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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
(2,643 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 2,643 reviews
5 Stars
2,148
4 Stars
360
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
17
1 Star
51
96%of customers recommend this product.
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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
Great peace of mind
on July 22, 2025
Posted by: Tac123
from Todd, NC
Very well built heavy duty generator. It’s pretty easy to move around even with the wheels and handle even though it’s very big
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Customer Rating
4
So far so good......
on July 23, 2025
Posted by: Brew445
from NW US
Just received and setup the generator. Overall its a very nice unit. Had my electrician put a hookup on my home to plug this into when power goes out....and I say "when" because it happens too often. Fairly quiet for the engine size, looks good, lots of connections. After setup I ran it for a bit just as a test. My electrician is coming back to test it on the house once my adapter cord arrives.
A few items that I noticed while getting this setup which need to be addressed by the design/development team at Westinghouse.....
1. The oil funnel provided is OK but hard to get the angle to the engine fill and oil can spill back out of the provided funnel because the angle is so flat. Why not put an oil fill tube for easier access/filling for a unit at this price point
2. The oil dipstick is difficult to pull and then even more difficult to insert back without a gap that allows leaks. The wire handle is flimsy and this could be so much easier with a better design.
3. The assembly for wheels requires flat washers as spacers between the plastic wheels and step on the axle shaft. However, there is NO space to fit the washers and get the clevis/cotter pins installed so I had to leave the washers off. Just a bad design on this item.
4. Connecting the battery is a pain. The positive was connected already but the ground was not. However, you have to lay on your side on the ground and try to fit your hands inside the frame and feel for the bolt hole to assemble the nut and tighten it down. There is no room for this unless one has lady hands. Moving the battery outward would allow better and easier access to connect the battery ground.
A few items that I noticed while getting this setup which need to be addressed by the design/development team at Westinghouse.....
1. The oil funnel provided is OK but hard to get the angle to the engine fill and oil can spill back out of the provided funnel because the angle is so flat. Why not put an oil fill tube for easier access/filling for a unit at this price point
2. The oil dipstick is difficult to pull and then even more difficult to insert back without a gap that allows leaks. The wire handle is flimsy and this could be so much easier with a better design.
3. The assembly for wheels requires flat washers as spacers between the plastic wheels and step on the axle shaft. However, there is NO space to fit the washers and get the clevis/cotter pins installed so I had to leave the washers off. Just a bad design on this item.
4. Connecting the battery is a pain. The positive was connected already but the ground was not. However, you have to lay on your side on the ground and try to fit your hands inside the frame and feel for the bolt hole to assemble the nut and tighten it down. There is no room for this unless one has lady hands. Moving the battery outward would allow better and easier access to connect the battery ground.
Just a few items that I noticed. None are deal killers and some are one time tasks unless/when you have to change the battery. Overall I really like the unit and looking forward to testing on the house this next week. My expectations are high for a quality unit to have as a backup generator.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
power maker
on July 25, 2025
Posted by: Jon Bovinejoni
from Pennsylvania
Runs good, makes electricity, kinda loud but powerful
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
So far, very happy with it
on July 26, 2025
Posted by: lv2ride
from Clarklake, MI
Bought this two months ago and while I have not yet experienced a home black-out, I did transfer power temporarily to the generator and it ran the whole house without issue, including our central AC.
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Worthy Investment!
on July 26, 2025
Posted by: Arty9
Bought this little over a month ago and works great so far. It's able to run everything I need.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Best Generator for whole House
on July 26, 2025
Posted by: DTA316
from Philadelphia, PA
I purchased this a month ago and it has done an awesome job.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting westinghouse.com
Customer Rating
5
Great generator. Hope I never need it
on July 26, 2025
Posted by: Beachbum-2
from Pensacola. Fl.
Happy with the generator. Easy set up. Used propane for initial start. Started right up and ran good.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Easy to use!
on July 26, 2025
Posted by: daniel71
from The Woodlands, TX
I bought this for power coverage after hurricanes in the Texas Gulf Coast and found it easy to operate.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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