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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 7, 2014
Sink
5 out of 5 stars review

durable and reliable

an excellent machine - power, easy start- easy maintnenance. one minor problem - time meter was faulty and was replaced under warranty. Otherwise a "ten"

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Oct 6, 2015
bake49
5 out of 5 stars review

This generator works get. It has good features that are very easy to see and handle. No problems so far.

This generator was very easy to set up and get started. All you have to do is follow the instructions in the manual. I was set up and running within a half a hour after reading the manual.

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Apr 1, 2021
Jimbob
5 out of 5 stars review

Exceeded my expectations

During the recent hard freeze here in Texas this generator was put to good use and performed very well. Made the situation here tolerable for the entire week of the freeze.

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Oct 27, 2018
Tilly
5 out of 5 stars review

Price is Right. Easy to put together. Great features. Easy to start

Bought it for hurricane Matthew. Lost power for 24 hrs. Was able to keep refrigerators & freezer going. Able to watch satellite for news while neighbors lost cable. Very good generator for the price

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Oct 25, 2019
Jim
5 out of 5 stars review

This Generator meets all my expectations.

With the exception of one part missing in the shipment, the generator went together easily. The instructions were clear and well written. The missing part was sent quickly with no hassles. It runs my home with no problems.

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Nov 9, 2014
dk
5 out of 5 stars review

easy to setup

so far so good, it started right up after putting oil and hooking up Battery, and added some gasoline, checked voltage all good, now have to finish hooking up transfer panel and wait for other power outage had two already this fall .

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Feb 3, 2021
BillB
3 out of 5 stars review

Major Problem

I live in hurricane country. That means rain. This thing cannot be operated in rain, so it does me no good. I will have to get a machine that works in bad weather.

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Jul 9, 2014
Quakerchic
5 out of 5 stars review

First time user

We bought this product because of a power outage that last about 3 days. The product was easy to use and set up. The quick start guide was really handy. I would recommend this product to anyone.

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Jan 21, 2021
Gino
1 out of 5 stars review

Watch Out!

While this generator is exceptionally powerful and reliable it is dangerous to use as it is too heavy to move. Moving it just once about destroyed my spine. IT NEEDS WHEELS AND YOU CAN'T GET THEM!!!

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Dec 8, 2021
Robert2
5 out of 5 stars review

Two thumbs up

Was easy to assemble and started on the first try. Have not had a chance to use for an emergency yet, but everything seems to be working as expected.

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