This generator is easy to use right out of the box. I have tested and love the remote control function of it. It is a very heavy unit and hopefully that means that it is durable. I haven't used it long enough to give it a 5 star. I will break in and start using to see it's full capacity and hopefully have the time to give you all a feedback on it. So far, it's the best one that I bought so far.

Set up was very easy with little effort. Simply snap the clips to connect the battery. Slide the wheels into position and clip the pin. easy. I am using propane, so i attached the propane connector and started up on first push of the button. One item to note is the remote fob was attached to the pull cord of the engine. So at fist glance i thought it was missing. It was not. We are excited to put this to use!

My neighbor had recommended this generator to me, as we've had a number of power outages in the couple years, one lasting 4 hours. I've now got it wired up to two banks of circuit transfer switches, and it works great. I can even run the A/C! While I haven't hooked up the propane yet, I'm glad I have that feature to potentially run the generator as long as I have it in my household tank. I will note that this in not a quiet machine. But, with the windows closed it's not too noticable. And, the power must not be quite as clean as from the grid. I can hear the computer UPS clicking often as various appliances cycle (i.e., the refrigerators, furnace, etc.). But, it does the job well and I'm very happy to be ready for the next power outage!

Everything is metal, the fuel tank, the control panels, and of course, the frame is all made out of metal. I did extensive research on portable generators and found that the Westinghouse WGen9500DF offered the best value and power output. I wanted the Dual Fuel option because it's easier to store propane long-term rather than gasoline. It provides me options for using this generator mainly when the power goes out. I don't have to worry about keeping my fuel fresh. Aside from the obvious high power capacity of the generator, little touches like having enough clearance to slide an oil pan under the drain plug are huge. Plus, the handle is permanently attached and not an afterthought. It pivots up for easy maneuvering and folds down for storage when not in use. This generator has ample power to run my entire house at less than 50% capacity. That was one of the main selling points was the $'s / generated watt was superior to the others I looked at.

This generator is the Cadillac of all generators!!! The best of the best highly recommended. It’s fast simple and easy to use. Westinghouse has a great support team and will take care of you! I bought this generator to power my house during monsoon season as power goes out in the crazy heat waves here in Arizona. So far I have ran my 2.5 ton central A/c fridge, chest freezer and garage door opener. Everything else in my house minus the hot water heater stove washer and dryer but who needs those in a heat wave!! If I needed to I could shut everything else down and run those independent. I had people driving up and down my street wondering why my house was lit up while the whole town was out pitch black. My wife says to me I have never seen this many people driving up and down our street. I said they wanna see why our house was lit up and theirs wasn’t. The only thing I can say is do your reasearch and put the right Plug on your house as I did mine twice. I started with the 30 amp and found out that I couldn’t get the full potential of the generator at 12,500 so I had the electrician come back and put the 50 amp on. So I was able to run whole house. 30 amp is limited to 9500 so don’t make the mistake I did.

My neighbor got one last hurricane season. We survived but a friend nearby lost power. I helped get this generator rolled over and we had it hooked up and powered the house AC, lights and fridge without a hiccup. Once the AC cooled the house, shut that down to heat the hot water heater. Worked great and ran relatively quiet, very smooth. I now have one! Better safe than sorry.

Got this unit 2 days ago. Unpacked it from box and assembled it in minutes. Love that it already has a battery and charger plus push button start including a key fob. Tested it on propane after filling with oil and it fired right up and ran great. I checked the voltage outputs and frequency with my meter and they checked excellent. Will be easy to start and run periodically since I can charge the onboard battery and connect a propane tank in minutes!! So far... Great experience!!

I'm reviewing the WGn9500DF... I had an old small generator that needed replaced now that I have a lot more stuff that needs to run in case of a power outage. I did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews and I found this one. It had every feature I wanted including being dual fuel and having an electric start and this one also has a remote start, talk about convenience! I received it almost 2 weeks earlier than expected and in great condition. I opened it, read everything first then followed the directions for attaching feet and wheels, adding the oil, and attaching the LP tank. I pushed the START button and it fired right up. I shut it off and started it with the remote and it fired right up. It wasn't as loud as I thought it be, at least no louder than the little one it replaced.This was a fantastic purchase and I almost want the power to go out so I can use it, maybe I'll take it camping so I can use it. I will update once I have the chance to use it.

Came as scheduled without damage and was easy to unbox and assemble. Remote start works great and is very convenient it produces plenty of power and doesn’t bog down with high surge loads. Gas shutoff is easy to access. So far so good. Included instructions were very clear.

We just got this generator. It was easy to put together. On its first test it powered 2 refrigerators and a stand up deep freeze without any problem. We fully expect this to be great when needed. This review is given to qualify us for the bonus item of a generator cover.