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Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000 Watt Remote Electeric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
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Aug 13, 2021
Reviewer name: Sarge1974
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Just what I wanted

I wanted a generator for my RV with around 4000 watt starting, running on both gas or LP. This had both and so far is working as I wanted. For the price, I think this is the best deal. Having a remote is just an added plus to purchase. I think this will also work as a nice backup for power outages. We had an Ice storm earlier this rear

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Apr 21, 2019
Reviewer name: Tafster
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

great dual fuel generator

arrived in good shape in robust packaging, connected battery, hooked up propane, started first try. removed propane added gas started second try. changed oil three times during break in, ran several heavy loads generator ran great. also tried remote from inside my house and it started and stopped no problem

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Sep 19, 2019
Reviewer name: Campfireenthusiast
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Has it all

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.

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Sep 6, 2021
Reviewer name: BHidalgo63
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

4 Time's a Charm

After 3 times trying to purchase a similar generator from another manufacturer for our brand new Alliance RV Fifth Wheel I happened upon this one. What a great decision that was! This iGen4500DF generator was exactly what we were looking for. It started right up on propane after I added oil and hooked up the battery. Love the remote start. Will come in handy on cold mornings when out boondocking in the Fall/Winter. To me, it's no louder than an average lawnmower. Thanks for a product that I foresee being a worthwhile and perfect accompaniment to our RV.

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Jul 10, 2024
Reviewer name: schmta09
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Just got it - works great on propane, figuring out

Just opened the box and followed the directions for adding oil, etc. Added gas and started it. It started right up, no problems, but was idling up and down like it was low on gas. Switched over to propane and it ran great. I added more gas thinking maybe it was low and tried it again. It still idled up and down. When I turned eco mode on it still did it, just at a lower RPM. However, when under load, it runs just fine. Need to get this figured out then I'm sure it will be great.

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Hello, thank you for letting us know about this, we are genuinely sorry to hear about it. I have passed your feedback to our quality control team to ensure that we are producing the best units possible. Please contact us at 1-855-944-3571 or support@wpowereq.com and we will do our best to make things right for you. Thank you, Zach - Westinghouse

Apr 4, 2022
Reviewer name: SC56
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Super quiet

I bought the IGen4500 Dual Fuel about two weeks ago and just finished the super easy set up. The product came damage free, was packaged very nicely and the set up even for a guy who’s never owned a generator before was pain-free! My initial though upon start up, is how quiet it is! The remote start paired easily and it has been running for 30 minutes already while I write this! I look forward to using this over many years!

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Jun 3, 2020
Reviewer name: Phil V
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Powerful and quiet

I bought this inverter to power my refrigerator and some lighting during power outages. The generator is super quiet, easy to operate and has more than enough power for what I initially wanted to run. I plan to add a few more circuits to my transfer switch given the generator’s capacity. Highly recommend.

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Jan 2, 2023
Reviewer name: JimB269
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Total Package

Original purchase generator had some problems although … I was very happy with the product overall. Contacted customer service and they determined the unit would be replaced . I returned the original unit and received a replacement unit in a very timely fashion. Could not be happier !! Thank you

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Jun 22, 2024
Reviewer name: Chard7
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Just What I Need

I have been procrastinating on buying one of these, but the latest storm convinced me this is a good idea. Consumer Reports highly recommends this this unit, so I will give it a try. The unit arrived in excellent condition with all parts required. As a dual fuel, I expect to be able to keep it going regardless of some area issues in supplies.

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Aug 23, 2021
Reviewer name: SleepyG
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Much quieter than I expected

My primary use for this to power the 5th while boondocking. After unpacking, adding oil, fuel, and connecting the battery, it started right up. It was much quieter than I had anticipated. Sitting at idle, my wife and I were able to hold a conversation without raising our voices while standing right next to it. I will primarily be using propane for fuel. I did a test run to see how much I can run on it. I can run either one of my two A/Cs, one which is 15k btu and the other is 13.5 btu, but not both at the same time. With one A/C running, I can power my residential refrigerator, water heater, water pump, and all of the lights. If I add soft starts to my A/Cs, I could probably run everything. With trailer power cord almost fully extended, I cannot hear the generator running. Very pleased with this unit so far.

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