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Westinghouse - 5,000-Watt Dual Fuel Gas and Propane Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Remote Electric Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Average customer rating
4.7
(8,299 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 8,299 reviews
5 Stars
6,612
4 Stars
1,445
3 Stars
137
2 Stars
45
1 Star
60
98%of customers recommend this product.
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7,900)
Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 5,000-Watt Dual Fuel Gas and Propane Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Remote Electric Start, LED Data Center - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Great for price
on March 25, 2019
Posted by: JJss
Unit is great for price and easy to set up. Runs quiet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great features, great price
on March 26, 2019
Posted by: Camper Jer
from Massacusetts
I bought the igen 4500DF inverter/generator at the Home Depot after reading improved reviews in the last 5 months I also chose them because of there no questions returns police. I decided to have it delivered to the store as an added precaution in case there was shipping damage and also freight delivered to the house is a 6 hour waiting windows.
There was a small dent in one corner of the box but no damage inside. The Home Depot was excellent in allowing me to remove it from the box and inspect it, then helped me load it in my truck(about 100lbs).
I prepared the generator by adding a small amount of Lucius oil stabilizer into the spark plug hole and oil filler before connecting the battery or installing the spark plug. Then I pulling the manual pull start about 10 times. Then filling it with oil, instilled the spark plug, and connected the battery quick connects. I plugged it into a full 20lb tank of propane because that is how I will be using it. I turned the power switch to on and pushed the start button once. It tried to start twice before failing and probably because of oil left in the spark plug chamber. The second time I pushed the start button it started on the second try. I let it run for 3 or 4 minuted and then turned it off with the remote start and waited a few minutes and when I turned it back on it started without hesitation. I ran it with a shop fan and power drill charger plugged in for an hour switching back and forth from Eco mode going from low idle to 1/4 power for 1 hour. I marked a 1 quart food storage container at 20 oz with a marker and liquid measuring cup.then drained the the oil noting the gray metal making it hard to see through and that I had extracted about the same amount.
I replaced the oil and it started with the remote on the first turn. This time I left the switch in economy mode and ran with a fan and hair dryer and oscillating the dryer from high to low for 1/2 hour. the generator went from 1/4 load to 1/2 and back without an error. Than I ran it with a pancake air compressor and hair dryer going from 1/2 to 3/4 load for 1/2 hour without a problem. I then emptied the oil and noted just a slight tint of gray. I added Mobil 1 full synthetic and started it with the button on the first turn then turned it off with the remote. I will be testing more with the camper/ slides/ air conditioning and battery charge recovery before using it at a state park in 1 month from now but I am very pleased with it.
I am very happy with it because It has a quiet idle, reasonably quiet at 1/2 load, the camper plug is a correctly mounted 30A, and every option does what it was intended to do.
There was a small dent in one corner of the box but no damage inside. The Home Depot was excellent in allowing me to remove it from the box and inspect it, then helped me load it in my truck(about 100lbs).
I prepared the generator by adding a small amount of Lucius oil stabilizer into the spark plug hole and oil filler before connecting the battery or installing the spark plug. Then I pulling the manual pull start about 10 times. Then filling it with oil, instilled the spark plug, and connected the battery quick connects. I plugged it into a full 20lb tank of propane because that is how I will be using it. I turned the power switch to on and pushed the start button once. It tried to start twice before failing and probably because of oil left in the spark plug chamber. The second time I pushed the start button it started on the second try. I let it run for 3 or 4 minuted and then turned it off with the remote start and waited a few minutes and when I turned it back on it started without hesitation. I ran it with a shop fan and power drill charger plugged in for an hour switching back and forth from Eco mode going from low idle to 1/4 power for 1 hour. I marked a 1 quart food storage container at 20 oz with a marker and liquid measuring cup.then drained the the oil noting the gray metal making it hard to see through and that I had extracted about the same amount.
I replaced the oil and it started with the remote on the first turn. This time I left the switch in economy mode and ran with a fan and hair dryer and oscillating the dryer from high to low for 1/2 hour. the generator went from 1/4 load to 1/2 and back without an error. Than I ran it with a pancake air compressor and hair dryer going from 1/2 to 3/4 load for 1/2 hour without a problem. I then emptied the oil and noted just a slight tint of gray. I added Mobil 1 full synthetic and started it with the button on the first turn then turned it off with the remote. I will be testing more with the camper/ slides/ air conditioning and battery charge recovery before using it at a state park in 1 month from now but I am very pleased with it.
I am very happy with it because It has a quiet idle, reasonably quiet at 1/2 load, the camper plug is a correctly mounted 30A, and every option does what it was intended to do.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from westinghouse.comBy Westinghouse, March 28, 2019
Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and insightful review! We appreciate the effort went into reviewing this and enjoyed reading about your experience from researching the iGen4500DF to having one set up for your camper. We're sure it'll be a conveniently powerful little companion to help keep your adventures up and running on the road.
Happy camping!
Happy camping!
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Customer Rating
5
All the Bell & Whistles!
on March 28, 2019
Posted by: George67
from Wickenburg, AZ
More features and power than any other generator in it's class! Easy starting and super quiet. Love it!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Features
on March 31, 2019
Posted by: ET23
from Gainesville, Virginia
Recently purchased this item from Lowe's. Had it shipped to the store. Only took 2 days to arrive. Took it home, drained the carburator bulb which was basically empty. I only plan on using propane. Added oil, connected battery plug, connected propane and it fired right up. Quiet as advertised.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Awesome Unit
on April 1, 2019
Posted by: Phil the power !
from Warren, IN.
Ordered on a Thursday evening, recieved it Monday morning, added oil, connected the battery, added fuel and fired right up after a few priming cranks. Used the key fob inside the house with the doors closed (generator outside) and was able to start it every time. Love the quietness. Can't wait to take it to the Talladega race in May to give it a good try out
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great features!
on April 1, 2019
Posted by: NickW
from Omaha, NE
We love the remote start and it's fairly quiet. Can't wait for a summer camping in remote spots!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Igen4500
on April 2, 2019
Posted by: BigChief
from Minnesota
I bought this for my RV and it has worked great! It's pretty heavy but it runs all my electrical needs for my RV and my home during power outages!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Remote start and dual fuel
on April 3, 2019
Posted by: Mulerider
from Michigan
I purchased on Monday and received it on Friday,filled it with included oil,connected the battery and filled the fuel.After a few attempts to start,it fired up.Quiet yes.... I have owned a few different brands and I am amazed at how quiet,I purchased this unit because of the dual fuel and remote options.
I have not tried the propane yet but will in the near future.
I will recommend this unit to my friends
I have not tried the propane yet but will in the near future.
I will recommend this unit to my friends
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com