Within a month of buying this generator, the power went out for 2 days with a hurricane. This machine ran like a champ & ran everything in my house, excluding range & dryer. At one point. I did not have the machine get enough air & it shut down with the CO2 monitor & red light was flashing. The sensor is a great thing to have. As soon as I better positioned the generator, it started right up & ran properly.

Seems like a solid unit with great features and specifications. Excited to try it out but need to get damage to air cleaner resolved (arrived cracked with hole in housing). Hoping for a quick resolution. Looking forward to being able to power my home during the next power outage!

Plan to use the 240 amp plug. Didn’t work as I had expected when I purchased. The 120/240 switch chooses whether u want the 240 plug or the other plugs to get power. It does NOT *change* the wattage going to get locking plug. Now that i know this I’m good. I wish the screw to drain the fuel from the carburetor stuck out more so it was easier to get a hose or funnel under it before the fuel starts pouring out.

Just recieved our 5300 and love it so far. Easy to service and appreciate the easy identifiable instructions printed ON the generator for an easy start/shutdown. Decently light for a portable mid size and has retractable hauling handle to pull generator around. Built sturdy and good quality. Look forward to using.

Upon receiving online purchase, WGEN5300SC Generator’s exhaust cover appears to have a dent on it’s side. Engine easily started via rope pull and push start button. Will be testing generator’s electrical output in the near future to determine if 5 stars is earned. Hope to receive generator’s cover soon.

I’m a huge fan of Westinghouse so I really wanted to like this, but I had no idea it was going to be this good! It’s everything I expect from Westinghouse plus way more. All the controls are very easy to use and read and they really have thought of everything. Cranked up 1st pull and ran solid. Much quieter than I thought it would be. This will be for emergencies only, and I trust it will keep my family and I safe during week long power outages.

We bought in May of this year, started using 3 times a week with no problems for about three weeks, then the problems started ..first little things, the spring in the carberator sprung, the pull start assembly broke, the arm on the choke adjustment broke, little things that make it really hard for the generator to run correctly. Normal wear and tear I understand, but not replacing carberator in 3 weeks time, or pull start assembly twice in as many months and still no response from westinghouse support about the warranty that all this should be covered under ..but when the generator is 100%, it's amazingly quiet, handles well and easy to use, great on gas too! If you didn't get a lemon as I believe we have u will have a great generator

After a winter power outage, we needed a portable generator. Our Westinghouse generator had all the features we needed in case of an emergency. The setup instructions were easy to follow. The generator started up immediately. We are ready for the next power outage.

GREAT FEATURES LIKE DISPLAY FOR VOLTAGE FREQUENCY , RUN HOURS AND MAINTIANCE REQUIRED. UNIT WAS EASY TO ASSEMBLE WHEEL KIT AND START UP WAS EASY. RUNS AT A ACCEPTABLE NOISE LEVEL. BATTERY START IS A GREAT FEATURE BY PUSH BUTTON OR KEY THOB PROVIDED WITH UNIT.

I purchased for powering my home when there is power outage. It seems to fit the bill, I hope not to use it until and outage, not in the awhile. Put it together in no time, hooked up battery, filled with oil provided, and gas. Started right up, and runs well as I break in the engine while not under a load. I also do construction work in areas where there is no power, it runs the equipment with no problem. Saws, compressors, lights all can be used. Light and compact so it is easy to move. construction site.