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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
5
Beast!!!
on February 26, 2025
Posted by: Dali K
from Sarasota, FL
Excellent Product and as I stated It' s a BEAST!
If you like to run your whole house and you make correct (Electrical) set up you are good to GO!
If you like to run your whole house and you make correct (Electrical) set up you are good to GO!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Very powerful generator
on March 2, 2025
Posted by: Gregory G
from SW Virginia
Recently purchased the WGen14500dfc and it is an absolute beast of a generator. After breaking the generator in gave a good real world test.
Running through an panel interlock kit I was able to do a test run which amazingly it power my entire house. Two mini split heat pumps, oil furnace, well pump, three refrigerators, 2 freezer, security cameras system, and entertainment system. Never showed signs of of struggling at all, even when I flipped on the electric hot water heater towards the end to see if it could. Also was powering a detached garage as well during testing.
Running through an panel interlock kit I was able to do a test run which amazingly it power my entire house. Two mini split heat pumps, oil furnace, well pump, three refrigerators, 2 freezer, security cameras system, and entertainment system. Never showed signs of of struggling at all, even when I flipped on the electric hot water heater towards the end to see if it could. Also was powering a detached garage as well during testing.
Break in period of 5 hours at around 25% to 40% load and then 40 minutes of probably maxed out at times during testing hooked into the home panel. It appears it roughly consumed close to 7 gallons which falls pretty much close to specs.
While running the entire house all sensitive electronics power up with zero issues including a router that doesn't even power up of the power is dirty. Zero flickering or pulsing of LED lights throughout the house.
Definitely a two person job unpacking and getting of the pallet which it is secured to very well. Assembly is pretty easy by just attaching the lifting bar and the wheels which can be done while it's on the pallet.
Generator itself appears well designed and of good quality components. Oil filter, dipstick, and oil fill cap are easily accessible which makes it easy to maintain.
Sound level seems to be slightly less than competitive brands. The V twin sounds so much better than a single engine generator that I've owned in the past.
So far the WGen14500dfc appears to be a solid back up source when the power goes out comparable to a permanent standby generator. With the ability to be connected directly to your propane system too.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
Whole House Set up
on March 2, 2025
Posted by: SundayDriver
from Houston, Texas
I am currently installing my 14.5tfc as a back up for my whole home.
As a woman who is doing this myself, it has been super easy and I sincerely appreciate the fact that set up is straight forward and clear instructions.
As a woman who is doing this myself, it has been super easy and I sincerely appreciate the fact that set up is straight forward and clear instructions.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Westinghouse WGen14500DFc
on March 2, 2025
Posted by: Andy Pandy
from Northeast WA
Bought this generator to power my 1400 squarefoot cabin and well house pump. This thing is a power house! The remote/push button start keep me at ease knowing my wife will easiky be able to power on this unit! I would absolutely recommend this unit to anyone and the price point is killer!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
4
Excellent products
on March 3, 2025
Posted by: zeeman
from Texas
The generator works real well with no issues .run it few hrs with no problems .
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Generator Just Arrived
on March 4, 2025
Posted by: PZVA
My generator arrived and was very easy to set up. Looking forward to using it as needed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Looks sturdy, easy to use
on March 4, 2025
Posted by: Cathy2005
from Houston
I bought this a couple weeks ago and so far have no issues. It’s easy to start and was very easy to hook up to natural gas. Hopefully this generator will give peace of mind in the next major storm!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great generator
on March 4, 2025
Posted by: Lloyds New Generator
from Largo FL
Just bought and started great live the battery tender included
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com