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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
(8,169 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 8,169 reviews
5 Stars
6,502
4 Stars
1,434
3 Stars
133
2 Stars
44
1 Star
56
98%of customers recommend this product.
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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
4
Thoughtful features…..
on June 11, 2022
Posted by: Dutch11111
from Cincinnati
Very thoughtful design. Control panel very straight forward and digital display is very convenient. My unit started right up with propane and quieter than I even had anticipated.
It’s not easy to lift with a dry weight over 100 pounds. Wheels are solid but a softer material than the typical hard plastics which makes rolling around smooth and quiet. The extension arm makes rolling around on the two wheels convenient but I wish it had a third swivel wheel for even easier movement. The build feels solid but we will see in time, if there are any long term issues.
It’s not easy to lift with a dry weight over 100 pounds. Wheels are solid but a softer material than the typical hard plastics which makes rolling around smooth and quiet. The extension arm makes rolling around on the two wheels convenient but I wish it had a third swivel wheel for even easier movement. The build feels solid but we will see in time, if there are any long term issues.
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Customer Rating
5
Quiet and Lightweight
on June 11, 2022
Posted by: Tim614
from Holland, NY
Easy to use, perfect for powering a trailer with little set up. Add oil and gas and it is ready to go. So far seems well built. Looking forward to a summer of camping! And the wife doesn't mind how it looks at the campsite!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
EXACTLY WHAT I WANTED
on June 9, 2022
Posted by: grumpy old guy
from Pacific North West
I did a lot of research before I choose this generator.
Being partially disabled I have trouble lifting and moving heavy items. This unit works for me.
I wanted something to use while camping and for the power outages that we have every year.
This has the POWER that I need.
It's QUITE to run. I wont feel guilty running this and waking up the neighbors.
I wanted DUEL FUEL, gas is getting stupid to buy these days.
It is HEAVY, I knew that going in to it. A little over a hundred pounds. The TELE-SCOPING HANDLE fixes the problem of moving it around. This handle comes out of the bottom of the unit not the top. By coming off the bottom it gives you a much better angel to hold and move it around without using just your arms. The 2 LARGE HANDLES on the top make it easier to lift.( My son lifts it for me when I can't)
The REMOTE is a really nice feature. No pulling a cord to get it started. There is one but just as a backup to the backup. I don't have to get up in the morning when it's cold outside to start the generator. Now I just push a button and bingo. I can run my microwave and furnace and anything else I want. I can start my day with a nice hot cup of coco and not set a foot outside.
NO NEED FOR A BATTERY TENDER. This has built in recharging and comes with the cord that you just plug into the control panel.
Being partially disabled I have trouble lifting and moving heavy items. This unit works for me.
I wanted something to use while camping and for the power outages that we have every year.
This has the POWER that I need.
It's QUITE to run. I wont feel guilty running this and waking up the neighbors.
I wanted DUEL FUEL, gas is getting stupid to buy these days.
It is HEAVY, I knew that going in to it. A little over a hundred pounds. The TELE-SCOPING HANDLE fixes the problem of moving it around. This handle comes out of the bottom of the unit not the top. By coming off the bottom it gives you a much better angel to hold and move it around without using just your arms. The 2 LARGE HANDLES on the top make it easier to lift.( My son lifts it for me when I can't)
The REMOTE is a really nice feature. No pulling a cord to get it started. There is one but just as a backup to the backup. I don't have to get up in the morning when it's cold outside to start the generator. Now I just push a button and bingo. I can run my microwave and furnace and anything else I want. I can start my day with a nice hot cup of coco and not set a foot outside.
NO NEED FOR A BATTERY TENDER. This has built in recharging and comes with the cord that you just plug into the control panel.
Some of the other little things that I like. It comes with a small tool kit that has the tools you need to do the usual maintenance. A little funnel so you don't make a mess filling it with oil.
The 1 down fall is the location of the bolt to empty the oil when doing an oil change. I will be looking for something to make that easier.
The 1 down fall is the location of the bolt to empty the oil when doing an oil change. I will be looking for something to make that easier.
All in all this is a great unit. If you need or want a generator as an emergency backup or an alternate power source while camping you can not go wrong with this unit. I highly recommend this unit.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
The featurea I prefer, user friendly
on June 9, 2022
Posted by: Villager
from Westlke Village, CA
I've owned this 3 weeks, and the unit functions as I anticipated. Starts quick, easy to move, and run time is great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Features
on June 9, 2022
Posted by: homerun
from scotts valley, ca
Impressive, right from opening the box. Excellent design.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Love the features
on June 9, 2022
Posted by: Quinton01
from Nova Scotia, Canada
Recently purchased the iGen4500DF for my 30 AMP camper. The dual fuel option is a really great feature which gives you the flexibility of using propane or gas. I plan on hooking up the generator to my camper's rear quick connect hose so I don't have to bring any extra tanks or gas cans.
The remote start worked like a charm and will come in handy at night when you need the power and you can remotely turn it off when done.
Also, very impressed with the noise levels.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Lots of features
on June 9, 2022
Posted by: edder
from kingston on
So happy I bought this unit , easy to use. Quick easy start up on both propane and gasoline. Super quiet. I like the propane feature, will never have to worry about stale gasoline
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
dual fuel quiet and runs long
on June 8, 2022
Posted by: mike90
from detroit, mi
Happy i bought it, put about 25 hours on it. Runs good, quiet. efficient on gas as well. Loving the purchase. Con no gas stop or shut off in the gas line. Didn't like the oil plug location, but suppose you can just tip it over while using the oil nozzle they include would be worried about metal left in the oil pan with just tipping.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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