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Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000 Watt Remote Electeric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
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Jun 7, 2022
Reviewer name: Petey1
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Perfect size and dual fuel too

I just bought this generator and have only started it a couple of times. Once on gas and once on propane. I was amazed at how quiet it is. The build quality is great and I love that they supplied everything I needed to get it going. Kudos to Westinghouse.

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May 29, 2023
Reviewer name: bruce rod
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Initial Impression very Good

I have just opened the box and set it up. I was patient and careful, i.e. I followed RTFM and had no problems. I bought the dual fuel model because my purpose is to have it for emergency power backup. Turns out that increased thermal energy in the atmosphere creates violent wind storms that knock out power lines. Who could have predicted that? I don't want to use gasoline if possible since it will spoil in the tank if it's not used. The propane regulator connections were easy. The only issue is the small washer in the LPG line from the unit to the regulator is smaller than the fitting so it falls out. It seems like it could be a snug fit, but they wrapped the end of the hose in a plastic bag to avoid it being lost, which was a heads up. I left the hose connected to the regulator to avoid losing it in the future. Hooked up the battery and pressed the on button, and it started right up. I ran my basement dehumidifier for five hours to break in the motor per the instructions. It was less noisy than the neighbor's lawn mower so no big deal (i.e. no complaints from others in the house). No idea about longevity. Storing for long periods requires pulling the spark plug and putting oil into cylinders to avoid corrosion of the pistons. I plan to run it every month for a little while to power a blower or vacuum the car, which seems easier. I ran the dehumidifier and a blower, which was only 1/2 max power so it should be plenty to keep the refrigerator and the blower for the HVAC running in an emergency.

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Jul 16, 2025
Reviewer name: Matt & Jessie
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Nice Generator

East to assemble out of the box. This generator came with all the tools you need to get it ready as well as tools needed for future preventative maintenance in the future. I like how they considered changing oil and draining fuel. Would recommend if you are looking for a portable generator for home emergency use or RVing.

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Jul 23, 2024
Reviewer name: Clyde58
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

So easy to start and quiet too !

Recently decided to upgrade from my old generator to this quiet inverter type generator for my RV. Wow what a difference! Push button start, dual fuel capable and quiet, runs everything on my RV with no problems at all. I should have done this years ago.

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Mar 31, 2021
Reviewer name: Jr avalanche
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great generator

This thing as all of the features you could ask for. After looking around to buy a nice generator for our fifth wheel I kept considering Honda but there they are almost double the price. This thing looks to be very quality and also has a 30 amp RV plug. the only thing I can even begin to complain about is that when I filled it up with gas for the first time the drain for the carburetor bowl was open so it would leave gas on the floor but it was easily fixed. The remote start worked awesome it popped right off. I would recommend getting a magnetic oil cap to grab any shavings that come out of the engine also I would change the oil a couple times in the first couple hours. So far I'm super happy with it. Honda may be a few decibels quieter but there's no way to justifies double the price.

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Aug 1, 2022
Reviewer name: Craig456
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Piece of crap

Piece of crap, it went through 25 gallons of propane like there was five generators hooked up to the bottle. I went out and looked at it and propane was coming out of the black part of the regulator. It won’t run right, when it runs, it might run for half an hour and then it surges and shuts down.

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We are very disappointed to hear about the issue you experienced with the Westinghouse Generator. We would love to assist you is resolving the problem and would appreciate you reaching out to us at WestinghouseVIP@wpowereq.com

Feb 20, 2021
Reviewer name: LynnR
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Very solid, well engineered portable generator

I am very well pleased with our purchase decision. There are a number of portable inverter generators, not many at this price point that are so well engineered and laid out though. We are RV users and though I have actually just received it and set it up I am convinced we made the right choice for our money. It is not as light as a Honda but a Honda at this power level would cost twice as much. As for noise I can’t compare it to any as this is the only portable we have, but it does not seem obnoxiously loud by any means, and the camping we do we tend to not be around a lot of people and the generator will be used to charge the batteries we have for our trailer for the most part, intermittent use, not continual. So we are quite happy with our iGen4500DF.

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Sep 19, 2024
Reviewer name: willm52
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Little Generator

I bought this inverter generator in July and have tested it with propane. It is pretty heavy but starter it without issue. I ran flawlessly and am in process of installing a connection to the house. I am confident this unit will work as expected when the need occurs.

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Nov 1, 2021
Reviewer name: Bruce 615
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent Inverter Generator - Dual Fuel

Been waiting a year to find someone who has in stock. Really wanted the dual fuel for convenience (always have a propane tank or can get one easily). Preferred the smaller inverter model for clean power but enough juice to power critical needs. Initial make-ready was simple. Suggestion - place on top of your workbench to make it easier! Electric start is great! Started the first time and ran smooth. I think this will be a nice back up for when we lose power.

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Mar 24, 2020
Reviewer name: ScottS
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great so far, and quieter than expected!

I bought this Inverter/Generator primarily to power a pellet stove in the case of a power outage. The pellet stove requires clean power in order to not enter auto shutoff mode, so I selected the iGen4500DF for this application. The generator started right up, is VERY quiet (in comparison to other generators I've heard), and the clean power runs my stove perfectly. So far this thing is great, and I can recommend it to those looking for such a unit.

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