Unboxing the generator and finding everything I needed was a welcome sight. The battery connected easily to my trickle charger and went to full charge quickly. The oil is a bit of a pain to get to, especially if you have big hands, but the filler hose does screw on and there is a washer at the end, so kudos for that. The cap is difficult to get back on. It keeps wanting to cross thread. A bigger access door would be helpful. Gas cap attached, nice touch. Went to fire it up and it starts and dies right away. Have to look into this. May be a return. Shouldn't have to work on something right out of the box. First impression, I would not recommend, but hoping to be convinced in the long run.

After extensively researching portable generators, my husband settled on the Westinghouse iGen4500DF and is very happy with this purchase! It was very well packed, easy to unpack, and arrived on time. The cost was commensurate with the service it will provide if/when there is a power outage. When testing it out, it started right up and was remarkably quieter than expected. Its compact size and retractable handle make it easy to transport. Overall, we are pleased with this generator!

I purchased this generator for backup home power in the event of power failure. The iGen 4500DF was easy to set up except for a couple of missteps on my part. I over filled the oil reservoir. This was probably due to some residual oil in the engine from the factory test. I added most of the .63qt bottle. The reservoir is supposed hold .6 qt. it overflowed when I removed the funnel. The excess leaked out of the bottom of the case for a short time. On start up I added about a quart of gasoline to the tank. This apparently was not enough to get it running. It would almost turn over from time to time. It showed low fuel on the digital display. So I added some more fuel and that solved the problem. The start up with propane was perfect. It ran a little rough for a few minutes but then smoothed out. I ran it with several small loads plugged in for about a half and hour. It appeared to function properly. I experimented with switching back and forth from gas to propane and that went well. I am pleased with the generator so far.

Had unit shipped to my house. No damage. Unboxed, filled with oil and hooked up to 20lb propane tank. Started with 3-4 pulls. Let run while pulling a load with an electric space heater for 1/2 hr. Quiet. A little heavy but nice collapsable handle to wheel around.

I have used this generator only briefly, but what a relief to have so much power so easily. The ease of a pull-start is surpassed only by the ease of a remote-start. It is quiet and smooth running. As I am using only propane, I can comfortably carry it behind the driver's seat with no fear of gasoline odor or flammability. At 104 lbs, it is 30 lbs lighter than my other generator, hence, it is much easier to load it into the truck cabin. Great product.

I just received my IGEN4500DF today followed prestart instructions filled with oil connected battery and propane unit fired right up no issues. Connected to my travel trailer tested the AC my no problem starting up my 15,000 btu unit. My main reason for buying this unit was the key fob remote and propane options. However this unit has become very popular so if you want one get it while they are in stock and shop around for the best price.

Just reviewed the second, and this is now the 3rd. After putting oil and gas and connecting the battery, this baby didn't start as expected. Concerned I fooled around and realize I didn't have it in Gasoline selection. After switching it to gasoline, hit the button and the gen started right up. These units are quiet and efficient. The only issue I have with the very first generator is that I left the charger in full time destroying the battery. That was my fault as the instructions says to only charge once a month if the unit is stored. These generators are for emergency so I only use nonethenol gas when I run them. This will save the engine from gumming up.

I bought the iGen4500DF after a long time of research and have to say Im very happy with all the features, quality and design. Just put the oil, connect the battery cables and press the push start button and started without any issues. I only used it with propane to this date. You will be surprised how quiet it is. Everything needed was included except the gas obviously.

I bought this generator to use for camping because all the electric sites get reserved so far in advance. It arrived in good shape and I was eager to test it out. The one I bought was an opened box refurbished unit. It didn't come with a manual so I looked it up online and printed it out. Filled it with oil and gas but had to charge up the battery. Once all that was done it fired right up. It is super quiet. I only put a gallon of gas in it and the meter said it had 5 hours of run time at idle. When I tried it on my camper the 13500 btu AC made the meter show it was at 50% capacity. Next I turned on the 700 watt microwave and the meter showed 75%. Shut those 2 off and the generator idled down and just purred quietly. With just all my lights on it barely comes off idle. So far I'm super pumped about this new camping toy.

I recently bought this generator and i'm very impressed! Very quiet, runs on gas and propane, and a very nice and sturdy unit. Shipping carton was very protective of the unit inside. Box had been banged up some in shipping, but generator and contents were all in great shape and with no marks or damage.