Overall solid generator for the frame size. We purchased this one over the next step up due to the big jump in weight. My wife didn't like the idea of moving a generator almost 200 lbs. This one has good power, easy to move around, and the electric start makes it a snap to get up an running. Only took 10 minutes to install the feet/wheels, put the oil in (funnel & oil included, thank you), and connect the battery. The only reason for not giving this 5 stars is due to a couple minor non-functional/cosmetic issues. There a scratch on the blue front panel that was touched up with non-matching paint and the rubber feet are not at the same level so one pad is off the ground. On one of the feet the metal bend seemed off and when torqueing the bolt down it interfered with bend likely causing the whole foot to move when torqued down. Again, very minor.

Great unit, has enough power for what I need when the power goes out, it's quieter than my older Ryobi model also. Packaging was great, easy assembly of wheels, comes with a small screw in funnel and oil for a fresh fill. Started right up, pretty easy.

I ordered the generator on line and shipped to store, got it home and went through the quick start instructions. Tried electric start and got nothing but clicking noise. Tried pull start and it was totally froze-could not pull the engine over. Took it back and ordered another. Second one got here, went through the set up process, FOB start worked, push button start worked. Tried the pull start and the rewind did not work. One pull and I had to take cover off to rewind by hand. Tried it a few times. Doesn’t rewind. Have to keep it because we need it for the week. Will be contacting customer service. Hope they can just send a new rewind. Runs great after started. Will have a better idea of how it does after powering the homestead for the next week.

I bought this unit to run a deep freezer while driving 3 days from CO back home as well as a backup for if/when the power goes out at our home. The unit ran and started flawlessly. I was also impressed with how little gas it used during my drive back, where it was running 24 hours a day. It's not exactly quiet, but I wanted more power rather than being super quiet, so I knew what I was getting into.

I bought this mainly for my camper. It has a very convenient outlet for campers so I do not have to use an adapter. I have only used it twice so far but I am very happy with this generator. It runs everything in the camper with no issues. I am also very impressed with how quiet it runs. I have used similar generators in the past but this is the quietest by far. Very happy with this purchase and I have already recommended it to friends.

Started engine within 3-4 pulls & generator operates but after 1 minute engine shut down. No CV sensor indicators, unit is located15 feet from anything, even positioned exhaust downwind. Repeated startup procedure over 10 times. Contacted Customer Support suggestions have not changed operating issue. Could be fuel flow, when I last started with gas-valve off, engine runs for about 1 minute before stopping.

I purchased this generator after researching for a week and this is the best bang for your bucks. I am impressed as to how quiet it is compared to some of the others. Easy to move and start which is important to me as I'm a 60+ women and this is my first generator.

JUST RECEIVED MY GENERATOR. I'M IMPRESSED WITH THE FEATURES. MY 19 YEAR OLD ONE JUST CRAPPED OUT. I LIKE THE GAUGES AND THE WHEELS AND BUILT IN HANDEL. OUT OF THE BOX IT STARTED WITH ONE PULL. RAN FOR AN HOUR TO BREAK IT IN. NOT TOO LOUD EITHER. SEEMS LIKE A WELL MADE PRODUCT.

After recently helping my family member install his new WGen9500DF generator (with a separate purchased amps/watts display), I purchased this WGen5300s to replace our 6 year old unit. In the past week, I have setup as per the instructions and tested it under no load conditions during the break-in period. It has started, operated & checked out just just as the reviews stated. Although our old gen has been very reliable during the Gulf Coast electrical power outages, we believe this unit will be as reliable, use less fuel & operate more quietly. We also like that the new unit is backed by a 3 year vrs 1 year warranty. The only room for improvement that I would suggest for the WGen gens, would be to add an amperage &/or wattage indication to the VFT display panel. We look forward to years of reliable service for our WGen3500s.

We upgraded a 30 yr. old pull start generator to this one after a 2-day power outage in July. Assembled quickly and started right up. Very nice and compact unit, smaller than the old one with a little more power. The push button start is wonderful. My wife can even set this one up and start it if needed. Since then, had another 24-hr. power outage and this unit got a work out. No issues at all. Even uses less gas than the old one.