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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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Dec 5, 2019
Squirrelly1
5 out of 5 stars review

Love my Generac

Electric start is a fantastic feature, generator started right away and I love all the features and how all the receptacles are covered. Very simple to put together and it only took me maybe 1 hour in total. I would recommend this product to anyone.

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Aug 15, 2017
Frankie57
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Product

I am very happy with my purchase of the GP17500G generator. I feel that if a hurricane hits the Gulf coast my family will be comfortable in our home, with all the comforts. And I am very happy that it is made in the USA.

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Jul 24, 2023
Rippedoff66
1 out of 5 stars review

Trouble out of the box. No support

Unit surged badly right out of the box. Would not provide reliable power when it was need desperately needed. Could t get support when it happened and now faced with decision on what to do with a useless heap of metal.

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May 5, 2020
Harrycomander86
5 out of 5 stars review

Generac GP has evrthing it takes to weather out the storms

I recently purchased the Generac GP at the recommendation of a qualified electrician who is a good friend and has been custom installing generators for year's and has always found Generac to be top of the line.

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May 22, 2015
Don
5 out of 5 stars review

starts everytime

I did a lot of research before choosing this brand and I'm very happy that I did. Though I haven't had to use it much, the times it was needed, it started right up & does the job exactly like I had hoped it would.

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Dec 21, 2014
JK
5 out of 5 stars review

Good product from a good American company

I did a lot of online research before deciding on this product. I chose this product based on the company's reputation of quality, and the reviews I have read.

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Sep 14, 2017
Richie929
5 out of 5 stars review

This is exactly what I needed

Bought this generator to power my home in case of a power outage and also to use around the house with my power tools. It is perfect in every way! I have never had any problems with it thus far. I am very pleased with this unit!

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Oct 19, 2023
Rick
4 out of 5 stars review

Not properly rated

Viewing the schematic, all power, both 240v and 120v goes through one 30 amp breaker. 30 amps time 240 volts is 7200 watts with no more capacity for the 120v outlets. How can you rate this generator at 9200 watts when you can only use 7200 watts?

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Feb 2, 2021
Don007
5 out of 5 stars review

very satisfied

Purchased a GP7500E model in Oct 2020. Starts easily with the electric start. Used for 2 power outages in Oct and Nov. Worked fine. Have since installed a transfer switch but have not had to use it.

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Feb 5, 2013
Johnny Dollar
5 out of 5 stars review

Works great

Took less than 30 minutes to unwrap and push the start button.Started first time.This is a replacement for a 15 year old generator(generac) which I was 100% happy with,just needed more Power.

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