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Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000 Watt Remote Electeric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
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Jul 28, 2021
Reviewer name: WW59
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Generator

This generator is exactly what I wanted and what I expected, and it has delivered. It fired up on the first push of the start button, and first pull of the recoil starter rope, right out of the box! I tested it on both gas and propane no issues it ran why 15K A/C on eco mode without skipping a beat! I would recommend this generator in a heart beat.

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Sep 18, 2021
Reviewer name: rwinga01
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent Generator, High Capacity, Very Quiet!

I really like this generator. It has sufficient surge watts to kick off the compressor on our portable air conditioner. It is very easy to use with remote control start and stop. It is very quiet compared to other generators I've been around. We run ours from the patio and when we are inside the house you can barely hear it. Very satisfied!

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Nov 21, 2020
Reviewer name: Rdemo
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Love this generator!

I've been looking for one of these for months but everyone is out of stock. Finally found it and bought immediately based on reviews, glad i did. Super quiet compared to my previous Champion I returned due to noise level. Plenty of power, great features, runs everything at once on our 23' Nash trailer, exactly what i wanted. The remote start is a bonus in the cold mornings. No issues with delivery or condition other than some kind of silicone grease on everything in the wrapper. Hoping for many years of service.

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Apr 7, 2020
Reviewer name: Bsmithw6
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

So far so good

Received today in good condition to my front porch. Took about 20 mins to unpack, fill oil, plug battery in and fuel up with gas. Started using the push button on the front panel and came alive without a hitch. I ran it for about 20 mins and plugged in a small air compressor to charge and was not an issue for the generator. I will update after I have some usage that is worthy of reporting.

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Feb 15, 2021
Reviewer name: Jaccodude
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great overall generator

Great overall unit for home and camping power needs. I bought this unit about two weeks ago, startup was easy with easy to understand instructions. Unit performs as advertised and is surprisingly quite for its size and output. Perfect size to support all loads in my trailer including the air conditioning with capacity to spare. Love it so far!!!

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Nov 20, 2019
Reviewer name: MartyB
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

So far so good

After 3 PGE-mandated power outages in 6 weeks, I bought the generator for my home. It is more than enough power to keep the TV, fridge, a couple of lights, microwave, coffee pot, internet, etc., going during the day. It is quiet relative to other generators I hear in my neighborhood, and I liked the idea of propane as it is easy to access and requires less maintenance than gas. It was easy to set up. The LED readout does not seem to be tracking running hours -- displays "F00" which does not correlate to the manual.

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Apr 15, 2022
Reviewer name: NCstarter
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Started right up

I saw many reviews about issues with the choke and starting, so I crossed my fingers when I pushed the start button, but was pleased when the unit started up immediately. I ran it on both gas and propane. Running in ECO mode worked fine, with the unit adjusting according to load. The only problem I had was during setup where the battery hold down strap was lodged back by the oil filler location as you can see in the photos. After I fished it out it was a real chore to get the battery strapped down. The battery location and access are very poor design, no thought to maintenance. I have large hands and it was quite a job to get that strap connected. Anyway, so far so good. The real test will be when we have an outage.

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Oct 15, 2019
Reviewer name: Mo Power
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Brilliant Design

Received this iGen4500DF Generator today. I used the propane fuel option and it started right up. It seems to work perfectly. I have not yet tried it with gasoline, but I do not anticipate any issues. Thanks Westinghouse for a well thought out product.

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Aug 24, 2021
Reviewer name: Jay g k
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Great powerplant

This is a great generator, even if Westinghouse likes to call it "inverter' in its good included manual. All other previous comments I agree with, So 4 Stars why ? Well here is the INFO needed. The 30 amp output is NOT A 3 PRONG TWIST LOCK, as nearly all 'generators' come with, but is a TT 30r outlet, 30 amp travel trailer. Yeah it's in the manual. However all past generators, for me, have had a 3 prong twist lock (L5 30p) outlet. SO you need and adaptor TT 30r to L5 30p twist lock. Now all your cords will plug right in for power. This is also really meant to be set out all alone with a long card. As I have yet to figure how to add a tail pipe to the exhaust system from my motorhome's extended bumper mounting. It is nearly 200 pounds lighter then the 5000watt Onan it replaces. : ) And may I ask Who the Heel has the employee try to hide the Serial number to where you need lay down or have helper tip the thing near on end ? But yes I certainly recommend this Inverter : )

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Aug 14, 2021
Reviewer name: lansbury
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy to set up, and use.

I selected this generator because I live in an urban area and noise inconvenience to my neighbors was a big concern. The reason for requiring a generator was back up to the power grid going down, so it had to provide enough power to run a fridge/freezer x2, and other small items such as TV, or Internet which can be turn on and off as required. The generator also had to be something a senior citizen could move on their own. Noise - the noise level is quiet enough that it could run overnight without disturbing us or neighbors. During the day if nearby to the generator the noise isn't loud enough to be a problem. I measured 62db when about 25ft away, and audibly it wasn't louder closer too. To my ears it wouldn't be a problem running it for long periods of time. In the short time we have had the generator it has run everything we hoped it would. It wasn't purchased to run the whole house but for the needs we wanted it for it performs well. If down the line we decide more power is needed we will buy another one to run in parallel. That was a feature we noted before buying and room for expansion is a worthwhile feature. Weight - The attached handle and wheels make it fairly easy to move. It is kept in the garage and can be wheeled out with a little effort. Where we place it to run it is gravel and moving over the gravel requires more effort but it is not a struggle to do so. Took some time researching what to buy before we decided on the iGen4500DF, and are very happy with our choice. We went duel fuel to avoid the hassle of storing gas and it deteriorating.

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