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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Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 5,000-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Good design
on April 12, 2021
Posted by: Boondocker 1
from Texas
This generator, made in Vietnam, is well thought out with lots of nice features. Started right up using the remote after turning over maybe 6 times. Ran for 5 hours on 1 gallon of gasoline with loads varying from 0 to 50% of capacity. After that break in run it ran both RV (50 amp service) air conditioners and the electric water heater and indicated 75% of capacity. Comes with a funnel that threads into the dipstick/oil fill port, spark plug wrench and screwdriver. The 10mm drain plug is a little difficult to get at and there is a positive lead (with a red rubber cover) very close that one needs to be cognizant of. A 4” long open end wrench works. The oil drains into a containment area with its own press in rubber drain plug which prevents oil running everywhere. I changed the oil at 5 hours and there were minute metal flakes in it. I’ll change it again at 10 hours to see if there is still metal in the oil. This is the first gasoline or diesel engine I have purchased in decades that has a published break in period. It only runs at the rpm that is required to provide the amp demand so with no load it idles which reduces fuel consumption and overall noise. With the engine running with no load I measured the decibel level at 10’ directly in line with the exhaust with an app on my iPhone and it indicated 67. it doesn’t seem to get much louder with a load but it does increase somewhat. Measuring decibels is very subjective so take that for what it’s worth. It has a very low tone and I can say I can stand within 10’ and carry on a conversation without raising my voice. Only use will prove it’s reliability and durability but so far it seems to be a good machine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Amazing quality!
on April 12, 2021
Posted by: rb2021
from NY
We bought this to use as our trailers power supply when we're on the road. Fantastic power supply, great interface.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
No complaints
on April 12, 2021
Posted by: Shane76
from Ky
Easy to assemble, fired up on the first try. Very quiet and has a sleek look compared to many generators
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Nice quiet generator
on April 12, 2021
Posted by: Cassprz
from Detroit MI
We bought this to use with our travel trailer. Couldn't be happier with how quiet it runs and how easy it is to operate. Only down side is the oil fill location. Makes a bit of a mess on the initial fill up but a minor problem
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Started right up
on April 11, 2021
Posted by: AZCoyote
from Phoenix, AZ
Easy setup: Connected battery, Added oil, gas, used the cord at first - I didn't even pull hard and didn't expect it to start, but this really wanted to run. Still have to use on a trip but so far so good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Good unit for the price
on April 11, 2021
Posted by: James1234
from Northern NV
Works great. My only complaint is an intermittent hard start.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent generator
on April 11, 2021
Posted by: Carshow guy
from Reading, PA
I have two honda generators and needed a higher power one for my camper. I like to remote start and noise level about the same as my 1000 and 2000 honda..
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Purchase based on research
on April 11, 2021
Posted by: Mongo
from Austin
I did extensive research on several similar sized units. I wanted one that was quiet. The display, the size and weight of the unit, the remote control, the battery start, and the gas consumption efficiency all played into my decision. The review said there was a common problem with the choke, but I figured I could deal with that. I wish it came with a tender that you could keep plugged in, but the customer service rep said to use it for a max of 8 hrs. The battery is just like a motorcycle battery so I will buy a tender for it. It makes no sense to have to plug the unit in just before you need it in an emergency. I have only run it a couple minutes, but I'm hoping the reliability is good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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