Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Hurricane Preparedness!
on October 13, 2020
Posted by: K3MB
from Wilmington,NC
Because of the active 2020 hurricane season, I decided to add a generator to our hurricane preparedness to avoid a potential extended outage like the 2 weeks without power from hurricane Florence in 2016. I installed a 50 amp connector outside my garage which can be selected with a transfer switch inside the garage. This generator has a 50 amp 240 VAC connection which not all generators have (some only have 30 amp plugs which is very limiting) When I connected it to my home, I was able to run major loads like the refrigerator, a freezer, well pump and both of my home geothermal AC cooling systems for 5000 sq ft area plus lighting and other small loads. The unit didn’t seem to bog down or be challenged with the load profile. The unit setup and starting was easy and well documented in the literature. I like the many features built in to the generator and am very pleased with my purchase and feel better prepared for the next hurricane encounter in Wilmington,NC!
The generator arrived without a scratch. All metal and loaded with options that you don't see at this price. I added the oil, connected the propane tank, and she started right up. So much quieter than the generators of years gone by.
Came packed with care, easy to assemble, started up on the first attempt using propane. I feel confidant this unit will provide me many years of service. A good investment that keeps me out of the doghouse when the power goes out.
I bought this because my sister was without power for six days and relied on two small generators to keep her going. Now I can power my whole house easily and be certain I can continue in a safe and healthy manner
I just received my wgen9500df and am so excited that now ill be prepared for a power outage and won't get yelled at by the wife for not being ready. Looks very well built and I love the duel fuel option