Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 9,500/7,500-Watt Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start, 30A 120/240V Outlet - Blue
Customer Rating
4
My First Generator
on March 10, 2020
Posted by: Minnie559
from Debary, FL
This is my first generator. I have lived in central florida for 2 years and decided I wanted one of these. I had my electrician set up an outlet to plug it in to the outside of my house and a generator latch to code on my electrical box and we simulated a power outage, got it set up and practiced using it for the first time today. I'm pleased with the features of this model and it started and ran well during testing. It is able to power the lines for my 110 breakers including the refrigerator. In event of an outage we plan to use it with 2 small portable ac units in the bedrooms. So far so good. I am marking it a four because it is new and passed initial testing and I'm comfortable using it. I would need to have an experience using it during a real outage to move up to a 5.
Set up the transfer switch ahead of time. WGen out of the box, install wheels, add oil, connect battery and fuel source, plug into generac outlet, then push start. Switch on main breakers whole house was up and running, 2300 sq ft.
Loved the remote start. We had that on the night stand and off cycled the unit about 10PM and back on when we got up at 5AM. Saved fuel, food in fridge perfect, wood burning stove for warm house, power for coffee in the am. Checked the fuel gauge and added as required before going to work. Was able to get about 14 hours between fill ups.
Bought this a month ago for power outage usage, used an electrician for hooking up, haven’t used for it yet other than the trial run, was easy to start and not too noisy, love the remote start option and was able to power the entire home. I don’t have to worry anymore about winter weather power outage!!
Have 2 of these now. 1 at home for stand by power and another at work for doing portable work. Has enough power to run power equipment and our 110V Miller wire feed. Nice to have without blowing your budget.
Typically when I lose power, it's in the middle of an ice storm and I'm in the cold and dark yanking on a cord. Not with my new Wgen7500. Move it in place, push the button and go.
Follow the easy to read instructions and you’ll find this generator is easy to set up right out of the box. I have only run the generator for a brief period of time, as I have yet to lose power. Therefore, I cannot attest to its durability, or ability to handle significant power demands. Nonetheless, so far so good.