Living in The Big Tex, our weather can be crazy sometimes... especially during hurricane season. The power can go off and it'll stay off for some hours. Thank you, Jesus I got my generator just in time!!! I ordered it on May 24th and received it on May 28th....NO BS peps!!!

I just received this unit. I assembled it (easy), I added oil (easy) and I started it up (easy) for a few minutes. I will run it again in a few days for longer and add a load or two. The tru test will be the next outage when I can run my well pump.

After research and experiencing the reliability of having a small, portable power generator from Westinghouse, we decided to get a larger unit in case power goes out for an extended period of time. We really like the information display and the safety features of this generator.

Had a smaller version of the Westinghouse generator prior to this one (3600v). The 5300 is powerful enough to run my dryer, whereas the smaller one was not. The included wheels and pull handle are definitely a plus since it was kind of a pain to move the smaller one without them. Also the feet and wheels keep the 5300 from having the frame sit directly on the ground, so that keeps it out of the rain/snow. I use this as auxiliary power for an off-grid cabin. It has enough power to run a refrigerator, chest freezer, washer & dryer (LP gas), lights and water pump. The 3600 only had enough power to run some things - not everything at once (and not the dryer at all). Works great for my application, and I believe it would be a good choice for an RV or emergency power application as well. Only drawbacks vs the smaller version is that it burns more fuel (approx. one 4.7 gal. tank to power the above mentioned devices for about 12 hours) and it is a bit louder while running.

I recently purchased this following a several day power outage. It is exactly what I need before the next one happens. I have rated it as a 4 because it is too early to tell how well it will perform during an outage but if it starts up as it did on first try, I will be all set and would give it a 5..

Impressed with shipping materials. Generator arrived in perfect condition. Installed wheels and feet easily. Added supplied oil and non-ethanol gas. Used the manual hand crank to gently cycle the engine and let the oil circulate. Then closed choke and manually started the engine on the first pull. After running for about a half hour, I turned it off and tried the electric start method. It started perfectly. I would definitely recommend this product. Very pleased.

A long overdue purchase for hurricane season. I had it shipped to my home, and it arrived damage free. I chose my WGen5300V for its Wattage, and Warranty. The price was sweet, and I love the color also lol. Set up was no problem. Putting on the wheels and rubber feet was simple. I LOVE the threaded oil funnel! The supplied spark plug tool and wrench in a pouch are a nice touch. It has the look and feel of a sturdy, quality piece of equipment. It started right up, and ran flawlessly on it's unloaded first break-in hour. It is not whisper quiet, but is not any louder than any other small generator. It sounds nice too me. I love the overhead valve engine. The second part of the break-in was also uneventful. I used my 1200w smoker to vary the load, and keep under 50% as recommended. I hope I never have to use it out of necessity, but I know it will easily handle my fridge, chest freezer, tv and fans. Also, coffee pot, and micro as needed. It gives me peace of mind knowing that up to a week or two without grid power, will be less miserable now with my WGen5300v. John

I recently purchased this generator because of the features. I needed a generator with a 120 / 240 volts switch. This generator not only looks great but comes with the wheels which is an extra purchase with other generators. It is perfect for my needs.

I bought this generator to replace a 30 year old one. It is very compact and loaded with features. It comes with a wheel kit that makes it easy to put it where you want it. The controls are laid out well on the main panel with ease of operation. I would highly recommend the WGen5300sc model .

we have medical conditions that require 24/7 power. The Westinghouse generator meets our needs. If the power goes out, all I have to do is wheel the generator new the outlet, plug it in, and press a button to start the generator. It couldn't be easier. Excellent purchase!