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Westinghouse - 6,500/5,300-Watt Dual Fuel Gas and Propane Powered Portable Generator with Digital Display, 30A 120/240V Outlet - Blue
Average customer rating
4.8
(10,546 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 10,546 reviews
5 Stars
8,329
4 Stars
1,989
3 Stars
157
2 Stars
33
1 Star
38
98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 6,500/5,300-Watt Dual Fuel Gas and Propane Powered Portable Generator with Digital Display, 30A 120/240V Outlet - Blue
Customer Rating
4
Generator
on June 21, 2021
Posted by: New RVers
from Dallas Texas
Purchased for home backup and RV power! Looking forward to using it this summer!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Preformed great!
on June 21, 2021
Posted by: Steve305
from Texas
Got this generator for hurricane season. Arrived on time with no damage. I have tested it using my refrigerator and a small AC unit. Works well on both fuels and I am happy overall.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Perfect for the upcoming summer months.
on June 21, 2021
Posted by: DvdR
So far we have only turned it on to test. It is a bit louder than we expected but that will definitely be the least of our worries when we NEED to use it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Go Get You One!
on June 22, 2021
Posted by: Abe V
from Salem, OR
I must have spent the better part of a week looking for a dual fuel generator around the 5,000-6,000 watt range before finding the WGEN5300DF. I wax exactly what I was looking for, right size, right price, dual fuel, well reviewed, trusted brand.....and literally out of stock EVERYWHERE! Just as I was on the verge of giving up, I stumbled across the WGEN5300DFV, almost by accident. It was then when the heavens opened up, angels began to sing, and I found what I was looking for.
The two generator models are almost the same with the exception of the WGEN5300DFV is not electric start, and there is a little variance in output, but otherwise fairly close. So for a little less money I have no problem pulling a cord over pushing a button, not to mention having to maintain a battery.
After unboxing then adding fuel and lube, I was ready to break this bad boy in. Started up first pull without even a stutter. During the break-in time there was some surging, but after adding fresh gas it went away. I haven't had a chance to run it with a load, but I'm sure it will work perfectly!
PROS and CONS
PROS: dual fuel, easy set up, user-friendly, surprisingly quiet for a non-inverter, wheel kit, oil, funnel, spark plug wrench, basically everything you need is included except for fuel and a box cutter, which is also literally printed on the top of the box.
CONS: my con list is mostly just nit-picking stuff I noticed.
First off its heavy, almost 150lbs, not too bad, but may be difficult for some.
Second....the way its packaged may cause the alternator cover to be dented as shown in the pictures. I was expecting to see this after reading it on other reviews and I was not surprised to see it on mine
Third....the oil drain is in a really awkward spot(also pictured) it drains directly onto a cross bar which is makes getting a container in the right a little difficult if you're picky about oil getting everywhere
FINALLY....this is a little more than nit-picking, and more of a design flaw(IMHO)
There are multiple places in the instructions that state to "TURN THE GENERATOR OFF BEFORE SWITCHING VOLTAGE BETWEEN 120V AND 240V"
The problem here is that the On/Off switch is RIGHT NEXT to the 120v/240v switch! If you're not careful and paying attention, it will be VERY EASY to hit the wrong switch
First off its heavy, almost 150lbs, not too bad, but may be difficult for some.
Second....the way its packaged may cause the alternator cover to be dented as shown in the pictures. I was expecting to see this after reading it on other reviews and I was not surprised to see it on mine
Third....the oil drain is in a really awkward spot(also pictured) it drains directly onto a cross bar which is makes getting a container in the right a little difficult if you're picky about oil getting everywhere
FINALLY....this is a little more than nit-picking, and more of a design flaw(IMHO)
There are multiple places in the instructions that state to "TURN THE GENERATOR OFF BEFORE SWITCHING VOLTAGE BETWEEN 120V AND 240V"
The problem here is that the On/Off switch is RIGHT NEXT to the 120v/240v switch! If you're not careful and paying attention, it will be VERY EASY to hit the wrong switch
In conclusion(other than the switch issue) the Westinghouse WGen5300DFv is just about the perfect mid-sized, dual fuel generator for the price. It would be my first choice if I were to need another, and would definitely recommend it to a friend. In other words.....get you one!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
3
Great Features !
on June 22, 2021
Posted by: back up 1
from san antonio tx
I just bought but the way it looks and describes on item makes me have made a good choice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
WELL BUILT GENERATOR
on June 22, 2021
Posted by: DMZ36
from DOTHAN , ALABAMA
RECIEVED THIS TODAY AND IT WAS SO EASY TO DO THE LITTLE AMOUNT OF ASSEMBLY. GREAT PRODUCT.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Pending Testing
on June 22, 2021
Posted by: Dr. Larsen
from Cheyenne, Wy
I still need to test it, Looks good for now but we'll see.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
Great features!☆☆☆☆
on June 22, 2021
Posted by: A+Electric
from Terry, Ms.
Recieved faster than was initially said to arrive & affordable. Getting ready for bad weather when it comes I'm happy about the fact that it is dual fuel, the only trow back is that it will not run our wellhouse on propane because it isn't enough Watts... our fault for not checking into it closer and buying one with more wattage.We're still happy with it!!! Will be purchasing a larger Westinghouse dual fuel for our home soon.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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