I purchased this unit after having lost power for five days during the Texas freeze in February 2020. I wanted something that could easily and efficiently power my refrigerator and deep freeze if the electricity went off again. I enjoy my Westinghouse Pressure Washer so choosing Westinghouse again for our generator made sense. The unit is well built and not too big that my wife couldn't move it around on the wheels if necessary. We hope to never have to use it but know we'll be able to depend on this generator if needed.

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.

I just received this generator and it works great. It is quiet, light weight, and the motor sounds great. It comes with all the necessary tools, including oil funnel and spark plug wrench. Installing the wheel kit was very easy. I recommend this generator to anyone looking to power their home during a power outage.

It looks good with nice features like the electric start and no need for a battery charger since this unit charges as it runs just like your vehicle but even if you have to use the recoil pull option its really easy to pull n starts on about the 2nd pull so its easy enough for just about anyone to start it,not real loud either so if you have a shed or something to store n run it in you won't be bothered by noise,the digital read out is really nice feature to.

I just bought this product about a month ago but just went through the assembly and operation. Assembly is simple, just follow the instruction manual. Same goes for the operation of the generator, easy "pull start" once the gasoline is engaged. I'll report back once I've had an opportunity to put it to the test.

I just bought this a few days ago, put it together tonight and added the oil. Didn’t have fuel so I couldn’t run it to test her out. But from what I can tell its built really well. Will be installing a RV power inlet into my shed to power some lights and a few plug so I can heat it and work in it during the winter. Will also be having a transfer switch and power inlet on my home. I hope to run all my main appliances, furnace and sump pump with this litte beast. Its small but says she puts out 5300 volts so we’ll see. I’d buy westinghouse again its made really well. Love the electric start feature.

Once received at my this, I added the supplied oil and filled the gas tank. This generator started right up on the pull and ran like a champ for an hour until I shut it off. Even with a full tank of gas, it is extremely easy to move around due to the oversized folding handle and low profile. I am very pleased.

I purchased on line after reviewing several generators. This model best meets our needs. It was packed securely; came with detailed instructions and was very easy to set up. I added oil (provided) gassed it up and with a push of a button it started up. Very pleased. Also appreciate the safety features. Great product.

I purchased this a month ago and just took it out of the carton on 11/29/20. Looks well built and have not started it yet as there was damage to the alternator cover from mishandling or packing before shipping. Will request a new cover before starting.

We lose power often in my neighborhood due to storms. I researched and landed on this generator. Will be able to run many appliances to allow us to not lose all that is in our fridge and freezer, have A/C, etc. Set up was simple. It is extremely sturdy. Purchased the running cover as well. This purchase is bringing my family and I much peace of mind.