Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 5,000-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Remote Electric Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Great Features
on March 12, 2021
Posted by: kcnisle
from New Braunfels, TX
Bought this for our RV and it works great! I did some research before I bought this and I was really nervous about the whole choke wire issue but this one fired right up. Either they fixed the problem or I'm just a lucky one.. idk. The setup directions were easy to follow. The only minor complaint is the lack of a simple visible data plate, but don't let that be a deterrent from a purchase.
Generator started immediately but would not get to speed due to choke. Found the Westinghouse tech note on the problem, easy fix, remove cover and reconnect wiring harness. Apparently not connected at factory. Beside this issue, I have no complaints and highly recommend it.
I am 75 years old and needed a generator that was easy to move but also had enough power to run several things during a power outage. This generator is perfect for that and it is so quiet. I could not hear it while inside my house.
Bought this to use with travel trailer and for power outages at home. This has been good so far, started right up out of the box. It has the RV plug built in and fulfills all power needs in the trailer, no issues. Expect several years of use.
I looked at several inverter generators before buying the iGen 4500. It's the quietest available with 4500/3700 Watts starting/running power. I primarily bought it to keep my fridge/freezer running during power outages, which seem to be happening more often where I live. Since I live in the city (suburbs) I didn't want to disturb the neighbors, particularly those that don't have power of their own. It's very easy to move about with the pull out handle and wheels. I'm still in the break-in and test phase, but if it keeps operating as well as it has been, I'm probably going to pick up another for my daughter.