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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
(8,183 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 8,183 reviews
5 Stars
6,518
4 Stars
1,429
3 Stars
132
2 Stars
45
1 Star
59
98%of customers recommend this product.
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7,790)
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
4
Very quiet on propane!
on October 18, 2021
Posted by: ReadyforthestorminHouston
from Houston, TX
Generator arrived well packed in good condition. We were able to easily follow the setup guide for adding oil, connecting up the battery leads, connecting the propane hose and using the remote start. Unit started immediately and ran for about half an hour.
The unit is remarkably quiet on propane. We could easily carry on a normal conversation right next to the running generator. The eco button slows the unit so it is even quieter when the unit idles between cycling loads like a refrigerator or freezer.
The handle at the bottom of the generator gives great leverage; the unit is easy to move. Be aware! it is very heavy - don't try to lift it.
Challenges will be whether the reported issues (choke not setting automatically, spark plug failure) crop up down the road. Otherwise we would have started at 5 stars.
The unit is remarkably quiet on propane. We could easily carry on a normal conversation right next to the running generator. The eco button slows the unit so it is even quieter when the unit idles between cycling loads like a refrigerator or freezer.
The handle at the bottom of the generator gives great leverage; the unit is easy to move. Be aware! it is very heavy - don't try to lift it.
Challenges will be whether the reported issues (choke not setting automatically, spark plug failure) crop up down the road. Otherwise we would have started at 5 stars.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Features!
on October 18, 2021
Posted by: Bambi
from Kentucky
I hooked the generator to propane tank. It started with first try using the electric start. Haven't tried remote start yet. I love the option of using propane or gasoline and also pull start if needed. Convenient size also!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Amazing Genset, easy to use with great features
on October 18, 2021
Posted by: Heli2
from Boise, ID
I have two other larger generators, but they are loud and have horrible harmonic distortion. That means the power being produced is "dirty." The Westinghouse iGen4500DF produces great clean power.
I started the generator using propane, to start the genetator couldn't be easier. After adding the oil. I connected a propane tank with the included hose and regulator, turned the unit on and then pushed the start button. It was like pushing a push button the start your car! It started up and it was so QUIET. I added a couple of space heaters, it automatically increased RPMs to handle the load. It actually shows what percentage of available watts are be used. So many great features my other units don't have.
Now I did read some reviews that talk about the auto choke not operating properly, not so with my unit.
Bottom line: highly impressed with the unit and highly recommended.
I started the generator using propane, to start the genetator couldn't be easier. After adding the oil. I connected a propane tank with the included hose and regulator, turned the unit on and then pushed the start button. It was like pushing a push button the start your car! It started up and it was so QUIET. I added a couple of space heaters, it automatically increased RPMs to handle the load. It actually shows what percentage of available watts are be used. So many great features my other units don't have.
Now I did read some reviews that talk about the auto choke not operating properly, not so with my unit.
Bottom line: highly impressed with the unit and highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great design!
on October 17, 2021
Posted by: Peanut!
from Wisconsin
This is our first generator. We researched a lot of them. It is everything we looked for in a generator. The built in handle is a great feature making it easy to move. also it is very quite for a 4500. Just as quite as a 2200. Used it with propane the first time and had no problems. The remote start is awesome. didn't have to leave the RV to start it. Would recommend it. John.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Works a described
on October 17, 2021
Posted by: mdspilot
from ca
Love the wireless remote, starts easily on propane, so far so good!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
My Review
on October 17, 2021
Posted by: Waiting
from Box Elder, SD
Did not realize it had to be run on full power most of the time. It stopped running at 80 hours, in the third week of the warranty repair process.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
2
OK Generator, but lacking
on October 17, 2021
Posted by: Derek50C
from Michiagn
Generator works well, but is heavier and louder than other manufactures. Significantly louder than than comparable models sold at a lower price.
Remote start would work nice, but they state not to start the generator in ECO mode. This means you have to walk over to the generator to switch off eco mode to start. Defeats the purpose of having remote start. Probably would have rated 5 star if not for the gimmick remote start. Huge disappointment.
Changing oil is messy due to poor drain design.
Having a handle is nice, but the pull out design is not very ergonomic. Another manufacture has a fold out handle near the top of the unit. A much better and more useful design.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
4
So far so good
on October 17, 2021
Posted by: JDfromMN
from Minneapolis, MN
We purchased this unit to power our RV/Ice Fishing House combo with a 30 amp outlet. I was really excited to find a unit that ran on both gas / propane AND had a remote start for the cold mornings out on the ice! So far, I've put about 5 hours on the unit during the break-in procedure (so note -- there is a break in process -- read the directions!). Unit starts easily with electric starter, chain pull, or via remote and powers my RV/Ice House without issue (AC, microwave, TV, etc at same time). Switching from gas to propane is simple and can be done without shutting the unit down (if you already have propane connected). I didn't notice any change in performance switching across fuels. I've never owned a generator before, but the noise isn't overbearing and is barely audible when inside the RV. I docked 1 star for two annoyances. First, I only put in about a gallon of gas at a time as I wanted to run out the gas during break-in. Even though the unit comes with a digital fel gauge, it seemed to have a hard time registering that small - but sufficient - amount of full and showed me on "E" with no time remaining yet the unit kept running and running and running. Will see if issue persists if I actually fill it full. Second, changing the oil is a bit of a pain. First off, the unit comes empty but does include a bottle of basic SAE 30. I utilized the included oil for break-in and with a plan to switch over to synthetic 5w-30 for better cold temp performance (which is fine/recommended per the manual). The directions state that the entire bottle of the included oil should be used on the initial fill, but I found that I slightly overfilled the well trying to use up the whole bottle. There is a small plastic plug in the bottom of the unit you can use to drain back out some of the oil, but this is really just for spills and overflow and is still hard to access, leaving oil over some of the interior. After running for the 5 hours, I switched the oil -- and this is the real annoyance -- there is no separate oil drain. You have to try to hold the included funnel OVER the oil well and then tip it back out. Even being careful, it's awkward to hold the funnel over the top while balancing a 100 lb generator on it's sides -- despite my best efforts, more oil managed to spill, again leaving more oil in the interior compartment. There are numerous "nooks and crannies" in there, so it's virtually impossible to wipe up all the oil.
So through the first 5 hours, performance seems great and exactly what I wanted and dual fuel flexibility is great as I'd rather carry an extra propane tank than have have gas tank slushing around. Only complaint is oil changing process. Would buy again!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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