Westinghouse WGen7500DF Portable Generator Review

If you are finding a durable and versatile generator, Westinghouse WGen7500DF is there for you. It is a dual fuel generator, features both remote and electric start options, and has various outlets, including a Smart Switch Ready outlet. WGen7500DF also gives decent runtime on both gasoline and propane and comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

Westinghouse WGen7500DF Light weight Power Station

Features:

Generator Type: Westinghouse WGen7500DF is a dual fuel portable conventional generator. It can be used as a home backup power option during emergencies. Also, food truck owners and contractors can use this generator to power their food trucks and construction sites, respectively.

Fuel Option: Its dual-fuel technology makes it a versatile unit. It runs on gasoline and propane, and users can easily switch between the fuel options without shutting off the engine.

Emissions: It meets the EPA’s emission standards (Environmental Protection Agency) and CARB (California Air Resources Board). It allows users to use and ship this generator to all the US states, including California.

Portability: Westinghouse WGen7500DF is neither a compact nor a lightweight generator, so it is quite hard to manually lift and transport it. It weighs 192 pounds, and its assembled length is 27.2 inches, 26.1 inches wide, and 26 inches is its height.

But if you need to lift it by a machine on a job site, you can easily do that as it features a lifting bracket. Also, if it is on the ground, its wheel & handle kit makes it quite easy to move around.

Starting Mechanism: There is no need to waste your energy by using a pull-start mechanism. You have both the push-button electric start and remote start options for convenience.

A battery is included to support the electric start system, and the remote start option comes with a key fob.

Engine Power: Made with a cast iron sleeve, its 420cc, 4-stroke OHV engine offers excellent power and durability.

Power Wattage: It generates more power on gasoline (9500 peak watts and 7500 rated watts) compared to propane (8550 peak watts and 6750 rated watts).

THD Rating: Never try to connect your sensitive electronic devices with this generator because it doesn’t produce clean electricity. It is not a safe unit for delicate power electronics with less than 23% THD (Total Harmonic Distortion).

Decibel Rating: Its operational sound is 72 dBA.

Fuel Tank Capacity: It is equipped with a gasoline fuel tank of 6.6 gallons, made up of steel. It has a fuel gauge that helps users to keep an eye on the fuel level.

Runtime: Westinghouse WGen7500DF can run up to 11 hours at 50% load on a fully loaded gas tank. Its gasoline consumption is around 0.41 gallons per hour.

It will give a 20-pound propane tank a runtime of up to 8 hours at 50% load. Its propane consumption is around 0.43 gallons per hour.

Oil Capacity: It can accommodate 1.1 quarts of oil.

Power Receptacles: You can power your 120 Volt appliances with four 120 Volt 20 Ampere (5-20R) outlets. These outlets are GFCI protected. It means you will be protected against electrical shocks in the event of a ground fault.

There is one 120/240 Volt 30 Ampere (L14-30R) outlet that allows you to either draw 120 Volumes or 240 Volts power.

Also, two USB ports and a Smart Switch Ready outlet are there. This Smart Switch outlet makes this generator an automatic home backup power system.

All these power receptacles are rubber covered for ultimate protection.

VFT Data Center: This VFT Data Center shares vital information related to the generator. It shows the operating voltage, frequency, and total run hours. These lifetime run hours help users track maintenance intervals.

Battery Indicator Light: The light illuminates when the battery is on.

Battery Charge Port: There is also a battery charge port that allows you to charge the internal battery when the generator is off.

Safety Features: Westinghouse WGen7500DF comes with common but essential safety features, including automatic low oil shutdown and overload protection.

Warranty: Its limited residential warranty is up to 3 years, and limited commercial warranty is up to 1 year.

Included Accessories: The accessories that come with this generator include a propane hose, spark plug wrench, oil bottle, oil funnel, and a battery charger.

Westinghouse WGen7500DF vs. Champion 100165 vs. Firman H07552

Features

Models

  Westinghouse WGen7500DF Champion 100165 Firman H07552

 

Peak/Rated Watts (Gas) 9500W/7500W 9375W/7500W 9400W/7500W
Peak/Rated Watts (Propane) 8550W/6750W 8400W/6750W 8450W/6750W
Gas Tank Size 6.6 gal. 6 gal. 8 gal.
Propane Tank Size 20 lbs. 20 lbs. 20 lbs.
Runtime (Gas) 11 hrs (1/2 load) 8 hrs (1/2 load) 12 hrs (1/2 load)
Runtime (Propane) 8 hrs (1/2 load) 5.5 hrs (1/2 load) 5 hrs (1/2 load)
Noise  72 dBA  74 dBA 74 dBA
Starting Mechanism Recoil, Electric, Remote Recoil, Electric Recoil, Electric
Weight 192 lbs. 202.4 lbs. 212 lbs.

My Opinion:

Pros: Westinghouse WGen7500DF is a reliable dual fuel generator. This smart switch ready unit features both electric and remote start mechanisms. It delivers impressive output power on both gasoline and propane and has a big fuel tank that gives decent runtime. Also, it comes with GFCI outlets.

Cons: It has a loud mechanism. Also, its commercial warranty is only for one year.

FAQs

Is it possible to run this generator on natural gas?

No, you can’t run WGen7500DF on natural gas. It is only compatible with gasoline and propane. If you try to install a fuel conversion kit, then it will result in a full warranty.

What type of oil does Westinghouse recommend using?

In general, Westinghouse recommends 10W-30 oil, but for temperatures below zero, you can use 5W-30. Also, synthetic oil is ok to use.

Is there a high-temperature shutdown feature?

Westinghouse WGen7500DF doesn’t have a high-temperature shutdown feature.

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