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Westinghouse - 18,000/14,500-Watt Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start, Low THD, and 50 Amp Outlet - Blue
Average customer rating
4.7
(2,644 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 2,644 reviews
5 Stars
2,149
4 Stars
360
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
17
1 Star
51
96%of customers recommend this product.
(
2,375 out of
2,480)
Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 18,000/14,500-Watt Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start, Low THD, and 50 Amp Outlet - Blue
Customer Rating
4
Hope not to use it but will be ready if I do
on February 2, 2022
Posted by: cashman215
from Wisconsin
There is a lot packed into this unit. This is a heavy duty unit from what I can tell.
Initial impressions:
Pros: It's duel fuel, which was the primary reason I purchased it. The push button start is nice. I just need to make sure all the switches are in the correct positions before starting. There is enough wattage to power those things that need to be powered in the event the power goes out.
Cons: The battery comes unhooked so in order to hook the battery up, I had to take the wheel back off to get at the screws to get the battery out. The oil dipstick is designed in a way where I didn't notice if the rubber piece on the stick is supposed to be inserted all the way in or if it stops up to a point with some exposure. The temperature recommendations say the lowest to go is 5 degrees F. If the power goes out in Wisconsin on a cold winter day, it's below the 5 degree threshold so I won't know how the generator will work when it's that cold.
Time will tell how this will work as this is just an initial view after setting it up today.
Initial impressions:
Pros: It's duel fuel, which was the primary reason I purchased it. The push button start is nice. I just need to make sure all the switches are in the correct positions before starting. There is enough wattage to power those things that need to be powered in the event the power goes out.
Cons: The battery comes unhooked so in order to hook the battery up, I had to take the wheel back off to get at the screws to get the battery out. The oil dipstick is designed in a way where I didn't notice if the rubber piece on the stick is supposed to be inserted all the way in or if it stops up to a point with some exposure. The temperature recommendations say the lowest to go is 5 degrees F. If the power goes out in Wisconsin on a cold winter day, it's below the 5 degree threshold so I won't know how the generator will work when it's that cold.
Time will tell how this will work as this is just an initial view after setting it up today.
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Westinghouse for the WIN!
on February 2, 2022
Posted by: Jstone78
from Navasota, Tx
Bought this generator because of a friends recommendation and it has been awesome!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
Have a jump ready
on February 5, 2022
Posted by: MNalls
from Dallas, TX
First time I went to use this generator when the power went out, I hooked up the battery and the panel indicator showed it was good. After several attempts to start, I realized it didn't have enough juice. I had to use my portable jump box to start it. Pretty sad on a brand-new unit. Otherwise, it was great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Features
on February 6, 2022
Posted by: Mark S.
from Wardensville, WV
Just got it uncrated and running today so far so good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Well made
on February 7, 2022
Posted by: Newgene
Has features not found on other brands packaging was good Included everything except the fuel
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Replacing a smaller unit, simple and easy to use
on February 7, 2022
Posted by: garys21
Purchased about 2 months ago and I m glad I did, used it a couple of days already.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
Good, but quality control issues.
on February 8, 2022
Posted by: mz01
from Crowley, Tx
I bought this generator and was delivered on December 30th. Everything went together as planned, after running it a few times the starter started grinding. A few hours later the drain plug was dripping oil. I had to replace starter and a new drain plug gasket. The terminal came loose on the second starter and was replaced again. Shortly after that, the engine was not running properly. I contacted Westinghouse they sent me out a controller. It was the wrong one. When I had the control panel open, I found plug had come loose on the existing controller. I snapped it into place and the generator started working again. The bottom line is a few minor corrections should have been done with this generator prior to shipping. It would have created a lot less grief.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Generator
on February 8, 2022
Posted by: Josh N
from Massachusetts
Big generator with clean power that won't fry electronics. We had another brand that blew our microwave and dishwasher so are very happy with this model.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com