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5000/3900–Watt Westinghouse Gas-Powered Inverter With Quiet Technology + Remote Electric Start
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Jan 12, 2022
Reviewer name: Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Generator

Great generator. Great value. In the box comes oil, a funnel, and a tool kit. Just provide the fuel and you are good to go. This thing has been great. Make sure to read the instructions!! You need to break it in at less than 25% load for 5 hours before you really use it. Also a fuel stabilizer is recommended. Treat it right and it will treat you right!

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Aug 3, 2021
Reviewer name: Oregon Wood worker
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Generator for Sensitive Electronics

This generator will provide clean power for electronics in you motorhome or house. I purchased it because it can run many things in my house during a power outage . One thing that is a must is clean power provided by an inverter generator like this. In a house ( or motorhome ) built in the last 30 years they have electronics built into the furnace and hot water heaters. So if you don't want to blow them out you need an inverter type generator like this. This will also let you charge a phone, computer, camera or other electronic items. The generator has more features than others incluning a 30 amp RV type plug, 2 120 plugs , 2 usb plugs, fuel cut off switch, built in circuit breakers, LED DATA center that shows fuel level, power output, hour meter. All out lets and switches have rubber water proof covers and plugs. It even has ECO MODE that changes the rpm as power use goes up and down to save fuel . ! Has wheels. It also comes with the small things you need, 12 v dry cell battery needed for the electric starter, a trickle charger to keep it maintained, oil and funnel, and a great feature is the key FOB to do remote start up to 400 feet away ! If you want the best generator on the market this is it. Read other reviews from owners, this is a highly rated generator for good reason, it is great !

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Apr 14, 2021
Reviewer name: AU Hunter
2 out of 5 stars
2 out of 5 stars review

Poor Quality Control

I just purchased this Generator and opened the box. I filled with oil and gas and read all the instructions. The first time starting the generator, I noticed fuel leaking from the bottom. I opened the side panel and noticed fuel leaking from the carburetor fuel bowl. I checked the bolt and it was tight. I took the bold holding the fuel bowl off and saw that the gasket was pinched and not inserted correctly. I flattened out the gasket and put the fuel bowl back on. I started the generator and let it run for 5 minutes with no leaks. I'm glad I was not out in the field using it for the first time when this happened. So far the Generator is quieter than I expected and runs smoothly. I will have a better opinion after running the unit for a while.

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Hi, We are sorry to hear about this. We are glad you were able to get your iGen4500 up and running on your own! Rest assured, our customer care team is always ready to assist you, please reach out to us directly at customercare@wpowereq.com if you have any other questions or concerns. Have a great day!

Sep 19, 2018
Reviewer name: Chief
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Good so far

Using it for my camper for occasional boondocking as well as for occasional work where no power is available or during power outages at home. So far runs my 15K BTU A/C with no problem at 50% load, noise is about what I expected. Only had it for a day but it will be used heavily this coming weekend at a NASCAR race. The fit and finish of the plastic panels does not seem to be very good but that is minor as long as there are no other issues.

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Jun 8, 2024
Reviewer name: HMCS(SW)
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Good First Impression

I purchased this in advance of hurricane season. I don't need a whole house generator and this is the perfect size to power what I need at about 50% load. Setup was easy. The instructions weren't kidding about filling oil if factory oil still remained in the engine. Battery was fully charged on receipt. Started right up and much quieter than other generators we've had.The carrying handle is convenient. Easy to follow maintenance instructions which I will follow, but I really hope I don't have to use it for what I bought it for.

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Apr 8, 2021
Reviewer name: TamandAl0807
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

So Far.....So Good!

I’m only at Day-1 of this purchase so a lot remains to be seen, but it did start right up and it runs quiet and smooth. I wish it had an overall hour usage meter so I know when to change the oil, etc... I’ll likely buy an hour meter aftermarket very soon. That’s my only complaint so far.

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Jun 11, 2021
Reviewer name: geosim
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy to move around, very quiet & small footprint.

I bought this mainly as a backup to my primary generator which is 4 years old and over a thousand hours on it. It runs for 24 hours sometimes and is starting to struggle in hot weather so this one is for a rest and cool off period for the primary. Unit was packaged very well and no external damage showing from shipping/handling. Instructions were very straight forward and simple. Connect battery, add oil and gas. Tried electric start first and it started instantly. Tested remote start/stop, good. Pull start is very easy compared to my other construction use generators. Fuel shut off worked as it should. Idle feature worked but left it off to test on my 30 amp RV. Plugged in 25 ft cord from RV and cranked AC unit, no problem. Ran frig, coffee maker and microwave ok. Very satisfied with initial performance.

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Jun 28, 2021
Reviewer name: Gwhite
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Choke

Only used for a short time but seems to work well. 1 big problem was automatic choke was disconnected during shipping and would not start. Seems to be an easy fix and a constant problem with this unit. I searched online found many others with the same issue. I resolved the issue fairly quickly but not after being very frustrated it wouldn't start. Manufacturer should have this problem resolved.

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Jun 25, 2022
Reviewer name: Interval
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Nice Quiet Generator

I bought the iGen4500 for emergency power backup, and a generator that produces LHD (Low Harmonic Distortion) was one of the important items on the list I couldn't do without. It's really nice how quiet the generator is, the remote start is really convenient, and with LHD it can safely power my more delicate electronics. Having the generator for power backup makes hurricane season a little less stressful.

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Dec 27, 2021
Reviewer name: easyabc123
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Choke Access Sucks

Operating this generator requires choke adjusting. Unfortunately, the choke is behind the side panel which requires removing five bolts. Phillips head bolts that will ware over time. So, poor design in this regards. The choke should be assessable without removing the side panel. Also, the remote on/off FOB is simpley a marketing bell with no whistle. When the generator is remotely shut down. You will still need to go to the generator and manually shut off the battery so you don’t waste battery power. And, you will need to close the gasoline valve so the engine does not flood. Other than those design flaws, the generator works well, as hoped, for the moment. Stay tuned.

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