Westinghouse
Westinghouse WGen11500TFc Tri-Fuel
The r/Generator power-user pick: hook it to your home's natural gas line through a quick-connect and you have effectively unlimited runtime without storing a drop of gasoline — the practical middle ground between a portable and a $12,000 standby install. On gasoline it makes a huge 11,500 running watts; the honest math is the NG derate to 9,500 running watts, still enough for most whole homes via the 50A outlet and an interlock. Remote start, CO sensor, and a 9.5-gallon tank round it out. Owner notes: NG performance depends on your line pressure — undersized gas plumbing causes surging and hard starts, the most common complaint thread — plus it's a 230-lb beast, mid-70s dB loud, and Westinghouse support remains the weak link. Registered owners report solid 3-year warranty coverage when they persist.
Specifications
Highlights
Pros
- ✓Natural-gas hookup eliminates fuel storage and refueling runs
- ✓Massive output covers whole homes including central AC
- ✓Remote start plus push-button electric start
- ✓50A and 30A 240V outlets for any interlock/transfer setup
- ✓19-hour gasoline runtime when NG isn't available
- ✓CO sensor shutdown for safer semi-sheltered running
Cons
- ✗NG output drops to 9,500 running watts
- ✗Needs adequate NG line pressure — surging on undersized plumbing is the top complaint
- ✗230 lbs is genuinely hard to maneuver
- ✗Loud mid-70s dB under load
- ✗Support and parts turnaround can be slow
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