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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
(6,020 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 6,020 reviews
5 Stars
4,782
4 Stars
1,061
3 Stars
105
2 Stars
28
1 Star
44
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
4
5300v
on August 22, 2020
Posted by: Joelly1234
from Florida
I have not used the generator that much yet, but storm season is on its way. Happy with the purchase though
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Quality - Highly Recommend
on August 22, 2020
Posted by: DianaD
from 43952
After doing much research, I chose this model. What sold me was one review from someone who had worked on generators for five years. He also recommended getting a Heavy Duty L5-30P to (3) 5-20R Power Cord to help distribute the current to different parts of your home to even out the current and to avoid overheating one electric line, which can be a potential fire hazard. It was expensive but a very good investment and peace of mind.
Use the "WGen Generator Quick Start Guide" to assemble the generator. It gives detailed step-by-step instructions, whereas the owners manual is very vague. Follow through with the instructions to run the engine with no load for one hour as recommended to prime the engine. Be sure to add a gasoline stabilizer for long-term storage.
Cons: The only downside is that it is a little hard to fill the oil, even with the funnel that is provided. The fill plug is located almost out of view near the bottom of the engine. Not a big issue.
Pros: Since there are no men in our household, I wanted a generator with a pull start and electric start. The engine started immediately with no hesitation. It has a good, strong sound, ready to handle any load. The handle bar makes it easy to haul the 200-lb generator outside.
I've had the generator for a few months and am still waiting for the next power outage. But, I know I can rely on this it for many decades.
Use the "WGen Generator Quick Start Guide" to assemble the generator. It gives detailed step-by-step instructions, whereas the owners manual is very vague. Follow through with the instructions to run the engine with no load for one hour as recommended to prime the engine. Be sure to add a gasoline stabilizer for long-term storage.
Cons: The only downside is that it is a little hard to fill the oil, even with the funnel that is provided. The fill plug is located almost out of view near the bottom of the engine. Not a big issue.
Pros: Since there are no men in our household, I wanted a generator with a pull start and electric start. The engine started immediately with no hesitation. It has a good, strong sound, ready to handle any load. The handle bar makes it easy to haul the 200-lb generator outside.
I've had the generator for a few months and am still waiting for the next power outage. But, I know I can rely on this it for many decades.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great generator
on August 20, 2020
Posted by: DD1998
from Houston
I bought this generator about a month ago and while I haven't been able to fully test its capacity it seems like a great unit and will certainly help me out with the severe weather we experience in Houston Texas.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
Wgen5300v
on August 20, 2020
Posted by: Jesse3592
from McAllen, TX
Alternator end cap came bent just like it has with many other people. Generator did not start right away. I had to start the generator with the choke off so not 100% sure it is working correctly. But powered up my fridge and freezer after break in period.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
3
Plug was made really cheap it’s plastic
on August 18, 2020
Posted by: Carol1234
from Iowa
I was very surprised to To see that the oil fill plug was plastic
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
started right up
on August 18, 2020
Posted by: ERuiz
from Texas
I bought this item a month ago. Upon unpacking, I noticed the alternator cover was dented. One of the wheel appeared to have pressed into it. Contacted the vendor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Something you hope to never need...
on August 18, 2020
Posted by: Sunshine makes me happy
from Sunshine State
but something you'll be so glad to own when you do need it.
This is a solidly built, well-constructed piece of equipment that is sure to do the job. The set-up manual is easy to navigate. After prepping for a trial run the generator fired right up with less than a full pull. It ran smoothly and efficiently during the hour
long test run. The gauges are helpful and the ops. panel hosts many features.
Like I said, you hope never to need one, but you'll be glad this is ready to use when you do. Also, if you like the color blue - this is the one!
long test run. The gauges are helpful and the ops. panel hosts many features.
Like I said, you hope never to need one, but you'll be glad this is ready to use when you do. Also, if you like the color blue - this is the one!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Nice features
on August 15, 2020
Posted by: Remi44
from California
Great product and features for the price, well made.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com