I was looking for a dual-power generator to give me some flexibility based on fuel availability. The reviews on competitive generators were not very flattering. The Westinghouse WGen9500DF had solid reviews and now I know why. Besides being the best value out there (price & quality), this has a ton of features. I really like the remote and push start which should be on all generators these days. The unit has plenty of power and I know it will be ready when we need it. Peace of mind is important!

Received my Westinghouse 9500DF generator, and overall I'm very pleased with it. I set it up this week to connect to my transfer switch to power some critical circuits in my house during power failures, which are unfortunately very common in the winter here in the Poconos. Contrary to other reviews, I found the owners manual to be completely accurate. I'm running the unit with gasoline, and I also have a 40lb propane tank hooked up for longer outages. Switching between fuel sources while the unit is running is very simple, though the unit will stumble while the fuels are being purged, so I recommend removing load during a switch over to avoid a stall. Starting the unit using the electric start is a real pleasure compared to the recoil starter on my old unit. A couple of caveats that aren't clear in the pre-purchase material: 1) The 14-30 plug on the unit provides a maximum of 30 amps, as expected, but be aware that this means a maximum wattage of 7500 watts is intended to be carried on that cable. If you need the full 9500 running wattage, that can only be supplied by the 50amp RV connector, which will not hook up directly to a 30 amp transfer switch. 2) In order to use the electric start (on the unit or using the remote) the battery switch on the generator must be in the "on" position. This limits the utility of using the remote starter unless you've anticipated a power outage and had the forsight to turn the battery switch on. 3) The comes with a bonded neutral, which may not be appropriate for use with older transfer switches which do not switch the neutral. In that circumstance, instructions are provided to make a minor alteration to unbond the neutral, but if you do, be aware that the GFCI protection on the built-in outlets will be lost, which could present a hazard. Better to not use the built-in outlets if you're going to be unbonding the neutral. Overall, a very solid product. I'll be sure to follow up after I've used it through a northeast winter.

After a 3 day power outage in our neighborhood we decided a generator was a must. A friend recommended the Westinghouse. We are so pleased with the price point as well as the security of knowing we have a reliable generator from a reliable company. Thank you!

I will preface this review with the fact that it has not been through the paces of an after hurricane power outage. My 5 star review reflects the quality of materials, the initial setup and properly written instructions. If you're in a hurricane prone area, this is a necessary investment, and this model, so far has been excellent. I did plug in multiple devices, and there was no change in the generator's performance. Hopefully I will not need to write a follow up, but if I do, then I will come back and report how things went. Next step is to hire an electrician to install a transfer switch.

Generator Starts right up, Push start feature is a plus, Remote is nice also. Fuel gauge is nice. Fuel and Gas selector easy to use.50 amp plug a plus. Floating ground option its a plus Its is quite heavy but its expected for size, Sound its comparable to similar Generators. It would be nice if it had a 12 volt output like usb. Instructions are easy to follow and like that it comes with a maintenance schedule sheet. Would of like a slightly larger fuel tank. 8gal at least capacity? Nice that it included Battery, Oil, Funnel, Spark Plug Socket and tools.

Bought this on the advice of an electrician to be prepared for hurricane season in Florida. While we have not been hit by a storm (yet), we have plugged this generator into a home transfer switch and it has easily powered everything in the home (with the lone exception being a 5 ton air conditioner) using either gasoline or propane. The included remote is a great accessory. The generator is very well built and I look forward to many years of use.

After considerable on-line research I decided to purchase this model generator to serve as a supplemental power source for essential home electrical circuits in the event of an emergency such as the one we experienced here in Texas last winter. In my opinion it offered the best combination of available power generation capacity at a reasonable price in addition to various other desirable features such as; Dual Fuel sources (adding additional operational flexibility), Electric Start with a Remote Start feature, an "included" Battery Charger, a wide variety of service receptacles, American design, and a well written User Manual. It's also produced and backed by a well known company with a long established reputation for quality and reliability. Delivery was also well executed with the generator arriving on time and in perfect condition. I chose to have a licensed electrician install an exterior 50 amp connection box and a manual transfer switch in our home's main electrical panel so I could reliably power essential circuits on my interior sub-panel. Now I have the peace of mind knowing that my family will be safe and better provided for should we experience another extended power outage.

We bought this to replace a manual start 5,000 watt Generac which we used with extension cords. It will connect to our box after the electrician installs the interlock and receptacle. We're in the five hour break in period and it starts and runs as expected.

I just bought this generator and had the electrician who installed my transfer switch demonstrate how to use it. He was impressed on how easy it was to assemble and start. I haven't needed to use it yet but grateful that I have it in the event of a blackout.

The pull, button and remote start all very easy to use. I like that if you are finished with it for the day, you can stop without going back out to the generator. Remote has a good distance. Change over from propane to gas is very easy; it runs a little rough as it makes the switch, but in a few seconds it goes back to smooth operation. Great features for the investment; it is a bit heavy if you are looking to load it into a truck, definitely a 2 man job. But if using a trailer and ramp, not too bad.