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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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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
Has it all
on September 18, 2019
Posted by: Campfireenthusiast
from Wisconsin
I am very happy with this generator. I selected the igen4500df because: 1 - Quiet Inverter Generator 2 - Higher Wattage for an Inverter Generator 3 - Remote Start 4 - Dual Fuel I waited a couple months for it to come in stock after deciding on this one. Seems Westinghouse had some production delays. I ended up ordering and getting one in mid-August 2019. I bought from Home Depot because I trust them if I get a melon to make it right. I got it set up in 10-15 minutes. I was able to lift out of the box by myself. I put the supplied oil in (note - if you use the full .6L bottle provided you will overfill the oil reservoir). I hooked it up to a 20lb propane tank, pushed the start button and it started right up. I ran it for 20 minutes or so and then shut it down. I tested the remote start/stop from close by and it works great. I ran for about 8-10 hours with low load and then changed the oil (I put in full synthetic). Then, I took it up to the cabin the following weekend to really test it. I ran it about 8 hours / day for 2 days and it worked flawlessly. I ran it on gas and it goes a LONG time on a little gas. The remote start/stop worked well. I turned it off at night and then started it in the morning and it fired right up...even leaving the battery switch on all night. It seems the remote start has a bit longer range than the stop, for some reason. I was 40-50 yards away and needed to walk outside to start it and walk a little close still to stop it. I really like the feature overall. My morning starts were mid 40s (F). I didn't have any issues with cool weather starts. I will be using it this winter and am interested to see if the auto-choke feature does its job. This thing is quiet! I previously had a 6500w champion. That thing has a lot of power but it is loud (not an inverter). The igen4500df ran all day 30 yards from our camp fire and we forgot it was there. I don't care about the fancy gadgets / power meter / usb chargers. We plug into the big 30amp outlet to power the cabin (well pump (110v), lights, toasters, AC, chargers, etc) and forget about it. When the well pump kicks on the lights dim as it spins up and then handles it fine. I'd buy again. I'll try to post again after winter with an update.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
So far so good!
on September 18, 2019
Posted by: igen4500DF owner
from Marlboro, NJ
Just delivered today. Added oil, connected battery, hooked up propane tank and it started up right away. Tested a 950W Microwave oven that drew 25% of rated propane load and all was good. Small, quiet, and transports well with wheels and handles. Oil compartment a bit too small for my taste but no problems to access.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Well Built!
on September 18, 2019
Posted by: Doc1219
from Phoenix, AZ
Opened the box, reviewed the Start-up procedures, started it up and ran straight away! I researched for this product for a while. I love that it is dual fuel. I use mainly LP when traveling in our trailer. I hate to carry gasoline inside the tow vehicle with kids. Can't wait to take it on the road next month!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Best Option for Price
on September 19, 2019
Posted by: shrkbait
from South Carolina
DF option was on back order everywhere. It was worth the wait. Great performance and no other options with same features in this price range.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
nice generator, will do the job
on September 20, 2019
Posted by: Bashful
will work nice in back of pickup for powering up RV
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Looks great but missing the remote
on September 20, 2019
Posted by: SelNut
from Scottsdale
Came and was easy to set up. Run it for 2 hours with no issues but the remote was no where to be found. Reaching out to Westinghouse for replacement.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
dual fuel feature
on September 20, 2019
Posted by: huskerfanron
from Wichita Kansas
Love the duel fuel feature on this product, it is an awsome feature to have
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Looks great! Great features.
on September 20, 2019
Posted by: Bill k
from Arizona
The generator is nice looking. It has a very well laid out control panel.
The built in retractable handle is very convienent and it rolls very easily on hard surfaces.
The built in retractable handle is very convienent and it rolls very easily on hard surfaces.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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