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Westinghouse WGen5300DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Volt Switch Selector
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Mar 25, 2022
RDB 33
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Nice features

Only had the generator a short time but, I like the fact that it's dual fuel, has the RV receptacle, and is relatively small for the capabilities it offers. It's a nice-looking unit and started with three pulls out of the box using propane. Time will tell, but pretty happy with it so far!

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Jan 4, 2025
Brypash
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Westinghouse 5300 Generator

After I got it all set up, it started on the second pull! Seems like a solid little machine, but haven't had to use it in any long-term situation. The only con that I can speak of right now is that the oil fill position is very hard to get to and I seemed to put more oil on the ground than into the machine. Otherwise, I have zero complaints and am have full confidence in this machine.

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Jan 11, 2021
ServingYouUp
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent generator!

I bought this after a big storm came through a couple of hours away from my house and knocked out power over a widespread area. I wanted power if that happened to me. Got a great deal on this unit. Delivered promptly. Minor assembly to attach wheels and rest pads. The generator started up on the 2nd pull and works great!

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Jun 28, 2021
Andy Amazing
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Beat value of dual fuel generator

This is the one I have been looking for. No electric starter is not a big deal since I still can pull once or twice to start it easily. Used mainly for my rv 15k ac when we Boondocks. Also good wattage for house hold power outages. Glad Sam’s club still make this item so affordable. Used on propane mainly for easy cleaning and lower noise. Just don’t want to add gas during the usage with hot engine. So propane will be my priority fuel for now. Start my RV ac right away. No soft starter needed. This one is not inverter type so you have to expect louder noises but still reasonable range. Nothing is perfect but this one is making it closer. Trusted brand of Westinghouse over couple decades and great customer service backup will give you a piece of mind. Your research could be ended if you want to have a easier way to make generator work for you no matter in what kind of situation.

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May 4, 2024
Ken & Amanda
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

The dual fuel option was the big plus for me.

Bought this for emergency operation of the multiple refrigerators/freezers we own that are FULL of meat. Also, have a small RV that operates on 30A, so this thing is home run twice over. Ruined a Generac because we left gasoline in it too long. Love the propane option.

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Dec 22, 2022
Sanrosca27
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Does what I need it to do

I bought this generator to replace two other generators I had. Getting old takes a toll on RV campers. My old generators were pull start and didn't always start right away. Many pulls later I might get it started and have an aching back. My wife can't start it at all and wishes she could start it to run the microwave when I was away fishing. So having an electric start solved those problems. ADDING a remote start with that, means she doesn't even have to leave the RV to start it to run the AC or the microwave. At 64 dB the sound level is a bit higher than my old generator. My Honda 5000w pull start was around 56db. My 2000w generator was so quiet but couldn't run the microwave well. It was ok for charging the batteries running lights. I replaced it with 100w solar panels and batteries. Still, the solar charging system I have can't run the microwave or the AC when I want it. My plan is to mount it on a etrailer RV bumper shelf and there it will live during the summer season. It's too heavy for me and my wife to move at 135lbs. So I'm running it in for 5 hours with the AC at 2000w which is less than the max 2600 recommended for burn it in or <50% max rating. Changing it from AC to fan every 30 min or so to vary the load as recommended in the user manual. So far so good. I'm running it on propane with is what I'll like use most of the time cause I don't like having my fuel go bad or rust out the gas tank and plug up the fuel lines. I forgot to drain my gas last time I used the 5k generator and it made a mess in the tank and cost me $200 to repair it. Plugged the carburetor and all the fuel filters with rust. Had I sent it to the shop it would've cost me twice that. I was even using Stabilize to protect it but it was 2 years since I last used it. Next time I have to use gas I'll empty it like the owner manual recommends. It nice to have gas as an that option in a pinch. Other the the weight I'm happy with my choice. I was thinking of designing a portable lift or buying one of those motor cycle lifts to store it for the off season. Maybe I can start weight lifting... ;) or not!

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Nov 19, 2021
Adam DFW Realtor
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Love the Dual Fuel Option

I bought this to run our gas furnace blower to stay warm during our annual winter power outage in Texas. I'm going to have my electrician install a power transfer switch and plug to run my entire house when we lose power. (Of course I'll be super conservative with electricity and throw the breakers for anything that isn't absolutely necessary) I am hoping to be able to use lights, (1 room at a time), two gas furnaces and a hot water recirculation pump to stay warm and keep the pipes from freezing and busting again. (And possibly the tv and internet router) I love that its dual fuel so I can use it with my RV as well. I'm hoping I don't have to use it!

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Jul 31, 2023
9sclt"
3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5 stars review

Pretty reliable, easy start, relatively quiet

I purchased this just over two years ago, used maybe 150hrs, then it quit. It started a real slight clatter, then nothing. No compression. I've had it sitting about 6mos now. Finally got the time to look into it. Low-n-behold, a valve retainer broke, valve dropped into cylinder, piston pushed it up through the head. Good thing about it, it only cracked the piston (didn't break it, no scaring in the cylinder) just the top end rework.

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Hello, thank you for your purchase, we are deeply sorry that the generator was not able to keep up with your needs! We would like to be able to make things right for you! Please reach out to us at 1-855-944-3571 or support@wpowereq.com and we would be happy to assist you! Thank you, Zach - Westinghouse

Oct 14, 2020
Butch731
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Best Generator For The Money

I bought this generator in case we suffer shutdowns of stores and interruptions of utilities during the Democrat violence planned around the November elections. After unpacking and attaching the wheel kit, the generator started easily, ran smoothly, and put out the rated output from each receptacle. I plan on hooking it up to a standard Square D transfer panel to supply most of my household circuits.

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Sep 10, 2023
jazi893
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Meets our needs

Purchased after we had a very high water table in May and the sump pump ran every few minutes for two weeks. Wanted backup for it and a few other essential things. Haven't had the need to use it in an emergency situation yet but set it up and tested everything with good results. Easy to assemble, commission, and start. I purchased a 40lb propane tank to use with it and haven't tried it with gas. When the power goes out here it is typically only for a few hours. I'll keep a full gas can too, just in case, and have two 20lb tanks for the grill as backup.

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