I bought this back in May for my mother. She was having yrouble starting the one she had with the pull cord. I bought this electric start and trded her generators. I bought it to hook up to a house=generator transfer switch during power outages. The key fob start is get for not having to go outside to start it up during a storm and the 14.5 hr run time is great for running over night. So far no issuses. Best to kept it covered and out of the elements in a generator shed.

I have not used this as yet, but it is ready to go. Was easy to assemble and instructions are easy to follow. The only thing I found difficult was filling the oil. To fill it requires putting the funnel at an odd angle and the oil flows very slowly and backs up.

This is a really good generator and I am pleased with the purchase. This is our second unit and we use it for power outage. It has enough power for a freezer, 2 fridges, lights, two fans and lasts 9-10 hours on a full gas tank. The noise level is not bad - much better than our old unit. Highly recommended.

I bought this generator a few weeks ago after losing power in a storm. I was looking for a unit that kept my fridge running and a few lights/fans. It did exactly that and was easy to set up and get started. Easy to maneuver and doesn't take up a lot of room in the garage when it isn't being used!

When I had purchased this online, I had no idea that it did not come with any power cables. This being the first generator I have ever purchased, I had no idea this was an additional purchase that needed to be made nor which cable I needed to get to go with it!

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!

Bought week ago. Nice and compact. More so than my old craftsman 5600/8600 and has "no flat" tires. Comparable in power at a cheaper price. Always need one during hurricane season. Nice to have portable a/c at night. Well pump running. Fridge and microwave. Beats eating cold soup and bread for 5-7 days when power is out.

I bought the 5300 generator a month ago in prep for this winter. In a rural area and do not want to be without power again. Have only run small loads so far but generator runs great and not as noisy as I had expected. Searched many products before settling on this one. Will be using the 240 volt / 30 amp feed on a cord which splits into two 120 volt / 20 amp circuits to run refrigerator, freezer, space heater, modem and 1 or 2 lights.

With just a little work, this was ready to go as soon as the box opens. Love the different amp options, the long run time of 14.5 hours, the carbon monoxide sensor, and the peace of mind this machine offers. This is more than enough to run our essential items when (not if) the power is cut off because of inclement weather.

Partial assembly with wheels and feet was very easy, Added oil and fuel and started up for break-in period, It started up on very first pull. No kidding. Yeah, I was surprised. Was also quieter than I expected. I am now ready for the next power outage. This is an awesome generator and I would recommend this to anyone. Thumbs up to Westinghouse.