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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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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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Sep 27, 2018
Annettelynn07
5 out of 5 stars review

Good brand

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a great brand of generator. I love this one becuase it it super heavy duty and you can use it even in the harshest conditions.

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Dec 3, 2013
MAC 82
5 out of 5 stars review

Just like promised

Have had the unit for about three months, used it before we got power to our cabin. Performed like promised, I am planning to get what is needed for emergency use if and when needed.

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Jan 11, 2014
Woody08
4 out of 5 stars review

Good product why not make it in USA!

I know Generac has to compete, but I'd pay extra to know my generator was made in America. Great product started on first pull. Quieter than other generators in its class.

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Apr 1, 2021
Duder
5 out of 5 stars review

Good

Really like the push button start. Took it out of the box, put oil and gas in it and it started with first touch of the button. Comes with a charger for the battery needed for push button start.

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Mar 5, 2018
LadyJame
5 out of 5 stars review

Upgrade

We had a 14-year old Generac 5500 which was just replaced with this 8000 watt model. I brought it home from the dealer and used it immediately. This review is brought to you with auxillary power generated by Generac!

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Jul 31, 2014
carolw64
5 out of 5 stars review

Generac

We brought it because we got tried of loosing power all the time. I have used it yet but I know it will work just fine. I fill but just having it. I will recommend it.

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Apr 4, 2013
homeowner
4 out of 5 stars review

Easy to start

Although I have not had to use this for any length of time yet, it is easy for me to start up and ready for use. It appears to be as quiet as any portable generator can be.

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Sep 17, 2015
Joe
5 out of 5 stars review

High Quality Generator

Very impressed with the generator when it arrived. Was even more impressed when I unpacked, assembled, and fired it up. Runs like a charm. I will meet my needs 100% with ease. If I had to do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing. :)

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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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