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Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000 Watt Remote Electeric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
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Jul 3, 2023
Reviewer name: LewnWorx
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

So far so good

Got it today. In process of filling oil dropped dipstick and it fell down under the floor panel. Because i’d added oil it made it way more difficut as tilting it would have lex to oil gushing out if the dipstick hole. Took a plumbing camera a lond of long curved hemostats and an hour of fiddling to retrieve it. The oil fill/change system is this thing’s achilles heel. Definitely not looking forward to the first oil change. Once that was done on to the propane. The regulator assembly is super big and a but clunky to have hanging off the bottle with its weight riding on the connection. Propane line is very short, necessitating keeping the bottle right next to the gennie. Operationally it was fine. Started right up, ran for 5 hours powering a big fan and an rv converter with occasional a/c unit power which is ultimately the reason for the purchase. And for that it appears it’ll do just fine. Will update when its got some hours on it of real world use. Thys far though it’s better than the pair of paralled Ryobi’s its replacing. They would often struggle just to light off the a/c unit, let alone anything else. While I cant fire up both the 13,500 and the 10,200 a/c’s (as least on propane) it does handle the big one woth biatloads of breathing room. Much quieter than the ryobi’s were as well.

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Nov 18, 2020
Reviewer name: Dougie
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Compact package and SUPER quiet

Coming from an older open-frame Champion generator that gave me heartaches every time I had to start it, this Westinghouse is amazing! Push-button start like my car, and so quiet. Love how I can move it around like a piece of luggage too, lol. Only wish it had a fuel shutoff, so I could drain it out easier from the carb.

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Jan 18, 2023
Reviewer name: Leadfoot Mike
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Perfect for my application.

I needed a generator that would handle the AC/Heat unit, microwave, large fan, and all of the florescent lights in our race trailer. This iGen4500DF generator handled all those things and it fits nicely in the generator cabinet. A nice bonus is that it is very quiet.

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May 14, 2020
Reviewer name: DJWz
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

All the features I need

It powers all ten circuits of our house that are on the transfer switch (refrigerator, lights, plugs, insert, range, water heater). The RV outlet gives max output, so I needed a pigtail and cord. It’s light enough to move around easily. Starts right up by a light pull. The battery has to be fully charged to start by button. Dual fuel is a great feature because it gives you options in an emergency. Quiet.

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Nov 1, 2019
Reviewer name: Bodyman1
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Poor Performance

I purchased this generator in May 2019 and it has stopped starting either remote or otherwise. The rip cord handle fell off, I never used the handle! The fuel float is broke and when I started it with gasoline, all of the gasoline came pouring out of the bottom of the unit! Several other issues, too many to name.

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Dec 4, 2023
Reviewer name: clmajor
3 out of 5 stars
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

Jun 13, 2022
Reviewer name: kayakfisher homebuilder
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

A very fine generator

be sure to inspect the carton and take pictures before and during opening the carton. I noted a small tear / hole in the box and also a handle hole....or what I thought was a handle for moving the box. strange was there was only one. Well, as it turns out there's a scrape on the back of the unit which tore some of the power and registration info sticker and the plastic shroud is disconnected where something had gone through the carton then into the side of the generator. In construction I've seen this type of damage and this was caused by a fork lift, the fork of the lift punctured the carton. maybe someone will reach out and agree to replace this this unit with an undamaged one. we'll see. I'm happy with my purcase just difficult to be proud of damaged goods. Thanks

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Sep 27, 2021
Reviewer name: BDMT
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

So far so good

Only just purchased the gen but it’s pretty impressive so far. Wasn’t sure on the quality of oil provided with it so I decided to put in Amsoil 10W-30 to ensure it had high quality lubricant. Past reviews indicated problems with the automatic choke and the issue is usually that the control wire is unplugged from the control board. Took covers off to check that the auto choke wire was connected to the control board and it was so good to go there. Connected the battery and hit the start button. It fired right up in about 2 seconds as if it had just been running. Was pretty impressed. Tested the remote start and again it fired right up instantly. Very quiet for this amount of power so I am very happy. Now just hope it proves to be durable and reliable for years to come.

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Aug 10, 2021
Reviewer name: Travelers2
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Perfect for our trailer and more!

We bought this generator in order to go boondocking in our new travel trailer, diy projects at home and for power outages. Thus far, our main use has been traveling and we love how it uses propane or gasoline. We use it for hours and the propane level hardly moves. We are looking forward to many years of use with this little beauty!

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May 26, 2019
Reviewer name: Jmac5602
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Love it!!!!

I have not been able to use it on my Travel Trailer yet. But, so far so good. I received my generator fast, and came un damaged. I connected my LP tank to it, really easy set-up. Started up on the second push of the start button. Ran a little rough for the first minute or two, then smoothed out. I would recommend this generator.

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