i went to specifically buy this generator after much research....I wanted electric start and a quieter portable...I got it on sale which was a real surprise....Put the oil and gas in , attached battery cables and it fired right up instantly.....Way quieter than my neighbours generator of another make ....Works great ...very happy

I bought this unit for backup power 9 months ago. I run it 30 minutes every month. The last time I started it, it leaked a gallon of gas around the generator. Had I not checked after 5 minutes running, I am sure my building and surrounding buildings would have gone up in a huge fire. Needless to say, I returned the unit for a refund. I can't recommend this without knowing what the problem with the generator is! Never, never, another gasoline generator.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m not sure why but our area is known for frequent power outages. This generator has helped during those times. It was easy to set up and use. Started within the first few pulls. Would definitely purchase again.

The generator arrived in perfect condition. The packaging was outstanding. It took about 20 minutes from the time it was it was uncrated until it was running. It was connected to my 2100 square foot home and it ran the whole house. That included a 5 ton AC, electric clothes dryer, lights, ceiling fans, chest freezer, refrigerator, water well pump, TV's and yes even the microwave...................the whole house. It never "bogged" down or missed a beat. Noise is moderate....but with doors and windows closed with the TV on I never noticed it. It came with an extra air filter, fuel filter, some Sta-Bil fuel treatment and 2 spark plugs which I thought was a very nice touch. It is heavy but well balanced and easy to move about. Great product for a reasonable price.

My house caught fire and was unlivable. But we had 2 freezers with LOTS of food in them. I bought this model generator, at a reasonable price, to keep my freezers running until I could get my house livable again. It’s the perfect size and wattage for me, affordable and it runs for ever on a tank of gas. Thank you Generac!!

I purchased this machine to replace an older smaller unit. The sale price made it very attractive, so I purchased. The unit works well, starts quickly and puts out enough power for most rural homes. I live in an area where the power goes out 3 to 4 times a year for more than 4 hours so a back up is very necessary. This unit will run a deep well pump, furnace, freezer and refrigerator at the same time with power to spare for lights and some electronics. I also like the gas shut off valve that came on the machine. I shut off the gas then let it run out to clean out the carburetor. This keeps the carb clean and working as today's gas is so poor and eats any rubber parts and seals in the carb. The built in handle and wheels make this no harder to move than my older smaller unit.

This generator is the perfect piece for my garage , we have it for all our needs and to even run our townhouse in the case of power failure... such a nice product, with the ease of my wife hooking it up in the case I'm out of town...thank you again for a great product made in the USA...Ron

This generator has great power runs well when it's on but every day you have to jump start it because there isn't a alternator that charges the battery when it's on. It's a hassle trying to always make sure the battery has enough juice to start the generator. If not your out of luck.

Living in Metro Detroit I unfortunately have the regional power supplier as my electric utility. Unfortunately the power is just a bit less reliable than it is in Afghanistan. After numerous outages and a ridiculous amount of damage I bought this generator. Unboxed it, put the frame and wheels together, added the oil and gasoline and it starts on the first pull (actually not even a pull - just a tug after the starter engaged). Light enough for me to lift myself, and with the wheels it is easily mobile. More than enough power to run the sump pump, freezer, and refrigerator for short spells during the numerous outages I experience. Extremely easy to use and maintain. It is unfortunate I need to own something like this at all, but since I do I doubt I could do better. Do the scheduled maintenance and it is always ready and should last indefinitely. Given the track record of the local utility they should be required to provide one for every customer.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The GP6500 CO-SENSE Portable Generator is really great. The machine is easy to put together, easy to use, works well, and provides many safeguards and creature comforts that are really nice to have. This unit was easy to put together, the instructions are clear and it comes with everything you need to get started. One of my favorite things about this unit is the CO-Sense Technology. Carbon monoxide is terrifying but this unit is engineered to protect against that by automatically shutting off when unsafe levels are detected. Then it alerts you about it. Another important feature is the hour meter tracker, it counts down and lets you know when the machine should be serviced. Another cool feature is the low-oil safeguard. It will automatically shut off if the fuel level gets too low. All of these safeguards are so extremely nice to have. In previous units I've owned, there were not reminders or safeguards. It's nice to know exactly what to do and when to do it with this unit. Not only is this generator easy to put together, easy to use, and comes with awesome features, it actually runs really well and does a great job at providing the energy needed to run necessary components of my home. I'm extremely happy with this unit. I love all of the safeguards, how easy it is to use, and how well it works. I would absolutely recommend it!