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Westinghouse iGen5000DFc 5000 Watt Remote Electeric Start Dual Fuel Inverter
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Feb 10, 2021
Reviewer name: wapiti
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

nice machine

I got this a few weeks ago. it was a little damaged from shipping scuff marks. not Westinghouse's fault. runs great only going to use propane . it idles pretty rough assume its the propane. make sure and break in properly the directions on break in aren't real good.. I ran it an hour and changed the oil.. lots of glittery metal in oil . changed the oil two more times after that every hour. going to run for twenty hours and change again. I ran two fridges and a freezer plus two heaters and some lights and it didn't miss a beat. Really like the Gen

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Sep 30, 2024
Reviewer name: BillyB51
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Runs great, could be easier to maintain

Love the way it runs, smooth and quiet compared to my old Generac. Access to oil fill through access panel is difficult due to tight fit and my hands aren't exactly large. Be careful when adding fuel for the first time - the screen filters will back up the flow if you pour too fast. Other than those growing pains I would recommend the unit.

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Sep 19, 2019
Reviewer name: Campfireenthusiast
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Has it all

I am very happy with this generator. I selected the igen4500df because: 1 - Quiet Inverter Generator 2 - Higher Wattage for an Inverter Generator 3 - Remote Start 4 - Dual Fuel I waited a couple months for it to come in stock after deciding on this one. Seems Westinghouse had some production delays. I ended up ordering and getting one in mid-August 2019. I bought from Home Depot because I trust them if I get a melon to make it right. I got it set up in 10-15 minutes. I was able to lift out of the box by myself. I put the supplied oil in (note - if you use the full .6L bottle provided you will overfill the oil reservoir). I hooked it up to a 20lb propane tank, pushed the start button and it started right up. I ran it for 20 minutes or so and then shut it down. I tested the remote start/stop from close by and it works great. I ran for about 8-10 hours with low load and then changed the oil (I put in full synthetic). Then, I took it up to the cabin the following weekend to really test it. I ran it about 8 hours / day for 2 days and it worked flawlessly. I ran it on gas and it goes a LONG time on a little gas. The remote start/stop worked well. I turned it off at night and then started it in the morning and it fired right up...even leaving the battery switch on all night. It seems the remote start has a bit longer range than the stop, for some reason. I was 40-50 yards away and needed to walk outside to start it and walk a little close still to stop it. I really like the feature overall. My morning starts were mid 40s (F). I didn't have any issues with cool weather starts. I will be using it this winter and am interested to see if the auto-choke feature does its job. This thing is quiet! I previously had a 6500w champion. That thing has a lot of power but it is loud (not an inverter). The igen4500df ran all day 30 yards from our camp fire and we forgot it was there. I don't care about the fancy gadgets / power meter / usb chargers. We plug into the big 30amp outlet to power the cabin (well pump (110v), lights, toasters, AC, chargers, etc) and forget about it. When the well pump kicks on the lights dim as it spins up and then handles it fine. I'd buy again. I'll try to post again after winter with an update.

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Jul 10, 2020
Reviewer name: ZZZZZ
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Works as intended

We were tired of frequent power outages and bought this inverter. So far it has works as expected and kept us out of the dark, powered the refregerator and small AC unit. Dual fuel is an added bonus. 17 hours of runtime used aout 25 pounds of LP gas.

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Mar 9, 2025
Reviewer name: SeniorLady
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Features

I bought this in November. My daughter has one and loves it. I love that it's dual Fuel and you can charge various accessories. It's heavier than I anticipated but nothing I can't handle. I bought it for emergency outages. I've been researching generators for several years now and loved everything about this iGen.

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Oct 20, 2024
Reviewer name: Skymedic
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Ease of use and set up

I bought this unit as a power backup, and to be able to carry it to other sites that need power. Unboxing and setup was a breeze. The unit is a little heavy, but manageable. After unboxing, and fowllowing the set up instructions the unit cranked up immediately. I've only run the unit with gas, have not tried propane yet. The electric and remote start are a definite bonus. I've only used the unit just for breaking in, but it powered two deep freezers and refrigerator without any issues.

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May 2, 2024
Reviewer name: Kaniksuman
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Very solid machine

Bought this unit for my travel trailer and home emergencies. The unit feels very solid and well built. It's noise level is better than I expected. I like all of the features and the meter display is nice, so there's no guessing when to change the oil and other routine services. Very complete package with great manuals. Haven't taken it boon-docking yet and I'm excited to use it Great warranty compared to other makes.

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Apr 7, 2022
Reviewer name: Gary in Perry
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

A great purchase!

Generator came well packed, undamaged & started easily upon adding oil, fuel(gasoline), etc. I love the 3 options to start the generator & all worked flawlessly. I also love the flexibility of the dual fuel option. I really have not tested the capacity limits of the generator yet but I have no doubts that it will adequately power our RV as needed & be available for emergency home uses as well.

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Oct 13, 2021
Reviewer name: Qwijibo
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Very Quiet

I just needed a generator to power a handful of circuits in my house (fridge, gas furnace, etc...), and this fit the bill. Quiet enough not to bother the neighbors, but enough power for what I need. The dual fuel option is nice to have if necessary. I added oil and it started up first try. I've only run it for a few hours to break it in, but so far very impressed.

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Nov 21, 2020
Reviewer name: Rdemo
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Love this generator!

I've been looking for one of these for months but everyone is out of stock. Finally found it and bought immediately based on reviews, glad i did. Super quiet compared to my previous Champion I returned due to noise level. Plenty of power, great features, runs everything at once on our 23' Nash trailer, exactly what i wanted. The remote start is a bonus in the cold mornings. No issues with delivery or condition other than some kind of silicone grease on everything in the wrapper. Hoping for many years of service.

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