Boyfriend bought this for my house because we are always losing power in the area. He checked out many generators and after reviewing them all he said that the Westinghouse unit is the one to go with. The generator is easy to use and start. He hooked up a transfer box that I just run the twist lock cord to and throw a switch and we have power to the building. I was happy to find out that it powers almost everything in the house.

Just bought this as an emergency backup for winter. Assembled and started for recommended break in. Looks ok with a few exceptions: 1) Washer head bolts for mounting feet interfere with the foot brackets. Must deform bracket or not seat bolts fully. Careless design. 2) Printing on label for "start" and "run" icons are incorrect from instruction manual references. Right position, but incorrect icon. Not sure how this happens. 3) Must actually screw a funnel with an o-ring into the oil tank to fill oil since fill hole does not allow vertical filling access. More annoying than anything else.

I chose this generator over other models because of the cost-to-power ratio, and decent gas efficiency as well. I expected it to be louder than it was, but pleasantly surprised it was less-than obnoxious. Definitely recommend buying the L14 cord in order to get the full 40A worth of power @120V into your house. My only negative is the 120/240V selector switch is one-way - can only use the L14 plug at 240V, and only use the other plugs at 120V (thought they would all be available - oh well). I had no trouble getting it started (test run before a coming ice storm). Hasn’t been through a long-term run yet, but anticipate it performing well. Satisfied so far.

Wgen5300s Came on time and was delivered to my front door. I open the carton and put the wheel and feet on it. Some other brands the wheel kit is extra too. This unit came with the battery. Some other brands the battery is extra. Connected the battery. Put the oil in it (IMPORTANT). Came with the needed oil too. Put fresh gas in it and fired it up. Started right off. It has a pull cord, but I used the battery start. GREAT! I connected a 1500 watt heater to it. This generated hardly noticed it at all. Runs smooth.

Just received the generator. Very easy to assemble (even sent tool kit). Added oil, connected battery, added gas and started it up. Love the electric start with compression backup. Started within 5 seconds on first try. Runs like a champ, provides power and will provide for our safety and make my life much easier. Thank you!

This generator performed as expected. The product arrived in good shape. There was some minor scuffing on the bottom of the frame which would impact rust resistance for unfavorable environments but not an issue for me. It came with a wheel kit that wasn't too difficult to put on. It just needed to be propped up on something to get the wheels on. once that was done the cushioned feet were easy to install by just tipping the unit up using the wheels as pivot points. Oil and an oil addition funnel with a tube came with the unit. Adding oil was simple but does require the funnel and tube since the addition point is recessed somewhat under the frame. This could be improved but not a huge thing. There is an oil drain plug and it appears to be in a fairly good location. I haven't done an oil change yet to identify an issues but don't expect any. Battery connection and engine preparation to start were all simple and normal. The manual has instructions on how to convert the generator from a grounded neutral to floating as needed. Engine started easily using electric start. Pull start was not actually performed but based on quickness of start with starter and pull resistance, I expect no issues. Upon starting a puff of oil smoke came out indicating the cylinder was lubed with oil for storage and shipment. Noise level is loud but comparable with other generators of this type and size. Generator was connected to house using the 240 V outlet and assumed load as expected. 240 volt load was applied and worked fine. If the fuel is shut off the generator dies suddenly once all the fuel in the carburetor is used but when the fuel tank is low it runs erratically. This detail was not mentioned in troubleshooting in the manual. Not an issue unless someone in a power outage and less familiar with engines experiences RPM pulsations and goes to the troubleshooting section. Everything performed as expected.

I bought this mainly to use the 240V for plasma arc cutting. But it will be handy for the occasional power outage! It also runs my welder w/o a problem. Gas is cheaper than watching my electric meter whirl. Very satisfied! Would recommend and buy again.

We bought the generator about one week ago. And the expectations go more than beyond of excellence, quality. The price is awesome in comparison with other brands. The measures are perfect for us and fit to cover all we want in home. ***** I 200% recomend this product.

Generator and parts arrived in excellent condition. Easy to assemble. Generator started easily. Needed to change plug from my services, very easily done. After reading directions (many times), Voltage Selector switch needed to be set on 240 volts to operate on my service, thinking it had only to be on 120 volts. Contacted my electrician and he verified setting was correct because he had installed same generator earlier.

Received generator in a timely matter. Unpack and all parts and manuals were there. Installed wheels and feet per installations. Filled generator with oil and gas per instructions. Connected battery, choked and try to start. Would not not start with electric starter. Assume battery was dead. Used pull cord and started on first pull. Will read instructions on charging battery. One thing I noticed, draining oil could be a little messy. Need to add an extension tube to oil drain plug/hole. It seem to be made very well and should last a while with maintenance. Great product.