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6500/5300–Watt Westinghouse Dual Fuel Portable Generator With CO Sensor + Propane Hose
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Aug 13, 2023
Mondotiki
5 out of 5 stars review

Dual Fuel and Easy Start

I love that you can use propane or gas so you get flexibility out of the box. Easy start. 30 amp standard rv outlet and standard three prong 20 amp outlets are so handy. You can even get a kit to connect this up as backup for your house power. You won’t be able to run everything in your house, but you should be able to run several essentials. 30 amp rv hookup should run everything, though. 4.7 gal gas tank reportedly powers it for about 14 hours depending on load. Great quality and choice.

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Dec 18, 2023
GenMem
4 out of 5 stars review

So Far, So Good!

We did extensive research to decide which generator would be the best fit for us. Please understand we have not had to use the generator as a substitute for power yet. With that in mind, we purchased this for the most bang for our buck and agree with other reviewers to check for damage as ours arrived damaged from shipping…it could be a combination of manufacturer needing to improve the packing (since it’s a known issue) and the shipping companies handling them better. Looking forward to actually seeing how well it does for what it’s made to do!

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May 10, 2023
ABates
4 out of 5 stars review

Working good so far

We were moving out onto a peice of land we bough so we bough this to use as power till we get electric. We bought 4 months ago and it has saved us, it did everything we needed. We are having a little bit of a hard time finding replacement parts. We love it, it works good, wouldn't have been able to be out here without it.

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Oct 2, 2024
DavidGayle
5 out of 5 stars review

5300DFV generator

Just purchased, It was an easy setup with simple easy to understand instructions. After filling the oil and fuel, it started on the first pull and ran smoothly. I purchased when a hurricane was heading towards us, but turned before approaching us, great news and I'm ready for the next one. Great buy and price

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Dec 27, 2021
Spigs64
4 out of 5 stars review

Everything as advertised

I bought this generator after a recent power outage as insurance against future power outages. It's as advertised and feature rich. It's heavier than I thought but the wheels and stand make it easy to move once installed. I bought the dual fuel after speaking with a neighbor who has gas only that said he wishes he bought the dual fuel.

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Jun 15, 2022
Niclick
5 out of 5 stars review

Very Impressed!

lost power due to weather. Easy to assemble, start and run. Nice looking. Great documentation. Nice warning tags on critical assembly points. Could not be happier with my purchase especially now that my perishables and insulin were not lost. Thank You

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Feb 28, 2024
Emt644
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent Generator

I bought this today and I am very pleased with the generator. Very easy to set up. Install pads and wheels was very easy. Fill with oil and gas, couple of pulls and runs great. It is more quiet than I expected and all the gages and breakers are easy to use and understand. The size and available power are well worth the price!! Highly recommend.

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Apr 19, 2021
Ctoups
5 out of 5 stars review

Great generator!

This is our first generator. We just bought our house and we live in Louisiana, so after last year's active hurricane season we knew we had to have one. This one is a great price for the system. Its loud but not as loud as some I've heard. It started right up. Ran perfect for the hour. Hopefully we won't need it this year,but I think if we do it will be great.

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Jul 1, 2021
jcojak74
5 out of 5 stars review

Started on the first pull! READ THE USER MANUAL!!!

I did massive research on my first generator as to what to buy, and this was the best bang for my buck when it came to my needs vs the specs of this generator. This unit is extremely heavy, too heavy for carriers with no material moving equipment. UPS, FedEx and USPS use no equipment to help them deliver packages, so unless Arnold Schwartzenegger is delivering your generator, know in advance the box will arrive damaged, but the generator (I think) is packaged with this in mind. After all, the generator is so heavy, one can only lift it so hi, so it doesn't have far to fall if dropped. After setting up my generator, it was obvious to me that people were not following directions when reading their reviews. I don't care if you have been operating generators all your life (like myself) this one will not set up, prep and start like any other your used too. READ THE DIRECTIONS! This generator ships with no motor oil and has a "break in" period. Be sure to pour the entire contents of the supplied oil into the crankcase. (3/4 of a court capacity) 10w30. After the break in period (run for 1 hour with no load), it recommends after 25 hours of load run time to change the oil. That's where I recommend converting to synthetic oil. This generator comes with everything you need to set it up except the fuel. It even comes with the tools to put the legs and wheels on and a funnel to pour the oil in. This thing started on the very first pull for me, and runs quieter than any of my previous generators. Bottom line: If you don't read the user manual, don't dare complain about the item or leave a bad review. People who have been using generators for years like myself (and those who make them) can tell if they have read the instructions or not just by reading a review. Even with all the "fibs" within it. This generator is worth buying even if you don't know how to interpret and apply the instructions, just hire someone else who knows what they're doing to set it up for you. Way to go Westinghouse! Eat your heart out Generac!

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Oct 5, 2024
So Grateful
5 out of 5 stars review

WGen5300DFcv

I bought this generator after Hurricane Helen swept through my local Sam’s Club. For a novice, it was easy to function, maintain and it AMAZINGLY provided electricity for the house up to 12 hours per gas refill!!!! I am very grateful for this much needed resource!!!

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