I had to replace our 32 year old generator. This is the first time that I purchased a product that can use either gasoline or liquid propane, and can be switched on the fly. Nice feature to have if you need to use both in the event of an extended outage. Only thing I plan to add is a weather proof top cover to keep out rain or snow when it is used in the open. Nice to see that technology allowed for a smaller and lighter unit.

Just bought this unit for those unexpected outages due to storms in the spring. Set it up and had it running in less than 20 minutes. Started on the 1st pull. Plugged in some tools to make sure it worked and it didn’t phase it. Ran like a champ.

I've had this generator for over a year and have used it many times. It starts easily and ran all day on 1 tank. It saved our food on a 2 day power outage (ran lights and 2 refrigerators) and is now being used daily to run tools in an area that has no electricity. Highly recommend!

We just bought this and are so pleased with the duel fuel option. We love the versatility and ease of switching back and forth between gas and propane. We store a lot of propane, so this generator was a must for us. It's easy to use and works great.

Overall the experience was great getting started. The box was a little beat up in shipping but the rugged frame seemed to protect the generator really well. Adding the feat and wheels to it was easier than I expected given the weight, but the compact size made it easy to manipulate. The controls and hardware are intuitive and the manual's documentation was helpful. The only feedback I have is to improve the documentation to make it very clear that only the L14-30 receptacle works when in 240V mode and the TT-30R and 5-20R receptacles only work in 120V mode. This is clear if you study the schematic in the manual or just try it out. Now that I know it's intuitive to why this was done, but it wasn't obvious to me when I was getting started.

I have had the generator about a month now and am happy with my selection. I like the features the generator came with, the long run time and the ease of being able to roll the generator around since several in this size do not come with wheels. I did have some questions after the purchase and the toll free customer service was very helpful and friendly.

Finally decided out little family needed a generator in case we lost power due to an ice storm. We haven't gotten to use it for that reason yet, but getting it set up and testing it out it has worked great. We think it's exactly what we need to make sure we can have some things powered if we lose electricity. Mainly it will help keep our family's bearded dragon safe and warm!

I bought this generator in anticipation of a blizzard heading our way. I installed a transfer switch in my panel, unboxed the generator and followed the instructions, started her up and now we have heat, water, and lights! It's comforting to know that we have the option. Also happy that it is dual fuel. Great price and it worked great.

Purchased during extended power outage following hurricane Helene. Easy set-up. Only had to add oil (included in box) and has. Easy on gas compared to other generators I've used. Did exactly what it was supposed to do without any unexpected hassles. Very pleased and will look at Westinghouse again for larger unit in near future.

Comparison shopped all the common brands from several different retailers, and settled on the 5300DFv as having the right combination of value and features. It was hard to find as home generators are a hot item in California this season. Set up was easy, started on the 2nd pull on gas, and did the break-in run of an hour with no load. On board voltage, frequency, and total/this-run hour meter is very handy. Then shut down, restarted and checked 240 volt, also good. Shut down again, restarted in 120 and ran several different loads for about 10 minutes. Slight RPM stutters as loads came online, but immediately stabilized. My only quibble is that the packaging is retail, and did not fair well during shipping. Box has minimal padding, and arrived with several torn spots, and had obviously been dropped and dragged by handlers. Am fortunate that damage to unit was limited to one small dent in frame on bottom corner (I can live with that, I'm sure I'll do worse over the coming years). Aside from a scuff on top, all else seems fine so far. Before filling and starting, did a cursory 'work around' with a set of wrenchs and sockets looking for any loose fittings, none of the sub-assemblies I could reach seemed loose, although a couple of final assembly bolts did need a 1/2 turn of snugging up. Welds and paint are pretty good, much better than some I've seen. Wheels have an outer rim of rubber (not just hard cast plastic) and feet are hard rubber with concave undersides - they 'hold' the smooth concrete floor and keep unit from walking. If you can find it for a competitive price, then this seems a very good value. One last note, this is not a particularly quiet unit, more appropriate for work site or ranch than campground or residential neighborhood. If you need it at your house and neighbors are close, you'll want to build a quiet box for it.