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Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000 Watt Remote Electeric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
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Nov 8, 2020
doolly
5 out of 5 stars review

Great little generator

I use a generator only a few times a year. So many times I have seen people having trouble starting their generator after sitting for long time due to usually carburetor issue. I am glad that this one uses propane. Now I don't have to worry about generator not starting from carburetor issue. It also is battery operated and makes it easier to start, and it also has remote controller. It is quiet and comes with two USB chargers. It is very user friendly. Well made machine! I am going to take it to my camping trip, and will be using it during hurricane season. Now I can bring all my electric tools on my trip. Oh, by the way I had hard time locating serial number, It was not on the generator. I found it on a sticker stuck on the front page of user's manual. It doesn't say it is serial number, but I just guessed then what other number would it be? I used this number to register and website took it.

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Sep 19, 2019
igen4500DF owner
5 out of 5 stars review

So far so good!

Just delivered today. Added oil, connected battery, hooked up propane tank and it started up right away. Tested a 950W Microwave oven that drew 25% of rated propane load and all was good. Small, quiet, and transports well with wheels and handles. Oil compartment a bit too small for my taste but no problems to access.

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Jun 11, 2024
todd123
5 out of 5 stars review

Great features & well designed

I replaced my 15yr old modified-sine wave generator with this one. It is much quieter, more efficient, and the duel fuel source means less trips to the gas station during extended outages. The auto start is nice to have with the pull start as a backup.

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Feb 11, 2021
Country Livin'
4 out of 5 stars review

Great Features for the Money

I have only owned this generator for a few days, but have been researching this unit and competitors for some time. The dual-fuel capability is a real plus for me, as I plan to use this to run a travel trailer, and we always have propane on board. Initial setup was pretty painless, and it starts very easily now that we've got it running the first time. The motor runs very quietly, and the output easily powers the A/C and other accessories in my camper. The plastic trim around the control panel seems to have been damaged in shipping, but it doesn't affect the operation at all, and I'm sure that this product will see plenty of scrapes and impacts as we use it for many years. Overall I'm pleased with this purchase, and would make the same choice again if given the opportunity.

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Nov 19, 2023
XR2+
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Product

Really happy with this generator. It's super quiet, comes with tool kit, oil funnel, everything but the fuel. It starts right up and the remote works well for start and stop when you're not right beside the unit. I really like the propane as a backup.

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Mar 29, 2021
Ray2601
5 out of 5 stars review

Best Bang for you Buck!

Packaged perfect for those rough deliveries and couldn't wait to open it. Followed the directions and connected it to my 25 lb. propane cylinder. Once the air purged from the line it fired right up and my concern was running my 15,000 BTU air conditioner on my RV. Until I get to my Trailer, I ran this unit with an equivalent portable AC unit and it did not disappoint. This unit is built to last and the remote start is extremely convenient.

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Apr 3, 2021
Ranger Chuck
5 out of 5 stars review

Fantastically Quiet and Powerful Generator

I've been looking for a generator so we can expand our camping adventures to include boondocking. Many of the places we want to visit are in remote areas and while having electricity is not absolutely essential, it is a nice perk. After considerable research, I decided on the Westinghouse iGen4500DF for all of its features, especially the dual fuel capabilities. It was delivered in a robust box with more than an amble amount of foam packaging. Setup was super easy with the include oil, funnel and quick connect battery. In less than 30mins from unboxing, I had the generator running for a break in period. It fired right up on the first try and after a few seconds (while the automatic choke did its thing) it got very quiet. Then I switched it to eco-mode and couldn't believe that it got even quieter. I called my wife over to take a listen and she couldn't hear it running until she was about 20ft away. We plugged in our RV and began turning on appliances. It handled everything we threw at it including a 15K btu A/C, electric hot water heater, refrigerator, and coffee maker. We were careful not to overload the generator and turned off some equipment before turning something else on. 3700 watts gives us more than enough power to be comfortable when we are dispersed camping. The telescoping handle makes moving the generator a breeze. At a dry weight of 98lbs, this unit isn't exactly light. However, with the long handle, pulling it around isn't a chore.

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Jan 20, 2022
Jobo58
5 out of 5 stars review

Quiet and dual fuel feature

I bought this generator this week. When it arrived, packaging was solid, all items inside box, and instructions were clear and concise. Assembly was minimal. Cranked up in first try with propane. Ran smooth and we tested with a lamp. Looking forward to testing heavier liads. Super quiet!

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Dec 4, 2023
clmajor
3 out of 5 stars review

Weak battery - won't remote or push button start

Bought about a month ago. Was really looking forward to electric start, particularly remote start. Very disappointed that after running 10-14 hours the battery won't hold a charge to remote or push button start in the morning. Voltmeter showed 5.9V! Manual start doesn't always work either. Pull, pull, pull, pull, pull and give up. Even after removing side cover to manually set choke. Trusty Honda 2000i to the rescue! However, when I can get it started I am impressed with the power, eco mode, running time, sound level, and display.

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Hi, Thank you for sharing your recent experience with your generator. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you've faced with the electric start and battery issues. Your feedback is important to us. We're glad to hear you appreciate the generator's performance when it's running smoothly. We're committed to resolving the challenges you've encountered and ensuring your overall satisfaction. If you haven't already done so, please contact us at support@wpowereq.com or 1-855-944-3571 and we'd be happy to assist you! Thanks, Sydney, Westinghouse

Feb 14, 2023
Lenny60
5 out of 5 stars review

Great price for the features and power level

I bought this generator to run my travel trailer while boon docking. The smaller generators (2200 Watt) would not run my air conditioner. With this model I can run anything I want like the air conditioner and the microwave and not worry about having enough power. The generator is very quiet and the dual fuel feature is very convenient.

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