I just purchased this generator so I can't say how it works but it has some great features. I have a boat with a twist lock outlet. I will be able to use it there as well as at home. I really like the electric start switch and the run hours and maintenance schedule display.

I purchased this a month ago and just took it out of the carton on 11/29/20. Looks well built and have not started it yet as there was damage to the alternator cover from mishandling or packing before shipping. Will request a new cover before starting.

bought as we are approaching hurricane season here in SW Louisiana to supplement a smaller generator. I was pleasantly surprised by the way the equipment was packaged and required minimal assembly. The tool necessary to assemble, one open end wrench was supplied. Less than 45 minutes after it arrived , I had it full of oil (supplied oil and funnel) and running.I have confidence that the generator I bought will handle my needs should we have a hurricane.

Works well for my needs. Only glitch like others have said had a damaged alternator cover, had to pry off to take off floating wire. Also had damage to cage around the motor. Also have to run with one notch on choke all the time. Other than that so far so go.

A few thoughts upon receiving/opening the generator box: I feel like the oil fill cap should be metal, not plastic. It is at an odd angle and is too soft of a material -- the metal threads can destroy the plastic quickly. Also, it is a fairly lengthy break-in process, and I am guessing most people need the generator ASAP when they buy it. Otherwise, it seems to be a good purchase.

I bought this generator a month ago. I have not tested it yet, but know that the company Westinghouse has been in business a longtime, and that their products are made with quality products. I'm pretty confident that I will not have any problem with this generator for long time.

I bought this Dec. 26 2022 Very, very pleased with this generator. The generator started on the 3rd pull. Very smooth and reasonably quiet. Has a lot of good features on it. Francis Breed

this generator just arrived, put the front rests and wheels on in just five minutes, filled with the oil that came with, put gas in and started the very first pull. it says to run without load for 1 hour to break in engine, doing that now. no damage upon arrival. from box to running in about 15 or 20 minutes. will try putting a load on it shortly, but if it starts easy, the battle is won!

I have had a generator for many years, but it was large and always hard to start. I bought this Westinghouse model mainly because of the electric start feature. This works very well. I was surprised happily that it was more compact, lighter, and had CO sensor.

I purchased this WGen5300sc portable generator and I'm so glad I did. Here in Texas we have hurricanes and had some exceptionally freezing winters where we lost all power for days. No more worries now as to what we'll do for some heat, lights and to keep a few appliances running. I'm very impressed with the ease of plugging in my cords and the self start. And I knew I couldn't go wrong with Westinghouse made here in the USA.