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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
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Apr 2, 2021
Lee57
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy Starting

So far I love this generator. I love the start, run, stop switch. Everything is so easy to operate. Smooth and quiet running compared to other generators.

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Dec 4, 2013
JayB
5 out of 5 stars review

Portable and perfect size with enough power

Only wish the wheels were pre-installed. It started with such an ease, and enough power for the entire house except central A/C. Compact size, it doesn't take up too much space in the garage. Great buy and value for the money.

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Mar 7, 2020
Marv
5 out of 5 stars review

Albert

Purchased this unit to replace my old craftsman...so far very well built...ease of starting..couldnt do without albert ..we name an date all appliances...fyi.

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Jan 14, 2018
carmen
5 out of 5 stars review

excellent product

this product is great. i'm very satisfied. i recommend this product to all my family and friends. the price was in my range. the overall product quality is great. i bought it for my home.

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Mar 8, 2014
Kkeiser
5 out of 5 stars review

Bought for whole house backup

Great machine for the price, I have this unit set up to feed my house and garage in the event of a power outage. Easy to set up and enough power to do all that I need, rain, snow sleet or shine.

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Oct 11, 2018
TailgateAustin84
5 out of 5 stars review

Perfect for tailgaiting

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Got this for power when we tailgate, it provided all the power we needed and was easy to start. Not as loud as I expected for a generator this size. love it!

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Oct 7, 2013
1jim1
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy set up, quick to start

Very easy to set up out of the box, directions were plain and simple. Started right up, easy to transport. This unit supplies all the power needed to run everything we need.

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Aug 21, 2014
cbillinois
5 out of 5 stars review

Great for the buck.

Purchased unit for service truck. Strong quality construction. Truly like the fact that Generac rates there units for continuous running watts, not just peak as others do. Great purchase price and ease of assembly.

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Nov 17, 2014
Fixitoresle
5 out of 5 stars review

Would highly recommend it.

As before with other Generac units I used in the past. This is a great unit for the home owner for "e" back up. With the electric start even the wife can connect and get service back, Would highly recommend it.

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Nov 24, 2011
RoughFishAssassins
5 out of 5 stars review

Love the power and how loud this unit isnt!

Being on a bowfishing boat, we demand power all night long, and it must be reliable. We have not been let down by this genny, we love it and have even thought about buying a second one for other uses, I even recommend Generacs to everyone.

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