Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Customer Rating
4
So far so good
on January 22, 2022
Posted by: thisguy2
from Richmond, VA
Have only run for the 5 hour break in period and then plugged into the 50 amp outlet for my house, but so far so good. Was easy to put together and hook up to propane. The remote and electric start are really nice. My only complaint is that the wheel is right under the 50amp outlet. With the size of the 50 amp cord it is really hard to plug it in with the wheel in the way.
I bought this for home back power. Found useful for multiple home applications. Large proper with limited power for tools in some areas. Great to have this handy.
I got this a few weeks ago after a tornado hit my area and we were out of power for almost two weeks.
It starts right up and will power my entire house! I am very satisfied with the product and would recommend the this model for the ability to use dual fuel and the 50 amp plug ensures I have enough power to do whatever I need! Look forward to many years of use.
Nice that the generator came with the tool to assemble and a spark plug wrench.. Easy to add the feet and the wheels. After adding oil and connecting battery, just added fuel/turn on fuel valve, flipped the switch, pressed the start. Started on 3rd attempt (needed to prime). And first attempt thereafter. Liked it that the key fob for wireless starting was already paired and operational.
Somehow was able to get this when generators of this size were very scarce (post storm, power out for days to thousands of homes.)
It came with everything needed to get started, and clear directions for break in period, oils change info etc.
One VERY minor suggestion: since the maintenance schedule calls for first oils change after 24 hours of run time or so, AND since manual recommends replacing the oils drain plug crush washer…. It would be super helpful if they tossed a couple of those in. Super cheap, and even though 20-25 hours run might seem like plenty of time to obtain one of these washers…. If the power is out for days…. You would reach this in 2 days if you were only running half time. Just a small consideration. Otherwise, happy overall