Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Customer Rating
4
Well built and has needed features
on August 6, 2021
Posted by: ceedub
from Lakeland, FL
I bought this 9500DF generator a month ago to replace my still good smaller 6500 watt unit. I wanted a generator that would run my whole house with a 4ton A/C unit, during power outages. When I received the unit I ran it on Propane to brake it in, a few days later I put 5 gallons of Gas in and connected it to the house. It did a very good job with no problems, It ran for 6 hours on 5gls gas, max amps with ac running was around 28amps
Upgraded from a older generator with about half the power. The push button start is wonderful! Easily powers EVERYTHING in my 2600sq ft home including well pump, HVAC, sump pump, 3 refrigerators, 10 computers.... everything! Extremely happy with it.
My generator arrived six days early, got to like that. As a retired electrician, I am familiar with Westinghouse generation and distribution equipment, this generator is no disappointment. After unboxing I hoisted it up to eye level to install the wheels and mounting feet and give me a perfect opportunity to really give it a complete visual inspection. One problem,one of the inner mounting holes for the wheel axle had a burr that had to be removed before inserting the axle, Big Whoop! Hooked it up to propane and an electric heater to run it under a variable load for one hour shut it down for a rest then repeated for another hour.Flawless! I don't expect any problems when it is put in service.
This generator has all of the features I was looking for in an upgraded emergency power generator. The design is compact for it's capacity, and has every control in an easily accessible location. The dual fuel capability offers flexibility, and the electric start (including the remote start/stop fob and a 110v battery tender/charger) with automatic choke provide excellent convenience. Everything was provided to get the generator ready to run other than fuel, and assembly took less than 10 minutes (attach 2 wheels, 2 rubber feet, plug battery cable connector together, add supplied engine oil). The generator performs perfectly using the emergency 30A outdoor connection point I have for the home. I am glad I made this purchase from a trusted brand. Thanks Westinghouse!
Not as noisy as I expected. Barely hear it from inside the house. Will power 3 freezers, 2 1 ton. mini split a/c units, surveillance cameras , tvs, fans, etc. I'll still be under 50% load. Better to have that extra power for Justin. case