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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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  1. 5 stars79% (1,332)
  2. 4 stars14% (245)
  3. 3 stars2% (40)
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Apr 1, 2021
Nolongerpowerless
5 out of 5 stars review

Everything we need!

Used it for the first time after heavy winds took down power lines. Rolled it out of the garage, hit the start button and it fired right up. Easily handled the ten circuts that it was powering. So far so good!

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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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Mar 27, 2014
Golfs2
5 out of 5 stars review

This product has very good features

Bought a GP6500 generator after a ice storm in Michigan and two days before Christmas. Family was kept warm for the 8 days without power. Satisfied Completely!!

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Apr 4, 2019
HERK
5 out of 5 stars review

The GP 17500 is a GREAT UNIT

Decided to go with this unit instead if a whole house generator.This unit will supply the power we want plus it's portable. A lot cheaper that installing a whole house generator.

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Dec 6, 2013
kartracer83
3 out of 5 stars review

This product had issues

Bought it and it ran great. With only 19 hours on it developed compression issues and due to that the recoil starter broke. Had it fixed at a Generac dealer and it runs great, getting Generac to honor their warranty not great.

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Jul 31, 2013
Hicntry
5 out of 5 stars review

Very Good

Fired it up after installing wheel kit and handle then put it right to use. Ran everything I needed with trouble. Turned on everything but the ac and was impressed next time will try ac as well

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Sep 26, 2018
JF
5 out of 5 stars review

Passed the test.

Bought this generator the day after Florence hit Wilmington. Ran it for 4 days. Performed flawlessly. With a little maintenance, this generator should do the trick for a long time.

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Feb 9, 2013
ROGER 49
5 out of 5 stars review

THIS UNIT HAS BIG POWER OUTPUT

JUST RECIEVED MY 17.500 UNIT TOOK ABT 1 HR TO GET READY. I LET IT RUN LOW IDLE TO BREAK IN CHECK OUTPUT. OUTPUT IS AS SHOWN BIG 16 GAL TANK SHOULD RUN ALL NIGHT

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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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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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