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CO shutoff · Dual fuel · 3,600 W

Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv review: our full analysis

Brand: Westinghouse · Ranked 93rd of 174 · Our methodology

7.0/10 Power6.7 Runtime7.7 Noise5.9 Features5.3 Portability4.8 Watts per dollar9.3 Dotted line: average of the 174 models. Relative scores based on specs, no hands-on testing. Where to buy Today's best priceTypical price: $300–$500 Check best price Affiliate link: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Key takeaways. The Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv pairs a 3,600 W running rating on gasoline with an open-frame design built for raw power, built for RVs and travel trailers, through its TT-30R outlet. It weighs 104.7 lb and is rated at 68 dB(A). Notable features: a CO shutoff sensor.

Not clearly published by the manufacturer, take with caution: runtime, EPA compliance.

Pros

  • Gasoline 3,600 / propane 3,240 running watts, switchable while running.
  • Up to 14 hours on gas and 16.5 hours on a 20 lb propane tank.
  • TT-30R and L5-30R 30 A outlets for RVs.

Cons

  • Recoil start only.
  • No 240 V outlet.
  • 104.7 lb open frame.

Best for

  • RVs and travel trailers, through its TT-30R outlet
  • Jobsites and power tools

Specifications

TypeDual fuel (open frame)
Running watts3,600 W gasoline · 3,240 W propane
Starting watts4,650 W gasoline · 4,180 W propane
FuelGasoline, propane
Fuel tank4 gal
Runtime14 hours at 25% load · ≈ 8 hr 50 min at 50% load (estimate)
Noise68 dB(A) (manufacturer figure)
Weight104.7 lb
Outlets2 × 120 V household outlets (5-20R) · TT-30R 30 A RV outlet · L5-30R 30 A 120 V twist-lock
Transfer switch readyNo (no 240 V outlet)
StartRecoil (pull start)
CO shutoff sensorYes
Parallel capableNo
EmissionsEPA compliant
Engine212 cc
Warranty3 years
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Who is it for?

The Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv is mostly suited to:

  • RVs and travel trailers, through its TT-30R outlet.
  • Jobsites and power tools.
1

Power output: running and starting watts

The Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv delivers 3,600 W continuously and up to 4,650 W for a few seconds to start motors on gasoline. On propane, the manufacturer rates it at 3,240 running watts (4,180 W starting), 10% less. It handles 12 of the 14 loads on our typical list one at a time; add up the running watts of everything you run together, plus the extra starting watts of the biggest motor.

ApplianceRunning / starting wattsWill it run?
Wi-Fi router and modem20 W / 20 W✅ Yes
CPAP (no humidifier)50 W / 50 W✅ Yes
Laptop or TV150 W / 150 W✅ Yes
Full-size refrigerator700 W / 2,200 W✅ Yes
Chest freezer500 W / 1,500 W✅ Yes
Furnace blower (1/2 HP)800 W / 2,350 W✅ Yes
Sump pump (1/2 HP)1,050 W / 2,150 W✅ Yes
Microwave (1,000 W)1,000 W / 1,000 W✅ Yes
Space heater1,500 W / 1,500 W✅ Yes
Window AC (10,000 BTU)1,200 W / 3,600 W✅ Yes
RV roof AC (13,500 BTU)1,800 W / 2,800 W✅ Yes
Circular saw1,400 W / 2,300 W✅ Yes
Well pump (1 HP, 240 V)1,000 W / 4,000 W❌ Needs 240 V
Central AC (3-ton, soft start)3,800 W / 5,500 W❌ Needs 240 V

Typical figures; check the label of your own appliances. One load at a time: add up everything you run together.

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2

Runtime and fuel

The fuel tank holds 4 gallons of gasoline. The manufacturer quotes 14 hours at a quarter load. At half load, count on roughly 8 hr 50 min (our estimate from the quarter-load figure). That is about 0.45 gallon per hour at half load, or 11 gallons for a full day of running, so plan your fuel storage for a multi-day outage. On propane, a standard 20 lb tank holds about 4.7 gallons of LP; propane does not go stale, which makes it the easiest fuel to stock.

Fuel tank4 galgasoline
At 25% load14 hoursmanufacturer figure
At 50% load8 hr 50 minestimate
Fuel per day≈ 11 gal24 h at half load
3

68 dB(A): how loud is it?

The manufacturer rates the Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv at 68 dB(A), usually measured at 23 feet (7 m) and a light load. That is a typical open-frame level, comparable to a vacuum cleaner: fine for home backup at 20 feet, loud for a campground.

4

Outlets: home, RV and tools

Its panel offers 2 × 120 V household outlets (5-20R), TT-30R 30 A RV outlet, L5-30R 30 A 120 V twist-lock. It has no 240 V outlet: it runs plug-in appliances through extension cords, not hardwired circuits or a 240 V well pump. The TT-30R outlet plugs straight into a 30 A RV.

5

Starting, safety and warranty

It starts with a recoil (pull) cord. A CO shutoff sensor stops the engine if carbon monoxide builds up around it; it does not replace distance (20 feet from the house) and CO alarms indoors. It is listed as EPA compliant; check California availability if you live there. The warranty runs 3 years (residential use).

6

Typical price $300–$500: good value per watt?

Relative to its running watts, the Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv scores 9.3/10 on value: one of the best results in our catalogue. Generator prices on Amazon move a lot, especially before hurricane season: check the current price before you buy.

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Our verdict on the Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv

The Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv scores 7.0/10 and ranks 93rd out of 174 generators analyzed. Its strengths: gasoline 3,600 / propane 3,240 running watts, switchable while running; up to 14 hours on gas and 16.5 hours on a 20 lb propane tank. It is best suited to RVs and travel trailers, through its TT-30R outlet and jobsites and power tools.

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Frequently asked questions

Will the Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv run a refrigerator?

Yes: its 3,600 running watts and 4,650 starting watts cover a full-size fridge, including the compressor's startup surge.

Can the Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv power a house?

Only plug-in appliances through extension cords: it has no 240 V outlet for a transfer switch.

How long does the Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv run on a tank?

About 8 hr 50 min at half load (our estimate), and 14 hours at a quarter load.

Does the Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv run on propane?

Yes, it is dual fuel: 3,240 running watts on propane.

Is the Westinghouse WGen3600DFcv quiet?

The manufacturer rates it at 68 dB(A), typical of an open-frame generator: not campground-quiet.

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