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Customer reviews for Generac 8917 GP18000EFI 18,000-Watt Gas-Powered Electric-Start Portable Generator for
Generac 8917 GP18000EFI 18,000-Watt Gas-Powered Electric-Start Portable Generator
4.6 out of 5 stars
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Jul 11, 2013
Marc
5 out of 5 stars review

Expect it to totally meet my requirements

It has worked well since purchased. We feel very confident that it will meet all our requirements. I have recommended this unit to 2 friends, one of which is seriously considering a purchase of an identical unit.

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Oct 22, 2014
Billbo
5 out of 5 stars review

Needed an electric start generator

Happily found a Generac generator located in Vermont. It was shipped to us and delivered within the week. Has all the features we need - but most importantly, the electric start.

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Nov 24, 2013
Babahead
5 out of 5 stars review

Awesome Generator!

I just got this generator and so far it seems to be a workhorse. It was easy to put together and get ready to use the first time. I still need to get my transfer switch wired up and then I'll be ready.

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Mar 7, 2014
Gary
5 out of 5 stars review

I would recommend this product.

We use a big automatic Generac at the fire station. Now I have portable for home and farm. It should be a big improvement the next time the power goes out.

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Aug 4, 2015
Dave
5 out of 5 stars review

Works great

Bought my generac out of state and brought it home, put some gas in it, checked the oil, read the instructions and hooked up the battery, just touched the starter and it took off...

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Oct 30, 2019
InTheSticks
5 out of 5 stars review

Quality Product

This is the second Generac Generator I've purchased. Living in Central Canada I know that I will be faced with a power outage at some point. These generators will keep my heat, lights and sump pump running. It's worth the peace of mind.

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Nov 13, 2014
Bugs
5 out of 5 stars review

Electric start

Went from an All Power recoil start to my new Generac electric start. My back likes me again. Haven't had to use it as a backup yet but have no reason to believe it won't work as advertised.

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Jun 25, 2015
Tony
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Product

I bought this item after a hurricane and was able to run two of my neighbors refrigerators and a/c's plus my own. With no problem. Unfortunately, it was stolen a month later. Hoping to save enough to by one for my family again though. Great product.

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Dec 9, 2018
JoeCool58
4 out of 5 stars review

Good standby power sytem

The fuel valve was a little hard to understand how to properly open. Other than that minor hurdle, I love it. It is a tough, stable and reliable power source.

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Oct 25, 2013
d&s finishers
1 out of 5 stars review

awful

Im not sure about all their generators but the one I got was not good. Lots of problems starting it . Pulled hard . Jerked string out of my hand when I would pull it. Finally broke after 80 hrs of use

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