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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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1,715 ratings1,715 reviews
  1. 5 stars78% (1,346)
  2. 4 stars15% (250)
  3. 3 stars2% (40)
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  5. 1 star3% (59)

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Sep 4, 2020
Reviewer name: Eric
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

Good machine. CO sensor and GFCI to sensitive

GFCI trips when I plug in my refrigerator. CO sensor keeps shutting down my unit that is placed outside not even close to my home. I had to put a box fan under the handle to blow air across the unit to keep it running. I dont need the CO shutdown. Other than those 2 items I am impressed.

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Aug 9, 2023
Reviewer name: BEM514
1 out of 5 stars
1 out of 5 stars review

Has yet to crank

Spent a lot of money on this generator and it won’t even crank. Not every generac dealer works on portable units, so took research, time and extra calls to find a dealer that would come out. The repair company has replaced the starter, the carburetor, magnetos, the list goes on yet it STILL WONT CRANK. This is extreme frustrating for the money spent.

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Jun 15, 2015
Reviewer name: fc21
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Works great as expected

I had an old generator that needed replacement. I looked at several but the 7500e seemed to fit what I needed and I had heard good things about Generac. It has electric start and kicks over immediately. I plugged it into the house and tested it with no problems. If I loose power, my basement could flood and in winter can get really cold so now I feel much more secure that I can power whatever is necessary in the house in any season. It is a bit loud by I can live with that in an emergency.

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Nov 19, 2013
Reviewer name: Desiree
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Sure is a handy..

We bought a GP 6500..Great brand..one you can trust..wouldent be caught with out one..runs every thing in our house. We have an outdoor wood boiler and runs it with no problem and runs for ever..no having to go out and fill it multiple time during the night with gas to make it thru the night

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Jul 8, 2012
Reviewer name: Doc
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Used first time during recent 7 day power outage..worked perfectly..thank god we had this devide! Dr.G

First time used for a severe week long (for us...worse for others) outage. Generator worked perfectly, ran for a week, 12 to 18 hours per day, big enough to allow neighbor to add extension cord to run refrigerator and fan. Without this dependable power we would havelost all our perishables, been unable to cook, unable to make ice. I would recommend this machine to anyone who wants a dependable, rugged, power sorce ready when needed...alife saver.........................................................Doc

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Apr 21, 2022
Reviewer name: WEBBY
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

BEST ON THE MARKET

i have owned this for a few years now. have 93 hrs. on it does a wonderful job when needed. the only thing is the battery for electric start had to replace it (sits more then it runs). when the power goes off nice to have this. we lose power at least once a week ( BAD electric company).BUY Generac if you want to be happy when power goes off!!!!!

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Aug 15, 2020
Reviewer name: Papasteve
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Like product and had good reviews

I just assembled the generator today less than an hour. Added the oil provided poured in about a half gallon of gas for a test start. Fired right up. Tested the outlets everything seems to be working fine. Replacing an older smaller unit 20 plus years old. I like the electric start and the operator friendly controls. Not wishing for another power outage but I think I'm prepared. This unit is a little wattage than my old unit and should do all that I need.

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Nov 2, 2015
Reviewer name: Speednik58
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Quality machine

After a 3 day outage this summer, I upgraded from a 5000 watt generator to the 6500 watt Generac and installed a larger transfer switch so I could power more items during our frequent power outages. The machine is obviously well built. It has a small footprint and it's easy to move and started on the first pull. Based on other reviews I thought it might be a little noisy. But it actually seems quieter than my old one.

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Feb 22, 2021
Reviewer name: Tex1234
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Lifesaver

I bought this generator in 2020 while it was on sale at H.D. it sat in my garage until the Texas deep freeze that just passed, thank GOD that I had it, I was able to easily start it and power my essentials in my house, had it not been for the generator it would have been a very chilly and desperate time. I encourage everyone to have a home generator for power outages, it will save your life, thanks to Generac for making a reliable and safe product.

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Nov 10, 2012
Reviewer name: Yenbriakia
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

Money well spent

I bought this generator just in case,let me tell you it pay for itself after we got hit with Hurricaine Sandy,we lost power for about 5 minutes that took to connect it to the transfer switch,very well and performed superb,plenty of watts to keep with the normal life even after the power is out...Love it!

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