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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 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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Aug 31, 2019
juancho
4 out of 5 stars review

This product was easy to start and operate

Since I'm new with this product, I can not give you in-depth comments (purchased 8/31/19); however, it was great when it started and idled and then cruised,very smooth and not very noisy. Expect many years of performance with it. jfb

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Sep 3, 2015
Riley79
5 out of 5 stars review

Great for camping and home back up.

Great generator. I use this mainly for camping. Its quiet and will run both micrwave and A/C. I also use this for my Home back up, running 2 deep freezers and 2 fridges and the furnace. Works great with no issues. Electric start can't be beat.

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May 31, 2023
M
1 out of 5 stars review

Ng

This is a not a good product if the intention is to utilize during an emergency. The battery charge does not hold. It must be charged for 24 hours prior to usage. Not fit for emergency purposes

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Apr 23, 2015
George
5 out of 5 stars review

Generac 7500e

Product has great features, especially like the hour meter and fuel gauge. Unit is very easy to start. Would have preferred air filled rubber tires but these will do. Assembly is very easy.

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Jan 5, 2014
Anns
5 out of 5 stars review

So far so good!

This generator has worked great for our needs this far. The wind can blow the wrong way and our side of the street will be without power for hours. This generator has always been easy to use when we need to get through the night.

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Jul 20, 2014
FRA1
5 out of 5 stars review

Super product & price

Bought this generator after lots of research installed it to supply power to two houses for emergency bought transfer switches & power inlet boxes &cords all Generac everything went together great Great products works excellent.

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Jun 6, 2014
pops
5 out of 5 stars review

good unit , great price and features

i upgraded my generator from a 20 amp 5000 watt unit to this Generac 30 amp 7500 watt unit and now can power everything in my home. good features like electric start and battery charger

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Jan 16, 2019
george56
5 out of 5 stars review

Quality&Reliability

In a uncertain world of power supply. This product speaks for itself. It provides me with peace of mind.Small size and ease of use.Provides all of my minimal needs powering home camping and fishing.Highly recommend this generator.

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Sep 10, 2015
SWFLtostay
5 out of 5 stars review

Thiis is the one

I have the Elec start model, the battery holds for many months with out a recharge. If you do need to use the rewind starter, it starts on the 1st or 2nd pull.

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