I have a lot of experience with large commercial diesel generators (100 KW+) and portable generators such as this one. It took less then 20 minutes to setup by myself - with the help of my tractor to unload it. I have only run mine for a few hours to start the break-in and try it out. It is quieter then the name brand 8 KW open frame gen it is replacing (the 8 KW reached the end of it's service life) and looks like it will be much easier to service with a better layout. From what I have seen so far, I am really happy with my purchase, I think you would be hard pressed to find a better portable generator of this size for this price - it is a good value. I am pretty confident it will serve my needs as my backup gen for my off-grid homestead for many years with proper service.

Just received my wgen9500. Starts right up , has so many features for the price. Has visual gas gauge on top. Remote start, usb not sure if I would use that. But I could see my children being plugged in. Has a main breaker. My only issue is for the wheels it should be on one rod. It's split. If that is my only problem with it I'll take it.

I was not aware that Westinghouse made a portable generator. Stellar reviews, and they were spot on! This generator is awesome! Running on gasoline, I am able to power my entire 1500 square foot home. Ease of operation, quiet, and very efficient. This was a great purchase, and I would definitely recommend this generator to anyone in the market for one!

I wanted a portable generator that worked with natural gas and this fit the bill. It's got plenty of power, even on natural gas, to handle almost everything I need in my house. The unit was well packaged and it was easy to install the feet and wheels. My only complaint is regarding the remote start key fob. It arrived with a completely dead battery, which I replaced, and then the instructions in the manual to pair the key FOB to the generator were wrong. The manual instructs to press the Engine Start button for 10 seconds to begin the pairing process, but after 2 seconds the engine tries to start. When I went to the website I found the correct instructions (there's a small red button on the side of the panel to initiate the pairing process) and I was able to get it paired. Aside from that, the unit looks good so far.

I've had a few smaller generators, but decided to step up and get a unit to run my entire home. Electric start is slick, started up on third try with the auto start, did a quick run with leaf blower and bam its ready to go. Well,,, its loud , but again its a 457CC engine c'mon that a motorcycle engine!

I recently bought the Westinghouse Portable Generator, and I'm thoroughly impressed with its performance. From the moment I unboxed it, I could tell this was a well-built machine. Ease of Use: Starting the generator is a breeze, thanks to the user-friendly design. The controls are straightforward, and the digital display is easy to read, showing all the necessary information like fuel level and power output. This makes it simple to monitor and operate, even for someone who isn't particularly tech-savvy. Portability: Despite its power, the generator is surprisingly portable. It's equipped with sturdy wheels and a comfortable handle, making it easy to move around when needed. Performance: This generator delivers ample power for my needs, powering the entire house during an outage. It runs smoothly without any noticeable fluctuations, which gives me confidence in its ability to handle a variety of tasks. It would have been nice if a cover is bundled with the product.

Great generator. Easy to use. Quiet. Fired right up! Minor damage from shipment. One of the wheel axle "brackets" was bent so the axle would not go through. I was able to bend it back and slide the axle through. In addition, one of the bars above the gas tank is bent. It is not touching the gas tank, but still bent. Damage does not cause any issues and is not worth the hassle of returning for a replacement.

This generator has everything we were looking for! We needed lots of power with a small footprint as we don't have much space in garage to store a generator. We live in Florida and need to be prepared for loss of power during Hurricanes! Love the ease of use and the remote start is fabulous. My husband and I are both older and have no problem wheeling this machine due to ease of design.

We bought this even though we haven't had a generator for a few years, but the weather is so crazy anymore that we felt like a new one was a good idea. The price point was really good for all the features including electric remote start and it appears to be very well built. Even though we don't want the power to go out we are ready to see this thing perform.

The "set-up" to get the generator going is rather simple. The electrician walked me through the steps for operations, which paralleled the owners' manual. So far, I have had one test run which went smoothly, running all that we would need during a power outage. I read many reviews and at this juncture I would agree and am glad for this purchase.