From the easy assembly to the electric start feature, this generator is a gem. I had my home electrical panel wired to switch over to a generator in the event of a power failure. I bought this in September 2020, so I was able to set it up under good weather conditions. I ran it for its break in period, then I shut off my home panel and plugged the generator into my home panel. The first thing I fired up inside the house was my oil fired hot water boiler to test my hot water heating system. It handled it like a charm. While that was running I switched on other circuits including 2 refrigerators and a microwave. It handled everything I would want to have should my power go out in the dead of winter. It has 2 30 amp power outlets, one for powering a house and the other for an RV. It also has 2 120v outlets on the generator. These outlets do not have power when the generator is supplying power to the house panel. They do have power when the unit is supplying power to an RV. Overall this generator does what I want it to.

Just bought this and was glad I got this one,a little over 100lbs.First generator I can lift.great value with electric start and great runtime .It had a issue from transport, that Westinghouse saw to the first day out of box. Hope i never use it ,but know that won't be the case in Fl.

Just received on Dec 7, 2020. Easy directions. Neighbor helped me get wheels on and put in oil and gas. Started up immediately. One small dent in frame on the generator but it works just fine. Have not had to use it yet because of power outage but am very confident that the generator will work fine in my time of need. Thank you for a great product.

I bought this generator based on the recommendation of a friend who also purchased one. It was easy to set up and after putting in the oil and fuel was able to start it after two pulls of the cord. I haven't had to use it yet but I'm quite confident it will serve my needs when required.

I purchased this generator to keep the lights on and protect 2 freezers and a refrigerator in case of power failure. I am able run the lights and equipment in my workshop, too. I replaced a 25 year old generator that was used intermittently but was hard to crank and was no longer dependable. I love this Westinghouse 5300. 2 pulls on the starter and it is up and running. It is so much quieter that I run it on the far side of my house and the neighbors can barely hear it. The other generator was extremely loud and I had to construct a baffle to keep it from annoying the whole neighborhood. Another thing I like about it is that if I run out of gas I can keep it running on the LP tanks I have for grilling and my camper. I look forward to getting many years of use from this new generator.

We were at 1st concerned when the generator arrived in a box seeing we are in our 70's but once opened and directions read/followed we were abled to assemble the legs and wheels with no problem. After adding the oil, some gas and connecting the battery the generator started right up. We were shocked to say the least that two seniors with no mechanical skills got it to work.

So glad to be more prepared for MO ice storms. Really like the set up of this model. All the components are easily accessed and the panel is well marked and easy to read. The owners manual is detailed and easy to understand. A lot of power in a small but solid package.

After going through another 5 day power outage and using pool water to flush toilets, I knew I needed to get a generator. My electrician recommended Westinghouse and I see why - works great and is compact! I plan on only running essentials (well, boiler, refrigerator and freezer) and I am confident this will handle more. The included wheels are a bonus and I don't have to worry about filling them with air. I like that you can choose a model with or without a battery - I chose without since I didn't want to add more weight or another thing to take care of. Bring it on, mother nature!

We purchased this to replace a Generac 10,000 Watt unit that was just too big and heavy. This Westinghouse generator is compact, easy to maneuver, and has more than enough power. It was easy to assemble and started up on the first push of the starter button after we added oil and gas. Very happy with our purchase!

While this is heavy, rolls easily on the wheels furnished. While this is a complex machine, the instructions are very clear and understandable. Very simple to start. I use it to furnish power to a small building, as needed. In order to meet code, please have a certified electrician hook this generator to a building. A detachable hook-up cord does not come with the generator.