"I recently acquired the Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment 12,500 Peak Watt Home Backup Portable Generator, and it has exceeded my expectations. This generator has proven to be an incredibly reliable and versatile power source for my home, particularly during unexpected outages."

Very simple to assemble and get it started. Like the large wheels as the unit is quite heavy and that along with the handle make it easy to move around where I am may need it. Unit is quieter than I expected it would be. Like that I can start it before placing load onto the system, and each output has it's own breaker.

I bought the WGen9500 10/30/19 and it was delivered today 11/4/19. Shipping was fast and easy straight to my garage. It arrived in great condition, no damage during shipping. It assembled with easy. This is not a light item and you need to tip generator over to attached the legs and wheels. Very sturdy and is made well. Can't wait to run this puppy, but hopefully only need to run for fun things and not power outage.

I bought this generator after our old generator (top brand name) swallowed a valve. The Westinghouse is not the cheapest in this class, but it seems to occupy a sweet spot of price, features, output, and warranty. Assembly was effortless. Westinghouse includes EVERYTHING you need besides a 10mm wrench and gas. Even the oil is included and premeasured. The wheels are blow-molded plastic but very sturdy, have ball bearings and are totally appropriate in quality for the price point. Rolling the unit around is very easy. The folding handle is sturdy and excellent. The big selling point on this genset was the 50A outlet. Those are hard to find at this price point, but this enables us to power the entire house with reasonable limitations. Starting was amazingly easy. I knew it had electronic start, but I didn't realize that it had the smarts to go through several start cycles automatically until the engine catches. It's really a nice feature to have if its my wife who has to start the generator while I'm away. Starting on the recoil starter is also easy. Other pleasant surprises were the AGM battery (leak proof) that was included. I was fully expecting to have to put acid into the battery, but nope, this was easy. Choke on this generator is automatic/electric. A very nice surprise at this price point. Air filter changing is tool-less. Very nice to have. Spark plug wrench is included. Things that could use improvement: - Shipping carton is far too flimsy. I know that no one wants to pay for a crate, but a double-wall corrugated box with a reinforced floor should be considered. There has to be some type of cost-benefit on warranty claims with this. There is just no way for a single-wall cardboard box to survive the number of truck transfers going coast to coast. The lack of a bottom reinforcer was a surprise. - 12V battery charger is not intelligent and cannot be left on for long periods. This is clearly stated in the manual, but given the fact that the battery really needs to be on a maintainer, this is a small disappointment. The upshot is that there is *no* drain on the battery when the switch is off. There's a 20mA drain with the switch on, so expect the battery to die in a couple of days if the switch is bumped on. - The battery cables can be inadvertently installed so as to rub on the frame. This generator really vibrates, so there need to be some due caution there. It feels like some spiral wrap to prevent chafing might be in order as well as some locking nuts on the battery terminals. - Oil filler cap should be double-checked before shipment. Mine was loose and there was a bit of leftover oil in the carton. It caused no problems, other than an extra 20 minutes at the store trying to figure out if it was a loose cap or damage. - fuel level indicator needs some adjustment. I'm sure that the user can do this just by bending the float arm. I just haven't done so yet. - Muffler - I'm sure it's to specification, but the unit is quite loud given the large size of the muffler. I wish there was an aftermarket option to purchase a quieter muffler. I knew this from the reviews, so this was not a surprise, nor am I unhappy given the overall value, but it would be nice to be able to swap out a more effective unit. - User manual could use some fixes: (1) the electrical schematic shows an an electric fuel valve, but the valve on this model is manual. (2) Schematic shows an emergency stop switch. There is none. (3) The fuel strainer on the fuel valve is not explained in the manual or the schematic. While likely obvious to some, when servicing the unit in the dark, there's the question of strainer orientation and the order in which the strainer and gasket are installed. I installed the strainer first, then the gasket. I hope that's correct. The above are minor points that I would not let dissuade me from purchase again, and may well do so for a family member. There really isn't a better deal on the market once one adds up what's included for the price: wheels, battery, oil, tools, remote start, 50A outlet, GFCI outlets, etc. Note: I was given a free accessory as part of writing this review, but it really has no influence on my opinions expressed here.

I purchased the Westinghouse 9500 Generator recently and was very pleased with the generator. After unboxing & performing the before startup procedures it started up with hardly any cranking. This unit is much easier to use than the prior unit I had. I highly recommend this product to anyone wanting to purchase a top of the line Generator!

Bought for the summer hurricane season here in Texas. Started right away. It is heavy but the wheels help. This is something I don't plan on using or moving around all the time. Even the key fob worked right away. I plan to start it up monthly and let it run for about 10 min just to keep things flowing. Looking forward to using it if I need to! FYI- I comes with oil but the engine oil tank is empty upon arrival. It will take the entire quart of oil that comes with it.

Very easy to set up. Started right away after setup. Quieter than expected (it is still not an inverter generator... so noisy). Heavy! Get more than muscle help to load and unload. Ran a few Items for break-in. It didn't strain under the load (admittedly light). Build quality and features seem good. Plan on running most of the house during an outage (with some strategic use of the breakers).

This is our first generator. It seems to be very well made, sturdy and good quality materials. The instruction manual was clear and easy to follow for our first start up. The electrical work necessary to connect the generator to the house was accomplished in only 2 hours. Our first start up was like magic. Using the remote starter the unit started right up and it was actually quieter than I thought it would be. Although I am not looking forward to having a power outage, living in the northeast we will certain have an opportunity to use it this winter. I feel confident that it will serve us reliably during the long New England winters.

When I purchased my house in 2018, I noticed the previous owner had 2 small portable generators in the garage. I figured they know something I don't. I had the house wired for a direct connection for a power generator. 2022 saw hurricane Nicole made landfall, and we lost all power. Me and maybe 5 other houses in our neighborhood suffered no ill effects. Full house power, 3 ton air conditioner, all lights, TV, workstations and even running the microwave. We just did not not use the range / oven. Living the good life while everyone else were back in the stone age.

I reviewed many different generators and felt this would be one on the best. After using it I am very happy with my purchase. Runs great and functions as advertised. Would highly recommend this generator to someone looking to purchase such a product.