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12,500/9500–Watt Westinghouse Gas-Powered Portable Generator + Remote Electric Start
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Jan 25, 2022
Boomer49
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome Equipment

Bought item back in December as a backup for power outages to run the refrigerators and pool pump. Generator has more than enough power to rune the important items as through the breaker box during the outages. Did a test run and had no issues, ez to use and fired right up.

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Sep 24, 2020
DaveG
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent Value and Build Quality

We bought this a week ago and are very happy with the investment. First the value vs RW of the machine is hard to compare to anything else on the market. The aesthetics even are very nice. Seems very well built and I hope it lasts for many years to come. Went ahead and purchased a 50 amp inlet, 25ft cable, and interlock kit for my panel. Will be very storm ready the next time neeeded. All this and really hoping we never have to use it but ready to be prepared and not be left in the dark (or cold). Gen was super easy to setup with clear directions. As others have stated have abit more oil on hand as it will take the whole can provided and a bit more. Started on first electric start, tested pull cord, and remote start as well. Turns over with ease and seems very quality manufacturing. Looking forward to completing the project and truly running a load test against the house.

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Oct 25, 2021
John847
5 out of 5 stars review

Everything I needed

This is a solid generator equipped with what you need to power anything from a USB charged device to your home. Upon arrival I added oil, connected the battery, put a gallon of gas in the tank, turned the fuel on, and it fired right up (I did turn the fuel on and let the carb bowl fill up first though). I wound up plugging a pop up toaster into the 120v outlets to make sure they all worked and made some toast on the back porch... butter and all. The key fob worked out of the box also. I feel confident in this equipment to perform when it's needed the most... For me it's during power outages.

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Nov 12, 2021
SMH-CPA
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent value

Bought this in September and had transfer switches installed on the house. Have not yet needed it but did prep it for operations and started it up. The battery wasn't charged so I had to manually start it. It started on the 2nd pull and ran like a top (with no load on it.) I'm sure this will perform well under load but I really hope it never has to.

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Jun 6, 2020
Jay Vee
5 out of 5 stars review

Seems well built with lots of potential

I shopped and compared dozens of brands and models before deciding on the WGen9500. My Dad has had the WGen7500 for a couple years with no isaues, so I had some confidence in the Westinghouse brand even though the generator itself is made overseas (Vietnam). My purchase was to upgrade from a circa 2005 Coleman Powermate 5500 that served me well they many power outages. I was shocked that this 9500 watt generator was not much larger than the old Yamaha MZ300 powered 5500 and is actually noticeably QUIETER! Will be running it thru its paces soon after I complete a thorough and gentle break-in. My primary concern would be the THD rating -- Specs indicate up to 23% THD which would be disasterious to sensitive electronics and also would be rejected by battery backups/UPSs which I use many of. Anxious to see the actual noise level in the power output.

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Jul 13, 2023
Heath J.
5 out of 5 stars review

Finally purchased a generator and glad I went big!

For the size and portability of this generator, it is an absolute powerhouse. It was very easy to put together and the instructions were super easy as well. Within 30 minutes I had the wheels installed and all fluids taken care of, and then with just a push of a button it fired right up. I was surprised that it wasn't as loud as I was expecting for a unit that puts out so much power. I am going to purchase the ST Switch as well for my sump pump on stormy nights. Definitely worth the investment!

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Sep 15, 2024
Mr.Brisket
3 out of 5 stars review

my assessement of generator

purchased generator a week ago,its pretty quiet easy operation,back fired 1 time when starting up,wish there was no co2 sensor,believe its going to be a problem,i operate a food truck with close range space.seem like its well built,will know much better in the months to come.

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Hi, Thank you for your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share it with us. Please feel free to contact us at support@wpowereq.com or give us a call at 1-855-944-3571. We’re here and happy to assist! Thanks, Sydney, Westinghouse

Jan 21, 2022
NES Back-up Power
4 out of 5 stars review

Assembly Instructions - Good but not perfect

I did a lot of research before purchasing the WGen9500. For the price and the power you get out of this machine, there was no question in my mind which generator I would buy. So far I have finished all the preoperational steps and am now ready to gas it up. What I can say so far is that when following the instructions, there are a couple things that were different for my machine than what came with the instructions. Example, It tells you to connect the negative cable to the housing of the alternator. There is an empty screw hole here, but the cable is not long enough and was already connected as part of a wire bundle elsewhere. Also when shipped, it takes just over the amount of oil they ship it with. I was checking frequently to ensure I didn't over flow, but it would have been nice to know how much oil to expect to put in. I'm still very happy with my purchase and would absolutely purchase again. This being said, I have yet to use it so I reserve some judgement until I see it run. From everything I have seen to date, I would be surprised if it doesn't run extremely well.

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Jan 11, 2022
Mekmike1
5 out of 5 stars review

High Quality and Just Right

This is the generator that will handle anything you'll need. With 9500 watts it will power your house and garage, or your RV. It is high quality unit with a well designed control panel. I love the electric start option and the remote start fob. It was easy to assemble. Love the included battery charger to keep it ready for service when needed. The large fuel tank means you can sleep all night and refill in the morning. The perfect balance of everything a generator should have.

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Dec 29, 2021
Captain Billy
5 out of 5 stars review

Like the flexibility (30-amp & 50-amp receptacles)

I am pleased with this selection of generator for backup for my home or boat. It has 30-amp and 50-amp capability. When I unpacked the generator from box, very simple to assemble. Added oil, gas, and connected battery. Unit fired up within seconds for first start. I do like the push button start with pull start backup.

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