We bought this generator as we thought it was time. Living on the coast we should of gotten one sooner. It comes with the wheels as well, a good plus as we are getting older:) After researching and reading about these, we chose this one. Medium priced, and perfect for what we need.

Our > 25 year old generator was due for replacement. After researching multiple makes/models this was an easy choice: -Excellent price for a major brand of this capacity -Electric starter with built-in starter battery charger (multiple others require pulling the battery and using an external trickle charger)- works fine, starts quickly -L14-30R 240VAC receptacle (reusing existing power cable to our inside manual transfer switch) -Handle/wheel set included (no need to purchase separately) -Simple, effective, display - voltage, frequency, hours, plus CO alarm indicator -Fairly quiet - with exhaust properly pointed away from the house, nearby windows closed, there was just a little background noise in the rooms immediately adjacent to where it was running (quieter than a small table fan on low speed) -Very good run time given its fairly small size/weight. I'm confident it'll power all of our loads for a full night in the middle of winter, if necessary. I always use ethanol-free regular unleaded, with fuel stabilizer added, for outdoor engines. -Easy setup, good quick start guide Minor nits: -Transport tie wrap on the starter battery cables should be slightly looser. Not harmful but a little overly tight -Starter battery cables should be slightly longer, to facilitate attaching the cable connectors and allow moving it out of the way when filling/refilling oil. Maybe 3" total longer would be quite nice. -Oil fill spout (included) should be slightly longer, again around 2" - 3". It's not quite long enough to bend the inlet side of the spout "up" when filling, though does work okay. While the THD spec is high, during my 3 hr initial test run I was seeing no issues on any of our standard home electronics - LED lighting, home/consumer-grade routers and PCs, monitors/TVs, FIOS internet,... Either the THD is lower when the generator is not pushed to capacity, or after initial startup (a couple minutes total from generator powered on to when I had used the transfer switch to transfer loads to it), but I'm comfortable that it's working fine with our loads. Our 240VAC well pump was cycled a few times during the initial run, 120VAC main home heater and water heater blowers ran several times, and I ran a space heater for added load. (in the Summer we don't use a space heater, but have a few window mounted ACs which have about the same total load). I'll be doing another 3 hr run soon, then refill with 5W-30 synthetic oil for long-term use.

Easy and immediate start, great value for the price. Only reason I did not leave 5 stars is due to poor packaging. I had to return my first unit due to shipping damage. My second unit arrived dented; however I kept it because there was no mechanical damage.

Just got this generator last month as a power back up for outages and it is so easy to use and starts up great..Haven't had to use it yet for power outage but I'm sure it will meet my needs..Great product and value..Pleased with my purchase..Thank you

I bought this at the beginning of the 2024 hurricane season (06/2024). I actually bought two; one for my wife and I and a second one for my son, his wife, and our grandchild. I especially was sold on the features, especially the CO monitor alarm, the gas level gauge on the top of the tank, and the numerous power outlets.

I have researched Westinghouse Generators for over 6 months prior to purchase. The reason I purchased Westinghouse is because of what I have read about their customer service. As I have yet to use mine, I am going off of what other Westinghouse generator owners have said. With an expensive product of any type, the last thing a purchaser wants is a product backed up by horrible service. Good reviews regarding coustomer service have helped me choose the Westinghouse Generator.

My needs for standby electric power generation relate to unexpected power outages. When the power goes out I need backup power to run a septic sewerage pump, a refrigerator, some lights, and if it is winter time the furnace fan to keep the heat on in the house. The combination of being able to provide 5000 watts with a low weight (107 lbs.) and on be on wheels were critical selection criteria. These features made this model a prime candidate, and when I added the Westinghouse name, it was my choice. When it arrived and I got it unpacked and assembled, what I found was a compact, well designed and durably constructed portable generator that was easy to maneuver and manage. The user manual that is part of the package is first class - very well done! As an inexperienced person, the user manual was able to guide me through the entire process from unpacking the equipment to pulling the recoil starter handle. When I reached the moment of cranking the engine for the first time, after following all the steps, I pulled the handle once, I pulled the handle twice, and much to my surprise the engine fired up and was running. I was amazed at how effortlessly it was to pull the handle to get the engine started. Each time I have cranked the engine since then I have had the same effortless experience. I have run it through the 5 hour break in period not exceeding 50% of the rated running watts while alternating the loads, after running for the first hour without a load. I installed a ground rod and connected it to the generator with an 8 A.W.G wire. I also purchased a carbon monoxide (CO) detector and put it in the house. These are things I would never have known to do, if they had not been covered in the user manual. I checked the generator's voltage output with a volt meter and it was spot on. I am very pleased with this purchase!

I brought this unit after we had a power outage, and it left my family dark for two days. It won't happen again because of this unit being to power the whole house with the interlocking unit that an electrician installed, and the output and sound is much more quiet than other units, plus has it lots of features.

After the 2021 snowstorm, I decided to get better prepared for the future blackouts. I've installed a disconnect and an exterior 240V outlet that let me inject the power into the main panel after I disconnect the main breaker and isolate the whole house from city's utilities. A smooth run requires quasi-balanced loads on L1 and L2. The oil inlet could be better designed for easier access, but it is what it is.

Alternator end cap came bent just like it has with many other people. Generator did not start right away. I had to start the generator with the choke off so not 100% sure it is working correctly. But powered up my fridge and freezer after break in period.