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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
4
Love the remote start
on November 7, 2019
Posted by: Rich70
from Northern California
Just got it very happy that is so quite.I got this for the planned power outage in California so I don't know when I will actually have to use it but when I do will update my review.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Good Value for the price
on November 6, 2019
Posted by: Jpatterson
from Placerville,CA
Bought a week ago and it is very easy to use and easy to move arround with the wheels and handle
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great investment for a quality generator
on November 6, 2019
Posted by: sirius1nwa
from Kitsap County, WA
Today I fired it up for the first time after connecting the battery and adding oil and fuel. I am very satisfied with its ease of operation, user friendly control panel (see pic), and easy to follow instruction manual.
The generator is enclosed in a hard plastic shell (which greatly reduces the noise level) and has two panels to access the battery and add oil. This machine weighs in at over 90 lbs., so the rear wheels and retractable telescopic handle (similar in design to those on large pieces of luggage) are greatly appreciated for moving it around.
I tested the 3 ways to start the generator and they performed flawlessly. First with the manual pull-cord, then the electric start, and then the remote electric start (my favorite method!). The generator comes with a 0.6L bottle of 4-stroke small engine oil, an AC power adapter to charge the battery if needed (though once the generator is fired up it automatically charges the battery), a funnel to add oil, and a socket tool for changing the spark plug.
I purchased 4 extension cords: (2) 25 Foot Lighted Outdoor Extension Cord - 10/3 SJTW Yellow 10 Gauge Extension Cable with 3 Prong Grounded Plug, (1) 25 Foot Lighted Outdoor Extension Cord with 3 Electrical Power Outlets - 10/3 SJTW Yellow 10 Gauge Extension Cable with 3 Prong Grounded Plug, and a 50 Foot Lighted Outdoor Extension Cord - 10/3 SJTW Yellow 10 Gauge Extension Cable with 3 Prong Grounded Plug to ensure they will handle the loads without getting hot. The 10 Gauge size was recommended by Westinghouse for the load I'd be drawing in relation to the length of cord (see pics).
One final note, though the generator is encased in a strong plastic cover, the manual warns not to use it in rain or snow. I therefore built a wooden enclosure to house the generator since I live in the Pacific Northwest where we have lots of rain and wind storms. I added breathing vents and a large vent for the exhaust. I then covered the entire box with Flex Seal to protect it from the elements.
All in all I am very satisfied with this generator rated at 3700 Running Watts/4500 Peak Watts which will allow me to run my full-size refrigerator, operate an indoor ceramic heater and some smaller appliances and/or lights.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best Value for Money
on November 6, 2019
Posted by: Henk
from Oakwood GA
This is really good value for money and the package is neat and instructions are so smart. Easy to operate and quiet as a mouse on slippers
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
easy to move around, simple to operate
on November 6, 2019
Posted by: nature viewer
Bought it for my toy hauler, easy to pull up the drop ramp, and has plenty of power to operate everything!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Design Features.
on November 5, 2019
Posted by: Ralpho
from Minneapolis MN
Very well designed - Compact, Bullet proof case. Excellent connection features. Fast effortless start. Quiet. I keep mine on the back deck. Only complaint is that the bracket for the telescoping handle (for easy wheeling) gets in the way of trying to drag it up stairs single handedly. My IGen wintered on the back deck under a waterproof cover in Minnesota and didn't complain.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great security
on November 4, 2019
Posted by: Sfra
from Walnut Creek, Ca
Having this generator gives me the confidence to withstand any power outages with minimum disruption to my family.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent
on November 4, 2019
Posted by: Dexter
from El Paso, TX
Easy setup, followed the instructions. Check oil level as you are filling it mine didn't require the full bottle. Started right up no issue. Quieter than expected ran in garage couldn't hear it with the door shut.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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