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Westinghouse - 6,600/5,300-Watt Gas Powered Portable Generator with Electric Start, 30A 120/240V Outlet - Blue
Average customer rating
4.7
(6,021 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 6,021 reviews
5 Stars
4,782
4 Stars
1,061
3 Stars
105
2 Stars
28
1 Star
45
98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 6,600/5,300-Watt Gas Powered Portable Generator with Electric Start, 30A 120/240V Outlet - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for my Needs!
on December 7, 2020
Posted by: Cautious with electricity
from Atlanta, GA
My needs for standby electric power generation relate to unexpected power outages. When the power goes out I need backup power to run a septic sewerage pump, a refrigerator, some lights, and if it is winter time the furnace fan to keep the heat on in the house. The combination of being able to provide 5000 watts with a low weight (107 lbs.) and on be on wheels were critical selection criteria. These features made this model a prime candidate, and when I added the Westinghouse name, it was my choice. When it arrived and I got it unpacked and assembled, what I found was a compact, well designed and durably constructed portable generator that was easy to maneuver and manage.
The user manual that is part of the package is first class - very well done! As an inexperienced person, the user manual was able to guide me through the entire process from unpacking the equipment to pulling the recoil starter handle. When I reached the moment of cranking the engine for the first time, after following all the steps, I pulled the handle once, I pulled the handle twice, and much to my surprise the engine fired up and was running. I was amazed at how effortlessly it was to pull the handle to get the engine started. Each time I have cranked the engine since then I have had the same effortless experience. I have run it through the 5 hour break in period not exceeding 50% of the rated running watts
while alternating the loads, after running for the first hour without a load. I installed a ground rod and connected it to the generator with an 8 A.W.G wire. I also purchased a carbon monoxide (CO) detector and put it in the house. These are things I would never have known to do, if they had not been covered in the user manual. I checked the generator's voltage output with a volt meter and it was spot on. I am very pleased with this purchase!
The user manual that is part of the package is first class - very well done! As an inexperienced person, the user manual was able to guide me through the entire process from unpacking the equipment to pulling the recoil starter handle. When I reached the moment of cranking the engine for the first time, after following all the steps, I pulled the handle once, I pulled the handle twice, and much to my surprise the engine fired up and was running. I was amazed at how effortlessly it was to pull the handle to get the engine started. Each time I have cranked the engine since then I have had the same effortless experience. I have run it through the 5 hour break in period not exceeding 50% of the rated running watts
while alternating the loads, after running for the first hour without a load. I installed a ground rod and connected it to the generator with an 8 A.W.G wire. I also purchased a carbon monoxide (CO) detector and put it in the house. These are things I would never have known to do, if they had not been covered in the user manual. I checked the generator's voltage output with a volt meter and it was spot on. I am very pleased with this purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Works as described
on December 7, 2020
Posted by: Jrs85
from Sc
Easy to attach rolling kit (highly recommended as it's moderately heavy without wheels if you aren't planning to mount in a permanent location)
Straight forward operation. No problems.
Straight forward operation. No problems.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
What I expected!
on December 7, 2020
Posted by: Deb247
from Belleville,Mi
I have always wanted a generator. This machine is perfect,exactly what I need!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Arrive on Time
on December 7, 2020
Posted by: VA User
from Virginia
The unit was delivered earlier than expected. Haven't tested it yet, but looks very sturdy and well made. My teenage son was able to put the wheels on for me. :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
Sturdy, well built
on December 7, 2020
Posted by: Van34
from Tulsa, OK
Haven't got to use it yet, but it started up great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
Good Product at Reasonable Price
on December 7, 2020
Posted by: Roni125
from Georgia
Easy to set up and operate. Not as loud as some others.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Generator
on December 7, 2020
Posted by: Davidjia
from Farmington, MI
I always looking for a portable generator for home emergency, this WGen5300V is exactly what I need, good price, enough feature and powerful enough to power most appliances in a regular household. Easy to use, one pull start.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
Great Generator
on December 7, 2020
Posted by: ducem
I am very happy with this Generator. There is nothing to say
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com