Just got my generator. Assembly went well except the location of the oil filler is very inconvenient. Once filled, it started on the second pull. Also we like the blue colr small size and weight. Works well for our transfer box to power our home.

I bought this last month, but; I have not had a cause to use it as yet. I started it up and tested for a half hour and it seemed to work ok. Being able to use propane and/or gasoline is a bonus in that you don't have to mess with gas and have to remove the unused portion from the tank. I don't imagine that I will need it often, just for emergency power outages. One drawback is it only having 2 regular outlets for power. My previous generator had 4.

I live in Tampa, Florida where hurricanes, tropical storms and power outages are a part of life. So is heat, humidity and the need for AC or some type of cooling during the summer months. The Westinghouse WGen45300DFcv is the first generator I have owned and I am impressed with the overall quality of the unit as well as the ease of setup. I found the instructions to be clearly written and easy to follow. While the unit is moderately heavy, once the feet and wheels are attached it was not difficult to roll into the backyard where I will be running it during emergencies. Note: recommend setting this up right away; don't wait until the power is out during a storm in the middle of the night. Also, ensure you use a high quality, low gauge extension cord(s) with any generator. Cheap cords are dangerous and can potentially cause a fire in your house. I highly recommend this unit and will update my review at a later date if I can.

We purchased this generator to power our refrigerator and some small fans during hurricane season or inclement weather. Although we have not needed to actually use the generator yet, it was easy to set up, the instructions are easy to understand, and the size is small which is good for storage in our garage. The generator can be used with either fuel or propane which makes this ideal for people living in areas that are affected by weather based supply shortages.

Power outages have been a problem. We shopped several places and decided to purchase the Westinghouse WGen5300DFv for three reasons: 1. It had enough wattage to run the essentials if our power failed. 2. It runs on both gasoline and propane. (If power is out for an extended period, gasoline may be hard to find.) 3. The price was right. Thankfully, we have not had to run the generator for a long period but have tested it under load and it performed well.

With this generator being propane or gasoline it gives me the advantage of not having to worry about gasoline spoiling and causing issues. If I run out of propane and still need to use it, I can just fill it with gasoline and keep operating. It's very versatile this way.

WE HAD A FLOOD IN OUR LOWER LEVEL AND NEEDED THE GENERATOR BECAUSE THE BATTERY BACKUP ON THE SUMP PUMP FAILED. THE GENERATOR WAS EASY TO SETUP AND START AND AS SOON AS WE HOOKED UP THE SUMP PUMP IT RAN WITHOUT TROUBLE. A LIFE SAVER PRODUCT THAT EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE AS A BACKUP.

I'm being asked to leave this review to receive a free cover. I've only had this thing a few days but everything works as expected. I have no complaints of any significance to speak of. I ran it for an hour to break it in and tested it with a small load. It starts on the first pull when on gasoline and it takes a few tries on propane. I purchased this because my former Champion failed to start after a decade or so of use and also because you just can't buy generators these days. Everyone is out of stock. Anyway, I hope they let me revise my answers later after I've had a chance to use it.

Opened my generator today and it took about 15ish minutes assemble the few parts it had. It came with the majority put together and in good shape. It is heavy but with the wheels and handle, it is easy to transport and move around. We also have some built shelving and it fits well under the last row of shelving, on the ground.

I just received today, great price easy setup. Installing transfer switch, could not be happier with this generator! Best price for great features. Propane or gasoline, ready for anything and 120/240 switchable! Using as emergency for minimum use in house and with a travel trailer.