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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
Chef Deb
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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Nov 7, 2024
WClark
5 out of 5 stars review

Sturdy and solid

Features I wanted (prioritized in order), which I found on this iGen11000DFc generator: An "inverter" generator (to get THD or Total Harmonic Distortion under 3%) A "Dual Fuel" generator (to run either Propane or Gasoline) An electric start (from a battery) with "recoil" or manual start option Size: Something close to 10,000 watts (or 10KW) to easily handle any one circuit in our home (hot water heater, electric range, electric clothes dryer, etc.) Transfer switch ready (so I can "plug the house into it") Able to deliver 240 Volt circuits (required to be able to "plug the house into it") Bonus feature: The "c" in the model name for Westinghouse indicates it has a carbon monoxide shutoff feature - to shut down if carbon monoxide levels from the exhaust get dangerous around it. Packaging was great. Assembly was easy. Adding oil was made easy with supplied funnel, etc. Started it up yesterday (on propane) - took two tries to get it to start. The second try, it started but ran very rough, misfiring regularly. Let it do that for a minute or two, then shut it off. Started it again and it started right up and ran smooth. I proceeded to test it over the next 80 minutes, hooked it to our home with a 50 amp cord, and tried various circuits in the home including a heat pump, fridge, freezer, computers with monitors, TV, etc. - all worked fine. Ran the house on it for a while. My wife forgot it was on and started the electric dryer even. No issues whatsoever. The generator handled them all just fine and behaved like it was just idling to do it - it never seemed to strain or struggle. I then disconnected it from the house and started it multiple times, different ways, with the key fob, even pulling the cord (which took two pulls to start it). Every time it seemed to work just great! Downside that I saw only after reviewing the manual in detail - it says that it's not good at cold temps with the included oil (cold meaning below 23 degrees F). I want this for winter in Maine. So, I plan to change the oil out to the recommended 5W-30 synthetic oil for cold temps sometime after the burn in period - but the manual says to use the included oil until the generator is used sufficient to get it through a normal motor burn in of about 5 hours (as I understand it from reviewing the manual). Would I recommend - "yes". Bonus - it was quieter than I expected it to be. That's why my wife forgot it was even running and started the dryer in our home - she didn't even notice it was still on from inside our well-insulated home.

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Feb 2, 2024
Shayne 44
5 out of 5 stars review

Exceptional Quality

Absolutely everything is user friendly and built very well. It’s rare to find this kind of craftsmanship anymore. I love the no tools needed side panels, the carburetor drain hose, the oil drain hose, all the info needed in the generator right on top. Everything about this inverter is exceptional and I’m glad I purchased it.

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Jun 2, 2025
Tom in Montana
5 out of 5 stars review

Well made and quiet

Bought it yesterday and had no issues assembling it this morning. I appreciated that the necessary tools were included and the instructions were clear. I’m running it at 25% load on propane to break it in, and will vary the load during the first 5 hours as recommended. Right now I’m using a 20-pound propane tank but will later run it off my bulk propane tank. It is quiet relative to the power output though I still plan to use a sound box to reduce the noise further. I have an off-grid cabin that uses a modest photovoltaic system to provide electric power; this generator will serve as a Level 2 electric car charger for trips when we arrive in our all-electric vehicle. So far I am very pleased with this purchase and expect that it will reliably provide the power I need. Once I have a connection to my bulk propane tank the cost to charge my car will be less than the cost to use commercial Level 3 charging stations.

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Jun 25, 2025
JW-Dalton
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy to use with great features!

I purchased this inverter generator earlier this month in preparation for power outages during hurricane season. I spent several weeks researching different models before deciding on the Westinghouse iGen11000DFc. I feel that at this price point, there isn't a better inverter generator on the market with this level of power and features. So far I have been very pleased with how easy the setup was. In spite of it's size, this generator was pretty easy to move around once the wheels and pull handle are installed.

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Nov 24, 2024
Stoffy
5 out of 5 stars review

Great inverter for house backup

This is a perfect inverter for house power backup. The dual fuel option is great! I added a line to connect to my 500 gallon propane tank so as to not have to worry about fuel during an outage. Being the inverter type, the unit is quite and only ramps up when it's needed. Will power everything I need to run!

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Sep 10, 2024
Capt-gil
4 out of 5 stars review

It read a lot and got this one.

I have run it for about 3 hours to break it in. Have 2 more to go. I tried the ECO which is to slow the rpm, but it has e zero effect! This is not good. While I was running it I plugged in a 120-vote box window fan to blow any fumes away and make a bit of a load. But after 30 minutes the fan stopped, I moved the plug to the wall outlet, but still no run. I got another 120 Vote Box fan and plugged it in, 90 minutes later it also stopped! Moved the plug to the wall nothing! Now I am concerned. So, now I am waiting for a call back from Westinghouse.

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Mar 31, 2025
JoKo
5 out of 5 stars review

iGen11000DFc

Received the item and it was very well packaged. Unit is solid, compact and easy to assemble. The front panel is well organized and easy to read. I was happy to find a generator option that output sufficient power at a low THD. Will be using propane as a fuel source but glad to have the gas option in case I need it.

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Apr 19, 2025
Gen100
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy Setup, quiet

Took about an hour to set, mainly because I had to remove some of the oil before starting it up. The oil you get is 1.1L which is the same oil capacity listed in the specifications. However, using the dipstick, it appears you should only put just a tad more than a liter in the crack case otherwise oil will flow out of cap. Started up on the first try and is very quiet when running with little to no load. This was a big concern of mine when thinking about purchasing a generator as the house next store is only 25 feet away. Very happy with ease of set up and operation.

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Mar 13, 2025
Deerridge
5 out of 5 stars review

Great value and quality

This is our second unit. First one we bought was a 4500 dual fuel and it was amazing just a bit underpowered for what we needed. We went with the 11,000 dual fuel this time. Love the dual fuel option of not having to use gasoline and gum up the carb when not in use. Lp is slightly less power but it's gonna start everytime I need it to. Never had issues with our 4500 and I'm expecting a trouble free use on this one as well.

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