I give it a 5 but after broken I have carb trouble are fuel trouble the gen was ok 25hour brake in trouble started after .I was getting it ready for snow storm I work with it 3 day before I call hot line the rep I talk to was very helpful and understanding offer 2or3way he could help he understudevjust what I was going through .hoping that the elect won’t go out before I can take it to a service center that was my choice the rep said he would do what ever I wonted my choice was that it was just one of those thing that happen we will get it all taken care of soon it wasn’t the gen it self just the small fuel problem I won’t to thank the rep for his help he very kind and helpful he understudy and know just what I was going through so no problem with me just one of those thing ! Thanks again William j Rhodes I love the generator just wish I would have brought a elect start thanks again

I had this generator for less than 2 weeks and it started to mess up. It would not run using push to start. If i hand craked it, it would run for 10-30 seconds and shut off. The spark pulg burnt up within a few runs. When it runs, it works great. It has a long battery life and holds all my equipment well. However it is one of the loudest generators that i have had/heard. Not too heavy to pickup if there are 2 people. Easy to move around with the handle and tires.

So far, it has started on the first pull every time. It is also much quieter than our old one. The pull up handle and wheels are very handy for moving it around and saves the hernia of lugging it. We haven't pulled a lot of power with it so far other than running an air compressor, but it doesn't seem to miss a beat when the compressor kicks on. I'm very pleased with our purchase!

Had a smaller version of the Westinghouse generator prior to this one (3600v). The 5300 is powerful enough to run my dryer, whereas the smaller one was not. The included wheels and pull handle are definitely a plus since it was kind of a pain to move the smaller one without them. Also the feet and wheels keep the 5300 from having the frame sit directly on the ground, so that keeps it out of the rain/snow. I use this as auxiliary power for an off-grid cabin. It has enough power to run a refrigerator, chest freezer, washer & dryer (LP gas), lights and water pump. The 3600 only had enough power to run some things - not everything at once (and not the dryer at all). Works great for my application, and I believe it would be a good choice for an RV or emergency power application as well. Only drawbacks vs the smaller version is that it burns more fuel (approx. one 4.7 gal. tank to power the above mentioned devices for about 12 hours) and it is a bit louder while running.

Very little assembly required. I was able to get it running very quickly and I'm very glad to have it available for emergencies. It moves around with the handle very easily and it folds away nicely. Gas gauge is useful but the vibration when running does make it harder to read.

UPS delivered the generator right into our storage tent. I unpacked it and put it together about 6 weeks later and put in the oil. when they forecast an ice storm coming our way the first week of Dec. I put in some gasoline, set the choke, hit the start button and it fired right up. It ran great for the 1 hour break-in time. A blizzard due tonight into tomorrow. Maybe it will get it's first real test.

This generator is easy to start, smooth to idle, and quiet. It is my first generator, and we purchased it because of the recent high winds in California, which left some people without power. Having this generator saved us from throwing out food in two refrigerators and with the price of food it is worth having this generator.

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.

Arrived with broken parts. The air filter housing was damaged preventing it from closing. The frame was dented and had paint chipped off in several places. The shipping box was intact, undamaged, and in good condition. The damage was obviously done outside the container.

Genset arrived in pristine condition, easy to set up. Very portable and space-efficient for how imposing this bad boy is with well designed handle, very smooth. Most importantly, started right up with fuel and oil check. Surprisingly quiet for the power rating. Transfer switch was an essential feature for me.