I moved to Oklahoma several years ago and we have lots of ice storms. I purchased the generator online. It arrived quickly - just before another ice storm - and I was able to remove it from the box and within 5 minutes I was ready for whatever mother nature sent our way.

After a ton of research I bought the westgen 7500DF. Really easy to assemble but crazy heavy. Did not start on gasoline or propane right out of the box. My father-in-law spent a couple hours and 2 battery charges to finally get it started on gasoline then it easy switched to propane. The other problem was gasoline was dripping out of the gasket at the fuel shut off switch so every time it was toggled, gasoline would steadily drip out for 10 secs. Second time starting it up also was very difficult to start. It basically won't start cold on propane; you have to start on gas then switch to propane. Good thing it has a manual pull cord because the battery is very small and quickly drains with failed start attempts. We leave the battery charger (comes with it) plugged in all the time and have a back up battery plugged in too just in case. Remote Maine winters are no joke. We haven't even tried the key fob yet (which was definitely a plus and factored into choosing this model/brand) because it seems ridiculous that it will start with just a push of a button. On the good side, once it gets started it runs fantastic and is pretty quiet. You can easily switch between gasoline and propane without skipping a beat which is awesome for changing propane tanks. Little to no odor on propane and much less odor on gasoline than with previous generators. Our electrician hooked this up to our house and the entire house runs with just the flip of a switch. The generator itself seems like very good quality parts but the key fob is pretty cheaply made. I'll update once we try the fob. Overall I am glad I purchased this and I think it will serve us well. Wish it had worked better out of the box and that there were videos or additional instructions for finessing this to start when it doesn't. Without my father-in-laws help we would have returned this.

I have been researching generators for home back up and after many hours of this, I found that this unit (7500 DF) is the Best of the Best. This will power my whole house using gas or propane and is very easy to put together and operate via the newly installed transfer switch. I have no doubt that this unit will run for many years to come, giving peace of mind when the main grid goes down. Thank you Westinghouse for producing a generator I can count on when it matters!!!

Haven't used yet but, research put this one above the Genrac 7500 as more fuel efficient, longer running and quieter. Was also $250 less than the Genrac. Note: Get a GentTent generator cover for use in bad weather. Worth the money (still less than the genrac).

I finally purchased a larger generator for the whole house as we often have power outages in the winter with ice storms. This one is so easy to operate and has the power to run all of the essentials to keep my family warm, safe with lights on & food from spoiling. Worth the money.

Generator arrived undamaged, foot and wheel installation wasn't too difficult, added included oil, connected the battery quick-connect, hooked up propane, turned selector to propane, turned on propane and battery switch, used remote starter and it started right up. Let it run for a bit and added about a 1200 watt load, then 800 more, no problems. Will vary loads while breaking in, but first impressions were very positive. The generator looks and feels very well built.

I just recently purchased my WGen 7500df and it was easy to set up right out of the box. After setup, I fueled it up and started to plug in quite a few household items, along with some pieces from my woodshop. Not a drop in power. I'll be trying the propane power later down the road with another review.

Good product for good value. Looking forward to using it. Product came fully assembled except for wheels. The instruction / owner manual did not identify some of the tool aids sent with the unit. Fastening the footings was a challenge because the threading in the threaded hole on the frame was not exactly matching the bolt, so I had to muscle it a bit. Programing the remote was simple and easy. Overall satisfied so far.

This review is being left to receive a free cover. Simple to unbox and setup. Manual is pretty clear, while a bit repetitive. Got oil in it easy enough. Seems sturdy and well made. The alternator cover did come dented in but should be fine. Plan to try it out once the weather clears up.

We are using this generator as a backup in the event of a power outage, but it has many other uses as well. It was easy assemble and start, within minutes of bringing it home. This is a great product for the average homeowner who wants backup protection against loss of electricity. Highly recommend.