This is our first time owning and it was very easy to operate and understand. The only negative would be that it doesn't have wheels and is 135lbs so you need two people to move it around (we took it in and out of the house for safe keeping at night) was a struggle. I purchased a dollie and security cable to attach as a handle to be able to wheel it around.

I bought this unit on 6/13/2024 and tested on Propane and Gas the unit started right away with remote start. The noise is about 85 dB which very low with Portable AC and Full Fridge loads. 100% Recommended. When will they come out with a Hybrid unit Solar charge and Gas?

Just bought as hurricane Ian was approaching SWFL and has been working flawlessly ! Duel fuel which will be good to run on propane to end service before storing so the gasoline won’t sludge the carburetor. You can run on propane but it doesn’t run as long and a little less kw. Would highly recommend.

I just bought the WGen5300DFc unit. This is the second one I bought, the first one was a WGen5300cv and was damaged in shipping and that model came with the feet and wheel assembly. This one didn't. Concidering the size and weight you would think that would be a standard item. The Remote Battery starter was one of the main reason I ordered the unit. I am happy with the product so far but I haven't use it yet. The amount of power provided is more that enough to run the most important items of my house in the event of power outage.

We hooked up and started the generator following all instructions upon arrival. I worked! We were very excited as our last older generator finally died on us and we were without power for 5 days. Very happy to have a little piece of mind back...fast forward 1.5 months; power out - we weren't worried as we just got a new generator! Which now that we needed it, would not start no matter how many times we tried, followed all instruction and troubleshooting tips, etc. Thankfully that power outage only lasted a few hours as did the few that followed. Now that the weather is a bit warmer and it is not windy and raining we have tried again...to no avail : ( Time to contact Westinghouse and hope for a positive outcome!

This is a easy to use Generator. It started easily. It was easy to set up. I am glad it has dual gas and propane energy sources. The directions are easy to follow for the set up. The wheels on the unit help with mobility. I am glad we purchased this item for piece of mind when the power goes out.

I bought this after a horrible storm hit us for 3.5 days! I was fortunate to have electricity when others didn't. So I thought it would be hard for me to learn how to operate since I'm a single 57 year old woman. Piece of cake! I chose to use propane. It was so quiet and no worries on leaving stored for carborater problems later. I didn't have problems connecting the tank either! Just read the instructions guys!

After the Oklahoma "Icenado" of Oct 2020 when we were w/o power for 4 days I determined to NEVER to BE a VICTIM & caught w/ my pants down. Thru heavy research I found the 5300DF (dual fuel) model the best match for our needs for a modest home w/ 5 people. It would be best for a large RV too. Westinghouse has the best ratio of Price Point, Power Output, best warranty, 1000s of 4+ star reviews & FREE delivery. Ordered it 1/12/21 & it was delivered 1/18/21. The setup is very easy. The nearest town is a 30min drive, so we're "out here". The Propane fuel option is really what sold me b/c it NEVER goes bad & you can hook the Generator to your home Propane tank by teeing off. I saw lots of people filling 5gal gas tanks to run generators at local stations. That ONLY works when the pumps have power. The Propane option is a no-brainer & is easier on my wife & daughters, esp. if you're using small 2gal tanks or a 100gal. The other PLUS is the REMOTE START FOB. You can turn it on from inside the safety of your home. It also has the push button start. I'm going to either install a transfer switch or install a breaker box interlock kit to run the generator directly into our house for emergency backup. We had neighbors w/o power & water for 10+ days in Oct. Family & friends in Texas were worse off during the Feb 2021 snow storm. The FACT that MOST of Texas was w/o power & H20 for 4-10 days is everyone's WAKE UP call that you're On your own. OYO. For my "off-grid" solar friends who were w/o power b/c of cloud cover & snow, the 5300DF will provide a better layer of confidence. You must be prepared cause we're in the Twilight Zone from now on. 2020 & 2021 was a trial-run.

I researched a generator for while. I had a specific area I wanted to store it and the size was a major factor. The 5300 DFc offered the size with more wattage, dual fuel capability, and electric/remote start than I had hoped I could get and be affordable. It started immediately and is very smooth running!

Purchased approximaterly one month ago. Added the oil and gas, connected the battery , selected the fuel type and was ready to go. Tapped the start button and the unit started immediately running smoothly and all features worked perfectly. Never thought it would be so easy not to mention how quiet the unit was for the size.