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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
(8,182 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 8,182 reviews
5 Stars
6,517
4 Stars
1,429
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
IT'S QUIET!!
on September 7, 2023
Posted by: Andy S.
from Mt Greenwood Illinois
I scoured the internet for all the qualities I wanted in an invertor generator and found them in this Westinghouse. I completed its break-in period in my backyard without a peep from the neighbors. It's quiet enough to be around while you talk on the phone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Generator
on September 7, 2023
Posted by: Lklamb
I am very excited to try this out and see how it runs in the winter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Dual Fuel works after minor head scratching
on September 7, 2023
Posted by: A-Bomb
from North Carolina
At first I couldn't get it to start on gasoline. Apparently I didn't add enough. I put in a gallon and it fired right up. On propane, it started right away. Tested it so far with a coffee pot and a toaster - doing the 5 hour break in so not pushing it over 50% capacity. Working perfectly.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great price and quick delivery
on September 6, 2023
Posted by: MinnieM
from Melbourne Beach, Fl
I just received my new generator. It was an amazing price and arrived quickly. I just moved to Florida and desperately needed a quiet, dependable generator that didn't break the bank. So far so good. I'll try to post more feedback after my first use but I'm impressed so far.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Quiet dependable Power
on September 6, 2023
Posted by: Rainmaker
from North Carolina
Purchased to power our RV when Boon-docking. Fits in the back and f a pick up truck and still allows the bed cover to close !
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Get the electric start…don’t be cheap
on September 6, 2023
Posted by: Epps HVAC Co
from Charlotte NC
I just got this generator for camping where there is no power like a music festival. I had hoped this would be quiet enough that it would allow for minimal noise while trying to sleep with the pop out ends of of hybrid travel trailer out. I’m not sure that will be the case. Don’t get me wrong it’s quiet and when I’m in the camper with the ends folded in, the generator running about ten feet away and the ac blower running in the camper, you don’t really hear it running, however I think with the canvas ends out, we unfortunately, probably will hear it running plain as day. So it’s definitely not a quiet as I would like.
Outside of that it is well built. Feels sturdy with not cheap plastic. The pull handle is nice but you can’t tilt the generator back at all without the risk of spilling gas/oil so it’s not meant for long distance moving. I’d have two people one on each handle for movement.
The dimensions of the generator at 17” at the base (wheel to wheel), about 19” tall from the ground and about 26 long from the wheel to the front. Use this information when you are looking for something to store the generator in.
So far I have put it through the break in period and changed the oil. I bought a two way siphon pump because the oil drain plug makes a mess (saw this in other reviews and videos online). This made getting the oil out very easy. I then found a .6L bottle that I refill from a larger bottle so I know I can just dump the bottle in. This makes each change a little quicker, less wasted oil and helps eliminate opportunities to spill from over fill.
I love the digital read out area. No questions about how much fuel is left, how much run time left on the remaining fuel, how much power you are using, time run for maintenance purposes and voltage being produced to prevent damaging anything. I did plug my rv surge protector in which has a diagnostic light and indicating there is no ground?? Perhaps this generator is not bonded?? For now I have the camper plugged directly into the generator as I believe the generator is regulating the power coming out and there a surge protector is not needed. I’d like some further explanation about this from Westinghouse but it seems to maintain solid voltage around 124. Running the generator and my camper RV today in the 94* NC heat. Will monitor voltage during the course of operation. But the gauges and info the five are awesome!
I see the failure point on this generator being the pull start so I would encourage anyone looking at them to pony up, don’t be cheap like I was and get the electric start! I think having that battery start option with the pull as an emergency back up will extend the life of your generator and prevent it from having to go to a service person to have the pull cord replaced (I’m not even sure where there are any Westinghouse service folks near me, yikes!).
I would like to see a few things on future models. First, a better oil draining system. Second, an easier way to drain the fuel tank and easier access to the fuel shut off switches when you want to drain the fuel line and carburetor during long term storage. After this weekend I most likely won’t use this again until a power outage as we don’t do a ton of off the grid camping except for music festivals, which we are unfortunately reaching the end of that season. Third I would like to see some eye hooks permanently attached to the unit for locking purposes. You can lock through the handles but something on the sides would be nice. Fourth, improved insulation to further damper the sound of the engine. Fifth, I would like to see the exhaust heat redirected up, away from the grass. I have two dead spots in my yard from the the generator running and killing the grass with the exhaust. This is also problematic because I bought the Igen Generator umbrella which says it can be used during operations in the description but based on the heat coming from the exhaust, I’m not so sure I feel comfortable with that, I’ll have to read the directions from the umbrella and go from there…. I will probably be sending the umbrella back and purchasing a small easy up to put up over the generator if it needs to be used during any kind of in-climate weather.
I feel very comfortable knowing I have this generator that can easily power my 19 foot hybrid travel trailer. I think there are definitely some improvements that can be made to produce a more superior product but overall I am VERY happy after two years or research and questioning myself about different brands that I finally purchased this Westinghouse dual fuel inverted generator. I hope to use it for years to come and that Westinghouse stands behind their product warranty without too much (or any) headache!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great generator
on September 5, 2023
Posted by: Ted1972
from Elmwood il
I just got this generator and have only ran it for 1 hour. The break in period isn’t done yet. It seems to be running good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
So far so good
on September 5, 2023
Posted by: Dee101
So I just purchased this inverter. So far I'm very happy with the design and build. I have yet to put it to a hard test!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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