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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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Jul 5, 2015
Danno
5 out of 5 stars review

Powers everything

Great value for the price. Have used it 4 times since purchased in 2012. I use it to energize the entire power panel so we can use water (well), fridge, stove, lights and AC. It's a bit noisy, so this is the one improvement I would suggest.

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Dec 10, 2017
Hootervillain
5 out of 5 stars review

Good price, right features

I haven't run this unit much yet so I have no reason to downgrade it. Noise level is a concern because of neighbors. Power quality (voltage stability and waveform) is another concern that I will need to evaluate before I run electronics.

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Jan 15, 2017
kdmart
4 out of 5 stars review

This product was not needed

Recently purchased to use for the anticipated ice storm that did not come. Overall seems to be of great quality and very user friendly. Will update review after using.

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Dec 1, 2015
Rafael83
5 out of 5 stars review

Great quality for a great price!

Bought this for hurricane season. Have read tons of great reviews on it, and will be glad to have it in case of a hurricane or other loss of power event. Can't beat the quality for the price.

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Jan 16, 2014
Reddog
5 out of 5 stars review

Great features at a value price.

Very pleased, my generator came with a lot of nice features as standard that many other brands don't even offer, or charge extra for as upgrades. Highly recommend Generac products, great features, and value priced.

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Dec 13, 2014
Carl
5 out of 5 stars review

great features for the price paid.

The generator will work great for my needs. For the years to came. The price also could not be beat. My father owns the same model and paid more for it.

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Nov 7, 2013
Rank&File
5 out of 5 stars review

Good, reliable machine! Excellent value!

This generator meets all requirements for what we were looking for. Name recognition, quality-built, easy set-up, no-fuss operation and good value for hard-earned money spent. Would highly recommend Generac equipment.

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Feb 10, 2013
Kaleem
5 out of 5 stars review

The Price is Right, worth every Penny!

Most popular product on the search with Internet. Look, purpose, price, worth every penny spent. Product availability, Dealers, Shipping, Delivery all are remarkable. Future purchase, upgrade, recommend is very high on these product.

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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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Mar 12, 2014
MSR
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy to use

Just had our electrician install for us. He showed me how to use it and then had me do it all myself. Could not be happier. I'm almost wishing the power goes out so we can use it.

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