I did a lot of research before I choose this generator. Being partially disabled I have trouble lifting and moving heavy items. This unit works for me. I wanted something to use while camping and for the power outages that we have every year. This has the POWER that I need. It's QUITE to run. I wont feel guilty running this and waking up the neighbors. I wanted DUEL FUEL, gas is getting stupid to buy these days. It is HEAVY, I knew that going in to it. A little over a hundred pounds. The TELE-SCOPING HANDLE fixes the problem of moving it around. This handle comes out of the bottom of the unit not the top. By coming off the bottom it gives you a much better angel to hold and move it around without using just your arms. The 2 LARGE HANDLES on the top make it easier to lift.( My son lifts it for me when I can't) The REMOTE is a really nice feature. No pulling a cord to get it started. There is one but just as a backup to the backup. I don't have to get up in the morning when it's cold outside to start the generator. Now I just push a button and bingo. I can run my microwave and furnace and anything else I want. I can start my day with a nice hot cup of coco and not set a foot outside. NO NEED FOR A BATTERY TENDER. This has built in recharging and comes with the cord that you just plug into the control panel. Some of the other little things that I like. It comes with a small tool kit that has the tools you need to do the usual maintenance. A little funnel so you don't make a mess filling it with oil. The 1 down fall is the location of the bolt to empty the oil when doing an oil change. I will be looking for something to make that easier. All in all this is a great unit. If you need or want a generator as an emergency backup or an alternate power source while camping you can not go wrong with this unit. I highly recommend this unit.

I was looking for another brand, when I saw this iGen 4500 that my brother purchased. It had more features, more power, inverter and still quiet. And a great price. I purchased the iGen 4500 DF. As I liked the idea of dual fuel options. Broke in the generator at home. And then went boon docking for 8 days at 10,000 feet up. It ran the heater at night and in the morning. Then it ran the AC in the afternoons. From low power needs to high power needs it was great. Loved the remote, as we did not have to go our when we went to bed. And the same in the morning, pushed the on remote and it fired right up. The wife and I are happy campers!

I purchased this generator due to the terrible hurricanes last year in Florida. I was not going to be without a generator this year. I reviewed many generators, and this one seemed that it would fit our needs the best. The unit had high reviews, and we were able to purchase online and pick up at Home Improvement store within a few days of ordering. Reason for the 4 stars, is that it would not start with a gasoline hook up, it started and ran with the propane, but for some reason would not start with gasoline, plus the remote Fob was missing from the box. I contacted Westinghouse and they sent me an email with maintenance instructions regarding cleaning the carburetor. This was not really helpful, it was brand new, it should just start right out of the box without me having to clean a brand-new carburetor. I was finally able to get the generator running on gasoline, it appears, I may not have put enough gas in to begin with, I did not have to clean the carburetor, and it would have been helpful if service would have suggested other options for resolution. None the less, it is now working. I have not used it yet for an extended period of time, only to make sure it starts. Hurricane season just started, and I will update my review after we are able to use it for longer than just starting it. I would be just fine not using it, if it means no hurricanes this year.

I use this gen for off grid battery charging. The remote start and electric choke means I can remotely press 1 button to startup the gen. For non-line of sight, I also use a SwitchBot which lets me physically press the Start button from anywhere in the world. Again, the electric choke is the critical feature. Lots of units have a pushbutton electric starter, but you still have to operate the manual choke. And of course, this inverter is nice and quiet. Very nice for our location out in the forest.

I will update this review once I have more time with the generator. But right out of the box the remote control does not work. I did follow the instructions and try to re pair it also. When holding down the on/off button for 10 seconds it never gives me the green power light like the instructions say. The remote will not start the generator when you click on. I will try calling and emailing customer service and I will come back and update this with pictures and a new review.

As an off-grid techie, I have bought several generators over the years and this one is both the most solidly built and the most full-featured unit I have yet found. The lack-of-rattle and smooth throttle control contribute to such quietude that my wife considers the low rumble a sleep aid--and I have no doubt these qualities will also contribute to a long, trouble-free lifespan. As someone who lives+works on high playa, I especially prize their attention to high-altitude performance upgrades for _both_ fuels and the remote+electronic start options; besting Honda, Yamaha, and Champion, Westinghouse earned a loyal customer with this one.

Just purchased and extremely happy so far. Filled with oil (included and also a great little funnel that screws into oil fill port) and it started right up. Generator is very quiet and loaded with features. So far only ran on propane but hooked it up to my RV and it ran AC and Microwave at same time with no issues.

I bought this about a month ago. I don't camp at sea level so to my surprise the unit shut down 3 times when I needed it to run my RV AC. Do I have to change the carb jets every time I go up in elevation. Thats insane. I want aware you sold a fuel injected one. Send me one fuel injected and I'll send this one back

Pulled it out of the box followed the directions and was utilizing the generator in just a few minutes. Was very impressed with how quiet the generator was with a load on it. Also the dealer insured fuel-line gasket was shipped properly not to loose. Everything needed to start the unit was in the box with great start-up directions.

I own 2 of these generators/inverters because they are super quiet, have remote start and are duel fuel. They are easy to transport and have gotten me and my family thru 2 hurricanes in Florida. I have researched alot of generators and Westinghouse is the best with all the features you want and need.