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Westinghouse WGen5300DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Volt Switch Selector
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Jan 28, 2023
Compudad76
4 out of 5 stars review

WGen5300DFv

This particular model is a high quality one that works well. Nothing felt or looked cheap. It has good connectivity and nice features. I had a little trouble starting it on propane the first time, but a shot of starting fluid fixed the issue, and it now starts on the first or second pull every time. The only drawback I noticed is that it is quite loud even for equipment of this type... approximately the sound of a gas push mower when standing next to it, but I wasn't expecting whisper quiet either, so not a big issue. Overall, it is worth what I paid for it.

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Oct 12, 2024
NTTT
4 out of 5 stars review

Just bought

I’ve yet to use this. I’ve been wanting to buy this for awhile but never got around to it. Hurricane Milton was coming and Sam’s was sold out. After the storm and loss of power I finally got it. We will have to wait until the next storm to actually use it. It seems to be well built all parts were in the box and it doesn’t seem damaged from shipping.

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Sep 27, 2021
dbait
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Bang for the Buck

We purchased this as emergency back-up for storms, etc. It is versatile with two types of fuel. It is easy to start and is not all that loud compared to other generators. Serviceable parts are easy to access and it comes with everything that you need.

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Nov 28, 2021
Poppi913
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Value

This generator is a great value, especially since it is dual fuel! I put everything together and fueled it - started very easily on both gasoline and propane. I feel much more comfortable as winter approaches knowing I can run essential household needs in an emergency.

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Oct 23, 2021
Raymoose
5 out of 5 stars review

Just what I was looking for

I purchased this unit recently, It appears this generator is a perfect fit for my needs. I have been looking and comparing generators for the last six months to fulfill my needs. It came with everything needed, all I needed to supply was fuel. The unit started easier than previous units, I have had several in the past 30 years. I am well pleased. It is nice to have a generator made by a company that has been making generators for well over a 100 years. Ray

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Mar 4, 2023
JamesFelts
5 out of 5 stars review

Wish I had it sooner

Like most jere, went shopping after storms took power out for most of the day. Found this at a very decent price. The two fuel types is an added plus. Running the initial hour to get it settled i and shouldn’t have to worry about those outages again. Also talked 3 others into purchasing while there just by explaining some of the features.

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Nov 26, 2024
Phil2123
5 out of 5 stars review

Love it

Bought this item used at the first day and it started up on the first pull. I like the options of having to use either diesel, gas or propane. also, I like the safety reminders they are located on the generator so that anyone I trust it with can be reminded of their safety as well as our family

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Jan 21, 2024
Sampson
5 out of 5 stars review

after one year

After shopping around I settled on this generator due to the power and features needed to use both with the RV trailer and in power failures. Now since I have had a chance to use this product to power the trailer and house I can review this product. I have found this generator to have good fuel capacity. It was easy to start in cold January in Michigan, as well as warm temperatures in May. fuel economy was impressive. fit, finish, and compact size was also good. controls were easy to reach and folding handle and wheels made moving it around easy. Generator would require two people to lift. It was not noisy and did not walk around due to its smooth running and rubber feet. Oil fill was not best location but generator came with a funnel. just go slow with oil.

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Jan 11, 2022
ginni
5 out of 5 stars review

JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR

I was looking for a dual function generator for travel trailer that could be used at home as back up power for refrigerator and freezer in event of power outage. This generator is simple start with easy to follow directions, quick hook up for LP and gas. Runs quiet enough to not hear in front bedroom of travel trailer when mounted on rear of unit. Has never flat wheels which is big improvement from older models of past. Easy enough to move around however does take 2 people to lift onto rear rack of travel trailer.

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Jan 1, 2021
Not Garth Brooks
5 out of 5 stars review

I can’t believe it!

I own a lot of generators (live on a ranch and need power at various barns and outbuildings) and I needed a smaller generator that was easier to move than the military surplus monsters I own. I bought this little generator to use in the back of a 4x4 Kubota to run power tools. Worked great for that purpose. Yesterday, a storm blows in (New Years Eve) and ice takes down a lot of power lines and shuts down various electric substations. It was wicked cold and our house is all electric. I decided the bring this generator up near my house to run a couple of space heaters because the power company advised this outage would take 24 hours to resolve. This little generator ran all night and ran a space heater keeping us comfortable. I gassed it up and as I write this review, the generator is powering our refrigerator and a few other convenience items and keeping our cell phones charged. Lucky me, buying this “little monster” to run power tools 3 weeks before this ice storm blows in and creates havoc... I’m probably going to buy another one to have in case we get more bad weather (or if my mother in law comes to visit and needs to stay in the “she-she’d” out back.

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