Customer reviews from westinghouse.com
Westinghouse - 5,000-Watt Dual Fuel Gas and Propane Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Average customer rating
4.7
(8,168 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 8,168 reviews
5 Stars
6,501
4 Stars
1,434
3 Stars
133
2 Stars
44
1 Star
56
98%of customers recommend this product.
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7,585 out of
7,777)
Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 5,000-Watt Dual Fuel Gas and Propane Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Recoil Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Best balance of power, quality and features
on May 25, 2024
Posted by: Snoobie
from Houston, TX
This unit is large enough to power all essentials, including sensitive electronics, without breaking the bank and your back.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Starts right up!
on May 25, 2024
Posted by: RossC77
I bought the dual fuel version and it starts right up. I like that ability to use propane, which is less maintenance on the machine over time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Quiet & Effective
on May 24, 2024
Posted by: Blindpickle
from Michigan
Upgraded to this generator for the 30 Amp RV power and it has performed great. Quiet enough to sleep & keeps the air conditioner going.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Meets all my expectations
on May 24, 2024
Posted by: Gy R
from Texas
Bought a little more than a month ago, perfect for my needs!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Igen4500dfc Great for hurricanes
on May 24, 2024
Posted by: Chuxtrix
from Florida
Living in Florida need something heavy duty for hurricanes. Fantastic product! Highly recommended AAAA ++++ easy set up.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
RV Generator
on May 24, 2024
Posted by: Topshirt
from Columbus, Oh
I bought this because it's the best Bang for the buck and it's a brand name. Also it runs off for propane and not gas. So I don't have to worry about the ethanol messing up my tank.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great features!
on May 24, 2024
Posted by: OsoB
My son recommended this and I am so glad I listened to him. It is so easy to use and it's just the right size for what I need it for.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Small, quiet, easy to use
on May 24, 2024
Posted by: Mach5
from Gulf Coast
Just bought this so have no long term usage history. I bought it because of how highly rated Westinghouse generators are on some of the more reliable rating sites. It is small, relatively light, and quiet when running. I have have had a terrible time maintaining gas powered open-frame generators since I only use them as back-ups to the house power. I bought this specifically because of the option of using propane, which I intend as the ONLY fuel I will use in it. I also like the option of running two generators in parallel which (with a second generator) offers me the capability of a "whole house" system, since I have a small house.
My only carp is the operators manual does not cover everything you need to know and some items are contradictory. That is understandable in that I am sure Westinghouse is constantly improving their products and consumers cannot afford for them to constantly reprint the manuals.
Specifically, in stopping, the manual says to "turn the battery switch to the off position" whilst the Quick Start Guide says to "Put the engine run/stop switch in the RUN position and pull choke". (Yes I read all the little pieces of paper that came with the generator). Obviously the Quick Start Guide is talking about an open frame generator since there is no readily accessible choke on my model.
One piece of paper says the the parallel cable are included, another says they are not. (They are not)
A battery charger is included with NO instructions on when, where, or how to use it, and the manual states that the battery charges whenever the generator is running.
Specifically, in stopping, the manual says to "turn the battery switch to the off position" whilst the Quick Start Guide says to "Put the engine run/stop switch in the RUN position and pull choke". (Yes I read all the little pieces of paper that came with the generator). Obviously the Quick Start Guide is talking about an open frame generator since there is no readily accessible choke on my model.
One piece of paper says the the parallel cable are included, another says they are not. (They are not)
A battery charger is included with NO instructions on when, where, or how to use it, and the manual states that the battery charges whenever the generator is running.
I do have concerns with the long-term durability since it is covered in plastic and two of the doors popped off while I was unpacking it, but everything went back together properly.
All in all, so far, I am very pleased with the generator. The next power outage will be the true test. Hurricane season is coming.
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