Westinghouse 14500 Peak Watt Tri-Fuel Home Backup Portable Generator, Remote Electric Start, Transfer Switch Ready, Gas, Propane…
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$1,499.00
Updated Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the Westinghouse 14500 tri-fuel is the pick when raw output matters most: 14,500 peak / 11,500 running watts on gasoline, with the flexibility to run on propane or natural gas. Its 4.8 Amazon average across 2,748 ratings is the highest in the pool, and r/Generator posters repeatedly recommend it (alongside the 11500 tri-fuel) specifically for its low THD and ability to handle large loads like a 4–5 ton AC with a soft start. Home Depot verified-purchase reviews on the sibling tri-fuel call it 'a reliable, high-capacity generator with excellent flexibility and value for home backup.'
What reviewers liked
- Highest Amazon rating in the pool (4.8 across 2,748 reviews)
- Massive 11,500 running-watt output handles large loads including central AC with a soft start
- Tri-fuel flexibility (gas, propane, natural gas) valued by r/Generator for backup resilience
- Low THD and remote electric start noted by community and retailer reviewers
Where it falls short
- Multiple r/Generator threads report hard starting or no-run issues specifically on natural gas
- No high-trust or verified-media testing appears in the signals
- Large, heavy unit that is not genuinely portable for one person
- Output drops on gaseous fuels versus gasoline, a point community posters raise
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Across the reviewers we read, the Westinghouse 14500 tri-fuel is the pick when raw output matters most: 14,500 peak / 11,500 running watts on gasoline, with the flexibility to run on propane or natural gas. Its 4.8 Amazon average across 2,748 ratings is the highest in the pool, and r/Generator posters repeatedly recommend it (alongside the 11500 tri-fuel) specifically for its low THD and ability to handle large loads like a 4–5 ton AC with a soft start. Home Depot verified-purchase reviews on the sibling tri-fuel call it 'a reliable, high-capacity generator with excellent flexibility and value for home backup.'
- Perfect as a backup power source for larger homes or a dependable source of portable power
- 14,500 peak watts, 11,500 running watts (gasoline); 13,500 peak watts, 10,500 running watts (propane); 12,000 peak watts, 9,500 running watts (natural gas)
- Powered by a heavy duty 550cc 4-Stroke OHV Westinghouse Engine constructed with a durable cast iron sleeve; Runs for up to 19 hours on a 9.5 gal. fuel tank with built-in fuel gauge; up to 7 hours on a 20 lb. propane tank
- Engineered with low THD, so it's safe for sensitive electronics. Power phones, computers, TVs and more. Stay connected with people, news and entertainment during power outages, or on jobsites and campsites. Durable copper windings help your generator produce cleaner power, run cooler and last longer
- All Westinghouse portable generators are gunctionally tested in the factory and may contain minimum residual oil and/or fuel odor; EPA compliant; Backed by 3-Year limited service, labor, and parts coverage and Nationwide Customer Service Network
The generator is not running when the fuel selector switch is set to natural gas. it runs smooth on natural gas. cooler and requires higher ...
I wouldn't recommend taking it for granted until you have an 18KW generator. It's for emergencies. So fridge, stove, wifi, some TVs. AC I would ...
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