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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
(8,167 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 8,167 reviews
5 Stars
6,501
4 Stars
1,433
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
5
Just Great
on November 9, 2025
Posted by: Rosarita
from Florida
Amazingly quiet. Love the dual fuel option. It's a champ.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Looking Generator
on October 19, 2025
Posted by: TonyC-Space Coast
from Space Coast, Florida
The generator looks absolutely amazing. Once I followed the initial instructions to fill it with the supplied oil and bought some gas for it, it started right up. Super quiet. I could not be happier with my purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
Real nice for the most part!
on October 16, 2025
Posted by: Jecont01
from Shepherdsville, KY
I bought this 2 months ago, and has held up really well with the exception of the pull string being fragile. Besides that, everything else is nice!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Confusing User Manual Instructions
on October 11, 2025
Posted by: GF2025
from Upstate N.Y.
Beware of User Manual instructions:
I received my first generator and could not get it to operate properly. It would run on gasoline, but while running on gasoline any attempt to hook up propane hose would result in immediate shut down, and unit would not restart until propane hose was disconnected.
Per instructions (Page 18) in User Manual, "generator can be switched while the engine is running." I filed a complaint with Westinghouse and they were very helpful: suggested faulty oil sensor switch or faulty selector valve, which they sent free of charge. Neither solution solved the problem so Westinghouse agreed to send a FREE replacement generator.
I received my second generator and the same situation occurred; generator running on gasoline, attempt to hook up propane hose, engine quits. Searching through Westinghouse instruction packet, I came across a single folded pamphlet; Quick Start Guide. Opening the pamphlet it had "Starting Procedure" instructions: 6a. "If starting with gasoline: Turn fuel selector switch to gasoline, make sure LPG hose is DISCONNECTED." 6b. "If starting with propane: turn selector switch to propane and OPEN PROPANE TANK VALVE."
With "experimantation", I discovered that the key phrase was OPEN TANK VALVE.
The generator will NOT start with the LPG hose hooked up and tank valve CLOSED.
While running on gasoline, the generator will QUIT with any attempt to hook up LPG hose.
The generator will NOT start with LPG hose attached and tank valve CLOSED.
However: The generator starts and runs PERFECTLY under the following conditions:
1.) Selector switch on gasoline, LPG hose DISCONNECTED.
2.) Selector switch on gasoline, LPG hose attached and tank valve OPEN.
3.) Selector switch on propane, LPG hose attached and tank valve OPEN.
Under conditions 2., & 3.; while generator is running, selector switch can be switched between gasoline and propane without hesitation.
Under condition 1.; while generator is running, selector switch can be turned to propane and gasoline will be SHUT OFF and engine will quit in approximately 3 minutes.
I notified Westinghouse Support of my "discovery" in hopes that they will "clarify/update" the User Manual Instructions.
I received my first generator and could not get it to operate properly. It would run on gasoline, but while running on gasoline any attempt to hook up propane hose would result in immediate shut down, and unit would not restart until propane hose was disconnected.
Per instructions (Page 18) in User Manual, "generator can be switched while the engine is running." I filed a complaint with Westinghouse and they were very helpful: suggested faulty oil sensor switch or faulty selector valve, which they sent free of charge. Neither solution solved the problem so Westinghouse agreed to send a FREE replacement generator.
I received my second generator and the same situation occurred; generator running on gasoline, attempt to hook up propane hose, engine quits. Searching through Westinghouse instruction packet, I came across a single folded pamphlet; Quick Start Guide. Opening the pamphlet it had "Starting Procedure" instructions: 6a. "If starting with gasoline: Turn fuel selector switch to gasoline, make sure LPG hose is DISCONNECTED." 6b. "If starting with propane: turn selector switch to propane and OPEN PROPANE TANK VALVE."
With "experimantation", I discovered that the key phrase was OPEN TANK VALVE.
The generator will NOT start with the LPG hose hooked up and tank valve CLOSED.
While running on gasoline, the generator will QUIT with any attempt to hook up LPG hose.
The generator will NOT start with LPG hose attached and tank valve CLOSED.
However: The generator starts and runs PERFECTLY under the following conditions:
1.) Selector switch on gasoline, LPG hose DISCONNECTED.
2.) Selector switch on gasoline, LPG hose attached and tank valve OPEN.
3.) Selector switch on propane, LPG hose attached and tank valve OPEN.
Under conditions 2., & 3.; while generator is running, selector switch can be switched between gasoline and propane without hesitation.
Under condition 1.; while generator is running, selector switch can be turned to propane and gasoline will be SHUT OFF and engine will quit in approximately 3 minutes.
I notified Westinghouse Support of my "discovery" in hopes that they will "clarify/update" the User Manual Instructions.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great product
on September 15, 2025
Posted by: Richard 123
from Illinois
Bought for our travel trailer. Plenty of power and very low noise
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great features very compact
on September 11, 2025
Posted by: Wde925
from TX
What this a few weeks ago to support power outages that have become more frequent. And I'm so glad I did more than enough power to take care of refrigerators. And some ceiling fans
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
So far, so good
on September 7, 2025
Posted by: Shenanigans
from New Mexico
Today is the first time using my new generator, getting it prepped for our next trip.
First the bad:
1. My generator came with a broken battery hold-down strap…brand new out of the box. Not a major issue, but also not perfect, which is why the 4-star rating.
1. My generator came with a broken battery hold-down strap…brand new out of the box. Not a major issue, but also not perfect, which is why the 4-star rating.
2. There is a misalignment of the propane inlet with the front panel. 100% serviceable, but not perfect. Again, just not perfect.
Good:
Everything else seems great. Unpacking was fine, seems well built and put together. The included oil and tools made initial set up easy. The remote start is nice and the generator is nice and quiet!
Everything else seems great. Unpacking was fine, seems well built and put together. The included oil and tools made initial set up easy. The remote start is nice and the generator is nice and quiet!
All in all, I’m VERY happy with this purchase and will work on getting a new battery hold-down. I’ll also need an altitude kit, as I’ll be running this above 5,000’-6,000’ most of the time.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Unpacked and Tested
on September 7, 2025
Posted by: 3Huskies
from NY
Purchased iGen5000DFcv to run RV when boondocking. Have only had a chance to unpack and test unit. Generator is well put together. Unit setup easily. Tested with unit plugged into RV. Tested by turning loads on and off all the RV's loads on both gas and propane. Generator worked well and handled all the loads without hesitation. Look forward to using unit as we travel with our RV.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com