Westinghouse WGen5300s is a portable generator from Westinghouse, rated 5,300 running watts with 6,600 starting watts on gasoline, measured at 68 dBA.
General
Type
portable
Fuel
gasoline
Power output
Running watts (gas / LP for standby)
5300 W
Starting watts (gas)
6600 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
electric
Engine
Engine displacement
274 cc
Physical
Weight
131.4 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.
Runtime: 11 h at 50% load on the 4.7-gallon tank
— roughly 14.5 h at 25% load (published)
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Estimated fuel cost for 24 h at ~50% load: about $33 on gasoline at
national average prices (assumptions).
What can the Westinghouse WGen5300s run during an outage?
With 5,300 running watts on its best fuel, the Westinghouse WGen5300s 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 WGen5300s 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 WGen5300s 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.
