We got this to run the refrigerator, window a/c unit and the WiFi router in case of a power outage. It’s easy to set up and start. This one is gasoline only. If you’d like one that runs on propane, look for a dual fuel generator. It will cost a little more and they put out less power when running on the propane, which is why we opted for the gasoline model. Remember you’ll need to calculate the starting wattage of the items you want to run. You’ll need to add the running wattage of all the items you plan to plug in, and add the starting wattage of the item with the highest starting wattage. This number must be less than the peak output wattage of this generator (6600 peak watts). The total running wattage of all the items you’ll be plugging in must be less than the running watts of this generator (5300 running watts). Remember you could alternate items that you plug in. So if I want to plug something else in that would add up to more than the running wattage, I can unplug the refrigerator for a while in order to run the other item. Remember to place the generator a minimum of 20 feet away from any door or window to avoid carbon monoxide entering your home. If you plan to run it in heavy rain or snow, there are running covers you can order. Westinghouse has a really nice one.
I’ve been running the generator just to make sure it will work during a hurricane and it seems to run very well. I put a load on it and it ran like a champ. I really enjoy the push start, and I was very surprised how quiet it is compared to our older one.
Looking forward to many years of reliable auxiliary power when the local elctricity supplier goes out of service. I especially like the electric start feature. Westinghouse is a brand that I trust
Info booklets are very helpful, operation and components location is great, also parts list, maintenance, operation, schematics and troubleshooting is a MUST HAVE.