I haven't had it for much time but setup and everything went smoothly. Started on the third pull out of the box. Great features and the 240v option will come in very handy, great price! Not 5 stars only because I haven't had it that long (and wanted the bonus item).

Generator was very simple to start and operate, on my second try. First one I was shipped to as a dud and would not start. Second one arrived just fine—started up with some minor oil burning off & leaking. After that, it worked just fine for a 30 min test run. Overall quality seems just OK, but it does it’s job for the price.

I bought this generator for home use when the electricity goes off. I just needed something for my refrigerators, freezers, plus a tv and fan so this was a good size. I am 75 and was concerned about generators that weigh a lot (plus the weight of gas in the tank) but this one was just right and I can move it around very easy.

I bought it because my electrician said it was large enough to power my whole house in case of a blackout. After he installed the receptacle to connect the generator to the breaker box and tested the it we both were pleased that it did its job great. He said it was a very good product. Last winter during a snow and ice storm we were without electricity for more than 3 days (you can only imagine how cold it was in our house), now with this generator that will never happen again.

Just bought this after researching some online. Not sure on the Westinghouse brand for generators but it was a dual fuel, has the 30 amp for home and / or RV use and high starting and running watts. The most bang for the buck that I came across. So we shall see the actual reliability and ease of use. Will be used primarily as home backup in emergency

First time using the generator so can only give initial comments but so far so good. The generator was easy to unbox and required minimal assembly. Everything you need to get it going is included except of course fuel. They even included tools for maintenance which was a nice unexpected ad. The generator was quieter than I thought it would be and as soon as the choke was applied started right up on the first pull. Overall performance seems to be very consistent for the six or so hours that I used. Thus far I would recommend highly!

We picked this up to use with our camper. I had it out of the box, and ready to start within 5 minutes, kudos for including a bottle of oil and the little tool kit. I have it running, following the break-in procedure outlined in the manual. For an open frame generator with just shy of a 300cc engine, it's rather quiet(no load). I mean, you're not going to have a normal conversation while standing over top of it or anything, but it's not overbearing. 10 feet away and normal conversation can be had. After I get it broken in, I'll plug the camper into it, see how it goes and update the review.

I must have spent the better part of a week looking for a dual fuel generator around the 5,000-6,000 watt range before finding the WGEN5300DF. I wax exactly what I was looking for, right size, right price, dual fuel, well reviewed, trusted brand.....and literally out of stock EVERYWHERE! Just as I was on the verge of giving up, I stumbled across the WGEN5300DFV, almost by accident. It was then when the heavens opened up, angels began to sing, and I found what I was looking for. The two generator models are almost the same with the exception of the WGEN5300DFV is not electric start, and there is a little variance in output, but otherwise fairly close. So for a little less money I have no problem pulling a cord over pushing a button, not to mention having to maintain a battery. After unboxing then adding fuel and lube, I was ready to break this bad boy in. Started up first pull without even a stutter. During the break-in time there was some surging, but after adding fresh gas it went away. I haven't had a chance to run it with a load, but I'm sure it will work perfectly! PROS and CONS PROS: dual fuel, easy set up, user-friendly, surprisingly quiet for a non-inverter, wheel kit, oil, funnel, spark plug wrench, basically everything you need is included except for fuel and a box cutter, which is also literally printed on the top of the box. CONS: my con list is mostly just nit-picking stuff I noticed. First off its heavy, almost 150lbs, not too bad, but may be difficult for some. Second....the way its packaged may cause the alternator cover to be dented as shown in the pictures. I was expecting to see this after reading it on other reviews and I was not surprised to see it on mine Third....the oil drain is in a really awkward spot(also pictured) it drains directly onto a cross bar which is makes getting a container in the right a little difficult if you're picky about oil getting everywhere FINALLY....this is a little more than nit-picking, and more of a design flaw(IMHO) There are multiple places in the instructions that state to "TURN THE GENERATOR OFF BEFORE SWITCHING VOLTAGE BETWEEN 120V AND 240V" The problem here is that the On/Off switch is RIGHT NEXT to the 120v/240v switch! If you're not careful and paying attention, it will be VERY EASY to hit the wrong switch In conclusion(other than the switch issue) the Westinghouse WGen5300DFv is just about the perfect mid-sized, dual fuel generator for the price. It would be my first choice if I were to need another, and would definitely recommend it to a friend. In other words.....get you one!

Bought the unit a week ago. It’s still in the break in period, so I can’t keep my expectations too high. Unfortunately, it’s been a bit difficult to start while using propane. I followed the instruction manual to a T. It’s required many, many pull starts to fire up. I haven’t tried gas yet, and have intention to do so soon. Once going, it powers everything I need it to, primarily the deep freezer if my power goes out. This thing is a powerhouse! Max wattage on my large deep freezer is only about 1:10th of the max wattage of the generator. I’ve got plenty of room to use on other appliances if needed. I never want our power to go out, but I know this Westinghouse generator will power our critical items during such times.

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.