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Westinghouse - 1,500-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start and Quiet Technology - Blue
Average customer rating
4.8
(7,404 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 7,404 reviews
5 Stars
6,012
4 Stars
1,210
3 Stars
96
2 Stars
27
1 Star
59
98%of customers recommend this product.
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7,087)
Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 1,500-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start and Quiet Technology - Blue
Customer Rating
5
I have a lot of Westinghouse products very good.
on August 15, 2024
Posted by: Maida
from Ny
I know I’ll be very happy with this product I have a lot of Westinghouse
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
Love it...Only one complaint
on August 15, 2024
Posted by: Chadly
from Lexington Ky
I purchased this generator to use in the boatyard while working on my sailboat. I wanted dual fuel because, if you know carburetors, you know how they can go wrong on you. This allows you to utilize propane "in a pinch". There's nothing like having a backup fuel source.
I have had a few complaints.
1. Fuel spill and discoloration of cover
This is a materials issue. While filling it with ethanol-free fuel, I spilled some down the side of the unit. Before I realized it, the fuel had discolored the cover. This is no issue at all. I'm not trying to win a beauty contest with this thing.
2. Stopped running and set me back a couple of days.
While in the yard, using the unit, it began to sputter and it eventually shut down after a few minutes. I could NOT figure out what was going on. I left the boat yard with my tail between my legs and came home. When I examined it at home, I couldn't find anything wrong but it still wouldn't start. I checked for fuel in the tank, unscrewed the bowl drain screw enough to see fuel was in the carburetor bowl, pulled the plug and checked it for spark, checked the air filter...all seemed OK. I thought I'd see if it would start on propane. When I went to use the fuel selector switch, I thought, "Maybe it got bumped in transport." I switched it to propane and back to gas, pulled the string and it sputtered to life. All seems OK now. I felt like a fool. Remember this! It might just save you a lot of headaches. My complaint is that it is not able to be "locked" into position.
3. I have to adjust the tappets!
This is the biggest complaint. This unit doesn't have hydraulic lifters or rollers (like Honda). This means that you have to adjust the clearance on the valves. That's a big deal for folks who have NEVER done this type of thing before. It adds a whole new level of maintenance that really made me shake my head. I can do it because I've ridden old motorcycles for years..."OLD" being the operative term.
I have had a few complaints.
1. Fuel spill and discoloration of cover
This is a materials issue. While filling it with ethanol-free fuel, I spilled some down the side of the unit. Before I realized it, the fuel had discolored the cover. This is no issue at all. I'm not trying to win a beauty contest with this thing.
2. Stopped running and set me back a couple of days.
While in the yard, using the unit, it began to sputter and it eventually shut down after a few minutes. I could NOT figure out what was going on. I left the boat yard with my tail between my legs and came home. When I examined it at home, I couldn't find anything wrong but it still wouldn't start. I checked for fuel in the tank, unscrewed the bowl drain screw enough to see fuel was in the carburetor bowl, pulled the plug and checked it for spark, checked the air filter...all seemed OK. I thought I'd see if it would start on propane. When I went to use the fuel selector switch, I thought, "Maybe it got bumped in transport." I switched it to propane and back to gas, pulled the string and it sputtered to life. All seems OK now. I felt like a fool. Remember this! It might just save you a lot of headaches. My complaint is that it is not able to be "locked" into position.
3. I have to adjust the tappets!
This is the biggest complaint. This unit doesn't have hydraulic lifters or rollers (like Honda). This means that you have to adjust the clearance on the valves. That's a big deal for folks who have NEVER done this type of thing before. It adds a whole new level of maintenance that really made me shake my head. I can do it because I've ridden old motorcycles for years..."OLD" being the operative term.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Generator gets the job done!
on August 15, 2024
Posted by: JoeTro
from Painesville, OH
We had a storm knock out power for an extended period of time. This was the first time I had to use the generator. Prep and operation were easy and supplied the necessary power to save the food in our refrigerator and provide lighting until the power was restored 7 hours later. So glad that I purchased the generator. I will definitely be using it for other non-weather related applications.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Generator iGEN1500
on August 15, 2024
Posted by: j1900
from North Carolina
Generator was easy to set-up and we are very satisfied with the product
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for FL
on August 15, 2024
Posted by: petesteve
I live in FL, hurricane country. This is the perfect size invertor generator for my needs during hurricane season. It is compact, light weight but perfect to provide the power I need for my refrigerator, TV, internet and a fan during power outage.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Easy to understand & works like a charm!
on August 14, 2024
Posted by: RocktheWestinghouse
from Rome ny
I 'm very pleased with my Westinghouse inverter generator & in purchasing a generator I wanted to make sure I went with a very trusted and quality company & having owned many Westinghouse appliances it was an easy choice to buy a Westinghouse generator!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Just what I needed
on August 14, 2024
Posted by: Glans
from KC
I bought this as it seems any time the wind blows, our power goes out. As I'm now considered middle-aged, I've got the sleep equipment to prove it. Can't sleep without my CPAP. I don't want to worry about a battery backup. Now I can run my machine and a fan...I can hook up the refrigerator if needed, and can get through the night...or nights.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great generator
on August 14, 2024
Posted by: Jdp2012
from Eureka Montana
I bought this generator in case of power outages we are full time rving. My wife works virtual and when I started this generator she could not here it run, which is exactly what I was looking for
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com