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Westinghouse WGen5300DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Volt Switch Selector
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Mar 9, 2021
Dave's@4941
5 out of 5 stars review

Ample power

Lost power for 24 hours. Had bought the generator ahead of time. Was able to plug my furnace fan and lights into it and keep the house toasty and well lit. Just for curiosity I plugged my 220 shop heater into it and it handled it just fine. Runs fairly quiet, I am quite happy with this generator. Might even take it camping with me.

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Feb 23, 2022
bill427
5 out of 5 stars review

Great options for the price.

Bought this generator to have for household backup. I knew I wanted the dual fuel option and looked at several brands. I had previously purchased a Westinghouse pressure washer, which I have found to be very reliable, so I opted for the brand I knew I could trust. With the dual fuel option, a 240v plug, and 5300 running watts, this is a good package for the price. Only drawback, I could find with it so far is the wheels are just plastic with no bearings in them, no big thing.

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Oct 18, 2021
PlayFarmer
5 out of 5 stars review

I need to update my earlier review!

In my earlier review the generator was fairly new. This past weekend we headed to camp, we fired up the generator and it ran for 50 straight hours. What an awesome machine. The box says it'll run 16 hours on a tank of fuel, I can confirm this to be true - over 16 hours actually! Yes, I definitely would recommend this one all day long!

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Oct 23, 2024
vgonzo95
5 out of 5 stars review

Hurricane Game Changer!

Purchased after Hurricane Helene to help us run appliances and some fans for power outages. Hurricane Milton arrived, I am so happy I had made the purchase. It completely saved our food, allowed us to get some rest with some cool air, and also was used to shop vac some water that we had in our laundry room.

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Feb 26, 2024
Ara,
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome Unit

We use one just like this at work and it’s a workhorse, so I got one for home. Love the dual fuel feature and that it came with wheels. It was simple and easy to get setup. Although I bought it for emergency purposes, Im looking forward to putting it to the test.

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Dec 17, 2021
AKamal
4 out of 5 stars review

Great Features

I bought this generator a couple of weeks ago and waiting for electrician to install a manual transfer switch to properly use in case of a prolonged power outage. So this review is prior to my actual usage. However, by profession I am a Director of R&D where I get to oversee design and development of numerous consumer products including portable welding generators. Will add a few preliminary comments: - I like the rolling bars on all sides as they really protect the generator. - the handle is foldable so that's a space-saver. - the engine oil filling spout is oddly placed and westinghouse engineers sure could improve it to avoid any spills. They also need to add an oil level indicator to avoid guessing. My only indication was the size of oil bottle that came with the generator. - Installing the castors is a little pain as have to tilt generator on its side to access the mounting hole. - Mine is a pull start instead of battery start. It started quickly but it is new and I worry when the generator becomes a little older and start requiring multiple pulls. In general, the design and look is very similar to some other on market but Westinghouse is a big name and that swayed my decision to purchase a portable generator rom them.

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Apr 9, 2021
PatrickM
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Generator!

This is a purchase that we are grateful for! We were able to use this generator recently during the freeze in Texas and it worked very well. It did well on gas and helped us heat our home and stay connected. I would highly recommend this generator for any household!

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Oct 22, 2021
Barbara Ann
5 out of 5 stars review

Solid Product

I have been shopping for a dual fuel generator at a reasonable price and found the perfect product at a price which was very competitive. Told my brother about my purchase and I believe he intends to buy one. Assembly was simple and the unit started up on the second pull using propane gas. I feel very confident this generator will meet my electrical needs if ever the power is down. Having dual fuels leaves me with the availability of getting some fuel in a crisis.

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Jul 19, 2021
MRS1
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Size for Power & Dual Ability

Just bought this and waiting to use so can't comment on functionality but can on size in comparison to storage area in front of the RV and capacity to safely run 30Amps for outdoor needs! my biggest concern was getting a unit that would fit in front storage space and easy to pull out. It's heavy but not too heavy that a single gal couldn't put a little muscle into it and get it out and running quickly.

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Jun 11, 2024
Glennnickname
5 out of 5 stars review

Westinghouse 5300DFv

I purchased this unit about 1.5 years ago and just recently opened the box due to lack of need. As an engineer I was impressed on the build of the machine from the packaging, the build, the thorough instructions, and the fact that it started right up after sitting in the box all this time.

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