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Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000 Watt Remote Electeric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
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Nov 12, 2020
Reviewer name: cougaruser
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great generator. Quiet, efficient, nice features!

I bought this a couple of months ago. I'm glad I did, since they seem to be out of stock everywhere now. I've used it a few times and really like it. It's actually quieter than my 2200 watt top name generator. I bought this for use with my travel trailer, but I will set it up to run with my home generator set up as well now. I'm very happy and recommend the product. I do have the dual fuel model.

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Apr 26, 2024
Reviewer name: Duke7777
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Dual-Fuel Inverter Generator review

I bought this generator for emergency back-up & to power my Makita electric chainsaw when removing dead & unwanted trees. I used it for a week to cut down dead & unwanted trees from 6-20" in diameter with a corded Makita 16" chainsaw. The generator functioned flawlessly, is very quiet, starts easily, & the remote eliminates a lot of walking back & forth to turn it on/off. The extendable handle is a nice feature but feels flimsy when pulling the generator to different sites in a bumpy acre lot for tree cutting.

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Aug 24, 2021
Reviewer name: jshe28
5 out of 5 stars
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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Aug 31, 2021
Reviewer name: Cletis
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Powerful, quiet, and efficient

I bought this to use with my RV and it works great. Runs everything in the trailer at the same time including the microwave and the A/C. I typically run it off of propane using the quick connect port that is on the side of my RV. That way I don't need to haul fuel. It is very fuel efficient on fuel and my propane lasts forever. The first time I used it on propane I just let it run so I could empty the propane tank I was using. It had less than an inch of propane left in the bottom and the generator still ran for over 4 hours. The only draw back it that it is a bit heavy. I can still lift it in and out of the truck by myself, but wish it could magically be lighter. It is very nice that it has the wheels and pull handle. Once it's on the ground it is very easy to move around. Great product. More than double the power for the same price as the popular red generators.

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Jun 18, 2021
Reviewer name: Chuck 61
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Remote start/stop a must

I was pleased to see that the generator came with a remote start. I had to request another FOB because the one that came with the generator would only start it, it would not turn it off. It is not as powerful as I had hoped, but I believe it will work.

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Oct 25, 2020
Reviewer name: cordodor
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Powerful, quiet and versatile

I bought this just over a month ago and I am excited to continue to use it. It arrived well-packaged and in good shape. Setup was easy. I love the option for gas or propane fuel. The remote electric start works like a breeze. It's much much quieter than my dad's open-frame generator. It has no problem powering both my RV Air Conditioner and the Microwave, simultaneously. It's big enough that I plan to keep it at home for power outages as well. A highly sought after unit, but the purchase was worth the wait.

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Oct 5, 2023
Reviewer name: Ejane143
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

So far so good

Having to leave a review for a free bonus item. So far so good, have to install high altitude kit before starting up so I can’t speak to how it runs yet. Also, will have a review of customer service since I’m having to hunt down the kit. That part isn’t easy so far!

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Jul 27, 2021
Reviewer name: Some Guy
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

So far its working well

Did my first oil change at 3 hrs and again at 8 hrs. I was shocked at how much metal was in the first oil change. There were large shavings, and a ton of glitter. Still glitter in the second. I will change it again at 15hrs. Manual does not clearly state break-in time, but says change oil after first 25hrs and do not exceed 50% load during break-in. Also the batteries for the remote came dead and the regulator came with rusted screws and corroded aluminum. After replacing the batteries in the remote, its a great feature to have. I have not put any gasoline in mine yet and plan on using propane exclusively. I live at 4000ft and use this at altitudes slightly higher. A high altitude carb kit is required for altitudes above 5000ft (its just a jet kit). Not sure if this applies to propane operation.

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Oct 11, 2024
Reviewer name: Ronm30
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

WH PORTABLE GENERATOR iGen5000DFc

I purchased this in June for the upcoming hurricane season. Milton came into town 10/10/24, and we lost our power. Set up and started the generator quickly and it ran constantly for 2+ days until power was restored. This was certainly a great investment and glad that we have it.

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Dec 11, 2023
Reviewer name: Allee79
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

It’s so quiet when running.

Been looking for a portable generator for almost a year. Did lots of research on the various name brands. Was impressed with the many positive reviews on YouTube and online retailers. The fit and finish on the generator is exceptional ,with quality components throughout. It has all the features one could possibly want. The remote start is so very handy.

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