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.

This generator was exceptionally easy to set up and start using. It took me less than 15 minutes to get the generator unboxed, assembled and filled with oil and gas. It started up immediately using the push button start. I shut it down and tried the remote start which also worked perfectly. I then plugged the generator into my transfer switch and was able to power my water pump, air conditioning and all my 120V devices that I normally leave on (modem, router, TV, ceiling fans, etc.) with no apparent strain on the generator. I live on the North Carolina coast and bought this generator for backup power since hurricane season is approaching. I hope I don't need it, but I now have a little more peace of mind knowing I'll be able to shower, cook and watch local news if we do lose power for several days like we did with Florence.

"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."

I live in an area that has frequent winter outages and since I live at the end of the power grid, I am one of the last to get service restored. I bought the generator to fill in that power gap. In addition, I have a RV trailer that uses 30 amp service and with the generators 30 /50 amp capabilities, I can now go dry camping and not worry about draining my battery. The remote is an added bonus as I will be able to start it without getting out of a warm location.

I bought this to provide power during a hurricane which are frequent in Florida. When I got an interlock switch wired to my panel, The electrician said that he uses the Dual Fuel version and recommended them, and it was sufficient to run his Central Air on a 1800 sq ft home. I have not tried to test yet, but knowing that was very convincing coming from the electrician

Knew I wanted a Westinghouse as I have owned a smaller inverter unit and loved it. Went to 3 different stores to find it and have no regrets. This thing works perfect and has all the outlets I need for my purposes (work and home use). Also really appreciate the remote start feature.

Well thought out design for a generator. Comes with built in gas shutoff valve and battery quick disconnect, great for long term storage. Comes with a remote-control key for starting and stopping of motor. Comes with an oil funnel designed to fit machine. Single fuel power for simplicity. Comes with a parts list to make easier to buying replacement parts.

Compared this unit with many others and it had all the features I wanted. Only took 30 minutes to unpack and assemble and it started right up.Ample outlets, remote start, electric or pull start, meter to let you know what’s going on. Would recommend and buy again

I am new to the generator universe and found the instructions easy to use and although I have only tested it and never had to use it, the instructions are so easy, my wife can use this product. We have it setup to be able to run the house in case of emergency loss of power. Thank you Westinghouse!

Remote start and automatic choke are great features. I can setup for a touchless startup: 1) place WGEN9500 in set outdoor position, and plug in 50amp cable connecting unit to house, 2) prep/switchover circuits at electrical power, 3) startup remotely & wait 2 minutes, 4) switch on select house circuits. Looking for a 20 year life!