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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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Sep 12, 2020
tanger
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Features

I bought this generator for a back up system for my 5th wheel camper. It is powerful enough to run one ac unit and ran the microwave at the same time, delivered to my needs. Started up 1st time out of the box after putting in oil and gas in of course and it runs great and is quiet.

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Aug 12, 2022
TruckerTim
5 out of 5 stars review

Very nice generator

Bought this generator to use as a backup for my shop if the power goes down for an extended period. So far I haven’t needed it but it fires up on the first crank with the electric start. The extendable tote handle and wheels make it very convenient to move around.

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Apr 30, 2021
Alwayspower
5 out of 5 stars review

Get the job done.

Just purchased this iGen4500 generator to provide essential power for our unexpected power outages from hurricanes, freeze outages, and construction. Also plan to do a lot of back woods camping and remote location work and feel sure that this generator will do the job. Very glad to have this ready to go..

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Nov 5, 2021
RayM06
5 out of 5 stars review

Great generator

We used our generator in July in TN in 90+ degree weather. It was able to cool the camper from above 99 degrees to about 80 degrees in about 2-3 hours. It is very quite, it was able to keep us cool all night on one tank of fuel. The generator is light enough that my wife and I can easily load/unload into the back of the pickup truck.

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Sep 3, 2021
442man
4 out of 5 stars review

light and quiet

I purchased this generator based on what information found on the internet checking out all the pro and cons. I was liking for backup generator that is quiet and is to load by myself. I used it for the first time today. It was very easy to load by myself. was able to run my shop vac and circular saw without any problem. I really didn't care that it comes with remote start. Unless I misunderstood the starting instructions nothing should be plugged in until you start it up so you may just as well use the start button on the generator you are right there. the only thing it might be useful for is shutting it off. that is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5

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Jun 12, 2024
Ak47MT
5 out of 5 stars review

Super Quiet

I bought this generator specifically to run the ac unit on my travel trailer. So far it has exceeded my expectations in every way. The design is super sleek, the feature such as remote start are top notch, and the unit is very quiet even when running the ac unit. So far it has been the perfect purchase

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Aug 10, 2021
MAX123
5 out of 5 stars review

AWESOME GENERATOR

I bought this for my travel trailer. It runs a 15k btu ac unit, all lights and the microwave without breaking a sweat. Break in procedure advises using only 1500 watts. Every accessory on ,including the ac only registered 1300 watts. Super happy i bought something and it gives me what i need and more

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Apr 16, 2023
Quaker State
3 out of 5 stars review

Just delivered

Went online to read other customers feedback before purchasing. Have only taken covers off to explore. The battery tiedown strap was not fastened. An elbow added to the oil plug would allow the oil to drain through the cabinet port without getting oil on the machine. Would be a simple and low cost fix for the oil drain issues and the mess the current system leaves.

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Jun 30, 2021
Mike7748
4 out of 5 stars review

Great Generator - Westinghouse needs to fix….

Ok, this generator is dollar for dollar, the best generator you are going to get for under a thousand dollars. It’s super quiet and perfect for an RV park. It has many features that would cost you twice as much for with other companies. However, Westinghouse, fix the choke control coming unplugged during shipping problem already!!! First, this should not hinder you from buying this product. Go through the reviews and you will find unhappy customers where their generator ran rough and stalled. I did tons of research and found a service bulletin before I bought it. I got my generator and sure enough, it had the same issues many people complained about. It would stall out, run rough, and refueled to start. So, I opened up the panels, found the cord that came unplugged during shipping, plugged it back in, and now it works beautifully. But seriously, you’ll find reviews from over two years ago complaining about the same issue. So, Westinghouse, please fix this issue already. For setup, here are some helpful tips. 1. Don’t just fill up the generator with oil. Fill it with 3/4 of the bottle provided. Check the oil. Add a little more if needed and check again. Keep doing this until it’s full. Most likely, there’s a little oil still in it from the factory. If you pour the whole bottle in there, you will most likely overflow it. 2. Make sure you add fuel stabilizer to your fuel before you put it in the generator. 3. Check out the bulletin. You may need it. 4. The battery ships in the compartment but it is unplugged. So, plug it in before starting it. 5. Unless you plan to use the generator right away, I recommend only filling it a quarter full with gas. Fill it all the way up when you need to use it, that way you keep fresh fuel in it. Overall, I would recommend this generator. You just need to plan for an extra 30 minutes if setup since you’ll probably need to re-plug the choke back in.

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Aug 26, 2020
1pap
4 out of 5 stars review

Performs Well / Quiet

Started easily by cord. button, or remote. Loaded with Shop vac, saw and iron (simultaneously) during break-in. No problems. Changed oil after one hour and two hours as precaution to remove any machining debris, since no oil filter. Appreciate info display and quiet operation.

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