Westinghouse 12500 Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane Powered

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Perfect generator for getting our home through an extended power outage. Added a transfer switch, and this generator powers 10 circuits that include multiple fridges and freezers, lighting, hot water, a portable AC unit, internet, and a gas furnace. Started up the first time and did so easily. Well constructed tooPower source:Propane and gasFunctionality:Portable, powerfulEase of use:Electric push start and back up pull cordPower:9500 Watts

After a recent area wide power outage that lasted days it was obviously a need for a portable generator! Online research indicates this Westinghouse is whole house capable within reason and should be reliable. The price was very reasonable compared to the local big box stores. The size is large but easily handled with the included wheel kit and handle which is often considered an extra. The setup and oil fill was very easy. The attached battery for the Electric start was connected, plugged in and charged. Having purchased other generator’s from years past this was the most convenient and complete unit, Duel Fuel, Electric Start, with Propane Hose, Wheel Kit, Battery and Remote Start Key Fob included! Great Buy, Very Good Pricing, and although heavy easy delivery!

I purchased the Westinghouse 12,500-Watt Dual Fuel Generator for hurricane preparedness here in Florida, and it was a lifesaver during Hurricane Milton. Our home is 3,000 sq. ft., and this generator handled everything we needed with no issues.🔹 Performance & PowerWe ran the generator on both gasoline and propane, and it performed beautifully on both fuels. On gas, we were able to power our refrigerator, freezer, lights, multiple fans, and even a portable AC without a hitch. It kept everything running smoothly without surging or struggling.🔹 Easy Setup & OperationThe remote electric start is a game-changer! No need to go outside in the storm to manually start it—it fired up effortlessly with the remote. The transfer switch-ready feature made connecting it to our home a breeze.🔹 Fuel Efficiency & Run TimeWe ran it for over 12 hours on a single tank of gas, which was impressive considering the load. Propane lasted a bit longer but provided slightly less power output (which is expected). Having the dual-fuel option was great for flexibility.🔹 Durability & Build QualityThis generator is solidly built and heavy, but the wheels and handle make it manageable. It held up incredibly well during extended use and showed no signs of overheating or wear.🔹 Noise LevelFor its size, the noise level was reasonable—not whisper-quiet, but not overly loud either. It was about what you’d expect from a generator this powerful, but placing it at a reasonable distance helped.🔹 Final ThoughtsIf you live in a hurricane-prone area and need a reliable backup power source, this Westinghouse 12,500W generator is worth every penny. It kept our home running without worry, and I highly recommend it for anyone needing a strong, dependable generator for emergency power.✅ Pros:✔ Powerful enough for a large home✔ Dual fuel (gasoline & propane)✔ Remote start is super convenient✔ Long runtime & fuel efficiency✔ Transfer switch ready❌ Cons:✖ Heavy (but manageable with wheels)✖ A bit noisy, but expected for its sizeOverall, this is a 5-star purchase for anyone looking for a dependable home backup generator! The BEST purchase we have ever had and we need this for the frequent hurricanes in Florida

This Westinghouse generator is a fine example of how a back-up generator should be designed and built. My use is for a whole house back-up generator that will be semi-permanently installed, ready to go at any time (still doing the install). On gasoline, the generator is rated to start heavy loads of up to 12,500 total Watts (52 Amps at 240 Volts). Or, with just over 100 Amps of 120 Volt starting power available, it can start a collection of 120 Volt devices with motors that can take a little extra time to start under load, such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, compressors, etc. This generator has serious creds and can start/run most household combinations of 120V and 240 V loads. This well-made beauty will last for a very long time.In my opinion, the main reason for its conspicuous strong performance is that Westinghouse has designed-in a very strong 18 HP, 457 CC engine which can readily power typical loads that, on startup, exceeds the continuous rating of 9,500/8,500 Watts (gasoline/propane). A great many generator engines will run out of horsepower during electric motor starts, but not the Wgen9500DF.I've not yet tested the generator with propane because my propane plumbing is not yet complete, but with gasoline the engine has been an exceptionally strong performer. Other reviewers of this genset have expressed no problem with propane, so I expect the same. Compared to my earlier unfortunate choice of a Genmax 7250/6000 Watt (starting/running) with appropriate loads, the Westinghouse 9500DF is far ahead in all aspects, from capability to quality. One obvious example of a significant difference is that the 9500DF is rated to deliver full output at up to 5000 ft of elevation without carb adjustments, which should make it an absolute beast of a generator for starting and running max loads in the areas around sea level. An available high- altitude carb kit enables operation above 5000 ft. Compared with the Wgen9500, the Genmax can deliver its specified output power only when below 2000 ft. A "high altitude" kit is required for anything between 2000 ft. and 4800 feet, it's max altitude. I'm at 4000 ft where the 9500DF has significant reserve horsepower and readily starts and runs heavy loads well within its specifications.The quality of Westinghouse generators is well known and thus are recommended by respected consumer organizations. It only helps that I can easily start the 9500DF at all temps between 24 deg F and 89 deg F, and the remote-start fob works 200+ feet away with a good battery installed.The WGen9500DF dual fuel generator is very unlikely to disappoint, especially with respect to the warranty. The Genmax warranty is only for "substantial defects", and they decide what that means. They require that the purchaser pre-pay round-trip shipping of any generator with a problem to their single US repair location for evaluation and possible warranty repair. My Genmax had a dead display out of the box, but the warranty requires that pre-paid shipping before they would inspect and consider whether or not to repair under warranty. Several phone messages were left at their repair center, but no call-back. Later, after I'd already returned the new Genmax (thank you, Amazon!) and had purchased a Westinghouse generator thru Amazon, Genmax finally called and eventually said that they would provide a free replacement display to me if I would fix the brand-new generator myself. No, thanks. The Westinghouse warranty is simple: If the customer provides for reasonable care and use, parts and labor are fully covered for 1 year, and parts-only for 3 years. There are many, many authorized repair stations, so shipping is typically not required.The only thing that bothered me a little, and this is picky, was that the 9500DF user manual had some mistakes. Someone must have converted another manual and missed 3 or 4 items, such as that, on the cover, the genset is said to be a Digital Inverter Generator (I wish), that it has an ECON switch (nice, if it was true), and a couple other nits. When mentioned to customer service, they thanked me and told me that a revised manual was already in the works. All's well that ends well.If you get one of these fine gensets from Westinghouse, you'll not be disappointed. Westinghouse and Honda set the standard for top-quality generators, but Westinghouse wins the price/value comparisons.