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Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000 Watt Remote Electeric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
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Jun 23, 2021
Chuckm
4 out of 5 stars review

Good product- but with issues

It runs quiet and powered my camper quite well during the break-in period. I like the fact that it has the propane regulator, hose, oil and a tool kit with it, along with a very complete owners manual. The extendable pull handle works well. I wonder why they have a remote start feature with a fob when you have to disconnect all cords from the inverter before starting it. My biggest concern is the digital display is not functioning - at all. I have been in contact with the service number and the gentleman told me to remove the front cover and see if there are any loose wires on the panel. Since I am comfortable working on these types of things, I did. I found no loose wires or connections and the panel still does not work. I have sent a copy of my receipt and am waiting to find out how far I have to drive to get it to authorized shop. I hope it goes well. I detest buying a new product and having it fail right out of the starting gate, or having to investigate the problem myself. It should be sound when it leaves the factory.

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Aug 24, 2021
jshe28
5 out of 5 stars review

It has everything I wanted in a generator

I bought this generator due to it being rich with features. It is quiet, it has ample power for my use, dual fuel capability, remote start, three-ways to easily start it, a display panel with stats, lightweight and a three year limited warranty. I have owned one of the contractor generators in the past and they are so noisy you can't have a conversation anywhere within 25 or 30 yards of it. The Westinghouse iGen 4500 inverter generator is so quiet I can stand right next to it and converse without having to raise my voice. It is quieter than a car engine running. I lose power, on average, a couple of times a week for two or more hours and a couple of winters ago I lost it for 4 days straight in freezing weather. It's not fun sitting around the house without even having a radio, much less a television or even charging a phone and only a flashlight for light. Now I can power some electronics and lights. At times I am not available to crank up a generator but with the iGen, my wife can flip the ON switch and remote start the generator without a problem. It even has an automatic choke built into the unit. It starts on the first try every time I have used it. Dual fuel was a big plus for me. Instead of having limited capability and having multiple gas cans sitting around, I can use my 250 gallon propane tank that is located just a few yards from my install location. Propane is also a much cleaner burning fuel and therefore it will not gum-up the carburetor like gasoline. I like being able to monitor my power usage and the led display panel shows power output, voltage and running time. For those that use gasoline, there are additional readouts that shows your fuel level in addition to remaining run time. The warranty being three years is probably as good as it gets. I spent a lot of time trying to find a generator that had all the features that I wanted. I could not ask for a better generator and I am extremely happy with my purchase.

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Mar 4, 2020
JoshuaW
4 out of 5 stars review

Quality Build

The item was delivered in excellent condition. I haven't had the opportunity to use it yet but I'm certain it will deliver everything it's rated for and what I need. Do not forget to read the owners manual, as operating as altitudes above 2,000 feet require different regulators and fuel jets. Good product!

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Jul 13, 2021
Golflyer
4 out of 5 stars review

Want to love it.

This thing has so many useful features I'm hoping it will live up to my expectations. It's off to a shaky start, though. On the plus side, the operation is easy and straightforward. Love the electric start! Love that it has an RV electrical outlet as well as standard 120V outlets. Love the dual-fuel capability. I added gas and oil (more on that shortly), left the run switch off and pulled the starter cord a few times to make sure oil was circulated. Turned the switch to on, pushed START and voila, up and running. The operating manual cautions against running it with no load so I verified it was running smoothly then shut it off. Now for the not so good. I have to agree with other reviewers. Adding oil is a bit awkward. Not nearly as awkward as draining and changing it is going to be. More bad - my unit is leaking oil. At first the leak was fairly significant. I think one possibility for it is that there may have been some residual oil in the engine left over from factory testing. I followed the directions in the manual and added the whole container supplied with the unit and, since you can't actually see what's happening while you're adding the oil, it may have overflowed and that's where the dripping is coming from. The dripping has slowed (after about 20 hours) but it's still there. I'm going to give it another day to see if it stops before I contact tech support. Other than that, it seems to be an excellent product and well worth the money.

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Oct 31, 2019
DIY51
4 out of 5 stars review

Graet features and quiet

Runs quiet enough that you can have a normal conversation while standing next to the generator running. Used about 80 percent of a 20 lb propane tank in 13 hrs. Fuel gauge is not registering during propane use. Hopefully that will change when I use gasoline.

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Nov 15, 2021
The Other Dave
5 out of 5 stars review

Love the portability and the quietness!

I bought this machine back in Feb 2021. I waited until November to prep it and start it for the first time. Prep was a cinch, and it started immediately. I've been breaking it in slowly and it runs like a champ! Given the current economic situation, I'm certain this Inverter/generator will come in very handy!

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May 26, 2024
Einnors
5 out of 5 stars review

So Quiet!

I bought this two weeks ago after multiple power outages in my area. I'm so glad we did. Delivery was fast and it came with everything you need in the box with the exception of fuel. It started right up and is so wonderfully quiet for a generator. It is a must for a small back up and looking forward to using it for camping.

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Jan 29, 2022
Moogoo77
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Features (Dual Fuel, Remote Start, 30 AMP)

I bought this generator for 2 reasons, the 1st was to provide power to my camping trailer while not at a campsite. The 2nd reason was to provide power in the event of a storm / loss of power. I really enjoy the remote start capability, especially when it's cold outside. It runs surprisingly quiet (for a generator) and it provides all the power we need in a pinch. Having the ability to use both fuel and propane pretty much guarantees that I have one or the other laying around the garage when I need it.

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May 28, 2019
Cbowe
5 out of 5 stars review

Exactly what I needed for my home backup power.

Love the duel fuel so I can run on propane and not have to deal with the mess and care of gas. There was some corrosion on the rim where the gas goes, which ideally I wish wasn't there. It also smelled like gas so I am assuming that was from testing? Super easy to set up and set started. Fired right up and is ready to go when I need it.

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Aug 16, 2021
Hawk 42
5 out of 5 stars review

Met all expectations.

Easy to set up. Everything I needed was included. Took a few minutes to find the remote. It was on the pull start cord. Hooked up the battery and it started right away on gas. After run in, tried on RV. It ran everything including 13500 HVAC and microwave, lights, pumps and extra fan. Never went over 75% including surge. Also ran on propane, same conditions without exceeding 80%. So far so good! Tested on my son's RV, he ordered on as well.

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