Westinghouse iGen4500 Review
4,500 peak watts, 52 dBA, remote start, RV-ready — the most complete midsize inverter.
The verdict
The iGen4500 runs a 13,500 BTU RV air conditioner, idles along at library-quiet volume on eco mode, starts from a key fob, and shows watts, fuel, and runtime on a proper display — for hundreds less than the big-name equivalents. It's the inverter we recommend most often, because it's the one that covers the most use cases without compromise.
$849on Amazon
Price as of Aug 4, 12:18 AM ET — subject to change.
What we like
- +3,700 running watts handles an RV AC with margin
- +52 dBA at quarter load — extraordinarily quiet for the output
- +Remote start fob, electric start, and telescoping handle
- +TT-30R RV outlet built in; LED data display
- +Up to 18 hours on 3.4 gallons in eco mode
What to know
- −98 lb — wheeled, but not a one-hand carry
- −Single 120V leg; no 240V for transfer switches
- −Fuel cap vent must be set correctly or it can stumble (read the manual)
Full review
The 4,500-watt inverter class exists mostly because of RV air conditioners, and the iGen4500 is its benchmark. 3,700 running watts starts and runs a 13,500 BTU rooftop unit with capacity left for the fridge and TV, and eco mode stretches a 3.4-gallon tank across a full day and night.
It's also a stealth home-backup pick: quiet enough to run overnight without hating your life, clean enough for every electronic device, and the remote start means topping off the fridge's cold from bed. The single limitation for home use is no 240V output — this feeds appliances and cords, not a standard transfer switch.
Reliability reports across thousands of owner-years are strong, with the one recurring gotcha being the vented fuel cap (set it to 'on' when running — it's in the manual, and half of the 'it died on me' reviews trace to exactly this).
Best for: RV owners and home-backup users who want near-silent power that still runs air conditioning.
Specifications
| Running watts | 3,700 |
|---|---|
| Peak watts | 4,500 (current listing is the 5,000-peak refresh) |
| Fuel | Gasoline |
| Tank / runtime | 3.4 gal — up to 18 hr eco mode |
| Noise | ~52 dBA @ 25% load |
| Outlets | TT-30R, 2× 5-20R, USB |
| Start | Remote fob, electric, recoil |
| Weight | 98 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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$849on Amazon
Price as of Aug 4, 12:18 AM ET — subject to change.
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