Bought this generator to run a sump pump, oxygen concentrator, and fridge when we have a power outage. Setup was straight forward and easy to do. What surprised me was the included flexible spout to add the oil to the crankcase. It was threaded at the motor end to help prevent leaks or spills. I thought that was a great idea! Once I had oil in it, I put some fuel in it and it started right up. I let it run for about 10 minutes then shut it down. Then I got a propane tank set up and started the generator. Both fuel systems seem to work very well. Only bought the unit yesterday so I don't know how it will do running the few things next time we lose power but I don't think there should be any problem.

I really love this generator. We seem to lose power mostly during Winter storms. I trust Westinghouse products. This unit provides a solid 5300 RUNNING watts on gas. I just have to plug in the L14-30 cable, flip the switch to 240V, start the engine and my whole house is powered up. No, we’re not able to run everything in the house all at the same time on 5300 watts, but during a power outage we are able to run almost everything in our house (stove, microwave, water heater, furnace, etc.) to keep our family and our home safe and comfortable. I like the fact we don’t have to trip over extension cords laying everywhere all over the floor, and no longer have to fish those cords through an open window while stuffing towels in trying to keep the cold air out. There’s no electric start, but my unit starts on the first pull. Dual fuel capability, built in cushioned folding transport handle, runtime/voltage/frequency meter for monitoring the electrical output – love these little added features. And it came with the wheel transport kit (something many other companies make you buy separately). I found it to be a dependable portable generator at a super great price. This unit truly makes life a LOT more “normal” when the power goes out!

I bought this a month ago and am glad I did for peace of mind during emergency power outages. Happy that it had dual fuel choice. I have had an electrician put in an outlet and safety switch so I have more choices of what to run. I was assured by the electrician that this generator will power what I need it to.

Bought this generator in June but I cannot give a 5 star rating simply because it came with damaged parts and I am still waiting on some to get it serviced. I want to be able to test it already and I will come back for another review or update this one as soon as I get it up and running. I am positive the damage came from the delivery process, but I just want to get all parts so I can test it and I have been waiting too long.

I live in Florida and we have alot of hurricanes every year. I bought this generator and i couldn't be happier. It works so well so far and i have no issues whatsoever. The instructions were very clear in the manual so assembly was a breeze. I highly recommend buying one.

I bought this item during a grid outage imposed by Edison in southern California. During high winds lasting for over 24 hours, some of the refrigerated items had soured. This item saved Christmas for my family with a halfway decent meal and not a total loss. The only regret I have is not getting this item sooner.

Bought a few days ago in advance of a snow/ice storm.. our power goes out 4-5 times a year with above ground utilities. Setup instructions were easy to follow. Generator is easy to move with the handle. Was able to power a fridge, deep freeze, 2 space heaters, modem, and TV.

We decided to purchase a new generator after ours died a few years ago. Our house is a single power line feed with its own transformer so if we lose power in a big storm we are low on the list for repair. The generator is just what we wanted. Prices very competitive for the power output and features. Minimal assembly for wheels and stabilizer feet. Filled it with oil and gas for a test run and everything worked great. I plan to install a home transfer switch and feed select appliances and outlets in the house.

Completed the 1 hour breakin and tested under load, works as advertised. Good instructions for startup and operation. Wish they would explain why not to switch between 120/240 while running. I see nothing in the schematic that would hurt anything if there is no load (I'm an engineer). Only problem I have had is I can not get it started when on propane. Even after running on propane it will not restart on propane. Need to use ether starting fluid or switch to gasoline. Perhaps I am too much of a girley man to pull it hard enough. An electric start option would be good.

I bought this WGen 5300 DFcv portable generator today and assembled it per instructions. It started on the second pull. This generator has all the features I was looking for such as, dual fuel, 120V and 240V receptacles. The generator was a good value as well.