Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment 4000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start, Gas & Propane Powered, RV Ready, CO Sensor, Parallel Capable

This review is for the iGen4000DFc model with remote start. Bought this unit right before the ice storms; intended for powering things in the house as well as for camping/tailgating. I lucked out and ordered right before the rush, so delivery was very fast and on time as advertised; I read several reviews where packaging can get mangled due to the weight, but this came with pristine packaging and was perfect. Unit was very easy to set up, all accessories were in the box as advertised. TIP: upon first start up, unit will take several attempts before the gas cycles through and all the residual oils in the engine burn off. I had to crank it up at least 6-7 times before it stayed lit and finally "took"; don't panic if it starts up for a few seconds, puffs out white smoke, then conks out for several cycles - keep starting it, it'll eventually stay lit then purr like a kitten. I love all the features and flexibility of this unit, more than checks off all my boxes. Luckily we didn't have an outage, but I tested it with a couple of space heaters (25 amps), a refrigerator (8.5 amps), and probably another 6 amps total of phones/laptops/internet modem and it didn't cough once, so A+ so far; the usage meter on it was also spot on indicating accurate amperage draw. Seemed to sip gas, and all 3 starting methods worked flawlessly (remote, push start, pull cord). NOT AS QUIET AS MANY SAY - it's not loud, but not quiet either; you would piss off many campers if you had this thing running all night. I'm going to add a silencer to it to quiet it down some more. Great unit so far, haven't put it thru the paces yet, but that's a TBD - will update this review if anything material changes as I put some hours on it. Price was great for what you get, and Westinghouse seems to have high reliability ratings, so fingers crossed this was a good purchase. Highly recommend. Update 2/6/26: Meant to mention in the first review - remote start is a nice-to-have, but kinda useless as you still have to be at the unit to turn the main power switch on/off before and after remote start/off. If you don't turn the switch off after shutting it down, you'll drain the on-board battery and it won't start (like a car). I am not sure if the pull cord will start it with a drained battery or not.

*Detailed Review* We wanted a generator to primarily support our cruiser boat (30A plug) while out on the ‘hook’ overnight aka not connected to shore power. We were MORE than impressed by the power and efficiency this unit has. We purchased the 4000, dual fuel, remote start and all I can say is WOW! USE: The remote start / stop is a game changer for our use. We keep it on our swim platform, 20 or so feet from our cabin interior. It simultaneously powers our boats aircon or heat, stovetop, TV, refrigerator, coffee pot, microwave, and all other boat features (lights, water pumps, etc) simultaneously SEE VIDEO. We can start it and stop it from the comfort of our bed without having to get up when it’s cooled down / heated up inside. In the video you can hear it in the background outside the cabin, but you can tell it is not too loud as we aren’t trying to talk loud over it running. UTILITY: The machine weighs in the 60# range if I remember correctly, which makes it very portable for my husband. For those of us less strong, it has a nice pullout handle feature, which enables it to be pulled or pushed around with ease. So far we have only used the gasoline fuel but wanted both gas + propane for any reason one or the other may be unavailable. I also wanted to mention the auto off CO detection feature we inadvertently found out about- while the unit was mounted and secured to our swim platform, we needed to move the boat slowly 10’ or so. As such, when we turned the boat off after the move, we realized that the unit was off. We surmised the exhaust from the boat, directly under the unit, was enough to engage the generators CO sensor and turn it off. And that was an incredible feature we did not know it possessed. This feature is obviously for if the generator itself produces then is stagnant of CO, a safety shut off feature. EFFICIENCY: While out on the hook, we can run it at normal (non efficiency mode) for 8 hours on and off a day, 3-4 days of the week and maybe only go through 2.5-3gallons of fuel. My most appreciative use was during hurricane Milton over this fall. While we had intended it for boat use, it came in handy when we went down to check on our other home. During the power outage, we had the house refrigerator, the lanai refrigerator, TV, many cell phones etc, all plugged in , for 14 solid hours and maybe burned through 5 gallons of gasoline on the efficient mode. As you can see, we are more than pleased with this Westinghouse unit and would recommend it.

This Westinghouse generator is simply outstanding. From the very first use, you can immediately feel the build quality and reliability. It starts effortlessly, even after sitting unused for days, and delivers stable power without any fluctuations. What impressed me the most is its energy efficiency and relatively quiet operation for a generator in this class. It easily powers multiple essential devices like a freezer and internet equipment continuously, which is crucial for my daily needs. The finish is clean, the labeling is clear, and you can tell this product is built to last. It’s an investment I absolutely do not regret. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a durable, high-performance, and reliable generator.

Dual Fuel! Remote start! 4000 peak watts. 30 amp plug. And lightweight, 62 lbs. Several other inverters with similar features were over 100 lbs and therefore less portable, at least for me. Everything I wanted. Powers the gas furnace, refrigerator, modem, electronics in case there's a power failure. Great value! Here's my issue. I couldn't make the unit's battery plug connection flush. It looks like a minor manufacturing flaw. There was a gap and one of the pins is visible. See the attached picture. It worked like this but didn't look right to me. I contacted Westinghouse and they said that the connection was safe "as is". While that may be the case, I didn't like the pin being exposed. The unit worked and I liked everything else about this inverter so I decided to address the issue for my comfort level. And this solution was easier than returning it. I found a small, thin rubber washer that I could fit around the pin so it was no longer exposed. Then I put electrical tape around the connection. It works in this configuration. I'm keeping it. This will be the perfect inverter to backup my home in case there's a power failure. If we have a power failure, I plan to use my 5 gallon propane tanks initially. If I run out of propane, I'll use gasoline. I can turn it off and on from inside the my home with the remote.

Wonderfully quiet! Getting it out of the box and ready for service was a breeze. It has every feature I could have asked for. But please read the manual carefully and don't assume you already know everything about generators. They are only reliable if you understand the features. follow the rules and provide timely routine maintenance. If you don't, good luck. :^( I am still in the break-in process so I can't yet comment on reliability. I will be using the unit for backup during power for the essential appliances. These will include a gas furnace, refrigerator, freezer, gas water heater and PC/TV. Max surge of 25amps, 18 amps max otherwise. So, there is good headroom. This unit is just right for the job and very attractively priced. I am still in the break-in process so it's too early to comment about reliability. On the negative side, the website and online registration process are very confusing and incredibly frustrating. I intend to submit my registration by mail and by computer just to be safe. "To err is human but if you want to have something really screwed up, get a computer."