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$275.75
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Amazon has Westinghouse 4650W Portable Gas Generator with 30A Outlet + Wheel & Handle Kit (wgen3600c) for $275.74. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member sofakinglame for finding this deal.

Features:
  • 3600 Running Watts and 4650 Peak Watts
  • Up to 14 Hours of Run Time Per Tank
  • Ports:
    • 5-20R 120V Household Duplex Receptacle
    • RV-Ready TT-30R 30 Amp Receptacle
    • L5-30R 30 Amp Receptacle
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Great price on a generator. Enough power for most people.

includes handle and wheels

NOT an inverter.

Model When3600c

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099KNP2SD
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I was looking into the bigger options during Early Access Prime Day last week or so and I was surprised at the lack of customer service people experienced with Westinghouse based on the negative comments I read. Sure there are a ton of positive reviews but those usually get submitted after one usage which I get bc your at the heat of the moment but the negative reviews truly showed me how bad the brand stood behind their product.

I was pretty upset discovering this bc I almost pulled the trigger on their 12k watt model. Anyone experienced a more positive experience with them?
The only thing I see is the 3600c has Carbon Monoxide (CO) Shutdown and the 3600 doesn't
No electronic start FYI

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teetee1
10-23-2022 at 03:03 PM.
10-23-2022 at 03:03 PM.
Quote from cscamp20 :
Why use a generator if you have electricity?
In the case of the electronic start, the generator has a starter motor and a battery. It's a convenience feature for most or a necessary feature for those who can't do pull start.

Not often to see the electronic start feature at this price point though.
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10-23-2022 at 03:41 PM.
10-23-2022 at 03:41 PM.
. I wouldn't recommend for continuous use while camping etc due to the noise level but if you need a good generator with remote and push start and don't mind noise this is it!
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10-23-2022 at 05:45 PM.
10-23-2022 at 05:45 PM.
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Aside from Costco, who would take it back a year+ after purchase? Some of the reviews even said local small engine repair shops hate dealing with Westinghouse.

Mine was bad out of box with a surging issue. Tried working directly with their customer support and didn't get anywhere after 2-3 calls and they never followed up like they said they would.
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timbertop
10-23-2022 at 06:16 PM.
10-23-2022 at 06:16 PM.
Quote from teetee1 :
In the case of the electronic start, the generator has a starter motor and a battery. It's a convenience feature for most or a necessary feature for those who can't do pull start.
Not often to see the electronic start feature at this price point though.
This deal for the wgen3600 has ended. The thread title is wrong. It is a 3600 watt generator not a 4650 watt generator. The tiny 212 cc engine does not need electric start nor is it desirable to have electric start in small utility generators like this.

Electronic start is not a thing. Generators may have electric start, remote electric start or recoil start. Electronic ignition and fuel injection are not offered in small generators. An engine's ignition is not its starter system.

For home backup use one would not wish to go smaller than the Westinghouse wgen5300. The 5300dfv dual fuel version has recoil start and it starts with one easy pull every time unless one has left old fuel in it or failed to perform the maintenance.

In my experience a hand carry inverter gen is far more useful for power outages than an underpowered 3600 watt utility generator.
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10-23-2022 at 08:22 PM.
10-23-2022 at 08:22 PM.
Quote from finalresort :
Mine was bad out of box with a surging issue. Tried working directly with their customer support and didn't get anywhere after 2-3 calls and they never followed up like they said they would.

Yeah my point exactly, thanks!
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10-24-2022 at 08:09 AM.
10-24-2022 at 08:09 AM.
Quote from timbertop :
This deal for the wgen3600 has ended. The thread title is wrong. It is a 3600 watt generator not a 4650 watt generator. The tiny 212 cc engine does not need electric start nor is it desirable to have electric start in small utility generators like this.

Electronic start is not a thing. Generators may have electric start, remote electric start or recoil start. Electronic ignition and fuel injection are not offered in small generators. An engine's ignition is not its starter system.

For home backup use one would not wish to go smaller than the Westinghouse wgen5300. The 5300dfv dual fuel version has recoil start and it starts with one easy pull every time unless one has left old fuel in it or failed to perform the maintenance.

In my experience a hand carry inverter gen is far more useful for power outages than an underpowered 3600 watt utility generator.
Can you expand on this?? What kind of hand carry inverter gen can provide backup power for say 2-3 days? Or are you saying a small hand carry one for very short power outages??
I'm interested in a generator but in our area in Maryland, in the past 20 years, the longest we've ever been without power is 3 days. Rarely does the power go out for more than a day.
Can a small hand carry provide backup for even 1-2 days for a fridge and sump pump?
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10-24-2022 at 09:46 AM.
10-24-2022 at 09:46 AM.
Quote from av8nautiger :
Can you expand on this?? What kind of hand carry inverter gen can provide backup power for say 2-3 days? Or are you saying a small hand carry one for very short power outages??
I'm interested in a generator but in our area in Maryland, in the past 20 years, the longest we've ever been without power is 3 days. Rarely does the power go out for more than a day.
Can a small hand carry provide backup for even 1-2 days for a fridge and sump pump?
A small inverter style generator would probly fit your needs better. I have a small Honda 2000i I picked up used for the same case usage. Being small and portable it ends up using it more often for other scenarios. Such as even being used around the yard where an extention cord is not convenient. Doing so keeps a generator fresh if you can use it several times thru the year. I try to get at least one full tank ran thru my Honda every year which is about 8 hours of use.
They can be run contiguously for days, or even weeks if needed. As long as you put fuel in them, it will run. Inverter style generators are typically built a little better, quitter, lighter and more compact. Although they are not as "power dense" meaning if you are trying to power the whole house its just not going to happen.
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10-24-2022 at 09:52 AM.
10-24-2022 at 09:52 AM.
Quote from av8nautiger :
Can you expand on this?? What kind of hand carry inverter gen can provide backup power for say 2-3 days? Or are you saying a small hand carry one for very short power outages??
I'm interested in a generator but in our area in Maryland, in the past 20 years, the longest we've ever been without power is 3 days. Rarely does the power go out for more than a day.
Can a small hand carry provide backup for even 1-2 days for a fridge and sump pump?
Yes most hand carry generators of 2000 watt running capacity can support a refrigerator. Once you have acquired a basic understanding about your personal loads which you feel are basic to your needs you may turn to a site like Generator Bible to compare models with the minimum specifications to meet those needs.

i posted that this generator is not designed for emergency home power back-up and I gave two recommendations that fit the most basic needs of many. Only the reader can determine his personal needs are met with those suggestions. If you don't know the starting amps of your motors compressors or sump pump then you may measure it or use industry tables to estimate it.

Whenever the watts are advertised for a generator the shopper should immediately question if that is surge, motor starting, running or continuous watts. Users who are at elevation or in high ambient temperature should understand that the rating given could easily be much less than half of what is needed under those conditions.

There are far better resources than deal threads to help one size and compare generators. Most utility companies have a page or two to help rate payers select a generator.
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10-24-2022 at 10:07 AM.
10-24-2022 at 10:07 AM.
Quote from flashesbuck :
A small inverter style generator would probly fit your needs better. I have a small Honda 2000i I picked up used for the same case usage. Being small and portable it ends up using it more often for other scenarios. Such as even being used around the yard where an extention cord is not convenient. Doing so keeps a generator fresh if you can use it several times thru the year. I try to get at least one full tank ran thru my Honda every year which is about 8 hours of use.
They can be run contiguously for days, or even weeks if needed. As long as you put fuel in them, it will run. Inverter style generators are typically built a little better, quitter, lighter and more compact. Although they are not as "power dense" meaning if you are trying to power the whole house its just not going to happen.
Honda 2000i has an engine which is much larger and of industrial grade which allows it to be run longer even in high ambient temperature. The low cost copies are not designed to be run continuously. The 500cc of oil needs to be changed daily and they will not hold up long to being fully loaded in warm climates. But it is affordable to buy two. When used with a battery back up to support a fridge they can be used to recharge it.
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10-24-2022 at 10:13 AM.
10-24-2022 at 10:13 AM.
Quote from timbertop :
Honda 2000i has an engine which is much larger and of industrial grade which allows it to be run longer even in high ambient temperature. The low cost copies are not designed to be run continuously. The 500cc of oil needs to be changed daily and they will not hold up long to being fully loaded in warm climates. But it is affordable to buy two. When used with a battery back up to support a fridge they can be used to recharge it.

I bet that Fireman $240 deal on eBay would run a fridge all week just fine if you asked it to. It's no Honda, but it would run fine continuously. They design these for 100% duty cycle.
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Quote from timbertop :
Yes most hand carry generators of 2000 watt running capacity can support a refrigerator. Once you have acquired a basic understanding about your personal loads which you feel are basic to your needs you may turn to a site like Generator Bible to compare models with the minimum specifications to meet those needs.

i posted that this generator is not designed for emergency home power back-up and I gave two recommendations that fit the most basic needs of many. Only the reader can determine his personal needs are met with those suggestions. If you don't know the starting amps of your motors compressors or sump pump then you may measure it or use industry tables to estimate it.

Whenever the watts are advertised for a generator the shopper should immediately question if that is surge, motor starting, running or continuous watts. Users who are at elevation or in high ambient temperature should understand that the rating given could easily be much less than half of what is needed under those conditions.

There are far better resources than deal threads to help one size and compare generators. Most utility companies have a page or two to help rate payers select a generator.
Great! Thanks for taking the time!
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10-25-2022 at 08:15 AM.
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I got a WEN inverter generator (1800w continuous) for the hurricane season which overlaps with our first half of the winter in the new england area. It is an assurance that even if the power is out, I can still power our gas furnace and the fridge.

Would have gotten this ($100 cheaper and 2x the power) if I did not see that some of the furnace control boards are sensitive to high THD. And the much quieter inverter generator (especially in eco mode) works a lot better in our neighborhood.
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Quote from flashesbuck :
I bet that Fireman $240 deal on eBay would run a fridge all week just fine if you asked it to. It's no Honda, but it would run fine continuously. They design these for 100% duty cycle.
None of the hand carry inverter generators have a continuous duty cycle. They call for the oil to be changed at about 24 hours. Its all about heat dissipation, how heavily they are loaded and the ambient temperature. A fridge is a light load. The gen will not be running at its highest speed except briefly when the fridge compressor first kicks in so yes it can run for a week with shut downs for fueling and lubrication. The "Chonda" engines in these cheap generators are light duty low cost engines built to lose specifications with the lowest cost materials. They have only splash lubrication and a limited life expectancy. The build quality and materials are not even close to that of Onan RV or BMW air cooled engines. The alternator and inverter are similarly very light duty. But the very low price makes these a good deal even with the short life expectancy. The more work they do by running at full load the hotter they get. They can't dissipate heat well above 90F. Heat shortens the life of the engine alternator and the inverter. Lowering the load reduces heat.
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Yes their customer service is horrible. If you have any problems just take it back to the store.

Get what u need. And not much more because the bigger the gen the more power. I run my house with well pump with 5500. Cannot run stove or Ac. It have inverter technology and idle down.
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