Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv is a portable generator from Westinghouse, rated 5,300 running watts with 6,500 starting watts on gasoline (4,800 W on propane), measured at 68 dBA.
General
Type
portable
Fuel
gasoline, propane
Power output
Running watts (gas / LP for standby)
5300 W
Starting watts (gas)
6500 W
Running watts (propane)
4800 W
Starting watts (propane)
5800 W
Performance
Noise level
68 dBA
Runtime at 50% load (gas)
11 h
Runtime at 25% load (gas)
14.5 h
Fuel tank
4.7 gal
Electrical
Transfer-switch-ready outlet
30 A
Features
Start type
recoil
CO safety shutoff
Yes
Engine
Engine displacement
274 cc
Physical
Weight
135.6 lb
What the numbers mean
At 5,300 running watts
on its best fuel, this unit covers a partial-home setup through a 30 A transfer switch or interlock: refrigerator, furnace, a well or sump pump, and lights, with load management for anything bigger.
Runs on gasoline, propane — expect lower output on propane (roughly
10%) and natural gas (roughly 20%) than on gasoline; the spec table shows the
published per-fuel ratings.
Runtime: 11 h at 50% load on the 4.7-gallon tank
— roughly 14.5 h at 25% load (published)
.
Estimated fuel cost for 24 h at ~50% load: about $33 on gasoline at
national average prices (assumptions).
What can the Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv run during an outage?
With 5,300 running watts on its best fuel, the Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv covers a partial-home setup through a 30 A transfer switch or interlock: refrigerator, furnace, a well or sump pump, and lights, with load management for anything bigger. Add up your actual loads with a sizing worksheet — the bands here are rough guidance, not a load calculation.
How long does the Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv run on a tank of gas?
About 11 hours at 50% load on its 4.7-gallon tank, per the manufacturer's rating. At a lighter 25% load, figure roughly 14.5 hours.
What does the Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv cost to run for a day?
Roughly $33 for 24 hours of continuous operation at about 50% load on gasoline, at national average fuel prices. The assumptions behind this estimate are documented on the methodology page; your fuel price and load change the figure.
Does the Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv have a CO safety shutoff?
Yes — the Westinghouse WGen5300DFcv has a built-in carbon monoxide sensor that shuts the engine down when CO accumulates around the unit. It is a backstop, not a substitute for running the generator outdoors at least 20 feet from the house.
