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Customer reviews for Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000 Watt Remote Electeric Start Dual Fuel Inverter for
Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000 Watt Remote Electeric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
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Mar 30, 2024
Reviewer name: GeorgeH52
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great generator!

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.

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Dec 21, 2020
Reviewer name: Buckeye Dave
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Very mobile with great features

I brought generator right home and couldn’t wait to get it running. Just select your fuel and start it up. Runs nice and quiet. Plenty of AC power. Easy to move around with attached handle. Plus, you can’t beat the remote start/stop. Especially when it’s raining.

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Oct 27, 2024
Reviewer name: MuffinMan
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Very well thought out portable generator.

After the recent storms, we found ourselves without power for 5 days and ordered this unit. Unfortunately we dis not have this when we lost power, but next time we will be a good shape. The unit is quiet and will run on either propane or gasoline. After the break-in period we have not used it, but over those 6 hours we could tell it was very efficient on propane and would run all our necessary items during a power outtage. Has remote start and CO shutoff. Highly recommend.

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Jul 25, 2021
Reviewer name: Quadrophenia
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Very Good So Far

Purchased in case of hurricane power loss. Thankfully I have not had to use it yet. I did start it under both propane and gas as fuel. Worked just fine. It was a struggle to free the screw in order to drain the float bowl. Finally got it to turn after a couple application of mystery oil. Should be much easier in the future.

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Oct 26, 2024
Reviewer name: Husband&Wife
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

SIMPLE AND VERSATIL

If you're looking for a powerful and versatile generator that can sustain mid-sized equipment in critical situations this generator could be a great choice. I live in an area that has energy issues, with the 5000W peak capacity, this generator has enough power to power essential equipment. From refrigerators to basic systems (air conditioners). Plus, it can run continuously for several hours with a moderate load, ideal for home or small office use. One of the notable aspects is its fuel efficiency because can operate for up to 20 hours on a full tank (depending on the load), which allows you to not have to constantly recharge. I did not run it with propane yet but I know I have the flexibility to use it. Is easy to be used and is portable as a big cooler because of the wheels and an ergonomic handle for easy transportation. Additionally, most feature an intuitive control panel, with indicators for fuel, and voltage levels, making monitoring simple.

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Aug 22, 2021
Reviewer name: sasquatch wrangler
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Issues Right Out Of The Box

I'll start with the good. The fit and finish on this thing is pretty nice. The little fold up handle and wheels are super nice too when moving it around. Now for the bad. The eco button or throttle control does not seem to work properly. It fires up and runs, however it always runs at a pretty high throttle. The eco button doesn't drop the throttle down to idle as it should. When I put a load on it revs even higher, and when I take the load off it stays up at the higher throttle. When it is running at the higher throttle it pops and sputters. My dad bought the same generator and we compared them. His eco button causes the idle speed to drop way down. When he puts a load on it, it revs up, and when the load is taken off it revs back down to idle. In addition, his does not pop and sputter when a load is on it. I contacted customer support a few weeks ago and they issued a claim number but I have heard nothing else from them. Otherwise, if it were running properly, I would say this is a pretty nice generator. As I mentioned above, the fit and finish is good, the handle is a nice touch, and it is relatively quiet for 3700 running watts. I will update this review once the problem has been solved.

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Dec 10, 2022
Reviewer name: Pluuto
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Unboxing and initial setup went smoothly

I just received the iGen 4500w Dual Fuel generator and unboxed it. No damage, in perfect condition. Made in Vietnam. The written instructions are well done and up to expected grammar standards. All maintenance panels are easy to remove. Connecting the battery was a bit of a challenge for my man hands but eventually got that done. Based on the weight of the generator, I'm glad they provide a collapsible airport-luggage style handle, makes moving a breeze. Warranty registration can be done online. I bought this large home generator for peace of mind. I'll do the engine break-in and change the oil. Other than that, This will be a "Break Glass in Case of Emergency" item and I plan on only using propane for fuel. I think this will be an awesome generator.

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May 8, 2023
Reviewer name: Dan1007
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

lots of nice features.

Thought it would be great for my rv application with one exception. The remote start when using propane requires the fuel to be turned off at the tank when the generator is not in use. This requires you to go to the generator when ever it is started or stopped.

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Jul 2, 2024
Reviewer name: B101
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

IGen5000DFc

Bought this unit for power outages to run a couple of refrigerators and some computer equipment. Unit is very quiet and the electric start was charged and easy to use. Make sure you “connect “ the battery—- was not in the startup instructions. Have not had to use for outage yet but seems pretty straightforward.

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Oct 19, 2023
Reviewer name: Krismu
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Very Quiet & Compact

Just bought this generator today and overall it seems very quiet and a reasonable size. Pull out handle makes it easy to move around. Setup was simple. Only issue is that it does not have a gas shutoff so you cannot drain the carb dry while running and it only comes with 1 set of remote keys

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