Received new generator with noticeable rust at fuel tank neck. Immediately contacted Westinghouse who ensured me this is normal. Ran generator to make sure every thing worked (using sta-bil added fuel). Tested generator 2 month later to make sure every thing worked fine before storm season but generator would not maintain power and kept turning off. Checked online and found service bulletin with instruction on manual fix by opening the cover and manually adjusting choke. So assumed this was known issue and dropped off at local service center. I am told the carburetor was gummed/dirty and this would not be covered under warranty. Called up Westinghouse and service rep politely read instructions: for "2 month storage the float bowl has to be emptied of fuel". Not having emptied the fuel from the float bowl broke the generator in 2 month. Hard to believe that if I had turned on the generator few days earlier, the generator would had work. The fact that there is a service bulletin that was created to temporary fix this exact problem actually exists suggests there is a model wide quality issue. Also Westinghouse claiming rusted fuel tank is normal also suggests this model is cheaply made. Can not recommend for first time generator users. I suspect the rust and carburetor issues are tied. Also, this generator requires lots of maintenance that must be followed accurately. Being 1 day late will break unit.

Just received the generator and took it out of the box. Filled the oil and gas and followed directions on operation. Generator starts easy and is very quiet for the size. I especially like the remote start. Will give it a good test run this summer in the RV.

After years of owning a smaller inv/gen, we decided to upgrade. Based on several weeks of comparison shopping, we decided on the Westinghouse iGen 4500, and am very pleased. With more power and quieter operation than many others, this is the machine for me. The only downfall are the relatively small wheels (The ruts and roots in the northwoods are sometimes more than the wheels can handle).

I bought this I could not ask for anything better everything came with the item as said, Started the first time with start button after putting oil and gas remote works and the sound very quit very happy with this product I plugged in my camper perfect everything runs even 15000BTU air love it

Took about 20mins to set up, charged the battery for another 20mins and it started right up. Unit had no damage and all the controls work as they should. I ran it for about 2hrs with varing light loads with no issues. Have a camping trip planned next weekend where I will put it to the test.

I bought this a few weeks ago. Some folks mentioned a choke issue in reviews but I had zero problems. It started right up out of the box. I love the display panel and all the information it gives you plus the 30A hookup for my camper is fantastic!! My only complaint so far is that the oil drains into the case then drips out of a hole in the bottom. It's chambered in a way to keep oil from going everywhere so it's not a big deal, just not what I expected. Plus it's tight quarters in there! but everything seems to be accessed easily enough and what did I expect from an enclosed generator anyway?

It's for out camper, which keeps everything running like a beast, but we also used it to run our house's lower level for two days during a power outage. We ran dozens of lights, plug-in heaters, large appliances, televisions, and the internet. It was billions decibels quieter than our other generator. I'm sure our neighbors with power on the adjacent street approve of the quieter-running generator this go around :)

I am satisfied to this point with this generator. The only issue is checking and changing the oil. The drain bolt is stuck to the extender piece so the whole thing comes out when removing the bolt. I believe I can break it lose with some channel locks at the next oil change. Be careful when removing the dipstick to check the oil because some will come out. Other than that, the unit has been excellent for our needs of powering a travel trailer

I did alot of research online, looked alot of different generators. The Westinghouse iGen 4500 was supposed to be the most quiet with the lowest decibel rating, at the best price. When I got it set up and started up, it was obvious I had made a good purchase. (Oh, BTW, my wife thinks the remote start is cool!) We plan to use this with our new RV and plan to do as much remote "boondocking" as possible. This requires a generator strong enough to run the AC but quiet enough for us to sleep. I think we got it!

I bought this in September of 2024 after a major extended power outage in Duncan SC. The setup was easy and took about 10. Fortunately, I haven't had a reason to use it since I purchased it other than a 30-minute break in period which went flawlessly. I feel confident that we are ready if we experience an extended power outage in the future. Definitely worth the peace of mind moving forward.