Bought this generator the day after we got power back. We were without power for 7 days and said we won't be without power again. We figured we needed bare necessities to survive but the fuel consumption (approx. .55gph or .67gallons of propane per hour) is the same as smaller generators (5kw generators). So for a little additional upfront cost to get the bigger 9500w you can have all the power you could want while using the same amount of fuel and know you will never be underpowered. Also got the dual fuel because we found during an emergency gasoline is hard to find and you can run a grill propane bottle for about 7hours which will buy you some time for gasoline to become available to switch back to. The generator will scare you because you will push the start button and it cranks for a long time and sometimes you have to push start again for another cranking cycle but I guess that is just a characteristic of this generator. It has always started it just cranks for a long time before it fires up. Once it is running it is quiet and the wheel/handle kit is great for moving it around! Great purchase, I feel so prepared for any storm now.

We bought this to replace an older smaller generator The old one was too hard for my wife to start when I wasn’t Around. This generator is so nice, my wife can turn one valve before bad weather and if power goes she can push the remote from inside the house. Starts right up. Dual fuel is great if there is a long term outgrew.

I bought this generator primarily in the event of a power failure at the house. It has enough power to run all the things I don't want to be without during a power failure such as the furnace, refrigerator, T.V.'s, lights, modem, router, and computer. I look at it like an insurance policy just in case.

Assembly and prep was easy (took me a little over an hour including unboxing and clean up) except for the oil filling. I spilled some (provided funnel is quite small and overflowed), and that made a mess but also I think you have to use the whole provided bottle to fill it up. I’ll have to buy some more oil because the dipstick still isn’t wet. As others have commented, the dip stick is very difficult to read. I hooked up a propane tank, forgot to choke it (do you have to choke when using propane?), but it started easily. It is kind of loud, but I expected that. Usually when the power goes out around here, it’s less than a day so we can definitely put up with the noise to keep our lights on and food from spoiling or thawing. The unit itself seems well organized and well-made.

I researched generators for several months before selecting the WGen9500 & I’m very happy with this generator. The packaging protected it during shipping - the product was defect-free. The directions for assembly were very clear. All parts were included and fit properly. After assembly & upon filling with oil & gas, I opened the gas line & pressed the remote. Since the factory charged the battery & already paired the remote with the generator, it started right up. Westinghouse has done a great job creating a product with the right features & making it easy for the customer to use. I’m ready for the next power outage.

Haven't had the chance to use yet as just received, but it did start right up and our electrician said made the right purchase for our application. We set up the house with a sub panel to run particular circuits when the power goes out so he said this generator was a great choice

Bought 2 months ago as we were moving to a rural area that apparently looses power a few times a year. Assembly instructions were clear and started up first try. Have not had to use during power outage yet, but been using to put some hours on it prior to really needing it. Love the dual fuel option!

Great generator and can power a lot inside your home. I haven't had to use it yet due to power being out, but I did run a test for about an hour. I was impressed with what I could power. I think during a power outage I can still be very comfortable inside my home.

After adding oil and fuel and putting wheels on, it started up and ran perfectly right out of the box. Haven't been able to get the key fob remote start to pair but I'm sure I will when I become more familiar with this model. NOTE: pay attention to instructions for the break-in period. You'll have a better, longer lasting machine for doing so.

I am extremely happy with my WGen9500DF. It has lots of great features which makes it very versatile. It is quiet and has the power to run 90% of the power requirements of my home. This generator barley flinched when engaging heaver load circuits in my home. The remote start ability is fantastic! Great job Westinghouse!