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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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Oct 19, 2016
JohnU
4 out of 5 stars review

Great generator for portable home use

I purchased this generator for backing up critical appliances in our home and use out at the farm. Exceeds my expectations by far! Electric start is definitely a huge plus.

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Mar 16, 2018
johnnyd
5 out of 5 stars review

Best so far

I have two other different brand generators and this is the best. Filled it with oil and some gasoline, connected battery, pushed start and she started right up.

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Dec 23, 2019
Ronnie
5 out of 5 stars review

Great feature . well built

As soon I opened the box, I was not disappointed. I knew that my money was well invested, bought a good product.Heard alot of. Good reviews on generac generators.

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Aug 25, 2014
tomsteller
5 out of 5 stars review

Did a lot of homework and in the end made the right choice

I looked at a lot of generators did a lot of homework and in the end I think I made the right choice. This product has all the features I was looking for and at the right price. Have always had good luck with Generac products so I will keep buying.

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Apr 21, 2020
Epsteim
4 out of 5 stars review

Good Little Generator

Would have given it 5 stars and labeled it Great if the display had a light or some indication the battery was charging when connect to the included charger! Also the Hour meter is located too low to see. Poor angle

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Jul 8, 2022
Scott
2 out of 5 stars review

Value but no service available, for 15k and 17.5 k unnits

Multiple electrical problems internally and on panel. Engine wont run on my 17.5k unit and service tech refuses to take product due to poor Generac service. Voltage regular on 15k unit caught on fire and ruined the whole electrical panel.

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Sep 22, 2014
Casper
5 out of 5 stars review

Its like a good insurance policy!

Very pleased with this product ,starts very easy and quiet. I have done a lot of research, and borrowed generators, I'm so glad I went with a Generac.

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Aug 16, 2014
Jan1964
5 out of 5 stars review

Workhorse of a Generator!

Can't wait for the power to go out. This generator will definitely get us through the storm! Our electrician said that we could probably sell power to the neighbors with this one! LOL Worth the investment.

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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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Nov 9, 2014
doyourselfafavor
5 out of 5 stars review

great product

unboxed generator, put together. added oil. gas it up and pushed button started right up, plugged in all kinds of power tools and everything worked just like it was supposed to with no bogging down

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