I was going to go with a large propane generator and transfer switch. Instead I picked this WGen7500. It was simple and I love the remote start. It runs my whole house. I put up a small 2 watt solar panel to keep the battery charged and it's been very reliable
First generator failed after 18 hours. Called Westinghouse and they told me to take it to a local Northern Tool to have it repaired under warranty. Unfortunately this was after a big storm and when I called Northern Tool, they informed me they were not taking other brand generators in for repair except their house brand. So I figured I would wait a few months as I did not need it. Westinghouse called me to see how the repair went, I informed them I was not able to have it repaired right away, so they shipped me a new one and picked up the old one at no charge. Going to break in the new generator this weekend and hope it gets me thru the next storm. But overall, it has nice features, looks good and easy to setup/use.
Home srandbycpwer use, heavy duty design features. Instructions and all parts needed for assembly made 15 minute box to filling with oil and fuel to start up easy.