Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 12,500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Generator, Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready - Blue
Customer Rating
4
Strong Power
on July 14, 2020
Posted by: Pettyhead
from Red Bluff CA
I just recieved unpacked ran through setup and all is well. Using it as home backup power with a manual transfer switch installed on house panel 50amp plug.. Just in time.....power outage last night and it was used. Ran great all night even with the well pump. Used both Gas and Propane....no issues either way. Neighbors all jealous we had power all night and today with 103 degree temp. No issues. So far so good! A little noisy.
We just purchased this generator based on the excellent reviews it received. We were not disappointed! Set up as per directions with no issues, started without problems using a propane tank. Would be difficult to operate at full load as it ran without any problems using two window A/C’s, freezer and two refrigerators and a hot water heater. Plenty of use for additional items.
I'm very impressed, and some would say that's not all that easy to do. From sealed in box to up and running in minutes with all the features and power I need to be a solid back up generator for a fraction of the cost of the non-portable equivalent.
This WGen9500DF is exceeding all my expectations. Am able to fully run my entire home, including a 40 amp A/C, concurrently. Electrician who installed the Transfer Switch was so impressed he took video of the generator to show to others. This unit started on first try and has continued to do so in subsequent starts. Not too loud and is easy to move around. The remote start fob is a great plus. I researched and shopped for months before selecting this Westinghouse product. it was consistently rated as an excellent buy. Bought one for my daughter/son-in-law as I was so impressed. Highly recommend this WGen9500DF.
Delivered quickly, and setup was a breeze. There was a bit of denting on the steel frame but no damage to the actual working parts. Started up on the second try and power seems fairly good.
I had done a ton of research and ultimately landed on the WGen9500DF for my power needs. I had been looking at this generator for several months going back and forth on whether or not to buy it. After several power failures and living on a farm with well water, I decided to purchase it. So far, I haven't had to use it for an extended period of time, but at first go, I have a good feeling about this piece of equipment. It was very well packaged and protected. There really wasn't much to setup; just the feet and wheels (and they provided the 10mm wrench). It took a little to start the first time, which was to be expected, but after letting it run and break in a little, it started easily with the push button, remote control, and even the pull start. The motor runs very smoothly and consistently and surprisingly isn't that loud! I tested it a bit on some power tools and the generator barely dropped RPM's and recovered almost immediately. I have a few more tests to perform to acquaint myself with it and be ready for when I need it, but thus far, I'm very happy with my purchase. I have much more piece of mind that when the power goes out, my family and animals will be safe.