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Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Average customer rating
4.8
(25,348 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 25,348 reviews
5 Stars
21,783
4 Stars
3,070
3 Stars
263
2 Stars
75
1 Star
157
98%of customers recommend this product.
(
23,766 out of
24,273)
Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Customer Rating
4
Made a 4 day power outage bearable
on November 23, 2024
Posted by: motocoder
from Seattle, Washington
A weather event took out the power in the area I live. The power was out for 4 days. With this generator, a power cord, and a transfer switch I had installed, my wife and I were able to be comfortable and keep up most of our daily routine. I was able to run the blower on my gas furnace, the gas water heater, the dishwasher, washing machine, TV, lights, internet, and even the coffee maker. I was careful not to run multiple high current appliances at the same time, and I didn't run the clothes dryer or microwave (although possibly I could have run the microwave).
We ran the generator on propane, and found that a 40 pound propane canister allowed us to run the generator from about 6 in the morning until 8 at night, with a little left over. You get less power output with propane, but there's no carburetor issues to worry about when you put the generator away.
The only negative I will mention is that the generated power is too "dirty" for the UPS I use on my computer, internet router, and some other devices. This meant I had to unplug from the UPS and plug directly in the wall. I've heard it is possible to find UPS that are more tolerant of this, but they are expensive.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Product to Own
on November 23, 2024
Posted by: tk45373
from Troy, OH
Bought this as a backup generator for my home. Came on a pallet and delivered to my garage. Opened up to assemble and being a 78 year old man can only lift so much. The unit weighs just over 200# but by turning it on the pallet, was able to put wheels on as just high enough. l then turned it a little more and could put the feet on the other end and I was ready to go. After putting oil in and gas, I found the fuel turn on valve and it started up and ran within a few seconds. Totally portable by me by myself and will hook up to the house power. Exactly what I was looking for and totally impressed by the enclosed literature and the unit. Glad I purchased this one over others.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Awesome Generator
on November 23, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
from FLORIDA
I just purchased this for any upcoming storms. Easy assembly and started right up! Now we are ready to take on the next round of storms to hit FL!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for what you need
on November 23, 2024
Posted by: Ralynn
from Crestwood ky
The generator takes both types of fuels and it’s easy to start it run smoothly and fairly quiet and it is able to power everything in my house and I need that I need powered
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great features
on November 23, 2024
Posted by: Jsavannahl
from Cairo NY
Definitely in time and now I’m prepared! Looks great!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great features
on November 23, 2024
Posted by: Anthony g
from Tipton, indiana
I bought this a month ago I'm so happy I did. It's pretty powerful will be good for power if my house loses power this winter
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
power house!
on November 23, 2024
Posted by: AShane
from WA
Power was out for 4 days, generator worked perfect. Remote start is great. it's loud but they all are.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Product, 5 Star Rating
on November 23, 2024
Posted by: Craig90
from Pittsburgh Pa
Just pickup the generator model WGen9500Fc. Unboxing and setting up was very easy per the instruction booklet. Used propane for the fuel source and it started 1st try. Ran 1 chest freezer on the generator and it ran effortlessly, Great Product very glad I got this one.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com