Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Perfect
on October 8, 2022
Posted by: buzzurd
from wendell,NC
Removed from box,added oil,hooked up a 20# propane tank and waaalaaa. Fired right up and ran like a champ. Powered up my entire home including AC and well pump. Saved my butt when I lost power during Ian. Great Generator.
Just got the generator today, unboxed it done the simple assembly. Put the included 1.1 liter of oil in it, and it doesn't fill it up to the hash marks, just over the bottom knob on the dipstick, not sure what's up with that.
I attached the propane tank and it started right up, seemed to run good and the digital gage showed good power.
Now the problem. I shut it off, went to restart it and the starter drive kicked out and the starter set and ran without turning the engine over. Had to shut the switch off to get it the starter shut off. Tried it again 2 more times, and it did the same thing. On the try after that the starter stayed engaged and started the engine.
I will contact customer service and see what happens. I was looking forward to this generator and I think it will be a good one once this gets sorted out.
Response from westinghouse.comBy Customer Care, November 8, 2022
We are sorry about the issue you experienced with your purchase. Please get in touch with us for an available resolution. You can reach us at WestinghouseVIP@wpowereq.com with you contact information.
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