I just bought this but know I can't go wrong with Westinghouse. This unit has the best of both worlds involving fuels so I'm excited. I still have my Troy-Bilt 3550 but is 18 years and time for a quality replacement. I wanted a to up the wattage and the dual fuels give me more ability and easy. Don't need extra stress with these hurricanes. Of course was over due to replace the older propane tanks. I keep 8 30lb LPG and have retired all my 40 lb tanks. Getting age on me to so switching to dual fuel and 30lb tanks is a winner and believe me I have been doing this for 18 years.

bought this to use at camp site. set up and started in garage ran for an hour no problems. have only put minimal load on for testing at this point but happy with results so far. noise level is good. not very loud. only reason for 4 stars is haven't really used it yet

The first generator I received had been damaged in transit. It must have been dropped as the frame was bent, which made the wheels rub the frame when installed. I was concerned there might be hidden motor damage as well, so I requested a replacement. This was completed and a replacement generator received within 10 days. The replacement is fine. I will begin the break In process this weekend. I noted a previous review that changed the oil multiple times until it was clean (no metal shavings) so I will do that. I also purchased gas stabilizer to extend the life of the gas in the generator and the gas tank up to two years.

We lost power to our home from storms. Power is to be out from days or weeks. Bought this unit and set it up to my panel on a 30 amp transfer switch. Not large enough to run everything but we are able to run our refrigerator, lights, water heater and a few small appliances. We've only had it for 24hrs but so far so good. Side note, performance is much better on gasoline. It can't handle the water heater when using propane. When I switched to gasoline I was able to run the water heater.

We purchased this generator prior to Hurricane Ian. We live in Southwest Florida in Port Charlotte. We used this product daily for 7 days, running 10 hours a day. We powered kitchen fridge and a power strip. The power strip was used to charge phones and run fans.

Just purchased the 5300DFcv Dual fuel generator. It is very easy to setup. Comparing with another inverter generator that I have, this generator has all controls at easy access locations, It is easy to fill/remove the engine oil. Also it is very easy to drain the gas when put generator in long term storage. One of the reason that I purchased this item is that it can use BOTH gas and propane tank. It provides some redundancy. To use the generator for a short time, propane tank is very easy to hook up, and disconnect after use. You do not need to worry about draining the fuel when using gas. Using gas provide more power and is more suitable for power outage for an extended time.

I bought this a month ago after California decided to start shutting our power off for "wind". It starts right up and has enough power for my house and then some. What I really like is the option to use propane instead of needing gas to sit around and go bad if I don't use it for a long time.

I bought this generator a month ago. It has to be outside for obvious reasons, but also has to be covered from the elements. I have a well ventilated generator house that I’ve been using for years, but this generator won’t work in it. Very disappointing. If only there were the availability of a kit to add on exhaust, I’d give it five stars. As it is, I have to go out and turn it off and cover it up every time it rains. Makes no sense to have a piece of equipment that must be covered, and it not be able to be covered.

Added engine oil, connected hose to propane tank, turn the switch on, open the tank port, pull started the generator easily. The noise is at reasonable level. Do not have a chance to test it under load yet. Waiting for electrician to come install the transfer switch.

I bought this two months ago and it started on the second pull. Performed the break-in run and it ran flawlessly. Now installing an interlock and inlet to power the house upon my next power outage. Most cost effective a generator I could find. My brother has had a Westinghouse generator for several years and he encouraged me to get this one. No more worries.