I bought this generator to rapid charge my solar system batteries in the unlikely event that the grid is down, there is no sun and my battery bank is depleted. I specifically appreciate the power output (just over 5kW), the electric start and the reasonable noise level. After unboxing and loading oil and gas, the generator fired right up with no issues. The design is very clean, full featured and reasonably portable with large wheels. If you don’t need an inverter generator, I’d highly recommend this one. I also own a Westinghouse inverter generator that we take camping and have been very happy with that unit for several years now.

Overall very easy to assemble and get started. But several minor kinks noticed: 1. When installing the two feet, one of the nuts is not aligned well, making it impossible to screw the flange bolt in. I had to screw the bold in from the other direction to force it through (kind of opening up the threads), then screw the bolt out and install as illustrated in the manual. 2. In Page 18, step 5 of "Starting the generator," I was looking for the breakers on the generator originally. After finding on such buttons, then realized this step means breakers on my circuit panel, etc. So please make this clear to minimize confusion. For standard-alone operation (e.g., on the road), this step is not needed.

Haven't had to use the generator yet, thankfully. Start it up on the first of each month and it always starts right up. It's easy to pull. As a smaller, and older, woman, I was happy that I can easily pull start it. Very much appreciate that. Thanks for a good product. MaryAnn Chapman

My wife and I bought this for my Mother-in-law for Christmas. Had a few issues at first with generator wanting to cut out and it died a time or two. We choked the generator to start it, but never felt like we could take it all the way off choke because it would cut out and not run smooth. I feel as tho this is what caused it to die on her during the ice storm. Made a test run today for 2.5 hours with a good load with choke all the way off. It only sputtered once at the very beginning of the run. Hoping everything works flawlessly from now on.

Just purchased this generator. Haven't used it yet. Read a lot of great reviews on it. Have always liked the Westinghouse name. Have owned different Westinghouse products and have always been great products. This should be no different. Plus has a 3 year warranty. Hope to receive the bonus gift, generator cover!

I did a lot of research, and pondered my choices for a long time before I pull the trigger on this generator. When comparing with several other generators this is the one that rose to the top for me. The price I paid for the wattage and other features, plus the reputation and reviews, were the deciding factors. Assembly went very smoothly and the generator started immediately when I hit the starter. I ran it for the one-hour break-in time, and it ran perfectly. Today I connected my air compressor to it through a 100' cord while it was running and then started the compressor. The generator barely noticed the compressor and powered it up with barely a hiccup. I think this generator will meet all my expectations and needs for back-up power. I'm looking forward to my first power outage. :)

New home owner in Florida, hurricane season is here. Didn't want to be in the dark.Price point was great. Westinghouse name closed the deal. Very easy to set up. Nice oil fill funnel they supply. No mess putting oil in.Have not run it yet. Hope I don't have to, Didn't give 5 stars because of not running it yet.

Bought the 5300 generator recently and liked the packaging. The generator is a nice clean design and clearly labeled parts. Only complaint is that the manual doesn’t clearly show how much oil to put in the generator before the first start. I will be adding oil and doing the first start within this week.

It cranked on the first try. However, I recommend extending the Oil Nozzle further out for easier access. Indicate in the set up manual that we need to pour the entire bottle that first time rather than checking several times to determine if there is enough oil in the engine.

This generator has been awesome for camping in our fifth wheel! It has always run great from the very start and it's really not that loud.. we highly recommend this unit - the price is fair and it's a really great product and very well built. We will also use this generator if the power ever goes out at the house!