on December 9, 2022
Posted by: Richard TC
from Texas
easy move around and store when not in use and adaquite running wattage for my needs
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
I love my igen 4500
on December 8, 2022
Posted by: Brandonoclark1975
from New London, NC
My IGen4500 arrived two days early. It's not light but it comes with two built in handles for loading, and a telescoping handle to use when you want to roll the unit. It comes with everything needed to get started except the gas. It's super quiet so we don't have to worry about neighbors complaining about the noise. Can't wait to take it camping.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Well made little generator!
on December 8, 2022
Posted by: Amazonian
from Greensboro, NC
I purchased this generator as a backup power supply for key circuits in my house during power failures, I purchased an inverter generator because I plan to run my computer and my home entertainment center and wanted clean power (Total Harmonic Distortion less than 3%) but also enough power output to run the refrigerator and 110 volt well pump.
I've had the unit long enough to run it through its break-in period and check out the basic features. I like the way the exterior of the unit is sound proofed. It is quieter than my previous generator which had a smaller power output but no sound proofing.
I appreciated the way the folks at Westinghouse thought through things. I read reviews that complained about adding/changing the oil, but was pleased that rather than make the customer come up with some sort of workaround, they included what was needed, like an oil filler tube.
I also appreciate the pull-out handle and the design of the wheels - with the handle, moving the unit is really no more trouble than wheeling a heavy suitcase.
The front panel display is well laid-out and everything's labeled nicely. The Digital data center is especially helpful.
I've tried all three methods of starting the unit and it starts easily, even with the recoil pull handle. The key fob starter is a major upgrade for me, and I love the idea of having things set up (say during an ice storm) and only having to flip the power switch on my main panel and hit the key fob to be up and running.
Fueling is also set up nicely, there's a fuel filter in the neck of the tank, and a well thought out trough surrounding the filler neck to direct spilled fuel off of the unit.
I've had the unit long enough to run it through its break-in period and check out the basic features. I like the way the exterior of the unit is sound proofed. It is quieter than my previous generator which had a smaller power output but no sound proofing.
I appreciated the way the folks at Westinghouse thought through things. I read reviews that complained about adding/changing the oil, but was pleased that rather than make the customer come up with some sort of workaround, they included what was needed, like an oil filler tube.
I also appreciate the pull-out handle and the design of the wheels - with the handle, moving the unit is really no more trouble than wheeling a heavy suitcase.
The front panel display is well laid-out and everything's labeled nicely. The Digital data center is especially helpful.
I've tried all three methods of starting the unit and it starts easily, even with the recoil pull handle. The key fob starter is a major upgrade for me, and I love the idea of having things set up (say during an ice storm) and only having to flip the power switch on my main panel and hit the key fob to be up and running.
Fueling is also set up nicely, there's a fuel filter in the neck of the tank, and a well thought out trough surrounding the filler neck to direct spilled fuel off of the unit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Generator!
on December 7, 2022
Posted by: Markb302
from Steele, ND
This is a great quiet generator. It is very easy to use and start. I bought this as a backup power to my house and for camping.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com