Customer Reviews for Westinghouse - 9,500/7,500-Watt Gas Powered Portable Generator with Remote Electric Start, 30A 120/240V Outlet - Blue
Customer Rating
5
Surprisingly fuel efficient
on August 27, 2023
Posted by: Geoffster
from Rockwood, MI
After many frequent and long power outages in my area, we finally bought a generator. The WGen7500C is gas only, but it's surprisingly fuel efficient, even under heavy load. I plant to add a transfer switch to my home for outdoor hookup, but this first use we used a bunch of extension cords from the 20A outlets, and we bought a 30A plug in cord for more outlets. I had 2 refrigerators, a chest freezer, sump pump, a couple of tv's, computers, lights connected, pretty much everything but the furnace/AC. This unit worked like a champ. In the future I may buy a tri-fuel with more capacity for the AC and a hookup for natural gas. It will definitely be a Westinghouse.
We lost power after a big storm and I had a feeling it would be a few days without power. So I went looking for a generator and came across the Westinghouse 7500. I’m glad I purchased it. It runs everything I need (2 freezers and 2 refrigerators, and a few oddds and ends), I’m even running an extension cord to the neighbors so the can run their refrigerator. I’m happy with the purchase.
Looked at reviews and for the price I thought it had best combination of power and accessories compared to other models that came with no accessories. Followed directions it started right up got my sump pump going , numerous fridges, TV / gaming system going and solved my issues in a critical time of need.
I bought this nearly 3 years ago (may have been a previous model but it looks identical). Thankfully have only had to use it a few times. We have a large house with well pump, septic pump, sump pump that runs frequently and cannot afford to lose power, central AC and heat. I had a transfer switch installed by the side door of my garage, and once I found the right cord and adapter I was pleased to find that it worked flawlessly with this generator to power the whole house. I was able to use the furnace fan and gas furnace in addition to powering the well pump, septic lift pump, sump pump, water softeners, fridge, internet router and all the lights. Very impressive. I have not tried to run our central AC unit but I think I probably could if I turned off some other things.
It starts up great even when not run for several months. I just recommend either keeping the starter battery plugged in or remembering to charge it periodically (otherwise you can still pull start it).