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Customer reviews for Westinghouse 8,200-Watt Remote Electric Start Tri Fuel Gas, Propane, Natural Gas Powered Inverter Generator with CO Sensor for
Westinghouse 8,200-Watt Remote Electric Start Tri Fuel Gas, Propane, Natural Gas Powered Inverter Generator with CO Sensor
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May 26, 2025
Reviewer name: Chef Deb
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Starts Every time!!!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Review: Quiet Powerhouse! The Ultimate Outdoor Inverter Generator After extensive research and testing several models, I can confidently say the Westinghouse Outdoor Inverter Generator exceeded every expectation. Whether you're looking for backup power during outages, a reliable generator for RV or camping, or just peace of mind in remote settings, this unit delivers outstanding performance in every category. What I Love Most: 🔋 Whisper-Quiet Operation: This is, hands-down, one of the quietest generators I've ever used. I could carry on a normal conversation while it was running. Perfect for campsites, tailgates, or even discreet use in residential areas. ⚡ Clean, Stable Power: As an inverter generator, it's safe for sensitive electronics. I charged phones, ran my laptop, and even powered a small fridge and microwave simultaneously without a single hiccup. 🔌 Multiple Output Options: The layout is intuitive, with a great mix of 120V household outlets, USB ports, and parallel capability if I ever need more juice. Hooking it up was a breeze. 🏋️ Compact & Lightweight: I was surprised at how easy it was to transport. The handle design and lightweight build make it ideal for on-the-go use—no more back-breaking lifting! ⛽ Fuel Efficiency & Runtime: It sips fuel! I got over 10 hours of runtime on a single tank in eco mode. That's a game changer during emergencies or long weekends off-grid. 🛠️ Build Quality & Reliability: Rugged and well-built. Westinghouse clearly takes pride in craftsmanship. It started on the first pull every time, even in colder weather. Bottom Line: This generator is a must-have for anyone serious about reliable, quiet, and portable power. It offers exceptional value and performance that rivals units twice the price. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Westinghouse inverter generator to anyone—from homeowners and campers to contractors and preppers.

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May 13, 2025
Reviewer name: Jeffreyearl
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Impressive so far

Came well protected with no damage. Easy to assemble with tools provided. After adding oil and hooking to a propane tank the generator started right up and ran quiet and very smooth. Working on the break in process now. Quality of the Westinghouse generator seems very high end and so far we are very happy we choose this model.

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Mar 7, 2025
Reviewer name: Frustrated2
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Almost perfect

I received inverter 2 days ago and set it up and ran today using propane. Setup was fairly straightforward. All needed tools were supplied. I needed help to tilt inverter to install feet and wheels. The oil funnel is functional but does not thread as anticipated. I had an issue with startup because I mistakenly set fuel selector switch to Blue (gas) instead of Green (propane). (Propane setting was Blue on my old Firman generator.)

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Dec 22, 2024
Reviewer name: Lewis for JESUS
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Very Quiet/Easy Set Up/Starting Features/Looks

Just purchased the iGen11000DFc 10 days ago. This is my first generator I have ever purchased. During my research, this inverter generator was on my list of narrowed down brands/items. Almost settled on a few different ones, but something kept causing me to come back to looking at this inverter generator: has most power in it's class/runs on gasoline and propane/three ways to start/quietest in class. I made the right decision. It was packaged well, easy to set up, very quiet, and is extremely good looking (nice bonus). I put gasoline in, followed the quick start instructions (using the remote start function) and it took running like it is already broken in. This is staying housed in out toy trailer (28 foot all aluminum) with dirt bikes, ATV's, kayaks, canoes, power washer, air compressor, and a 2008 Goldwing. This is it's primary use, but a bonus for us is, it is powerful enough to hook to the hose in case of emergency power outages. I have it set up in our toy trailer with the exhaust facing the front ramp door so it can be run while in the trailer. We are able to still hold a normal conversation (without raising our voices) while in the trailer with the generator running in normal mode (didn't have to be in Echo mode for this to happen). I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting/needing an Inverter Generator. I have a good understanding of the importance of a pure sinewave inverter if using sensitive electronics (which will happen while camping in the toy trailer) so in my opinion this generator will/does fit our needs/requirements extremely well. Did I mention: "it is very good looking & quiet" ?

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Oct 26, 2024
Reviewer name: Daniel_D
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Robust output backed by a trusted brand

This inverter generator was the largest output I could find and being a Westinghouse product, I believed the quality would be better than little known or unknown internet brands. Upon unboxing, the product exceeded my expectations. The quality of parts and manufacturing craftsmanship appears to be top notch. Packaging was more than adequate to protect the product in transit. The Quick Start Guide and User Manual documentation are well written and detailed well. I haven't been able to use the inverter yet except for initial start up and testing. All went well. Can't wait for the power to go out to put this to use :) . Highly recommend buying this generator if you require the high wattage output it provides.

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Mar 27, 2025
Reviewer name: Blue Biy
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

iGEN11000DFc INVENTOR (Big Blue)

Wanted a big whole house/emergency power inventor generator with low THD and this fit the bill. Doing the initial 5 hr break in now. For a big generator its pretty quiet, you can carry on a conversation near it and still be heard. Oil spigot will not thread into oil pan, small annoyance. Tires are on the small side, maybe an issue moving across yard or bare ground. Overall I think this will be a great emergency back up generator with enough power to run my whole house. Nickname = Big Blue.

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Dec 12, 2024
Reviewer name: mark78
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

must have features at a decent price point

This is an upgrade from my present generator. This Westinghouse iGen11000DFc includes the must haves of: an inverter which makes it safe for many electronics, including tv's computers, refrigerators, and my new heating sys. with smart control board. The dual fuel and the extra wattage is just right for me.

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Oct 17, 2024
Reviewer name: EFB59
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Igen11000DFc

I just took delivery of an IGen11000DFc which is an upgrade from an IGen4500. The 4500 ran for 10 straight hours last week without any issue and got us through Hurricane Milton. We upgraded only because we needed 240 volt support to run our new septic pump .Everything was very tidy with the new unit. I like the no-screw side panels which easily come off. The oil drain hose was a pleasant surprise as I had added one to my IGen4500. I hooked up the battery, swapped the spark plug for an NGK and I'll add a magnetic drain plug as soon as it comes in the mail. I've been through 2 hours of no load break in without issue followed by an oil change. Tomorrow will be a partially loaded run. After that, I'll test it connected to the house. We added an Easystart on our AC, so I'm interested to see how the Igen works with it. These inverter/generators rock!

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Dec 1, 2024
Reviewer name: wrandolph
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Starts right up

Generator started right up on the first try. Instructions could be a little more clear ... seems like a lot of buttons and displays on the generator ... and takes me a while to find everything in the user manual. Quite quiet. Like that I can use propane and not gasoline (which would just clog up the gears and needs additional maintenance every year like my snowblower does.)

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Apr 19, 2025
Reviewer name: Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Value

I had another brand generator before. It was loud. A friend pulled out his Westinghouse inverter generator and it was supper quiet and had much more features. The cost was another benefit I've used this generator twice now, and I like the dual fuel system and how quiet it is. This is a well built machine, it will be in this family for many years to come.

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