Just in case of California PG&E PSPS I bought this generator back in Sep 2020. One month later, I had to use this unit for the power outage. I bought this unit based on the great reviews online, also had to wait for Lowes’s to restock the unit. So going in I had high expectations for the igen4500. All I can say is I’m not disappointed. This unit works as I expected. After following the clear instructions that came with the unit, I ran it for 4 hours the 1st day and then 10 hours straight the 2nd day. The unit was able to power the 2 refrigerators and 1 small freezer we had. I also had my internet modem, computer and couple of lights hooked up to it at the same time. Without this unit, we would not be able to work and attend school online. Very happy with the purchase so far.
I bought this a few days ago and really like it's small size and the fact it has wheels and a handle to move it around. It is really quiet when running and has all the controls on the front panel. I like that it has an hour meter built in which will help with routine maintenance. The electric start is really nice and easy to use; just turn the switch on and press the start button for 1 second and it does the rest.
At first start up there was a massive gasoline spill. All over the place. Happy there was no fire. Turns out that the generator is started at the factory and then gasoline drained via the drain in the carburetor float bowl. The employee never tightened the drain nut. This could have caused a fire. The Westinghouse assistant on the phone was unimpressed. Told me he wasn't going to pass along my information to anyone in the company. I've only run the generator for an hour to test it out and it appears to work. But I may not buy any more Westinghouse products.