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Westinghouse - 12,500/9,500-Watt Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start, 50 Amp Outlet - Blue
Average customer rating
4.8
(7,913 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 7,913 reviews
5 Stars
6,774
4 Stars
1,014
3 Stars
66
2 Stars
15
1 Star
44
98%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 12,500/9,500-Watt Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start, 50 Amp Outlet - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Great generator with nice extras
on December 13, 2020
Posted by: Hebby87
from Haslett, MI
I bought this generator after a lot of research. I like the features this generator had over other models such as the remote start and automatic choke. For the rated output, I was pleased to see how compact the generator was and how quiet it was compared to others that were similar in output.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Big upgrade!
on December 14, 2020
Posted by: Anderson110
from Raleigh, NC
I needed a bigger generator and this was a major upgrade for a reasonable price. The electric start is a huge plus, and the electronics are very helpful in knowing how many appliances you can run at once.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Like Having Your Own Power Station
on December 15, 2020
Posted by: Drinking Coffee
from New Hampshire
Received the delivery of my W9500 generator just days before the first of most likely winter power outages in Northern New England. The electric start makes it easy to fire up the generator and even easier with the remote start. I don't even have to go outside and free my backside off to start the thing and get my house up and running (so that has touches of hyperbole, but it beats the heck out of pulling those ridiculous start cord that destroys my shoulder and leaves me suffering the humiliation and frustration of getting old and weak).
Would I purchase this again? Uh, yes. Would I buy a second just because -- uh yes. While I haven't put it through a significant long term power outage, it provided days of heat and barely made it obvious the power went out. Now, if only it could re-fuel itself so I never have to leave the warmth of my New England Home in the winter.
A couple of key things to note if you are interested in buying this generator.
1. It is heavy -- about 250lbs. But, the wheels work. So, if you can drag fat guy with an ankle injury off a trail or a pro football player off the field after an injury, you can lug this around and place it where you need it.
2. Is it a good lookin' machine -- It's blue, of course, it looks good.
3. Does it feel well built? Well, I haven't hit it with a hammer or dropped it out of my truck, but it seems well built (and seems unlikely that the bolts will vibrate themselves out when running.
4. Is it quiet? It's a generator. I don't have it in my house (and hopefully you weren't thinking you might do that) so it ain't too bad. You can hear running outside but it doesn't prevent me from watching movies (when I am sitting in the cold of winter, powerless, using the generator to save my soft, first-world lifestyle).
5. Is the remote key fob junk? Actually, it's a pretty nice key fob. It isn't the quality you'd get from a German-engineered auto -- but it is durable, easy to use, and it comes with a clip so you can hook it on something. Is it easy to find when you open the box? No, not really. I guess if you're the type of person that looks for objects zip tied to your tools, then YES. In short, don't panic if you don't find it in the box -- it's strapped with a zip tie to the actual generator.
6. Can it be set up when it's below freezing outside? Yes, but it's cold.
7. Does the battery come fully charged? Yes, but make sure you hook the cables or you will be sitting there for hours trying to figure out why the gosh darn thing won't start. I am not saying I did this, I am just saying
8. Can you trickle charge the battery? Yes. It even comes with a trickle charge plug -- if you're partial to using the slick little plugins versus hooking your battery cables up the old fashioned way.
In short, worth the buy. Good product. Can't wait to see how else I might be able t use it -- maybe a snow cone stand in the summer.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Features
on December 16, 2020
Posted by: AB78
from Boston, MA
I bought this a month ago and couldn’t be any happier.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Solidly Built
on December 16, 2020
Posted by: happyguy81
from Tinton Falls, NJ
I recently purchased the WGen9500 and found it to be solidly built with many upgraded features. I have tested it but have not had the need to operate the unit as of yet but expect it to more than meet my needs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Excellent Value!
on December 17, 2020
Posted by: Sykoguns
from Seattle, WA
Very sturdy, easy to use. Quality product. I would definitely reccomend!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great generator
on December 18, 2020
Posted by: Paul88
from Long Beach, MS
We used this generator twice at our hunting camp and it works great.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Great item
on December 19, 2020
Posted by: Porky
from Yale Mi.
I bought this a month ago easy setup. Very Happy with it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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