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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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Aug 24, 2020
Tricia
5 out of 5 stars review

Purchased New GP6500 NotOne but 2 Storms Coming

Just Purchased. Set up was easy and easy start up. I am a lady and had no problem. e have 2 storms coming to us at one time. Marco and then Laura. That is reason for purchasing it.

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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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Oct 11, 2018
Cinnamons
5 out of 5 stars review

It’s a beast!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This generator is super heavy but also heavy duty. It’s on wheels so that helps. It’s also compact enough to not take up too much room.

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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 2, 2021
Chris
4 out of 5 stars review

Great Generator and the dealer was top notch to work with

This is a very high quality product--starts and runs great and is a real nice looking unit. The distributor answered all my questions and even provided free delivery.

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Mar 1, 2013
Wack
5 out of 5 stars review

Great

This generator started right up I haven't had to use it yet I did'nt even plug any thing into it yet. But it's everthing the reviews said it was i would recommend Generac to any one !

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Jan 26, 2021
MP
3 out of 5 stars review

This is my 2nd GP17500E

My 1st one died on me within 200hrs. I had it repaired through the warranty. It lasted for 1400hrs and died completely. The second one died at 115hr...this time the stepping motor. Not a generator to rely on.

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Mar 5, 2013
Double D
5 out of 5 stars review

so far so good

Easy to set up starts right away on the first try looks like it is made solidly made. I bought it because of the reputation and consumer Reports gives it good reviews haven't worked it hard yet we shall see.

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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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Sep 12, 2017
Dan
5 out of 5 stars review

This product has great features

This generator really works well. I love the electric start. As a senior citizen it's great. Since we live in the country our power goes off every once in a while. This generator supplies power to my well, furnace, and most of the house very well.

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