I purchased the 5300 generator. Very little set up. Installed the wheels and front legs, put the oil in and fuel. I have 5 acres that I am fencing and there is no power on the property. I used it multiple hours for several days and was able to complete my fence. I was surprised at the low noise level. Seems to be a solid machine. 5 stars from me.

I have s different brand generator that was a bit underpowered for my needs. I wanted a more powerful unit that would run critical functions in my house during power outages such as 2 refrigerators and our well's water pump. This unit handles it well with power left for some lights and more. Even though the Westinghouse is a more powerful generator, it weighs a bit less than my older unit. The built in wheels and handle are a big plus. Out of the box assembly was quick and easy. Although I didn't use them, tools came with the generator.

Over the past year we've been losing power a lot. The last time it was out for 11 hours, long enough for the house to get cold. I thought I should get a generator especially for my aged mother-in-law lives in the first floor apartment. When I saw the Westinghouse generator I felt it was a good "insurance policy" for the money. since I trust the Westinghouse name, I jumped on it.

First try generator arrived with a dented exhaust cover. Returned. Second try generator arrived in great shape but didn’t run properly. Third time is a charm. Generator arrived in excellent shape. Put together easily and started on the first pull. Ran it for two and a half hours, ran great. Put it under a mild load. Ran great.

We researched portable generators online, and decided on Westinghouse based on the products rating and company reputation. We have not yet used the generator, and hopefully will not have a storm related power outage that necessitates it. But we are confident that this generator will take care of our needs should the occasion arise. When the product arrived, it was well packed, undamaged and very easy to assemble.

Good value and light weight. It will not do 120 volt and 240 volt at the same time. Selecting 240 volt to use the twist lock plug turns off the 120 volt plugs You must be very careful moving as the handle does not lock and it will get away from you and land on the generator end. I think this may lead to a safety recall in the future. It happen to me the second time I moved it. Overall I really like generator.

Great feeling the security of knowing we will have power if our electric goes out. Here in Florida it can happen any time, especially during hurricane season. The wheels make it very portable. These cart came with it. Many places you have to buy cart separate.

After doing preliminary set up work, started first pull. Currently running suggested hour break in. Easy to install wheels and frame support. included oil and filler neck extension. I would make filler neck extension 6" to 8" longer to ease oil fill. Used a funnel I had and filled it.

I purchased this generator last month and love it. I am a 65-year-old female and was worried I wouldn't be able to move this where I need to or get it started with the pull start. Well, I can move it and start it with no problems! We had a power outage a few days ago and it worked great. Thanks, Westinghouse.

Just received this generator and it is perfect. I see many reviews saying the generator end cover being damaged in shipping however that is just how it looks. The 5300 is perfect to run almost everything in our house. Finally looking forward to our next power outage LOL!