Westinghouse 12500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas and Propane Powered, CO Sensor

Great value for the money as it is a Tri-Fuel generator and can use gasoline, propane, or natural gas which is very useful in an emergency situation where you may not be able to get one or the other. Most kits to add propane or natural gas costs $150-$300 depending on the application so having this included already in the price is great. Amazon arrived fairly early at my house with 2 guys and a big dolly to take it back to where I wanted it by my garage, they did a great job getting it delivered to me and without any damage to the box or generator.It was easy to put the wheels and feet on by myself. You definitely won't be picking this up directly off the ground with some help as it is a bit heavy but with the wheels you can easily move it around with the handle bar anywhere on level ground.Noise is good for this size generator, it isn't whisper quiet but I have lawn mowers that are louder than the generator under load. Everything you need is included, a propane regulator and hose, a natural gas line with plenty of length, 10W30 oil for break in, a remote start key fob, and a couple tools.Overall this should work great for powering my house in an emergency or if I were to need to take it somewhere to use as a portable generator. It has a 3 year warranty and the price was definitely right for what you get. Hopefully there will be no issues with it in the future.

I recently purchased the Westinghouse 12500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Generator, and I couldn’t be happier with the performance. Right out of the box, setup was straightforward—everything was well-labeled, and the instructions were easy to follow. The remote electric start is a huge bonus, especially during storms when you don’t want to go outside.What truly sets this generator apart is its tri-fuel capability—being able to run it on gas, propane, or natural gas gives us incredible flexibility depending on availability during outages. I connected it to my home using the transfer switch, and it ran all the essentials (fridge, freezer, lights, Wi-Fi, and even the HVAC system) without any issues.It’s surprisingly quiet for its size and power, and it feels like a solid, well-built machine. I also appreciate the peace of mind that comes from having such a reliable backup power source, especially with unpredictable weather and an aging power grid.Highly recommend this generator to anyone looking for a dependable, powerful, and versatile backup solution for their home or business.

I live in Southern California and as of late, with the wind and fires our power gets shut down periodically for days at a time. Finally fed up with losing food, no lights or showers for extended periods of time, I decided to do some research on generators that could run my 4,000 sf home during outages. This Westinghouse kept popping up in my search. Took the leap and purchased it (had it shipped to my Daughter in Oregon because for some unknown reason, it isn’t approved in California) even though it will run on propane and natural gas. She was coming down for Christmas so she loaded it up and brought it to us. Took me all of about 45 minutes to wire it up to back feed my panel through a 220 volt 50 amp auxiliary circuit I have in the garage for charging my wife’s car, and since my electric service is right next to my natural gas meter, I plumbed it in to hook up to the gas line. Well, it didn’t take long before the recent fires had our power shut down for several days. I fired it up and it ran flawlessly for 3 straight days and ran everything in the house including the home heating units. I did disconnect my pool sub panel and did not attempt to run pool pumps, not necessary for a couple days anyway. I tried it with propane as well and it ran just fine. No need for gasoline unless I have my natural gas cut off as well, but I have a backup 5 gallon gas can for emergency. Very impressed with the quality and ease of use and starting options. Super easy, super handy and great piece of mind. The generator comes with both natural gas and propane hoses for simple easy connections. I was out of town when the most recent power outage occurred and my wife was able to easily roll it out of the garage, make the connections and get I going. Time will tell, but I’m loving the piece of mind and uninterrupted power when we need it. Great piece of equipment. I’m a general contractor so I know how to make the electrical connections, I understand most folks should and will need to contact an electrician to set it up, but it’s simple if you watch some YouTube videos and are not afraid to do a little work.. easy DIY. job if inclined.

We had our eye on this generator for awhile to power our whole house. The tri-fuel is flexible. I wanted to stay away from storing gasoline in it for long periods of non-use. Finally during the July 2025 Prime sale we bought it. It is very solid and everything about it looks and feels top notch. The remote starter fob even has silver accents like one for a luxury car. Appreciate the included battery charger so I didn’t have to buy a Battery Tender. The oil fill port was slightly awkward being recessed and tangled up with the battery cable. But a nice angled gooseneck funnel is provided to fill it with provided oil. (Put a sheet of cardboard under it to catch the oil.) Hooked up a spare LP tank and it started right up using the start button. Ran it for a half hour progressively connecting and trying appliances in the house. Powered our whole house including one main refrigerator, full size freezer and two small beverage refrigerators. Electronics including the Wi-Fi router, TV and computer worked just fine. Didn’t try the furnace, A/C or a microwave yet. The manual and spare parts list are very thorough. Very happy with this purchase. Actually looking forward to the next power outage!