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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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Oct 12, 2018
Cernoandrea
5 out of 5 stars review

Great value for price

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After a huge storm ripped through knocking down trees our power went out. The generator was very easy to use.

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May 15, 2018
Fcoda
5 out of 5 stars review

Dependable work hourse

Ordered as a backup unit for my home. Easily runs everything I need during power outage. The generator is fairly quite for its size and very easy to start.

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Jul 22, 2014
Tom47
1 out of 5 stars review

unreliable

within 2 operating hours required extensive repair which was performed by authorized dealer. it now has less than ten operating hours and doesn't even start. would not buy again

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Jan 29, 2017
Wally
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent product

I like the color and paint job. It starts easily and holds a good quantity of fuel. Construction is German caliber excellent. Portability is good despite the weight.

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Mar 30, 2012
RMBAKER
5 out of 5 stars review

Works well on the jobsite

I have mine installed in a custom trailer and use it to power all my electronics, AC and hydraulic system. It's been extremely reliable and easy to maintain.

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Sep 30, 2017
Enzo
5 out of 5 stars review

An excellent choise

It took me 10 minutes to assemble it and start using it. I'm very pleased with the noise level as well as all the power I got for the price. It also looks amazing. Really heavy one, cant lie... but it is worth it. Best choice I've could made.

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Jun 8, 2014
Jimkeg
5 out of 5 stars review

Best generator on the market!!!

WOW! Great product for the price! Most reliable piece of equipment I have ever owned!! Highly recommended to whomever is in the market for a portable generator!!

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Nov 8, 2012
Jonny
5 out of 5 stars review

Sandy lost that Battle!!!!!!

This product is great!!! I ran it for 8 days with very litlle rest in between! Wow is the only thing I could say. I powered the whole house. Generac7500. Easy to start, easy to maintain, easy to roll wherever you need it! Lifesaver

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Sep 12, 2015
dennisdj
5 out of 5 stars review

great reliability

this is my second generac, the first one is 13 years old and still runs perfectly . The new gp 7500 has the power I need currently and I'll keep my old 4000 extended life unit as a backup.

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Mar 14, 2023
Bernard
3 out of 5 stars review

Missing part

I just bought a 9200. It was easy to assemble and it works fine. The problem is that the 20 feet 20 amp cord was missing. Customer center was nice and shipped me …the wrong part, a key woodruff. I hope that I will finally get the correct part.

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