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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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Feb 27, 2013
Aggie
5 out of 5 stars review

Just put 50 straight hours on the generator with no problems. Did a fantastic job.

This generator GP 17500 ran for 50 hours solid during a blizzard and never even stuttered. Did a wonderful job of supplying electricity to a whole house. Wife even ironed and used electric stove and oven. Just feed it gas and it will get-er done.

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Nov 23, 2011
backwoods-maplehaven
5 out of 5 stars review

doesn't stop

ran for 2 weeks nonstop without an issue. Wasn't started after that for over 3 months, needed to run a pump in the middle of nowhere and it started right up.. love this generator..

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Oct 22, 2014
Billbo
5 out of 5 stars review

Needed an electric start generator

Happily found a Generac generator located in Vermont. It was shipped to us and delivered within the week. Has all the features we need - but most importantly, the electric start.

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Dec 8, 2015
Eddie
5 out of 5 stars review

Very dependable

Starts on the first pull when primed properly. It's been very useful and dependable and is very quiet for a large unit. It has helped me out on several occasions. Worth it's weight for sure.

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Nov 26, 2014
Mke
5 out of 5 stars review

This is a great generator.

I got this generator today, had it running in just a few minutes. I enjoy the electric start. I hope to not need it but will be ready when the time comes.

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Jul 13, 2014
Brian
5 out of 5 stars review

life saver

We get a lot of outages and it usually 6 to 8 hours to get it back. This generator furs up on the first pull and powers everything but the AC. Can't imagine life without it!

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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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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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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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Aug 26, 2014
EWOT
5 out of 5 stars review

Meets my needs to a tee!

I decided to install a generic transfer switch and purchase a portable generator for the next disruption of electricity. These products are providing peace of mind and will save my deer meat. Thanks Generac!

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