Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment 12500 Peak Watt Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Transfer Switch Ready 30A & 50A Outlets, Gas Powered

July 2023 I purchased this generator mainly for when the power goes out to run the essential systems because of my wife's health issues. Once the generator was delivered, I unboxed it and did the minor assembly in under 10 minutes with the wrench provided. Then I read through the Westinghouse manual ( please read your manual there is some really good information on understanding your generator because not all generators are not created equal) I charged the battery provided, added the Westinghouse oil provided , double checked the spark plug again with the tool provided. Westinghouse has a cool little tool kit in a branded tool pouch! For my first start I used the pull start, It started right up with no problem. It plugged right into my newly installed 50 amp inlet box and I did a critical system check. This Westinghouse WGEN9500 worked awesome! I could not be happier with my purchase. Since I will be running it outside I also purchased the Westinghouse WGenTent Generator Running Cover for Open Frame Generators. Fits perfectly! After I shut the generator down and let it cool, I wiped it down with a dry cloth to get any outside dust off of it before I put it in the shed. I know I will be able to rely on the little 457cc work horse for many years to come. I even gave my generator a name "Elektro" Westinghouse diehards will know the name. The quality is very admirable, it is a beautifully designed generator. I did my research on line and Westinghouse in particular was highly rated and you get a lot of generator for the money. For the price Westinghouse does not skimp on their product and you can't go wrong owning the WGEN9500. April 2025 It has been almost 2 years since I purchased this generator. This past weekend we had bad storms, power out. Plugged this generator into the house receptacle for 50 amp service that I installed so it would feed directly into the main electrical box. It ran my whole house for 2 days. It actually ran all the 110 I turned off all the 220 and 240 which was central air and water heater. It ran the heat and internet all the lights and televisions. We only turned on what we needed and on the 6.6 gallon gas tank it ran for 12 hours at a time. We may have gotten a little more out of it but I didn't want to run it dry. I am just so happy with this purchase, it really is a work horse!! Store you generator correctly trickle charge the battery and your good to go.

Arrived in good condition. So far so good. Will see how it goes when winter hits and we put it to real use. Appreciate the remote start feature.

****Initial review*** This is for the WGen9500 gas only model, arrived on a pallet, perfect! Think it depends on the who is delivering it though, they offered to take it off the pallet but I have pallet forks on my tractor so I told them to leave it. Shipping arrived about 4 days early, which was fine with me, I selected the drop off shipping vice the I want it on this day shipping. Once I got it in the garage, it was about a 15 min set up from cutting it out of the box to start up. Very easy set up, install wheels, install rubber feet, attach battery, add oil, program key fob, add gas. Fired up extremely fast for having an empty gas tank. I was really surprised at how fast it started up for being shipped dry. I ran it for about 30 mins, shut it down for about 45 mins while I did some other stuff, started it back up let it run for a bit then applied a small electrical load to it (mid size shop vac) let that run for 10-15 mins, then plugged in a fridge and let it run the fridge for a couple hours, barely even put a load on it. Noise... you couldnt stand over it and hold a normal conversation, or talk on the phone next to it, but its fairly quiet for the size. Generator produced around 80-90Db's according to my phone app. I could hear it running inside the house near the generator, but nothing annoying. Noise was zero in my bedroom on the opposite end of the house. Your noise will vary depending on a number of things, I plan on putting it in an enclosure, to help with noise outside the house as well as inside. I will say I could hold a normal conversation on my back porch with it running under load. You could hear it but it was quieter than a lawn mower running. Overall my first impression with this generator was its great. Reading the reviews on amazon I was expecting at least a dead battery, but this one was gtg right out of the box. I will be wiring in a sub panel to run ac, lights, internet etc during a hurricane or other power outage with this generator so this review will be updated in the future with more use! Build quality is good, seems like a solid generator. #fivestars

Ran this for 5 hours straight to break in the motor. I thought I ordered dual fuel but turns out it’s gas only. Got as a gift for my hubby. He loves it. He said it’s nice because it is light enough he can still pick it up and put in the bed of his truck. He ordered all the parts to wire in to our main panel. Important to have a lock out switch in this application allowing only the main breaker on or the generator breaker on, never both and never fed through a home outlet. Run 6 gauge wire from panel to twist lock outlet and the use an appropriate cord from your 50 A slot on the generator to the new outlet you wired outside your house from the panel. This is a powerful generator and can be used as we are for backup power for the house as well. Tank holds 6.6 gallons and after 5 hours still had 3/4 tank. Based on that I would expect 16-20 hours backup on a tank depending on usage demand. The remote start is cool but the machine has to be in the on position to operate by remote. Not sure but leaving on for standby seems it would drain the battery. Correct me if I am wrong. Great addition for North West winters and job-site power. Be sure to not get too excited and fire up before adding the included oil and be sure to turn on the fuel valve. I like that there is a removable filter screen in the gas tank. Wheels and supports assemble in minutes! Buying a 40 gal tank to add to my 5 - 5 gallon cans to keep more fuel on hand. This will allow me to have 65 gallons backup to a topped off 6.6 generator tank. That could net over 200 hours of run time! Over a week!!! Not wishing for a power outage but will be cool to test this hulk out.

I bought the Westinghouse WGen9500/12500W peak gas generator together with 15ft 50A power chord and 50A generator inlet box. Got a good deal while they were on sale here on Amazon. Installed the generator inlet next to the outdoor main breaker panel and added a manual interlock switch to prevent having both main breaker & generator breaker ON at same time. Generator assembly is simple: tip the generator on its side, install 2 rubber feet and 2 wheels. Add oil and gas and follow startup sequence in manual. Generator started up on 1st try. Nice. It's a little loud, but that's expected. By turning ON AC/appliances one at a time, this generator can handle a 5-ton AC, 1 refrigerator and various lights in the house. It might be able to handle more, but I haven't tried to test its limit. It met my requirements for emergency power backup. Only time will tell if the generator is reliable.. So far I'm happy with the purchase.

Life saver! Let me set the stage. I’m an older, single woman living rurally and found myself without power too many days already this winter. I bought this generator because I needed a powerhouse model to support the house since I work from home and am dead in the water without power. I was initially a little intimidated when this 300lb monster arrived. But when the county cut the power to repair lines (without advance notice), I put on my big girl panties and dug in. Intimidation was COMPLETELY unnecessary. I had this puppy set up in under 10 min. The only thing I needed to do was put the wheels on (insert bolt - slide key pin on) and use 4 screws for the two legs. That’s it! I put the oil in (that was provided) using the funnel included and added fuel. Turned it on and was off and running. No adjustments, no fiddling, no complicated steps. I grabbed my extension cords (still handy from outdoor Christmas lights) and proceeded to plug in. Here’s where I was stalled. It looked like there was an inside seal blocking the outlets. I thought maybe it was a shipping thing, to protect against particles getting into the outlet. I couldn’t find anything in the manual though. So I called the 800 customer service line (on a holiday). Got a real person right away, explained my concern, and he said not to worry. Just push the plugs in for the first time with a little extra pressure. So I did and had power and (most important at this point) heat!! I had the generator running for about 8 hours. It is loud, but much more quiet than I expected and totally livable. I had it in about 30ft from my front door, and could still hear the radio just fine and talk on the phone. Wowsa! I have the remote start which worked like a dream. I will have an electrician wire this with a transfer switch so it cuts in automatically, but until then, easy as you can imagine to use! The handle and wheels makes it easy to move around, not too heavy to manage. I’m so excited and relieved, really relieved, to have this generator. My neighbors are envious that I got one big enough to power everything, and I’m glad I did. I don’t have to pick and choose or worry about not having enough power. My recommendation- get as much as you can so during the power outages, when there’s already stress, that’s one less thing to think about!

I recently purchased the Westinghouse WGen9500 generator, and I must say it has exceeded my expectations. As someone who lives in an area prone to power outages, having a dependable generator is crucial, and this model delivers on that front. Pros: 1. The WGen9500 provides ample power to run essential appliances and even larger items like my air conditioner without any issues. Its 9500 watts of running power and 12500 watts peak power are more than sufficient for my needs. 2. The electric start feature makes firing up the generator a breeze. It also has a recoil start as a backup, which is a nice touch. 3. With a large 6.6-gallon fuel tank, this generator can run for extended periods without the need for constant refueling. It's perfect for long outages or situations where you need power for an extended duration. 5. Westinghouse has a reputation for producing quality products, and this generator is no exception. It feels robust and well-built. Cons: Due to its size and power output, the WGen9500 is quite heavy, which can make it challenging to move around. I am glad it came with a set of wheels and a handle kit. Overall, the Westinghouse WGen9500 generator has become an invaluable addition to my household. Its reliability, power output, and ease of use make it well worth the investment, ensuring that I'm prepared for any unexpected power outage.

I just opened the box. It’s very pretty. Stay tuned for further details!