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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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Dec 9, 2019
Greg
5 out of 5 stars review

Portable and powerful

We purchased this generator for our home backup. It has enough power to run all of our important appliances. Also it’s portable enough to take to a job site or camping.

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Nov 28, 2011
Peter23
5 out of 5 stars review

Great features for the price

Bought this for home use after Hurricane Irene. Had electrician install a service panel interlock to use in outage. Have tested it monthly. Starts right up and runs great. Have not had an official test since we have had no further interruptions..

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Jul 4, 2015
texsmom89
5 out of 5 stars review

Very Good Generator!

This generator saved us during a recent thunderstorm that turned severe and knocked our power out. We shopped around and saw the awesome price and were a little leary but now we know we made a worthwhile investment. Very Impressed.

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Sep 26, 2018
KimberlyP
5 out of 5 stars review

Pull start GP6500 generator

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] With hurricanes coming this is definitely perfect to use. It’s not small but also not big . Heavy duty. Generator. I am very pleased with this for our home.

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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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Sep 13, 2014
JP
5 out of 5 stars review

Fast and easy set up. Great price.

We purchased this generator in anticipation of another severe winter. It was fast and easy to set up and it was a great value compared to other brands we checked.

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Oct 31, 2017
BGL
5 out of 5 stars review

Love my new GP8000E Generator

Well built generator, and very quiet running. I am very happy with my new Generac GP8000E generator. Started and ran the first time. Owner's manual is easy to read and understand. I give it a five stars overall rating.

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Apr 1, 2015
sledz
5 out of 5 stars review

Compact set up, Easy to roll around

Bought last fall. easy assembly, battery charger works good. I just gave it a performance run and was satisfactory. Bought it as emergency power source. Electric service has been 100%. So we have not been able to give it at true test.

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Sep 29, 2018
Shron1cl
5 out of 5 stars review

Easy to use

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this generator in exchange for my review. It is easy to set up and use, and powered everything I needed during a recent power outage. Great value.

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Jan 8, 2013
Luigi
4 out of 5 stars review

Electric start

Easy to setup - like electric start - Oil access could be easier - run immediately for trial 15 minutes - motor sounds good - but hope we don't get any "Sandy" soon Luigi, NY Long Island

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