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Customer reviews for Westinghouse 9,500/12,500-Watt Gasoline-Powered Portable Generator for
Westinghouse 9,500/12,500-Watt Gasoline-Powered Portable Generator

Most helpful positive review

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5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Great giant for the price

This generator is excellent in handling power outages compared to more expensive ones that cannot handle what this one does. I ran it today with 2 freezers and a refrigerator hooked into the 30 amp feed. I connected each one per the manual and didn't even hear any surge as they were connected. This tells me the generator is powerful. It also has 4 20 amp connections as well
Raoul116
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2 customers found this helpful
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Quit running after 10 min

I just purchased this generator and did all rechecks and ran unit for about 10 min on propane and was good. Then needed it last night so I hooked it up and it ran power to my items for about 5-8 min and then it died. Tried restarting and it backfired several time and that was it. Would not run. Ended up putting a little gas I had, no more available at night and it finally ran but would not run at all on propane so I was stuck with no power. Call CS and all they will do is send me a new regulator to see if it fixes it but it will take about a week. Wow what a joke and the store I bought it from said they can't help per policy. This company should be able to call the store and have them supply the part as they sell that part but the manufactu...
Willie177
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    1/14/2025

    WGen9500c Awesome price! Great features.

    Recently purchased and installed. Easy out of the box setup. Ran well in practice. Enough power to run my whole house. Push button/remote start-up will be a gift. Confident in ease of use if needed. Hope it isn't needed, at least for a prolonged period.
    Deb O'
    Originally posted on
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    1/7/2025

    easy to use, easy to start

    i bought this one month ago. I am a senior citizen. It was easy to move around on wheels. I started it up for the first time, and it started immediately. It was an easy push button start, no yanking a cord. No problems yet. I like the tri fuel option.
    tlptx123
    Originally posted on
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    1/2/2025

    Nice generator and Work as expected

    I got it 1 month ago as a backup power source in case there is a power outage. Following instructions, it is easy to setup (just installation of wheels and feet) in ~15 min. Hooking up and connecting to our house gas line is also easy with correct adapter. Starting the machine with a simple pushing button, it works as expected. I just tried twice (each 30 min) when linking to my house electric panel with a kit, it can power my house (lights, microwave, refrigerator, etc). Happy with it. Waiting for the next power outage.
    ttbj
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    1/11/2025

    Great features

    I purchased this generator a month ago and I'm definitely glad that I did. This generator ran my house for five days with no problems. The natural gas connection was a lifesaver so I didn't have to venture outside in freezing temperatures to refuel.The key fob start worked perfectly
    Gentlemen Jack
    Originally posted on
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    3/1/2026

    Remote start, 50 amp and dual fuel is a no brainer

    Bought this as an upgrade to my old 30amp 6500 generator. 12500 kw start-up. Electric start works awesome. Hooked up a 20 lb tank hit the remote start and it cycled twice and ran like a champ. Love the dual fuel capabilities to run propane tanks, much easier to refill vice gas tank. 50amp RV outlet will be connected to a home transfer switch to run entire panel. Way cheaper than a whole home generator, just not automatic.
    Wg9500 review
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    1/26/2026

    Excellent!

    I bought this unit after getting by on a smaller generator during Helene. Wired up a transfer switch and added a natural gas connection. After this ice storm we went through in January 2026, this unit performed flawless for the 17 hour power outage we went through. I highly recommend this unit.
    TMac25
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    1/29/2026

    Love at First Sight

    After the snow storm we walked into the store and the first thing we saw was this generator that could run on gasoline, propane and natural gas. We worried about losing power during the whole storm so we found a salesperson because no matter what, we could get at least one of the fuels to run the generator. No more worries!
    nomoreworries
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    1/20/2026

    Power outages

    We just recently had an 80 mph wind gusts storm with temperatures in the teens and power was out for over 13 hrs. I did not have a generator and house was getting cold and I was getting concerned over frozen water lines. The fridge was getting warm. I bought this generator for future power outages. Just hooked it up to propane and it started right up. My power company is coming this week to install a Generlink to power my house from the generator.
    Lonech
    Originally posted on
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    1/30/2026

    New Generator

    I purchased this generator to replace an old. Set up was easy and I connected it to propane to try it out. Started right up. Being able to use propane makes keeping fuel on hand easier and not having to worry about gasoline going bad. We have power outages once or twice a year due to storms. The 50 amp plug will be handy to connect it to our panel when our electrician gets it setup. This model doesn't have the drain hose on the float bowel to drain it. Would have been nice instead of pulling the plug and catching the gas in a small container.
    Grader01
    Originally posted on
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  • 4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5 stars review
    3/3/2026

    Power Protection Peace of Mind

    Easy setup. Hookup was straight forward. Freight packaging was secure delivering peace of mind that our generator arrived in perfect condition. We tested power strength capabilities on all our desired home utilities. No issues. We are confident that when power goes out next time we will be comfortable and all our appliances will be protected.
    CAO754
    Originally posted on
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  • 4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5 stars review
    1/31/2026

    Love the features and fuel options.

    Just bought this a few days ago and so far so good. Hoping to be able to rate this 5 stars after extended use. Love the remote start feature and the ability to use propane. I've owned gasoline powered generators in the past but I don't always use me generator on a regular basis and despite using fuel stabilizer it would style gum up the fuel system causing problems. Having a propane generator should resolve my past issues with generators in general.
    racinrod
    Originally posted on
    westinghouse.com
  • 1 out of 5 stars
    1 out of 5 stars review
    1/29/2026

    Not recommended

    I bought this generator a little over a year ago. I initially set it up, ran it and all was good. I even pulled it out of my garage and ran it every so often. When a predicted snow/ice storm came out, I pulled the generator out and put it where I'd be using it if power went out. Only problem, every time I started it, the CO light would flash and off it went. This was in an open area. I have tried several times in differing spots with no luck. It has never really been used, just started periodically. I'm so disappointed. Please advise on how this can be fixed.
    Dag1124
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    3/31/2026

    Started on the first try!

    I bought this after losing power for 6 days this winter. Haven't had to use it yet but I did connect it to propane and it started with the push button. Not looking forward to using it but it's comforting to know it's there. It is heavy and was delivered on a pallet. I managed to unpack and assemble it by myself but it would be easier with two people.
    Originally posted on
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    3/28/2026

    No more space heaters

    I purchased this generator so that I won't have to go out in the middle of the night and refill a generator with gasoline in the freezing cold. I have high expectation that's going to accomplish that task for me. I got a hook up installed next to my gas meter where I can hook up a flexible hose and run it to the generator. I have an interlock on my breaker box so that I can run the generator straight into the power on my house. One tip is, if you haven't had the generator hooked up and running, you might want to start it on gasoline first. Then switch it over to natural gas. The generator running pulls the air out of the gas line, faster than just cranking it with the starter. After that you're good to go. I tested running my house on this ...
    Awesomeindiana
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    2/9/2026

    GREAT FEATURES

    VERY EASY TO SET UP, DOES COME WITH OIL AND A BATTERY. THE WHEELS SEEM FAIRLY HEAVY DUTY AND IT SEEMS VERY EASY TO USE. I HAVE NOT RUN IT YET, BUT I DON'T FORSEE ANY PROBLEMS. ALSO LIKE HOW IT HAS THE QUICK BATTERY DISCONNECT SO IT IS NOT DRAINING THE BATTERY WHEN NOT IN USE/
    BLAKEM
    Originally posted on
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    2/14/2026

    Great Generator for the money!

    I purchased this machine on 1/31/26 and I'm glad I did. The build quality is excellent and the measured THD was below 12% ( I was expecting something around 20% or more) and it powers my 4 ton Air Conditioner and the house with no problem. I was also pleasantly surprised to see in the owners manual the instructions on how you proceed if you need a floating neutral so you can safely wire it directly to your electrical system. Everything I needed to get going was included and I'm genuinely happy with my purchase. I will likely purchase one of their smaller Inverter models in the next month or so to supplement my solar system.
    Claxton McDarrin
    Originally posted on
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    2/28/2026

    Life saver

    Our area was hit pretty hard by an ice storm. We were out of power and pretty cold in an all electric house. We bought this generator when our roads cleared. It was easy too hook into the house and runs what we need it to. Next time we lise power, we'll be golden
    Rae08
    Originally posted on
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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    2/17/2026

    great product

    I bought this due to living in florida with the hurricanes and it has performed well. It's large enough to power my 5th wheel 36 foot RV with 2 air conditioners. setup was easy, swapping between fuel sources just as simple. i enjoyed it so much, i had my company by the larger size for our usage on projects. well done
    9500 victor
    Originally posted on
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  • 4 out of 5 stars
    4 out of 5 stars review
    2/16/2026

    Easy Set Up. Solid Construction. Easy Start.

    Generator looks great and appears sturdy. Easy to assemble with wheels and provided tools. Also included engine oil is convenient. But follow instructions for initial start up on the actual generator fuel tank. The "quick start" guide is incomplete for that. Once all connections made and valves open, starting generator up is a breeze. Noise is 85 db.
    JLRT
    Originally posted on
    westinghouse.com
  • 5 out of 5 stars
    5 out of 5 stars review
    1/28/2026

    Great generator

    Bought this when the ice storm started in Tennessee on 1/25/26 and lost power for days and I brought this thing home, started it up and it was a champ. Powered my fridge multiple heaters, WiFi, tv's and never flinched. I couldn't have asked for anything better. Awesome!!
    Caleb Stankard
    Originally posted on
    westinghouse.com