Review of Westinghouse 3,700/4,500-Watt Dual-Fuel Inverter Generator (CARB Compliant) Given the number of generator/inverters options in the marketplace, what factors were important in my selecting the Westinghouse 3,700/4,500-Watt Dual-Fuel Inverter Generator? Obviously, capacity had to be in the sweet spot for my intended use. 3700 running watts, 4500 starting watts will handle the critical appliances for the event I have a power failure at my home. And with the apparent increasing risk of power grid failure, this may be a small investment for a measure of security. I wanted and got a control panel that is quite inclusive, not just a place for a wide range of receptacles. I wanted a LED data screen showing the essential factors: fuel level, remaining run time and power output. It may seem minor, but very few generator options have a remote start key fob. That was a deal breaker for a guy who makes full use of the tv remote. It's just a great convenience to add to the electric start on the generator. I doubt I will use the propane option but if gas stations are closed in an electrical failure it is nice to know I can remove the LP tank from my bbq to power on. Another important consideration is the eco mode which automatically adjusts engine RPM/fuel consumption to what is necessary to provide no more than the load requires. I wanted and got safeguards like a low oil indicator and an overload protector. But as I read through the User's Manual, more and more features were revealed. The User Manual itself is worthy of accolades. I rarely receive a user's manual so well written, clear, comprehensive. Additionally, perhaps for the less patient, Westinghouse provides a one page Quick Start Guide. But reading the whole Manual is a worthwhile experience. What other small engine company includes a drain hose on its float bowl to completely remove gasoline? Not only does the generator charge the battery while the engine is running, should you have a more sustained period of non use, Westinghouse provides a small plug-in battery charging cable. Not intended as a trickle charger, rather the company suggests plugging it in over night, sufficient to charge the battery without overcharging it. Westinghouse provides a small bag of essential tools like a spark plug wrench. They include a funnel for adding oil. The gasoline tank includes a filter. It just goes on. As time passes, I think I'm going to be very glad I purchased the Westinghouse Inverter Generator.

It would not stay running at first and I was getting a heavy propane smell. After some internet research, it seems a common problem that the choke cable would come disconnected. Unfortunate that I had to take a new product apart to fix this, but it is working great now. I would have rated higher had it not been for that. I hope the choke cable does not vibrate loose during use. I really like the dual fuel feature and it is relatively quiet.

Easy assembly. All tools included with complete instructions with pictures that were easy to follow. in the user guide. This generator ran my computers, routers, TV, microwave and our propane wall furnace that has electronic controls. It produces clean power and sine wave. Of course it also runs my lights and refrigerator that can operate on a standard generator. I recommend this generator without reservations. It is a great unit. I'd buy it again if I ever need another generator.

I wanted to put the 4500df through one season before leaving my review. I am very happy with my purchase. More than enough power to run every single appliance in my travel trailer. I opted for the 4500 for this reason. I also opted for the dual fuel version so that I didn't have to pack gasoline on my camping trips. I'm already bringing propane so why would I bother with the risk of spilling gasoline?! The push button starter and remote start make operation so easy. The 30amp receptical and 15amp standard recepticals are exactly what I wanted as well. I only have 1 or two complaints… The provided oil bottle contains too much oil, despite the manual saying it is exactly the right amount to add. I over filled the oil then had to drain some up and clean up the resulting mess that I wasn't prepared for. I changed the oil at 25 hours and had similar difficulty. The drain plug is difficult to access, but doable, but the rubber plug and hole below the drain plug is not big enough to allow the old oil to drain out cleanly. It results in a mess simply by following the manual directions. I'll have to come up with a better system next time. I wouldn't say this was a user issue, but more of a design issue. The 4500df is quiet! We had several other campers comment to us throughout the summer on how quiet it was and asked what kind it was. The case is durable and sturdy. The telescoping suitcase style handle and wheels are awesome too. It's heavy, but not so heavy that a moderately strong person can't lift it in and out of a truck on his own. 2 people can handle it easily. I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend to others.

After a great deal of research I decided on this generator due to its great reviews, low decibel level, and high wattage to cost ratio. It arrived today and I followed the instructions on adding oil, connecting battery, and making the necessary connection to the propane tank. The unit cranked on first push of the remote and I ran three different accessories at various wattage to test output. This generator is very quiet for its size and it seems the noise level does not significantly increase when I increase load (which changes RPM in ECO mode). Overall at this point I am very satisfied with my purchase.

I received my iGen4500DF last week to provide backup power to business's network equipment and servers. The low THD, less than 3% satisfies my Server's sensitive UPS power requirements. It appears I'll get close to 20 hours on a tank of gas running a 25-30% load, I haven't yet ran enough propane, but it's very efficient, burning about 1 pound in 1 hour and 15 minutes, again at 25-30% load. The gages a great, and I didn't need to use my test meters to measure the load on the inverter. The fuel gage seems accurate too.

I bought this iGen 4500DF a month ago. Unit is compact and heavy duty. User Manual was very well written with pictorial views of the Generator and Safety features are in abundance. Generator is pricey but it is worth all the features, i.e. electric-start, dual-fuel, LED Data Center, overload LED, etc.. I highly recommend this product !!

I bought two of these instead of paying for the ONAN 5500 option on my new Grand Designs 5th Wheel. About 1/3 the price, nearly twice the Wattage and double the amperage when joined together with the Westinghouse cord. They fit easily in the bay where the ONAN would have sat, with room to spare! Runs all three AC units, water heater, fridge, etc... without any issues. Dual Fuel a bonus as well! Definitely pay attention to the specs for jetting based on altitude. Comes from factory jetted for under 2000'. I live at 6000' so had to swap out jets in carbs and nozzles on regulartors for propane. Super quiet, ultra portable, such a great value!

My boyfriend and I are going to be traveling for quite a while in our camper, and as off campgrounds as possible. This generator is going to save us in all conditions. It's fairly lightweight for being able to store different fuels at the same time. Love the handle for easy movability. Easy off and on toggle is super cool, and will come in handy when we want to shut it off and on from inside our camper (instead of having to go outside to turn on and off). Happy to give this company a good review— their product is the real deal!

Remote start and dual fuel is a nice feature. Also has a light to see the controls at night.