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Westinghouse - 5,000-Watt Dual Fuel Gas and Propane Powered Portable Inverter EFI Generator with Remote Electric Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Average customer rating
4.7
(8,181 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 8,181 reviews
5 Stars
6,517
4 Stars
1,428
3 Stars
132
2 Stars
45
1 Star
59
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 EFI Generator with Remote Electric Start, LED Data Center - Blue
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.
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
So far so good!
on May 23, 2024
Posted by: JD in MT
from GF, Montana
So i can't really leave a crazy in depth review right now because i just picked up the generator today and this is all i have for now. After removing from the box I put in the oil that it came with, connected the battery and hooked it up to my propane tank. After following all directions the generator fired right up no problem. After running it for a bit i wheeled it out and tested it out on my camper and it powered everything up. If I'm being completely honest, the build does seem a bit on the cheap side so only time will tell how it does overall but right out of the gate it seems like it's going to work! Oh and the remote that it came with is a very nice feature!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
I'll buy another one.
on May 23, 2024
Posted by: Dthib81
from Sunset, LA
Just purchased and am pleased. Setup was easy. It will take a few pulls the first time to get fuel where it needs to be to start but after that it is quite effortless. The unit reads about 75db from a couple of feet away, but i was able to hear my phone that was sitting on top of the unit. Eco mode significantly quieter with no load or minimum load.
The only issue i have is that it does not tell you how much oil it takes and you have to keep checking it as you fill to make sure you don't overfill. The oil funnel screws into the motor when filling which is nice.
All in all, for the price point and functionality, this seems to be a good generator.
The only issue i have is that it does not tell you how much oil it takes and you have to keep checking it as you fill to make sure you don't overfill. The oil funnel screws into the motor when filling which is nice.
All in all, for the price point and functionality, this seems to be a good generator.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Everything I needed.
on May 23, 2024
Posted by: Whitsam
from Blackfoot, Idaho
I got this for my RV and was very impressed especially how quite it is.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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