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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7,028 out of
7,182)
Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 5,000-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Customer Rating
5
GREAT VALUE
on March 8, 2021
Posted by: dav71
from Riverside, CA
just purchased. runs good. tested fine on start up. instructions say to add all of the bottle of oil. but this over filled it a little. put rag down first
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Simple Operation! One Touch start!
on March 8, 2021
Posted by: bigjim63
from Orlando, FL
Lets you know how much fuel is left and the remote start is awesome.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great Features and One Critique
on March 8, 2021
Posted by: Khilla
from Simi Valley, CA
This little guy checked all the right boxes for purchase!! Quieter than most other gens out there, easily portable, CARB compliant, competitive price compared to similar brands/makes, solid/sleek chassis, power supply that fit our needs, electric/key fob/manual start options, an "eco" mode that gas-saves when applicable, and easily readable data/outlet/breaker/switch panel on front. Awesome features!
I only have one critique for design which is the oil fill/drain plug and tank. (Which is why its "Good" and not "Excellent" rating.)
1) it is not easy to visually inspect oil level. The picture in the manual gives a perspective view of proper level, but that isn't very easy to evaluate in "real life". The dipstick is small and oil-capture etching is a little light.
2) It is not very accessible: the plug is quite inset in panel/machine.
3) Adding oil for the first time was messy, even though, supplied container was the exact size of oil tank, and the funnel should have prevented spillage. (In retrospect, the machine should have probably been tipped slightly for easy pour? maybe instructions can be updated for future newbies like me.)
4) Removing oil is also a bit cumbersome. Instructions do indicate tipping machine (in this case) to assist in draining, but the machine is heavy so it is a "2 person job".
Knowing the above in advance would not have dissuaded me from purchasing, but it would have prompted a bit more research beyond what is provided in instructions.
1) it is not easy to visually inspect oil level. The picture in the manual gives a perspective view of proper level, but that isn't very easy to evaluate in "real life". The dipstick is small and oil-capture etching is a little light.
2) It is not very accessible: the plug is quite inset in panel/machine.
3) Adding oil for the first time was messy, even though, supplied container was the exact size of oil tank, and the funnel should have prevented spillage. (In retrospect, the machine should have probably been tipped slightly for easy pour? maybe instructions can be updated for future newbies like me.)
4) Removing oil is also a bit cumbersome. Instructions do indicate tipping machine (in this case) to assist in draining, but the machine is heavy so it is a "2 person job".
Knowing the above in advance would not have dissuaded me from purchasing, but it would have prompted a bit more research beyond what is provided in instructions.
Overall, It is a great little gen that serves our needs. It powered our fridge, entertainment center and a couple of laptops with ease! No sags, surges, breaker-trips or anything. Would absolutely recommend to friends/family, and even purchase again for paralleling. (Know your extension cords for purchase too: this will make a big difference for gen usage!)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Inverter
on March 8, 2021
Posted by: bob4235
from WA State
Generator started right up out of the box after installing the included oil and simple battery hook up
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome generator, powers all the tools I needed!
on March 8, 2021
Posted by: mdonato85
from Roswell, GA
Super quiet generator. It powers all my tools without any problem. The remote/electric start makes it really easy to use, my wife loves it (she actually bought it as a gift!). Definitely worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Had the features I was looking for!
on March 8, 2021
Posted by: MarkE
from Cranberry Township PA
Bought this to use while camping. Portable and easy to move around.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Just got it
on March 7, 2021
Posted by: TJs1980
from FL
My airocn on my RV kept tripping the generator until it ran for 30 min
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Very happy
on March 7, 2021
Posted by: BCooler
from New Mexico
Bought this to power our RV, works great and very quiet!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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