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Westinghouse - 5,000-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Remote Electric Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Average customer rating
4.7
(7,513 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 7,513 reviews
5 Stars
5,895
4 Stars
1,370
3 Stars
159
2 Stars
34
1 Star
55
98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 5,000-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Remote Electric Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Peace of mind
on January 24, 2022
Posted by: jna77
from Wrightwood, CA
We have a decent amount of power outages here - last one was 36 hours - and with little kids, pets, etc, it's nice to have a backup. I can also see this being useful camping. I had no problems with the unit. It was delivered straight to the house. I unboxed it, followed the instructions for adding oil, gasoline, and connecting the battery, and it started right up.
I haven't had a real power outage since it arrived, but I've tested it out on shop lights and other tools - no issues whatsoever. It is easy to maneuver with the wheels and handle. Not too loud when running.
Overall I am glad I bought this and wish I had done it earlier! A coworker of mine has the same one and he loves it. My parents also have the same one and they had it connected to a transfer switch at their house. So far everyone I know (including myself) who has this unit is pleased.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Pleasantly suprised!
on January 24, 2022
Posted by: FrankGrey
from Indianapolis, IN
My review of the iGEN4500 is based on owning a Westinghouse WH2400i prior to this purchase. The iGEN4500 is roughly twice the size physically and in power. The iGEN4500 has more bells and whistles; electric and remote start, larger fuel tank, stronger engine, and carrying handle. Unfortunately, the iGEN4500 did not improve on the oil filler location. It is still troublesome to fill and not get oil inside the compartment. Access the internal on the iGEN4500 is better than the WH2400i. All is necessary is to unscrew some screws and you are in. I'm torn on gas consumption, though. I could get 14 hours on 1.4 gallons of gas with the WH2400i, but I get 22 hours on 3.4 gallons of gas with the iGEN4500. I really wanted the electric start so I was willing to accept the higher gas usage of the iGEN4500, or at least I think I do. Now, the most recognizable difference has been in sound (loudness). I believe both the iGEN4500 and WH2400i have the same decibel rating but to my ears the iGEN4500 is noticeably quieter. I really despise companies marketing generators as quiet and/or super quiet. It has to be as stupidest as calling power banks solar generators. Generators are not quiet, but I will say the iGEN4500 , compared to the WH2400i completely took me by surprise. In my book, there are two wins in the iGEN4500 column, electric start and less generator noise. Just like the WH2400i, I do not plan to put many hours on the unit. It will only see occasional use. But it is nice to know I can move the unit easily outdoor, run an extension cord to wherever my load is, go back indoors, and use the remote start key fob. It will be equally nice to barely hear the generator running from indoors. I hope this guy will give me troublefree operation just as the WH2400i during it reign.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great Features
on January 23, 2022
Posted by: Pando
from Travelers Rest S.C.
This is Good Generator for the price.However there seems to be a major problem with the choke. Unit would not start.Will have to take apart /remove cover to attach Wire .WHY IS THIS A PROBLEM?
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great value, amazing features, and quiet!
on January 23, 2022
Posted by: nicka70
from Reno, Nevada
I've used the generator a few times now camping and it can power the AC unit, fridge, and microwave at the same time. The remote start is great for my wife when she's in the camper. It's very quiet as well and doesn't disturb others as much as some other generators does.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Works Great!
on January 23, 2022
Posted by: lucas9010
from Show Low, AZ
Got as a Christmas gift and it comes in handy for camping and working, i love the remote start..
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great product
on January 23, 2022
Posted by: Dunerider
from Orange County CA
From the time I took it out of the box to running it to keep our coach powereed up for 1 week in Glamis CA it has not failed to provide all the power required for our motorhome. We ran the residential refrigerator, lights, and air conditioner and it handled everything. The wireless remote for starting it in the morning (to get the coffee maker running) without getting out of bed works great! I highly recommend this generator.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
Great features and manual covers it all
on January 23, 2022
Posted by: MLinCA
Just received and the manual seems to cover it all. Goes from assembly and startup, all the way through maintenance and storage procedures. Seems like a Haynes manual for the generator.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great features
on January 23, 2022
Posted by: Trumpette
from Va
I am very happy with the push button and remote start
I would recommend this to a friend!
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