Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for home back up
on November 24, 2021
Posted by: BZeitler
from Wisconsin
After a major storm this past summer which left us without power for almost a week it was time to get a back up generator. I spent months researching the various generators and came to the conclusion that the Westinghouse Wgen9500DF is what I was getting. The remote start is an awesome feature so I can simply shut down the generator at night without having to go outside and start it in the morning. Also the duel fuel was a major want for me as well, without wanting to worry about having enough gasoline on hand as we live far in the country, I simply installed a tap on my house propane tank and run the generator off of that. For a generator that can run the essentials of the house, sump pump, furnace, water heater, well pump, lights etc. I couldn't be happier with this product, plus I have the option to take this generator wherever I choose and use it unlike a whole home generator that is stuck along side your house for as often as you need it, you may as well have it be portable.
I have purchased generators in the past. This generator went together fast and started right up. The oil provided did not fill to the right level. I went and bought two quarts of smal engine oil and changed and filled it. Started right up!
I bought this generator because I live in the country and we have frequent power outages. This generator is very easy to start by hand and the remote is a welcome surprise. I will recommend this generator to several of my neighbors.
I looked at other reviews before I purchased and will all the positive reviews I jumped; I couldn't be happier. The set-up was a breeze, the quality was excellent right down to the hardened plastic no flat tires with the ball-bearing hubs with the quick-disconnect pins. I filled with oil and gas, hit the start button and after three cycles the system fired right up. I tested the stop and then hit the start again and if fired on the first try. I ran it for 5-hour to get it past the break-in time and very happy with it so far; I hope I don't have to use it but what I can see so far it will be sure to work when I do. I got this for my father-in law and now I will be buying a bigger one for me but it will be a Westinghouse.