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WGEN12000DF PORTABLE GENERATOR
4.8 out of 5 stars
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Jun 1, 2025
Huitt24
5 out of 5 stars review

Wgen14500TFc - Loaded with features

I bought this generator to replace my smaller one since we have a lot of power outages in the NW Houston area. First impressions is that this is a beast and I hope that I don't need it but will be glad that I have it. Got a little past half way in the break in process and will finish up next weekend and was impressed on how easy it started up and it was reasonably on the noise to my smaller generator it is replacing. I like that it has a spin on oil filter and it included a drain hose for easy oil changes. Looking forward to running it on natural gas next to see out it does. Glad I bought this over the Wgen11500TFc.

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Feb 5, 2026
Mickey 67 Fastback
5 out of 5 stars review

Great features just what I was looking to buy.

I bought the generator this week to replace my old one. It started right up and powered the house. Much easier to start than the old one. It was an easy set up and easy to use. Love that you can turn the battery off and on, also easy charging station. Looking forward to many years of use!

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Mar 11, 2026
OtPot
5 out of 5 stars review

Well satisfied with my purchase

We received our new generator early this morning and have it unpacked, assembled and initial start up. It was very well packed and it appears to be well made and very stout. It is heavier to move than I thought it would be (but I am almost 75 years old). It is relatively quiet as we could hardly hear it from out bedroom. I think we will need an enclosure for it so I don't have to move it. I hate to say this but I am looking forward to running it when we loose power.

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Mar 12, 2026
stanq
5 out of 5 stars review

I bought this about a month ago and I'm glad I did. The power goes out here quite often and I can't wait to start using it. I had a switch box installed so I should be able to power my entire house when disaster strikes.I can also power my shop as needed as well.

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Jan 23, 2026
StuckLikeChuck
1 out of 5 stars review

Will not start

Just took the unit out of the box and it won't start. Fully charged the battery with the trickle charger. Engine still won't turn over. Plus, it has no manual start option, so I'm dead in the water. Hope this storm doesn't cause the power to go out.

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Mar 17, 2026
JW62
4 out of 5 stars review

Whole home capable

Just bought the generator. So far I am well pleased. The set up was not difficult, but I will say the illustrations on the set up sheet could be more detailed. As expected, the unit is heavy. Could be more easily maneuvered with 4 wheels or having the two wheels located for better balance but we can manage it and should have no problem meeting our power needs. After the electrician finishes setting up the transfer switch we will be good to go.

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Mar 7, 2026
2Whlcruzr
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome Generator!

I purchased this about a month ago to replace our 16-year-old generator, and I couldn't be happier! I love that it's tri-fuel—I've connected it to natural gas, so I no longer have to worry about finding an open gas station during a power outage. This has been a fantastic purchase!

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Feb 21, 2026
MB91
5 out of 5 stars review

Very satisfied...great addition

I bought the unit in anticipation of an extended power outage related to a forecast ice storm. Although the storm was less severe than anticipated and we never lost power, I'm thankful that I made the purchase, as this had been on my list for quite a while. I tested the unit recently and everything works great. Very happy with the product so far and this will reduce anxiety for any future extended power outages.

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Feb 21, 2026
Gotitdone
3 out of 5 stars review

So far so good

Just received my WGen14500TFc yesterday and put it all together. Added oil and hooked up propane to start the break in before hooking it up to house. It started in about 3-4 tries. I did run a couple shop lights and a fan on it and it did fine. Can't get the key fob to work at all tried several times. Also came with a scratch on the right-side valve cover that has the yellow oil fill screw cap on it not happy about that. Also, pretty disappointed that I can't order oil filters, air filters for it which are out of stock. Wish there was a part number I could get at my local parts store. I live 25 miles out in the country and like to have oil and air filters spark plugs on hand when I need them. I am giving 3.5 stars for now and will update this review once it gets the 5 hours break in and hooked to my house for final test run.

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Jul 7, 2025
Fonzie1995
5 out of 5 stars review

Dual fuel generator

Overall happy with my purchase. The technology and controls for this generator are better than the competitors for the same price. Im looking forward to many years using this generator.

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