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Westinghouse WGen5300DFv Dual Fuel Portable Generator with Volt Switch Selector
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Jan 7, 2023
Reviewer name: Horse369
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Small defect as delivered

One of two air cleaner cover clamp brackets was not formed with the proper dimensions and simply vibrates during operation and provide no retention force. I was able to correct the dimension sufficiently with two vice grip pliers. Otherwise, set up was uneventful and the unit functioned properly for the outlets I tested.

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Mar 7, 2023
Reviewer name: LandLord323
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Needed for Another Power Outage

This was a dual Fuel, tried a new propane tank i had for my grill. Only last 8 Hours and 15 minutes. After that i switched to gas, was getting close to 14 hours on one fill up. Not sure if this one can do it, i've not found any instructions, but would be nice if i could adjust the output voltage. A bit louder than the one i've used in the past, but would recommend, for its ease of use.

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Oct 2, 2021
Reviewer name: Latrice
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great find with option

We have been experiencing more power outages here in NorCal due to fires and older power sources. Well we had enough so we we researching amd saw several reviews of this model and we were sold, found if the model was in our area and race out to get it. So happy with the purchase and the find. Thank you Westinghouse for making this so easy to use for a GiGi, my grandchildren I am our family were able to rest with fans and working lamps and fridge, and tablets while most of our block was dark. Blessings Sincerely Latrice Byrd

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Nov 22, 2020
Reviewer name: Bama RTR
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome

I bought this 2weeks ago. Right out of the box it ran in first pull. Easy install of bumpers and wheels. Add the supplied oil hooked it up to propane and first pull start ran perfect. Did the hour break in. No issues. Used it once since and started on first pull and powered tools and air compressor without a hiccup.

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Dec 23, 2023
Reviewer name: countryboy1150
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Perfect Size & Features

I purchased this generator almost two months ago to use around the farm and to provide emergency power should the electricity service go down. I opted for the manual start instead of battery start as there might be long periods of time when I don't use it and I didn't want to have to rely on the battery to start it, plus the cost difference wasn't worth it for me. Being able to run on either gasoline or propane allows me great flexibility when it comes to fuel sources. The generator always starts on the 2nd pull. IMHO it's not too loud like some other units. I have used the generator to power my air compressor, drills, saws, grinders, and even my 50 Amp plasma cutter. Great buy!

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Jan 6, 2025
Reviewer name: Helene Survivot
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Features

I got this model because of the dual fuel options. Having ability to hook up propane has added a great feeling of security. I primarily purchased to run my mom’s oxygen condenser during outages. It’s perfect having that extra margin of available fuel.

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Jun 8, 2024
Reviewer name: sundan
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

EXCELLENT PRODUCT

worked very well during the storm. may we make a suggestion for the oil gage , in the future change the color from yelleo to see the gage as oil is light color and could not figure out how much oil was in tank, changing color of the inner tip will help

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Mar 2, 2022
Reviewer name: AstheCrowflies54
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Had all the features we wanted at a great price!

Generator seems great so far, we've only taken it for a "test drive" (haven't run at full load capacity yet). We really wanted the dual-fuel feature and one without an inverter, and this one checked all the boxes at a great price, especially for the capacity! Easy to set up, easy to start. It is loud but it's on par with what you'd expect for a generator this size. Seems well made and will hopefully prove easy to repair should anything go awry with it down the road.

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Aug 5, 2024
Reviewer name: WGW02
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Good generator with a couple complaints

Good generator at a good price. Easy to start and reliable. Surprisingly easy to switch between gas and LP. Only a few complaints, the one foot was bent straights from the box (see pictures) so it could not be attached correctly. The plastic plug for the oil, is difficult to screw in if not aligned perfectly and the metal you screw it in to can easily chew up the plastic threads.

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May 9, 2022
Reviewer name: txrogers
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

WGen5300

Love the generator and wattage output. I installed a cut-over switch and have tested it for running the house in a power outage, both freezers, kitchen lights/fridge and 1 AC ran fine with great voltage output (per the Electrician!). I did take 1 star off due to the fact that I had to order & return 2 units before receiving the 3rd one undamaged (the first 2 had FRAME and structural damage and just weren't packed well from the beginning). But the Generator itself works great once started and running!

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