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Customer reviews for Westinghouse 5,000-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Remote Electric Start, LED Data Center for
Westinghouse 5,000-Watt Gas Powered Portable Inverter Generator with Remote Electric Start, LED Data Center
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Oct 5, 2018
Reviewer name: VKSoder
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Good generator, Starting software problem

I use this generator for my RV. I found the remote start / stop extremely convenient. The generator was apparently designed with RV use in mind. It works well in that use. I have had trouble with two of these starting automatically. The problem seems to be in the firmware that controls the automatic choke. Westinghouse has not made it possible to update the firmware even though there are USB ports available for doing this. The customer service people at Westinghouse have been very helpful in dealing with this problem.

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Jun 5, 2020
Reviewer name: Stringer
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

I love the remote start in the fuel efficiency!

I bought this last fall. Finally got a chance to use it for the first time camping last weekend. It started and worked excellent I absolutely love it! the only dislike I have is how you have to change the oil but other than that it's a perfect little machine

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Mar 22, 2021
Reviewer name: Sabre
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

No Issues

Lots of complaints about the auto choke not working, however filling up oil/gas, it started and smoothed out very quickly. Choke working perfectly. Remote control nice feature, but overall, not sure that it will benefit me. Currently working through break-in process, alternating between idle and 1.2KW

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Sep 5, 2019
Reviewer name: Mainstreet66
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Very quiet Generator!!!

We purchased 2 of these igen4500 generators and run them thru the tests. Everything works as advertised. Most generators with this power are usually so heavy one man can't pick it up but not the case with the igen4500. Reasonably priced for all the features it offers and extremely quiet. We were concerned about using it in the National Parks but it is within their guidelines. Love it!!!! Hate to say this but Honda will have to take the backseat.

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Jun 4, 2022
Reviewer name: JP1622
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Lightweight and Quiet

This generator is lightweight and powerful. It's light enough that my girlfriend and I are able to lift it into the back of my truck without a struggle. It powers our camper when we're out in the woods but doesn't disturb any nearby neighbors with obnoxious noise. Overall, im happy with this purchase and think it was well worth it.

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Dec 3, 2021
Reviewer name: Hendu
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

iGen4500 great features perfect for my needs

Bought the iGen 4500 to use with our RV perfect size to run everything I need on the Rv while traveling and boondocking. Arrived by ups in good condition and was easy to add the oil, connecting the battery wiring was easy just plug wires together. After adding oil and before adding fuel used the cord to rotate the engine over several times to ensure engine had good lubrication throughout before starting. Added gasoline and started using electric start button, started right up. Ran for a few minutes shut off and started with FOB and again started right up. Plugged into RV and turned on microwave and had 25% power loading turned on air conditioner and no issues all works as expected. The FOB remote start is great, my wife can start and stop as she needs from inside RV. Quiet enough. No issues to complain about here so far great addition to our RVing.

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Feb 2, 2022
Reviewer name: Xlr8tin
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Product!

I am really impressed with this generator, and it's why I picked it. It has a lot more features and for the price, I couldn't find anything better. It has one of the biggest fuel tanks so it lasts much longer than the competition. It comes with a remote starter and indicates how much fuel is left. This is my second product from Westinghouse and will go to them if there is a next time!

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Jan 8, 2022
Reviewer name: Lee96
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Convenience in design

I bought this right after a power outage and have been impressed by the extra features. I wanted something that had an electric/remote start so my wife could start the generator if I wasn't around and this generator does that. The LED display is also a nice feature because I'm able to look and see exactly how much power I am using and if I can plug more stuff in. It helps me get an exact number for power needs of a device as opposed to a general estimate. So, far it has run well and fits the needs I have.

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Dec 20, 2022
Reviewer name: Mtncntrykid
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Impressed with Quality construction!

It didn't take long to see the advantages this unit offers. My first impression was how quieter this unit is over my old open unit generator without sacrificing with a weight gain. Another perk is that it runs my travel trailer AC on its own without being assisted by an inline piggyback. I always had to boost my old unit that had the same rating. The remote is a feature that is going to spoil me. I can operate the whole unit without leaving the couch. What more could one ask for?

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Dec 28, 2021
Reviewer name: greybeard3
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Planning for a cold day

I bought this in case of severe weather. It has been sitting for 4 months now, just put the oil and fuel in, connected the battery and it fired right up. Not nearly as loud as I thought it was going to be. Will be starting it up monthly from now on. Maintenance instructions seem to be pretty straightforward.

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