Westinghouse 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start, Gas & Propane Powered, RV Ready 30A Outlet, Parallel Capable, Blue/Black

Knowing advantaged technology has improved efficiency of generator operations, weather has not followed suit. Many people have paid thousands for a whole house back-up system, typically needed for a week of power outage per year. The longest for us, here in MI has been 4 days. Since we have NG for our furnace, hot water heater and fireplace gas log, when power was out, we'd only need back-up power for our furnace fan, refrigerator, freezer and one family room outlet. I installed 4 separate remodel outlet boxes for each location (furnace, frig, freezer and FamRm outlet) with a wire to our laundry room thru our crawlspace, installed one small breaker box with (4) 15 amp breakers and supplied power to the breaker box from a new inverter generator. When power went out, all I had to do was unplug each power cord from existing outlet and plug into a new remodel outlet, which was independent from the house power. Then, I'd turn on the power switch to my new Westinghouse iGen4500DF inverter generator outside the house, walk back into my house and push the remote button to start 4500DF inverter. Keep in mind, I didn't have to turn off the house power from the grid. When power grid would come back on, then I'd switch the power cords back. As a builder, it was easy to install to install (4) new outlet boxes, outlet plugs, wire to our laundry room, (4) 15 amp breakers, one new small breaker box and one new supply line from a new inverter. Any electrician can do it for anyone who doesn't like electrical work. It's easy to pull an electrical permit, get the work done, get it inspected, approved and keep the approved permit in your records. Our new "Westinghouse iGen4500DF inverter generator" weighs just 104 lbs., noise level is 50% quieter when it supplies power as needed, yet stays on idling, runs off gasoline or propane (I prefer propane because is is cleaner with no spilled gas to wipe up, turning on and off our inverter from inside your house, all are the options I wanted!! I'm currently building a small cabin in the woods. My new iGen4500DF makes it quiet, lighter to move, takes less time to set up, cleaner using LPG and remote on & off fab switch was a right decision I made! When I placed the order thru Amazon, it arrived ahead of schedule this past December, 2021, it took 32 minutes to set-up at a cost of $938.00. I added $224.00 in electrical components, propane and left over wire from past projects. A stand alone whole house back up system costs several thousand vs. less than $1,200.00. I made the right decision!

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Great generator, easy to set up, very quiet. I already had a non-inverter 6500w Ryobi generator for power outage emergencies at home, but that was going to be much too loud to use for our new 16 ft RV trailer. I'll be using this to power my RV trailer when boondocking - sitting in the pick-up bed, but I presume it could go onto a trailer rear-bumper platform if I wasn't already carrying bikes and a spare tire back there. I can usually do without aux power except in the summer with the dogs. If we have to leave them alone the ability to run the a/c when we stop to see a roadside attraction, etc. is critical. Thus this generator is providing much freedom for travel with the dogs (and will certainly add some comfort on hot nights for us humans, too). I did a test run with my 3500 btu RV air conditioner. Mathematically, I thought the iGen 5000 generator would handle it, but I was getting occassional OL trips when the A/C unit started. Thus I'll be putting a soft start device on the A/C. UPDATE: This soft-start worked wonders. A/C runs great now and starts up with no generator overload trips. Spartan Power SpartanStart - Soft Start Kit for RV Air Conditioner, A/C Unit, up to 20K BTU, 120v Softstart Aid, Battery Saving Softstartup System for RV, Van, or Camper Air Conditioning Systems

I used this with a Reliance Controls Pro/Tran 30-Amp 6-Circuit transfer switch. I converted the TT-30P on the unit with a NEMA TT-30P to L14-30R RV Generator Adapter,30 Amp 3 Prong to 4 Prong Adapter. I understood I would only be hooking up 120 volt circuits and did not have need for 240. Given the size of the unit, it felt adequately powerful and efficient. I left eco off and it fired right up on first start on propane with remote start fob (which was already paired). I started with one switch moved to generator from line and tested if it it could tote my Frigidaire FHPC082AC1 portable air conditioner and gaming PC which it didn't even break a sweat on. I flipped a couple more rooms on, another computer, tv, some lights, and barely hit 25% at times when the AC did the inrush of current to engage the compressor and it dropped back down. I kept it under 1.5 kVA and ran it for an hour alternating the loads (supposed to not exceed half capacity for the first five hours). It ran like a top, and I look forward to using the generator again. Very satisfied. performance, and ease of use of the electricity generator. They mention it's super quiet, performs fantastically, and is easy to unpack and set up. Some appreciate that it starts up right away, is easy to carry, and puts out plenty of power. They also mention the remote start is a great feature and appreciate the build quality.

I purchased this generator for my shuttle bus conversion. Upon purchase, I also picked up a high-altitude jet kit, a magnetic dipstick, a neutral ground bonding plug, and a Drainzit for oil changes. Unfortunately, the high-altitude propane kit is sold out and is unavailable anywhere, so that will have to wait. I live at over 6k ft, so the altitude kits are a must. Upon receiving the generator, it appeared that the delivery company had dropped it from a 20-foot building and drug it through the bowels of hell before kindly slamming it up on my porch by hand (the camera footage was slightly humorous). It appears they don't like using their hand truck anymore, even for 100+ lb items. The generator itself had some dings and scratches/gouges, but they were all cosmetic. I unboxed it and proceeded with the mods (altitude kit, dipstick, Drainzit) before the initial startup. Many reviewers have mentioned issues with the auto choke being disconnected and, thus, a no-start situation. They have fixed the issue, and I posted a Youtube video showing what their fix is "Westinghouse Has Fixed the IGEN4500 Automatic Choke Cable Issue- You Won't Believe it! Must See!" (it is basic, but effective and can be done DIY if you need to). For break-in, I added 1.5 gallons of premium gas. 1. I used the included bottle of 10w 30 oil for the first hour of run time with no load, then changed out to a fresh roughly half a quart of 10w 30. I added 6 ounces of Lucas oil conditioner. 2. I ran another hour of no load. With each oil change, I always cleaned the magnet off the magnetic dipstick. 3. I then changed the oil again for a third run of 1.5 hours with a load. I ran a space heater that had a 750w setting and a 1500w setting. The first 45 minutes I ran the heater at the 750w setting, then the remainder of the time I ran at the 1500w setting. 4. I changed the oil for the fourth and final time and it was clear of any metal flakes or other break in material (piston ring shavings, bearing shavings, etc.). I cleaned the magnetic dipstick for the final time, then added a final fill of synthetic. Pros: Quiet Easy to access internals for maintenance (carb, fuel filter, spark plug, etc.) 30A capable Auto start w/ remote start Fuel efficient Build quality Cons: * NONRETURNABLE Weight USB is 2.0, not 3.0 or 3.1 Oil changes can be somewhat difficult/messy without a Dranzit Seem to be delivered with scratches/gouges in plastic coverings (cosmetic, but still not right for a $1k product) Lack of aftermarket parts and/or difficulty sourcing Floating ground only (pick up a neutral ground bonding plug here on Amazon and you will be good) Overall, this generator started quickly with the pull start, auto start, and remote start (which is an awesome feature). It runs smooth and is surprisingly quiet, even under load. The build quality seems to be on par with other generators in this class. The only drawback is the weight of this generator (104 lbs+/- dry). I recommend this generator to anybody looking for a reliable, quiet generator that provides clean(er) power. NOTE: if you are mounting this generator on your rear rv/trailer bumper, it is HIGHLY recommended that you upgrade your bumper with one of these kits here https://amzn.to/3xRogy9

Nice compact unit. Filled with oil, connected battery and added gasoline. Started right away via electric start. Connected electric devices to test unit and worked as advertised. Quiet operation. Should serve my purposes in the event of a power outage.

I purchased this generator for two reasons: 1) it is an inverter generator so it operates quieter that an open frame generator and 2) it is a dual fuel so it gives me more options during prolonged outages. ( I live in the gulf coast area and these are just a fact of life. The generator arrived well packages and undamaged. The instructions for prep and pre start were straight forward. I chose to do the first start on propane keeping the carburetor as clean as possible. I made the tank connection and it fired right up. I ran a number of power tools through it and no problems or lugging down...skill saw, larger router and finally my table saw, again no problems. The only extra thing I had to add was my propane tank in a 100 lb tank and the supplied hose is a little short for that tank. I prefer to keep the generator and tank farther apart. Overall, I think this generator will serve my needs. I can't run my main A/C but ceiling fans, lights, TV, coffee, microwave etc will get me by.

I've had this now for about 8 months. I followed the recommendation of other reviews and bought a drain extension to make changing the oil easier and cleaner. I installed this before I filled it with oil the first time. Ideally you should buy this before you need it and break it in properly following the directions in the included manual as you keep it below 50% power and vary the load. Upon the recommendation of another friend I changed the oil multiple times during that break in period. I found lots of metal fragments in the oil each time I changed it during the break in. Once I was happy with how the oil looked coming out I stopped changing the oil. It ended up being something like 8 times. Maybe overkill, but I want to help the motor as much as I can for longevity. It's primary function for us will be a backup generator for when we lose power. As such, I only intend on using the propane function so I don't have to worry about fuel going bad. I've only done the break along with the additional oil changes so I have around 18 hours on it. I didn't even use a full 20lb propane tank. That wasn't a full service load either, but I was still happy with the fuel consumption amount. I like that the noise increases and decreases with the load and that it isn't just this constant steady loud noise. It's very portable with the wheels and handle and makes it easier to get in and out of the garage. It's a bit heavy if you were needing to lift this up (into a pickup or up and down stairs) but not out of the question. This unit about the right size for us offering the power we need for outages. I like that it has different types of receptacles to charge and power a variety of things. While costing more than other standard generators its a good value for an inverter generator. The included FOB worked great and I was able to remote start the generator from inside the house. During inclement weather this would be a big plus. I can't really think of any cons except for maybe access to the oil drain/fill. Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase and it will pay for itself after the first multi-day outage we have by not having to throw away our perishables in the fridges and freezer. Time will tell on longevity, but so far so good.

Generator is quiet for camping and powering home when power goes out. We like the remote start feature and can start the generator from inside the camper, which is great for my wife when I am out walking the dogs or fishing.

Muy buen producto

Thanks for the quick delivery and the Generator started immediately once the oil was added and the propane connected. I love the remote. Again thanks,

Funciona muy bien, es silencioso y cumple con lo se describe del producto. Muy recomendable

This unit is easy to start all three ways and runs on both fuels good. I haven't tried it loaded right up yet, but will soon.

Excellent customer service. Box arrived damaged and manual was missing. Issue was resolved and we are very happy with this generator.