Westinghouse WGen9500DFc
The Westinghouse WGen9500DFc makes 9,500 W running on gasoline and 8,500 W on propane, and starts motors that need up to 12,500 W. It runs about 8 hours at half load on a 6.6-gallon tank of gasoline (maker figure).
Outdoors only, far from doors, windows and vents: the exhaust carries carbon monoxide. It has 240-volt output, so it can feed a well pump through a transfer switch.
Amazon links here are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no cost to you. It does not change our numbers. How that works.
Price checked October 14, 2026; Amazon shows today’s price. This is the listing we matched to the bare unit, not a bundle.
Photos from the Amazon listing we matched to the bare unit.
The numbers behind that
This generator makes up to 9,500 watts and can start motors that briefly need 12,500 watts. It runs on gasoline or propane. At half load it runs about 8 hours on a tank.
It supplies both 120 and 240 volts, so it can run a well pump or other 240-volt equipment through proper transfer equipment. Of the 16 household loads we track, it can handle 16.
It must run outside. The exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which you cannot smell and which kills.
Outdoor use only
This generator burns fuel and produces carbon monoxide. Run it outdoors only, well away from doors, windows and vents, with the exhaust pointed away from the building. Fit working CO alarms indoors. CO sensor with automatic shutdown
What it can run
| Load | Draw | Starting | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi router and modem | 15–40W | 40W | Will work |
| Phone charging and small USB devices | 10–40W | 40W | Will work |
| A few LED lights | 15–80W | 80W | Will work |
| Laptop and monitor | 45–150W | 150W | Will work |
| CPAP | 30–100W | 100W | Will work |
| Refrigerator/freezer | 100–700W | 2,900W | Will work |
| Chest freezer | 80–500W | 2,200W | Will work |
| Gas-furnace blower | 400–1,200W | 3,500W | Will work |
| Sump pump | 700–1,500W | 4,500W | Will work |
| Well pump | 700–2,000W | 6,000W | Will work |
| Window air conditioner | 500–3,250W | 7,200W | Will work |
| Microwave | 800–1,800W | 1,800W | Will work |
| Coffee maker | 700–1,500W | 1,500W | Will work |
| Television | 40–250W | 250W | Will work |
| Garage door opener | 300–800W | 1,800W | Will work |
| 12 V compressor fridge (camping) | 25–110W | 320W | Will work |
Runtime for a generator is a fuel question, not a capacity one — see the table above.
Recall screen
No published recall names this exact model
No CPSC recall in the 2026-10-13 snapshot names this exact model (13 recalls name the brand; none names this model).
This check cannot clear your own unit. Most recalls cover only certain serial numbers. Read the model and serial number off the label on the unit itself, then check the maker's recall page before you use it, sell it, or buy it.
Output
Propane carries less energy per unit than gasoline, so a dual-fuel generator puts out less on gas. Size on the lower figure if propane is your fallback fuel.
- Continuous output
- 9,500W
- Starting / surge
- 12,500W
- Output voltage
- 120/240V
Supplies 240V, so it can run a well pump or other 240V load — through correctly installed transfer equipment, never a cord into an outlet. - Starting method
- Electric, remote, recoil
- Weight
- 212 lb
Fuel and runtime
| Fuel | Running | Starting | Tank | Runtime at 50% load |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | 9,500W | 12,500W | 6.6 gal | 8h |
| Propane (LPG) | 8,500W | 11,200W | not stated | 7h |
Runtime is quoted at half load. Your actual runtime falls as load rises, and refuelling a hot generator is itself a burn and fire hazard — let it cool first.
Outlets
- two 120V 20A duplex 5-20R (GFCI)
- 120/240V 30A L14-30R (transfer switch ready, twist-lock)
- 120/240V 50A 14-50R
Outlet configuration decides what you can plug in directly. Powering house circuits instead of appliances requires a transfer switch or inlet installed by a licensed electrician.
Buying the right one
Verified listing — the bare unit
ASIN B099KTHXMK · $1,049.00 when checked on October 14, 2026 · purchasable
Listing's own model number is WGen9500DFc, matching the model number exactly. Prices change: Amazon shows today’s price.
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you buy through one we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. It does not affect which products the planner recommends: rankings come from the sizing rules on our methodology page, and a product whose recall status is unclear is never ranked or linked, whatever the commission.
Listings we turned down
Searching for this model returns bundles, sibling models and refurbished units alongside the bare product. These are the ones we checked and did not link, with the reason.
| Listing | Price | Why it is not this product |
|---|---|---|
| Westinghouse 12500 Peak Watt EFI Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remot | $1,399 | Listing's model number is 'WGen9500DFc EFI' and the title does not carry the part number 'WGen9500DFc'. |
| Westinghouse 13500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote El | $1,099 | Listing's model number is 'WGen10500DFc' and the title does not carry the part number 'WGen9500DFc'. |
| Westinghouse 5000 Peak Watt Super Quiet Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, R | $999 | Listing's model number is 'iGen5000DFc' and the title does not carry the part number 'WGen9500DFc'. |
| Westinghouse 14500 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote El | $1,349 | Listing's model number is 'WGen11500DFc' and the title does not carry the part number 'WGen9500DFc'. |
| Westinghouse 12000 Peak Watt Dual Fuel Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Elect | $1,899 | Listing is an accessory or part that names this model, not the unit itself. |
Safety boundary
- Outdoor only. Carbon monoxide from this unit is lethal and undetectable by smell.
- Backfeeding is prohibited. Never run a cord from this generator into a wall outlet. It can kill line workers restoring your power.
- Any connection to building wiring requires a licensed electrician and, in most places, a permit and inspection.
- Store fuel safely and away from the running unit. Let the engine cool before refuelling.
Source
Westinghouse product page for the WGen9500DFc
watts, tank, runtime, outlets, dimensions, weight, dBA, warranty, start, CO shutdown · captured 2026-10-13 · Manufacturer documented