I have owned three different generators from westinghouse, they are pretty reliable. I use my generator every day for business and it keeps up 10 hours a day. They have had great customer service.
We ordered the generator on Dec. 10, 2022. But because of the terrible weather(-35°, snow and 50 mph winds) it took a long time to get delivered. We've had it running and so far we like it.
So far the customer service has been very good. I purchased a smaller unit initially and returned it for this larger one and there were no hastles with the return. The 9500DF machine is well-built and has many nice features, but when I purchased it I did not realize I need to retrofit it with a high-altitude kit if over 2000' in elevation. I can make that retrofit no problem, but one of the two parts is out of stock. Hopefully this gets resolved quickly.
**As a start, I'd like to say that I genuinely believe this product will be good once I have the issues resolved** Finally had a chance to actually test this. It runs amazing once it runs. Battery was DOA and isn't revivable, it won't take a charge and hold it. Not sure if the remote fob works, won't turn the unit off even when running (should work when it's on cause the alternator should be powering up that receiver, so I don't think it's synced, probably cause the battery died and there's no CMOS to keep the sync active). I also cannot pull start it with gasoline, yes I ensured to switch the fuel valve on, and turn the dial to gasoline. I can only get it to run on gasoline if I start it on propane, then switch it to gasoline, then cut off the propane from there. Crap process for a brand new machine. Hoping customer service won't be too difficult. Will update the review once I have gotten this worked out.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from westinghouse.comBy Customer Care, January 27, 2023
We are sorry to hear about the issues you have encountered with your purchase. Don’t hesitate to contact us at WestinghouseVIP@wpowereq.com with your contact information, and we will have a technician reach out to you.
Your Duel Fuel 9500 generator replaced our older gas powered one (different competitor) that failed during a snow storm. Our son had purchased one from you and highly recommended your company. It is so much easier to start, as the old one required a manual pull (hard for older people!). Love the remote start feature, too!! Thanks so much!!