I bought this because I purchased my first home and i live in a area prone to bad weather and hurricanes. I first used this product for hurricane isaias. It lasted me till the power came back on i used for appliances like the refrigerator and stuff and to power lights and the tv and some fans. The instructions are very helpful if you dont know what you are doing i am only 25 and dont know alot about small engines and i did not have trouble other then it took a couple pulls to start it at first. It also came with tools and some oil which was helpful.

Good value and light weight. It will not do 120 volt and 240 volt at the same time. Selecting 240 volt to use the twist lock plug turns off the 120 volt plugs You must be very careful moving as the handle does not lock and it will get away from you and land on the generator end. I think this may lead to a safety recall in the future. It happen to me the second time I moved it. Overall I really like generator.

Have not had a real chance to use the machine yet. We bought it because of the electric start feature, having wheels and a lot of features that seem to be advantageous for older people in moving it from one place to another and being smaller in size. I was impressed with the reviews and videos on this product.

Just bought this and was glad I got this one,a little over 100lbs.First generator I can lift.great value with electric start and great runtime .It had a issue from transport, that Westinghouse saw to the first day out of box. Hope i never use it ,but know that won't be the case in Fl.

We've been saying we needed to get a generator for years - we live in fire territory - far too many close calls. After our 2nd power outage by the electric company due to high winds we finally started looking and landed on the WGen 5300. We are very happy we did and will most likely invest in an even larger one shortly!

I purchased this generator at the end of last month, shortly after after loosing power. We had recently been experiencing heavy rain and our sump pump was working overtime; the short power outage was not fun, manually pumping the sump! I'm prepared now! It did arrive a little later than predicted and a little beat-up (recoil starter cover bent from hit to box). But happy to have purchase this.

This generator is lighter in weight but appears better built than my previous similar output generator. It's also significantly quieter while running - very important during household power outages. The remote starting feature seems pointless, because you still need to go to the generator to turn the battery switch on before starting. Overall, so far this generator seems well worth its cost.

I bought this just over a week ago, had an issue with the oil dipstick that I can't seem to get resolved. I have talked to a person (after a long wait on hold) and sent e-mails, still have no resolution to this minor issue. This part must be the least expensive on the whole unit, yet I can't seem to get satisfaction!

I purchased this generator for backup power during occasional outages in our area. I researched and read reviews for several generators before deciding on this Westinghouse model. It seemed to have everything I needed at a very reasonable price. It was easy to assemble and fired right up. I like the optional electric/pull start. It works well on both. I am replacing an older generator I have had for a while. This one is much quieter and easier to start. I have only run it for about an hour, stopping and starting several times, to test it out but I am very satisfied so far and feel like this was a good purchase

I am very pleased with this generator. This is a very well made product with a sturdy frame and all the electrical outlets I would ever need. With heavy duty wheels and handle too. The motor is easy starting and runs smoothly. The operation manual is excellent - very inclusive. As a former tech writer, I'm impressed with the well written English text and easy to follow headings and illustrations. There's even a section on removing the generator form the box. This is an excellent product for the money.