You cannot use it as a standby generator. The RUN switch cannot be left in the run position with the motor off. If you do, the battery will run down. In the run position I'm told that a trickle charger should not be used. The big reason why I bought this was to avoid having to trudge outside in the middle of as snow storm to get it started. Granted, it then is just the flick of a switch and a push of a button, but I'm telling you, the snow and ice storms around here will require full winter garb before getting to the generator. On top of that, I'm recently disabled, leaving my wife to this task. Both she & I thought it was going to be started from inside. Major disappointment. Theoretically, I could hard wire a leg of the run switch to inside the house. Then I could control it all from inside. But, I'm sure Westinghouse will consider this a violation of sorts, and void the warranty. I'm having an electrician out to the house to get his opinion. What it comes down to is this: Why have a remote start key fob if you need to go to the generator first in order to use it? Now the good stuff. Once it's running and hooked into our transfer switch, it powers along without a hiccup. Well pump comes on, and the motor doesn't even hint at strain. The unit, for its weight, is relatively easy to roll around. Controls, outside of above mentioned obstacles, are well laid out and easy to understand. Dual Fuel. Ahhhh, very nice. In the future I will be running on a dedicated propane tank, but for now I'm on gasoline. The same electrician will be installing a service interrupt automatic transfer switch to replace my manual transfer switch. This is going to be great, once I figure a way around the fact that this generator can't be left in the power-up ready position. It is not a stand-by generator if you have to stand by it to make it run. What good is a remote start remote start if you have to walk to the generator first?. I'd like to see any one argue against that if you were in my shape. I can barely walk at this point.

Initial setup was simple and it fired right up. However the oil shipped with it wasn't enough to bring it into operating range. The bottle said it was, maybe the bottle wasn't full. Dual fuel is a great option. Looking forward to its simplicity during the next extended power outage.

I purchased this generator during hurricane beryl in houston. We were without power for 10 days. I love that I was able to hook this generator to my natural gas line. It made it so easy to power my home. I was able to easily power three fridgerators and a deep freezer aswell as 3 window units and fans and a couple televisions. Next time I will have this generator tied into my home and have no doubts it will be able to power my entire home with no issues!

Bought this generator and it runs great. Puts out the numbers it states it does and has remote start and the ability to add another product that allows it to start up when it recognizes the power is out to be stored similar as a generac for a fraction of the price.

Bought this generator in preparation for our Florida hurrican season. I wanted something that gave me flexibility in fuel sources. This did just that. Starts perfect and with multiple starting options (manual, push button or key fob) this generator is exactly what I was hoping for. Powers everything I consider critical in my home. I had it running for a few hours and am extremely pleased.

I just received my new dual fuel generator and although quite heavy it was fairly easy to assemble the wheels and mounting brackets. I am extremely pleased with the solid construction and many features. I am somewhat conflicted because I live in Florida and as much as I want to use it, I hope I don't have to, since that will generally involve a hurricane or other type of disaster.

I just bought this for back up in case of a hurricane in SWFL. It was well packaged, installation of wheels and stands was a breeze. It came with all the correct parts and started on the 1st try by pushing the start button. The user manual is clear and easy to follow. Can’t wait to see it in action. So far, I’m a very happy customer.

I just got this generator today. I read all instructions and assembled in about 30-45 minutes. As heavy as it was, it was a little difficult to assemble by myself, 1 hand lifting and 1 hand putting pieces on. After assembly, put in oil, plugged in battery, hooked up propane and it fired right up. I charged a couple of batteries for about 20 minutes, then packed it up and stored it until needed. So far so good!

bought this WGEN9500DF Generator to replace a B&S generator, which "died" with only 100 hours of use. In my country, Venezuela, light and prolonged crots are frequent, which requires a Generator. The WGEN9500 ​​complies with everything I required it to power my house, including a hydropneumatic pump.

This unit was very easy to assemble - add wheels and legs and you are good to go. I found the instructions easy to follow, with clear guidelines on what you should and should not do. It started the first time using the electric start in under 3 seconds. At 9500 running watts, I can power a good portion of my house via a transfer switch (not yet installed).