Westinghouse WGen7500

Westinghouse WGen7500 is a portable generator from Westinghouse, rated 7,500 running watts with 9,500 starting watts on gasoline, measured at 72 dBA, with 120/240V output.

General
Type	portable
Fuel	gasoline

Power output
Running watts (gas / LP for standby)	7500 W
Starting watts (gas)	9500 W

Performance
Noise level	72 dBA
Fuel tank	6.6 gal

Electrical
Output voltage	120/240V
Transfer-switch-ready outlet	30 A

Features
Start type	remote electric

Engine
Engine displacement	420 cc

Physical
Weight	196 lb

What the numbers mean

At 7,500 running watts on its best fuel, this unit covers a partial-home setup through a 30 A transfer switch or interlock: refrigerator, furnace, a well or sump pump, and lights, with load management for anything bigger.
House hookup: pairs with a 30 A generator inlet ( L14-30) and a transfer switch or interlock installed by an electrician.

Compare the Westinghouse WGen7500

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Frequently asked questions

What can the Westinghouse WGen7500 run during an outage?

With 7,500 running watts on its best fuel, the Westinghouse WGen7500 covers a partial-home setup through a 30 A transfer switch or interlock: refrigerator, furnace, a well or sump pump, and lights, with load management for anything bigger. Add up your actual loads with a sizing worksheet — the bands here are rough guidance, not a load calculation.

What inlet does the Westinghouse WGen7500 need to power a house?

A 30 A generator inlet (an L14-30 connection) wired to a transfer switch or interlock kit — an electrician's job that normally requires a permit. Never backfeed through a dryer or wall outlet.

Sources

westinghouse.com (retrieved 2026-07-23)