I just purchased this generator as an emergency power supply, so I haven't actual used it yet. The set-up instructions are nice and clear. The generator started on the first try using either the start/stop button or the remote. This is a great plus for me since I don't always have the strength to use a pull cord start. The only issues I have are the weight at over 200 lbs. (but I knew this when I made the purchase) and that the instructions mention an "ECO" switch that allows the generator to run longer on a tank of gas and to run more quietly. I see no "ECO" switch anywhere on the generator.
This is a new purchase so unable to speak to longevity of product. However, I fully understand the excellent reviews that led me to choose this Westinghouse Generator. It is well made, has nice features, and is an upgrade to our prior generator.
The Westinghouse WGen9500c Generator with CO Sensor delivers all the power we need, yet its compact size makes it easy to move and store. It starts effortlessly (the remote is a great bonus), and I was impressed by how quiet it runs for its class. It handles all our essentials—and then some—for our 2,100 sq. ft. home during winter outages. So far, it’s been reliable, efficient, and exactly what we need for an emergency backup generator.
Very easy to set-up. The user manual is very complete. The maintance section is extremely detailed so that I should have no difficulty working on it. It starts and runs as I expected it would. Glad I chose it.
I have a generator that has 26 hours on it and I have had nothing but problems with it, so i decided to buy a new one and read all the reviews and watched all the videos on youtube and found that westinghouse was the top of the line to get, so I got a wgen9500c and I could not be happier with this great generator! I can run my whole house on this generator and it doesn't break a sweat. Best purchase I made this year.