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Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Average customer rating
4.8
(25,400 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 25,400 reviews
5 Stars
21,831
4 Stars
3,074
3 Stars
263
2 Stars
75
1 Star
157
98%of customers recommend this product.
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23,810 out of
24,318)
Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Started first time
on August 16, 2025
Posted by: Billy W. in Va.
from Portsmouth, Va.
This appears to be a well-made generator. It arrived boxed with no damage. Assembly was very easy. The unit came with oil, 1.1-quart container, and a very nice, angled funnel which made filling the engine mess free. I kept the 1.1-quart container and cable tied the funnel to it. I will fill the 1.1-quart bottle from a gallon of oil I purchased when i change the oil. It makes it a no brainer on how much oil it takes. Although I always manually check the oil level before each use. I will probably never put gasoline in this unit. I don't want to worry about keeping the gas fresh. With using propane, you do loose a little power, but for my purpose, it is more than enough to run my whole house or my 5th wheel RV with two ac's if needed. I hooked up the propane hose and checked for leaks. I also made sure the main breaker was in the off position and started the unit with the remote control that came with it. It started first crank. I also used the push button and the pull to start feature and all started with ease. I ran the unit and connected small items at first. After the unit was properly broke in, I connected it to the RV. It powered everything with power to spare. The unit is a little loud, but when you need this for emergencies, that is insignificant. The unit has many nice features. I really like that it has a remote that will work up to 99 feet away. That way, I can set up the unit away from the house and not worry about CO fumes. I am very satisfied with this unit so far. I recommend this if you need a nice portable generator. Be advised though, it does weigh a little over 200 lbs. With the solid wheels and pull arm, it is easy to move though. I hope this information helps with your decision to buy one. Have a great day, Billy W.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Generator 2.0
on August 16, 2025
Posted by: Purple Beth
from KC Mo
I bought this generator to upgrade from my pull to start old one. This one is an upgrade, I can start it with the start button or remote start. It is a little heavy, but after installing the tires it is easier to move around. It is also a little noisy, but my neighbor’s car, truck and music are noisy too. I can run the generator to cancel out their noise. We lose power often thats why I need a generator, this year we lost power for 12 hours, I can fill up the gas tank and run the geo for that long. On one occasion we lost power for 2 days and we lost all of our food from the refrigerator and freezer. We ended up spending about $500.00 to replace all the food, so investing on a generator is a good idea.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Generator
on August 16, 2025
Posted by: Big Abe
from Florida
I bought this generator to connect to my home. It has enough power to sustain a 2000 sqft home with well pump and air conditioner.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect size
on August 16, 2025
Posted by: Dharris124316
from Travelers rest sc
This is the perfect generator to power majority of my home (2000 sq ft) during a power outage. Easy to assemble the few parts needed to roll around. I would recommend to everyone. Really love the push button/remote start up. Easy to start.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Backup Power in Florida
on August 16, 2025
Posted by: Florida Man 727
from St Petersburg, FL
The dual fuel is excellent when gas was hard to find, the propane got us through until we could. The remote lets us turn it off and on when not needed from the porch - no need to venture out into the weather. It is for a small 800 sq ft cottage - powers everything but the on-demand hot water heater on propane - that is not a priority in the sweltering heat of Florida. Since this is an emergency backup power source, the propane makes maintenance easy-peasy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
Great Unit
on August 16, 2025
Posted by: Stoney B
from New Jersey
I bought this unit to replace a smaller 5500 watt unit to power my house when we lose power
I am very happy with the purchase
Cant wait to lose power to see how well it powers my home
I only gave 4 stars because I haven't run it enough top find out if their are any problems.
I am very happy with the purchase
Cant wait to lose power to see how well it powers my home
I only gave 4 stars because I haven't run it enough top find out if their are any problems.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Hurricane Ready
on August 16, 2025
Posted by: Relief Man
from Plant City Fl
We haven't had a hurricane as of yet but thankfully we have a dependable unit when we do. Very Pleased
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent
on August 16, 2025
Posted by: FVM25
from Middlebury, CT
Started up right out of the box couldn’t have easier to assemble
I would recommend this to a friend!
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