Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment 9500 Peak Watt Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke, Transfer Switch Ready 30A Outlet, Gas Powered,Black/Blue

Best Overall: Westinghouse 9500 Peak Watt Generator

The Westinghouse 9500 Peak Watt Generator is a highly capable and reliable portable generator that offers impressive performance and a range of features. With its 7500 watts of peak power and 9500 watts of starting power, this generator is suitable for a wide range of applications, it can even maintain power for your entire home when needed.

• Output Wattage: 7500
• Fuel Type: Gasoline
• Voltage: 120 Volts
• Special Features: Electric Start, Overload Protection, Automatic Voltage Regulation, Low Oil Shutdown, etc.
• Included Components: Oil Tool Kit, 12v Battery Charger
• Dimensions: 27.2 x 26.1 x 26 inches
• Weight: 196 pounds

The Westinghouse Gen7500 ranks top in this list since it is an excellent choice which is both powerful and simple to operate. It's compact enough to be a portable generator yet powerful enough to run at 7,500 watts and even get peaked at 9,500 watts.

At the heart of this generator is its powerful 420cc Westinghouse OHV engine. This engine delivers 7500 watts of continuous power and can handle surges of up to 9500 watts, making it suitable for powering a wide range of appliances and equipment. The OHV design ensures efficient fuel combustion, maximizing the generator's runtime while minimizing fuel consumption.

Whether you're running essential household appliances during a power outage or operating power tools on a job site, this generator provides the necessary power to get the job done.

This home generator also has a remote starter for quick and easy start-up. The remote start key fob adds convenience to starting the generator. With a simple push of a button, you can quickly and effortlessly ignite the engine without the hassle of pulling a recoil cord.

This feature is especially beneficial for those who may have difficulty with manual starting methods or for situations where quick and easy starting is a priority. Additionally, the generator includes a recoil start option as a backup, ensuring you can start it even if the remote is unavailable or the battery is depleted.

How It Works For Long-Term

This is a generator with high capacity, so some light-duty tasks can be handled well. We tried running the generator continuously for 6 hours (no load) and did not see any problems with capacity. The only minus point is that the machine is quite noisy when operating so it can be uncomfortable when kept close. During our test, it took about 5 minutes to set it up and run. It could operate for up to 11 hours on 6.6 gallons of fuel.

We had experience for a 2-day fishing trip and they worked very stably. With a few basic connections to keep the lights and mini-fridge running, it didn't even need a second refueling during the trip.

In addition, the Westinghouse 9500 Peak Watt Generator is powerful enough to maintain the most essential electrical appliances in your home during a power outage. In our test, Westinghouse was tasked with keeping the refrigerator, washing machine, microwave, and television running. This process takes place continuously for 3 days to test its stability when operating at full capacity.

Editor's Verdict: For reliable, economical portable generator performance that won't let you down in emergencies, the Westinghouse 9500 receives our highest Editor's Choice distinction. Its consistent quality and value make it a no-brainer choice