Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Control panel is easy to understand.
on July 7, 2022
Posted by: Mackenna
from Arkansas
Unit started right up on propane. Tested outlets and all seemed to work fine. Will be using primarily as home backup during power failures. I will never use gasoline in the generator, but nice to have the dual fuel capability.
Following the provided instructions and provided tools, the generator was easily assembled. I was pleased to find that the necessary attachments to connect to a propane tank were provided. The generator started on my first attempt and completely powered all the 120 volt systems of my house plus one 240 volt system.
We bought this unit in February. We have a 1300 sq foot cabin in a remote area where power outage is common. I have had several occasions to test it out. It has performed flawlessly.
We have a 30 amp plug outside the house for a camper hookup. We use that to back feed the house breaker panel. When the power goes out, we shut down the main, shut off the hot water heater and dryer, and turn on the 30 amp from the generator. It runs everything else in the cabin with no issue. Including the well pump, and the 2 ton geothermal heat pump.
I was hauling the generator from the tractor shed with each outage, but just retrofit a sun cast shed just for the generator, complete with sound insulation, vent fan and exhaust extension. I also ran a direct line from the cabin’s propane tank which we use for the gas logs and grill.
No more hauling the generator, no more hauling gas, and it is MUCH quieter. I just flip the run switch to ON and press the start button. My wife is comfortable doing it on her own.
I do wish I could use the remote button to start the unit. Then I wouldn’t need to go outside at all. But to use the remote start button, you first have to go outside to turn on the run switch. Kind of defeats the purpose of the remote start button. I called Westinghouse to ask about leaving the run switch on permanently, but they said it powered up 6 different components and would damage the unit if I left it on.
Anyway, I am very happy with the 9500df. Lots of power. Starts every time. Dual fuel is a great plus.