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Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Average customer rating
4.8
(25,614 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 25,614 reviews
5 Stars
22,010
4 Stars
3,101
3 Stars
267
2 Stars
76
1 Star
160
98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Customer Rating
4
Very capable generator with a few caveats
on September 6, 2022
Posted by: JoeMalt
from Poconos, PA
Received my Westinghouse 9500DF generator, and overall I'm very pleased with it. I set it up this week to connect to my transfer switch to power some critical circuits in my house during power failures, which are unfortunately very common in the winter here in the Poconos. Contrary to other reviews, I found the owners manual to be completely accurate. I'm running the unit with gasoline, and I also have a 40lb propane tank hooked up for longer outages. Switching between fuel sources while the unit is running is very simple, though the unit will stumble while the fuels are being purged, so I recommend removing load during a switch over to avoid a stall. Starting the unit using the electric start is a real pleasure compared to the recoil starter on my old unit.
A couple of caveats that aren't clear in the pre-purchase material:
1) The 14-30 plug on the unit provides a maximum of 30 amps, as expected, but be aware that this means a maximum wattage of 7500 watts is intended to be carried on that cable. If you need the full 9500 running wattage, that can only be supplied by the 50amp RV connector, which will not hook up directly to a 30 amp transfer switch.
1) The 14-30 plug on the unit provides a maximum of 30 amps, as expected, but be aware that this means a maximum wattage of 7500 watts is intended to be carried on that cable. If you need the full 9500 running wattage, that can only be supplied by the 50amp RV connector, which will not hook up directly to a 30 amp transfer switch.
2) In order to use the electric start (on the unit or using the remote) the battery switch on the generator must be in the "on" position. This limits the utility of using the remote starter unless you've anticipated a power outage and had the forsight to turn the battery switch on.
3) The comes with a bonded neutral, which may not be appropriate for use with older transfer switches which do not switch the neutral. In that circumstance, instructions are provided to make a minor alteration to unbond the neutral, but if you do, be aware that the GFCI protection on the built-in outlets will be lost, which could present a hazard. Better to not use the built-in outlets if you're going to be unbonding the neutral.
Overall, a very solid product. I'll be sure to follow up after I've used it through a northeast winter.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
Great Generator
on September 6, 2022
Posted by: MichaelG
from Broken Arrow, OK
Easy operation and enough power to run my entire home
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Versatility is game changer!
on September 6, 2022
Posted by: TrishAB
from Dover, DE
Love that I don’t have to mess with gasoline. The ability to use a propane tank is what sold me on this unit. It is exactly what we needed for our home in case of emergency outages.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
great futures
on September 6, 2022
Posted by: dom81
from saguenay,canada
very good choice very easy to use´i am very happy of my purchase
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
Westinghouse 9500DF
on September 5, 2022
Posted by: Rachel86
from Grafton OH
The Westinghouse 9500DF has been outstanding when our entire house lost power. I highly recommend and would buy the generator agian.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great features
on September 5, 2022
Posted by: Mike156
from New York
I bought this at the beginning of the year and I am finally getting the chance to unboxed it. The generator has really great features and it started instantly with the electric start. I have not had the chance to use it yet but I am sure it will perform.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Fired right up
on September 5, 2022
Posted by: Dinger
from Regina
Now I have peace of mind no worries in the winter at 40 below things freeze fast now I’m ready
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Easy to set up. Put oil in and put to use
on September 5, 2022
Posted by: Tractorboy79
from Carlyle Illinois
Bought as standby generator for my house. Reasonable price and easy set up
I would recommend this to a friend!
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