Customer reviews from westinghouse.com
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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7,227)
Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 5,000-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Remote Electric Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Very quiet simple set up & easy starting.
on March 9, 2021
Posted by: Clifford62
from Selah, Wa.
Really enjoy how quiet and easy to operate the iGen 4500 is.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Super quiet, large fuel tank
on March 9, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
from Columbia Falls, MT
I just bought this but already can see why it’s more than the others. Super quiet and the fuel tank lasts much longer. My neighbor came over while I was setting it up to say he was surprised how quiet it is for the size.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Very Quiet Generator
on March 9, 2021
Posted by: Texas Storm
from Texas
I bought this after the winter storm in Texas.. I was able to get in cracking within 15 minutes.. I did have to charge the battery, for a bit since it wasn't starting with the push button. I ended it up starting it manually and so far it has work.. I have only run it for about 30 minutes, and so far it seems to be generating power.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
GREAT VALUE
on March 8, 2021
Posted by: dav71
from Riverside, CA
just purchased. runs good. tested fine on start up. instructions say to add all of the bottle of oil. but this over filled it a little. put rag down first
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Simple Operation! One Touch start!
on March 8, 2021
Posted by: bigjim63
from Orlando, FL
Lets you know how much fuel is left and the remote start is awesome.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great Features and One Critique
on March 8, 2021
Posted by: Khilla
from Simi Valley, CA
This little guy checked all the right boxes for purchase!! Quieter than most other gens out there, easily portable, CARB compliant, competitive price compared to similar brands/makes, solid/sleek chassis, power supply that fit our needs, electric/key fob/manual start options, an "eco" mode that gas-saves when applicable, and easily readable data/outlet/breaker/switch panel on front. Awesome features!
I only have one critique for design which is the oil fill/drain plug and tank. (Which is why its "Good" and not "Excellent" rating.)
1) it is not easy to visually inspect oil level. The picture in the manual gives a perspective view of proper level, but that isn't very easy to evaluate in "real life". The dipstick is small and oil-capture etching is a little light.
2) It is not very accessible: the plug is quite inset in panel/machine.
3) Adding oil for the first time was messy, even though, supplied container was the exact size of oil tank, and the funnel should have prevented spillage. (In retrospect, the machine should have probably been tipped slightly for easy pour? maybe instructions can be updated for future newbies like me.)
4) Removing oil is also a bit cumbersome. Instructions do indicate tipping machine (in this case) to assist in draining, but the machine is heavy so it is a "2 person job".
Knowing the above in advance would not have dissuaded me from purchasing, but it would have prompted a bit more research beyond what is provided in instructions.
1) it is not easy to visually inspect oil level. The picture in the manual gives a perspective view of proper level, but that isn't very easy to evaluate in "real life". The dipstick is small and oil-capture etching is a little light.
2) It is not very accessible: the plug is quite inset in panel/machine.
3) Adding oil for the first time was messy, even though, supplied container was the exact size of oil tank, and the funnel should have prevented spillage. (In retrospect, the machine should have probably been tipped slightly for easy pour? maybe instructions can be updated for future newbies like me.)
4) Removing oil is also a bit cumbersome. Instructions do indicate tipping machine (in this case) to assist in draining, but the machine is heavy so it is a "2 person job".
Knowing the above in advance would not have dissuaded me from purchasing, but it would have prompted a bit more research beyond what is provided in instructions.
Overall, It is a great little gen that serves our needs. It powered our fridge, entertainment center and a couple of laptops with ease! No sags, surges, breaker-trips or anything. Would absolutely recommend to friends/family, and even purchase again for paralleling. (Know your extension cords for purchase too: this will make a big difference for gen usage!)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Inverter
on March 8, 2021
Posted by: bob4235
from WA State
Generator started right up out of the box after installing the included oil and simple battery hook up
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome generator, powers all the tools I needed!
on March 8, 2021
Posted by: mdonato85
from Roswell, GA
Super quiet generator. It powers all my tools without any problem. The remote/electric start makes it really easy to use, my wife loves it (she actually bought it as a gift!). Definitely worth it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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