Westinghouse 9500W Dual Fuel Portable Generator
Westinghouse 9500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator Summary
- Dual Fuel Capacity: Operates on gasoline (7500 rated/9500 peak watts) or propane (6750 rated/8550 peak watts) with a 6.6-gallon fuel tank
- Convenient Starting Options: Features electric push-button start with included remote key fob and 12V battery
- Multiple Outlet Options: Includes two GFCI 120V household outlets and one L14-30R 120/240V 30A twist-lock outlet with safety covers
- Reliable Performance: Powered by a 420cc Westinghouse 4-stroke OHV engine with cast iron sleeve and automatic low oil shutdown
- Ready to Use: Comes with battery charger, oil, funnel, tool kit, and user manual with minimal assembly required
- Durable Design: Features digital display, flat-free tires, and automatic voltage regulation
- Regulatory Compliance: EPA and CARB compliant with 3-year limited warranty on parts, labor, and service
$901.55
Buying Guide: Westinghouse 9500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Generator
Understanding Power Needs
Before purchasing the Westinghouse 9500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Generator, assess your power requirements:
- The generator provides 7500 rated watts (9500 peak) on gasoline and 6750 rated watts (8550 peak) on propane
- Calculate the total wattage of appliances and devices you need to power during an outage
- Consider both starting watts (initial surge) and running watts for appliances with motors
- Ensure you have a 20-30% power buffer for unexpected needs
Fuel Options and Efficiency
This dual fuel generator offers flexibility in fuel choices:
- Gasoline: Higher power output (9500 peak watts) with 6.6-gallon tank capacity
- Propane: Cleaner burning, longer shelf life, and easier storage (8550 peak watts)
- Runtime: Approximately 11 hours at 50% load on gasoline
- Consider fuel availability in your area during emergencies
Key Features to Consider
The Westinghouse WGen7500DF comes with several valuable features:
- Remote electric start with key fob for convenient operation
- Transfer switch ready for connecting to home electrical systems
- Multiple outlets: Two GFCI 120V household duplex outlets and one L14-30R 120/240V 30A twist-lock outlet
- Digital hour meter to track maintenance intervals
- Automatic low oil shutdown protection
- Rubber outlet covers for added safety
Size and Portability Considerations
Evaluate if this generator meets your mobility needs:
- Dimensions: 31″L x 21.5″W x 23″H
- Weight: 194 pounds
- Includes flat-free tires for easier movement
- Front handle placement for maneuverability
- Consider storage space requirements when not in use
Noise Level and Operation
Understand the operating characteristics:
- Sound level: 72 dB (comparable to a vacuum cleaner)
- 420cc Westinghouse 4-stroke OHV engine with cast iron sleeve for durability
- Automatic voltage regulation for sensitive electronics
- Consider placement options that minimize noise impact on living spaces
Installation and Home Integration
Plan for proper setup and connection:
- Transfer switch ready design for safer connection to home electrical panel
- Consult with a licensed electrician for proper home integration
- Consider whether you need a manual or automatic transfer switch
- Evaluate placement options that allow for proper ventilation and safe operation
Maintenance Requirements
Understand ongoing care needs:
- Regular oil changes (digital hour meter helps track intervals)
- Periodic filter cleaning/replacement
- Battery maintenance (includes 12V battery and charger)
- Fuel stabilization for long-term storage
- Manufacturer recommends regular test runs to ensure readiness
Warranty and Support
Consider after-purchase protection:
- 3-year limited warranty covering service, labor, and parts
- Nationwide customer service network
- EPA and CARB compliant for use in all 50 states
- USA country of origin
- Available since December 2017 (established product)
What’s Included
The package comes with everything needed to get started:
- Remote start key fob
- 12V battery charger
- Engine oil and funnel
- LPG regulator for propane connection
- Tool kit for basic maintenance
- Owner’s manual and quick-start guide
- Minimal assembly required
Specification: Westinghouse 9500W Dual Fuel Portable Generator
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V A –
Summary – This is an excellent generator for its size and output. While heavy and moderately loud, that’s unavoidable with generators of this size and this one is no worse than most of its contemporaries. With a solid 3 year warranty and excellent documentation to facilitate future repairs even long after the warranty has expired, if you need to power a worksite, a small residence or a workshop, this generator has solid run-time on a full tank of unleaded gasoline and a full array of easy to use hook-ups and operational features.
I couldn’t ask for more out of a generator of this size and at this price point.
Pros –
* Very powerful – you could feasibly power a small residence with this thing. I’m using it to power a small workshop and it will handily run all the lights, hand tools and standing tools any two or three people could use simultaneously.
* Compact and maneuverable for its power – The wheels that come with it are good and nearly effortless to install, as are the front end’s stand feet. The flex handle has a foam comfort grip that makes it easy to tow and pivot this thing around as required.
* Solid Fuel Efficiency – with a 6 gallon tank, I’m expecting to realistically get 10-12 hours of total runtime during long, busy days when this generator will be carrying heavy loads. Hard to beat that for this overall class and output of generator.
* Ease Of Use – The instructions that come with this thing are clear and easy to follow. The quick start guide is useful and accurate, and the owner’s manual includes a full breakdown of parts, a circuit schematic for how the power routing inside the generator is set up and an exploded map of the generator’s hardware; virtualy everything a small gas engine repair worker could hope for when, down the road, this thing might need a tune-up or some repairs.
***KEEP THE OWNER’S MANUAL ACCORDINGLY***
This kind of documentation is invaluable to repair workers, and if you have this generator for 10 ,15, 20 years and somewhere down the line need the piston replaced or some of the internal wiring dry rots out or whatever? This kind of documentation could be the difference between having to scrap your generator because nobody knows what parts it needs and being able to fix it for a lot cheaper than buying a new one will ever be.
Cons –
* Very Heavy – I estimate that this thing weighs ~150ish lbs. Once the wheels are on it’s pretty easy to pull around by the handle, but if you have to get it up stairs or onto the back of a truck, you better have two strong people available for that job. A single person carting this thing up or down stairs or loading/unloading it onto a truck bed/similarly elevated placement is not going to be a good idea.
* Moderately Loud – It’s a generator, so if you didn’t expect this, you’re new to this kind of thing. Westinghouse has done a pretty remarkable job with the muffler they put on this thing, but it still sounds like having a powerful lawnmower running wherever you’ve parked it. Plan accordingly, and if you’ve got neighbors near your work space that are easily bothered by such noise, you’d do well to plan for dealing with that too – it’s about as quiet as a generator of this size can realistically be, but that still means it’s loud enough that you’ll want to be using ear protection if you’re near it while working for any length of time.
Protect your hearing around this and similar things. You never get that back when you start losing it.
Edit: Had it a year, still going strong. No problems. We cover it with a tarp when not in use, but the tarp has blown off during storms, and we’ve had no issues. We get about 12 hours of power out of one tank.
Running two space heaters on one circuit did trip the breaker, but it has two separate circuits, (plus a third 220v) so we just moved one of the space heaters. It didn’t trip when running the heater and a miter saw. (plus lights), but did trip again with a heater and shop vac on the same circuit.
CRS –
I am very impressed with my Westinghouse 7500 Generator. It arrived in one day from Amazon in perfect shape. It seems Westinghouse thought of everything. The manual that came with it is the best equipment manual I have seen, well organized, everything clearly explained and a separate parts book. The generator screams pride in design, engineering, and construction just as it is reflected in the manual. The wheels go on without tools, the feet bolt on quickly with one wrench. It comes with a gas cock, a must with 10% ethanol gas. It even comes with a drain screw for the carburetor bowl, and it is not a bolt that holds on the float bowl, which can be a headache. The electronic start system with electric choke works flawlessly. However, you can manually operate the choke if you choose to manually start. Westinghouse even includes a quart of oil, so you are physically reminded the engine is shipped without oil and you must add oil before you start it. The battery is connected to the starter motor, but you must connect the plug-in jumper pigtails down by the battery to power the electronics before you can electric start. I did not see this mentioned in the manual. Lastly it comes with a trickle charger and there is a port for it to plug into on the control panel. Don’t forget it has a three year warranty. I just got it, so I cannot go beyond what looks like careful design and construction. Everything worked great on the first run.
JP Ontario –
À part du délai dans la livraison, les livreurs étaient attentionnés.
JP Ontario –
Power went out the other day, I didn’t even have oil or gas in it yet. Took me about 5 minutes to get it setup and running. Love the remote, it was raining out, when power came back on didn’t have to go outside to turn it off,
Rouzzer –
Amazon delivered the generator in a large box and it was pretty easy to unbox it and assemble the generator – instruction manual is are pretty easy to follow. Everything you need to prep it is included, including tools and oil. You just need gasoline or a propane tank. It took me about 20 minutes to unbox and assemble the unit. Adding oil is fairly straightforward – it just takes slow and careful repeated filling using the little “bent-elbow” funnel and checking levels to get enough oil in (but not too much).
Once everything was done I added about a half tank of fresh gasoline, turned the little gasoline delivery switch to flow (on the side of the unit), checked that everything was ready, turned on the power and hit the Start button. However while it would crank it simply would not turn over and run. I checked, double-checked, and triple-checked everything (even checked spark plug gap)… but I just couldn’t get the unit to run. I finally gave up for the weekend and moved on to other chores. A couple of weekends later I called up the Westinghouse help line number in the manual — while waiting on a call back I set the generator back up, went thru everything and hit the start button. This time the generator fired up instantly. When I eventually spoke with the technician (very friendly and knowledgeable, btw) he said that a very very small number of units get something in the carburetor stuck as a result of sitting for a long period of time after shipping out of the factory — I guess they drain the gasoline but somewhere in the carb residual gasoline seizes something in the carb that prevents any gasoline from getting thru. But when a customer gets the unit and adds gasoline in the tank that gasoline slowly “eats away” at whatever that residue had seized up and eventually frees it. So, if this happens to you (everything is done correctly but the unit won’t start) just let the generator sit for a few days and that may solve the problem. And their help line techs seem fantastic and I only waited about 10 minutes to get a hold of one.
So I haven’t actually needed the generator in a real storm or power outage situation yet, but running the unit for a bit and testing a few things has me feeling comfortable that I’m ready should we get a power outage. I haven’t played with the remote start button but I don’t see me needing to use that (you have to keep the generator turned on which will drain the battery). I can see running this in the dark that it might be nice to have some sort of light on the panel — I’m thinking of using one of those goose-neck LED lights (or a pair) that are usually used on grills. I’m also looking at something like GenTent to cover the generator in the event that I’m running it while it’s raining or snowing.
All in all, a very nice generator with plenty of power, easy start (minus the gasoline seizing issue) and operation, nice built-in handle to maneuver it, and I like the duel fuel option if/when it’s needed.
Timothy Fairweather the third –
The generator came a little later than promised, but everything was made good by the shipper. As for the actual generator and how it runs, it was a dream to start! The remote is a great function, although I wish I had longer propane lines. Great purchase, not a drop of regret!
R Hartt –
I purchased this product to use a back up when my home power goes out. I purchased 15 months ago, and probably had no more than 6-7 run time on it. After running for about 3 hours in the most recent power outage, it stopped generating electricity. Engine was running fine, but the LED panel and all receptacles were not working. After calling support, I found out that the three warranty only covers parts, not labour and shipping, so I am on the hook for that.
Timothy Fairweather the third –
CANADIANS DON”T BUY. Warranty coverage isn’t the same as in the US. They use a different company in Canada.
MECANAIR Inc DOESN’T RECOGNISE AMAZON RECEIPTS and won’t cover the repairs.
Our generator stopped working well within the warranty period. I’ll leave out the frustrating back and forth but when I first called the number on the machine (USA) they were very helpful and were ready to resolve the issue right away but as soon as they found out I was in Canada they stopped the process and and sent me to MECANAIR inc.
Bottom line, this is a bad product with no support. The repair place I brought my Westinghouse lemon to does repairs for Home Depot, Home Hardware and Rona. They know what they are doing. This should have been smooth.
Once fixed, I’m getting rid of this and buying something with real warranty coverage and track record. Don’t believe the hype, Westinghouse does not have itself well enough established in canada to support their customers.
Paul –
I received the generator within 2 days of ordering. Installation was straightforward – I simply used a 4×4 and 3/4 plywood to elevate each side while attaching the feet and wheels. After adding oil and canned fuel (which has better shelf life than regular gasoline), it started immediately. Connected it to my transfer switch and power was restored throughout the house, including my well pump. The propane function also works perfectly. While it’s somewhat heavy, this 80-year-old can still maneuver it without much difficulty.
S. Mayo –
The generator arrived earlier than expected and was easy to unpack. Everything needed for assembly was included, with clear instructions and a readable manual. Assembly was straightforward.
I encountered two minor issues: one bolt hole for the rubber feet wasn’t properly tapped, leaving the bolt slightly crooked. This doesn’t affect performance. The second issue was that both GFCI outlets were tripped out of the box, causing initial panic when no electricity was present. The reset buttons are black-on-black and not obvious – pressing them resolves the issue.
Some notes: The included lead/acid battery will need replacing periodically; a lithium would have been preferable. It comes with 10w30 oil but can take synthetic 5w30 for colder weather. The remote starter only works when the battery is on, which means periodic charging is necessary. During cold weather, the battery weakens significantly, requiring manual pulls or pre-charging before storms.
The black outlets with black reset buttons are difficult to see in dark conditions. Despite these issues, it seems well-designed with all necessary components included.
I’ll update this review if it fails to deliver power in the future.
KJL –
Initially, this generator appeared impressive with its dual fuel capability, remote start, and high power output at a reasonable price. It’s also generlink compatible. However, after the recommended 5-hour break-in period and just a couple months of ownership, it failed completely during a critical power outage in -20C weather. Despite being kept plugged in, it wouldn’t start when needed most. My mechanically skilled partner couldn’t diagnose the problem. Now the situation has worsened – the remote start, push start, and pull cord are all non-functional. We’re left with a completely useless unit. Extremely disappointed with this purchase!
Timothy Fairweather the third –
Warning to Canadian buyers: Warranty coverage differs from the US. Westinghouse uses MECANAIR Inc in Canada, which doesn’t accept Amazon receipts for warranty repairs.
Our generator failed within the warranty period. Initially, the US support was helpful until they discovered I was in Canada, then redirected me to MECANAIR who refused service.
This is a poor quality product with inadequate support. Even taking it to a reputable repair shop that services major retailers couldn’t resolve the issues smoothly.
Once repaired, I’ll be replacing it with a product that has legitimate warranty coverage in Canada. Westinghouse lacks proper Canadian customer support infrastructure despite their marketing claims.
Maccelerate –
Generator Review
I’ve used this Westinghouse generator twice in the first year. Important note: the battery must be connected (it comes disconnected from factory with cable hidden under fuel tank) and charged for proper starting. Once charged for about 30 minutes, pull-starting works, but electric start requires better charge. Battery life is decent – only needs charging every 6 months.
The generator is particular about fuel. Non-ethanol premium gas that sat over winter caused running issues. After draining old gas and adding fresh treated fuel, it ran perfectly. The fuel line is accessible for draining, which is essential for storage. I purchased a propane tank option (but haven’t tested it yet) for indefinite storage capability.
The remote start feature works impressively from several rooms away, though I’ll likely be nearby when operating it. It’s heavy but has large wheels making transportation manageable.
The control panel and plug options are straightforward and similar to other generators – a plus for emergency situations when simplicity matters most. I appreciate that they didn’t overcomplicate the design.
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Cons:
Update: Cold weather performance is limited. At 40°F, it wouldn’t start with gasoline, though it started immediately with propane. In warmer weather (65°F+) with fresh gas, it starts and runs without issues. The carburetor might be a weak point, but with quality gas and fuel treatment, it should serve well long-term.
JP Ontario –
After just 3 hours of use, my generator stopped producing power though the motor still ran. I called support and received a replacement Automatic Voltage Regulator, which I installed myself. The timing was fortunate as Hurricane Fiona left us without power for 18 days.
Unfortunately, at only 100 hours of use (running about 7 hours daily), it failed again, producing incorrect voltage (202v instead of 240v). I suspect another faulty AVR. I’m now struggling with customer service as the manufacturer seems reluctant to address the issue. This has been extremely disappointing, especially as winter approaches here in Prince Edward Island.
JP Ontario –
During a recent power outage, I was impressed with how quickly I could set up this generator—it took only about 5 minutes, and I hadn’t even filled it with oil or gas yet. The remote control feature was especially convenient when it started raining; once power was restored, I could turn off the generator from inside my home without getting wet.
Charles D. Cochran –
This generator is not only aesthetically pleasing but also solidly constructed. Assembly was straightforward, and I’m thoroughly satisfied with its performance – it runs flawlessly. The propane fuel option combined with electric start functionality is particularly beneficial for those of us with aging shoulders.
Timothy Fairweather the third –
The generator arrived slightly behind schedule, but the shipping company resolved the issue well. Performance-wise, it started effortlessly! The remote feature is excellent, though I would prefer longer propane lines. Overall, a fantastic purchase that I don’t regret at all!