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GP6500 GEN GENERATOR
4.6 out of 5 stars
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Dec 23, 2016
Boointhewoods
5 out of 5 stars review

Can't depend on OGE anymore….

OGE is having major issues of late on our grid. Past Sunday the weather got to -4 …. windchill -15. My electric went off for over 5 hrs and I ended up replacing the pipes in the well house due to everything freezing up. I researched and decided to purchase this Generac 7500. Very glad I did. We've another major storm brewing this upcoming weekend and I wanted to be ready. I can't depend on OGE anymore and having an alternative power back up gives me the feeling of control and power over my situation. Instead of being a victim of OGE.

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Aug 28, 2020
dave1226
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent value

Just got it. started perfectly without any issues. Easy to move around. Everything as advertised. Have not used it for power yet but have high expectations. Not nearly as noisy as i thought it would be. Not any louder than the poulan pro 6600 which it is replacing.

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Mar 10, 2022
ROSE22
3 out of 5 stars review

THIS PRODUCT WAS DEFECTIVE

WE BOUGHT THIS GENERATOR AND THE LAST THING WE DID WAS PUT FUEL IN IT AND IT LEAKED ALL OVER THE PLACE. WE TRIED TAKING IT BACK TO THE STORE BUT THEY WOULDN'T ACCEPT IT BECAUSE IT ALREADY HAD FUEL AND OIL IN IT AND SAID WE HAD TO TAKE IT TO A SERVICE STORE. WE HADN'T HAD IT FOR ONE HOUR AND HAVE TO DO THAT OURSELVES. NOT SURE WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO AT THIS POINT.

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Jul 28, 2023
SuburbanHomeowner1
5 out of 5 stars review

Worked PERFECTLY, as expected!!

Last night was the "maiden voyage" of my new 8000 Watt generator, as we lost power from the explosion of a local transformer from heat related power overload. GENERAC to the rescue...it took all of 10 minutes to roll the generator out of the garage, hook up the power cable, start the machine, flip the transfer switch and back to the comfort of lights, TV and A/C, etc. While my old 3500 WATT generator performed well for the past 12 years, A/C was not an option, nor was using the microwave and other applicances. My new GENERAC machine performed flawlessly with gasoline consumption and noise both being reasonable. Bought it directly from GENERAC; the process and delivery were convenient and easy. I recommended this unit to my next door neighbor last night and he bought one this morning, and I would recommend GENERAC to everybody. Great product and great customer service (sales and delivery).

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Apr 4, 2016
Guff
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Portable Generator

I have supplied the house through 3 power actual outages since 2013 Dec for short duration's under 12-hours. Run the GP1750E every couple months to make sure it works when needed. Starts up on no more than 2=pulls / and right away when using the electric start. Load Test Run with 3-HP LPAC [Low Pressure Air Compressor 150 psig] for the sand blaster and other lights and equipment in pole barn. Also run Simulated Power Outage Load Test to supply the house VITAL LOADS connected to our 100 Amp Sub-Panel Load Center about 4 times a year. [[Main Breaker Panel is 200 Amp --- Sub Panel is 100 Amp for fuel-oil heat, well water, sump pump, electric water heater, freezers/refrigerators, appliances in kitchen, various lighting circuits.]] Have TV, Computers, MODEM-Router, Printers on their own UPS [Uninterrupted Power Supply] to give me time to setup generator to supply electric to house. Can set-up and power house in about 5-10 minutes. Great Generator for the $$$ --- only regret was I didn't get a 15-KW Generac automatic Stand-By unit --- but I live in the rural area without natural gas and didn't want to invest in propane just for a generator.

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Mar 2, 2015
Dianne17199
5 out of 5 stars review

Very pleased!

This is a powerful unit that will meet our needs during an outage. For us, it will power the heat strips on the furnace, our water pump, the refrigerator, microwave and enough lights to see our way through. We are very happy with our purchase and as we always say...we hope we never have to use it!

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Oct 9, 2018
saramceown
5 out of 5 stars review

Great product

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall we have loved having this generator around. We did test it out with a few power tools and it works great. We have it ready to go for the rest of hurricane season. Right now we have used it for minor stuff just to test it out and so far it seems to hold up great. It is not overly loud for a generator. I will say it is really heavy and I am glad it has the handle to push/pull it. I am even more glad its handle can be moved in different positions.

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Oct 31, 2018
GinnyW
5 out of 5 stars review

Excellent quality product with a great reputation

After 5-6 months or research, I selected the GeneracGP8000E for a whole home emergency backup system, had it installed and am very pleased with this purchase. It is easy to start and maintain, and surprisingly easy to move around given its weight. It's noise level when running is satisfactory and I am looking forward to a worry free winter.

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Sep 28, 2018
chipoo
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Generator!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The power cord has 4 places to plug things into and that is a nice feature. It has a handle which is great as you can move it and lock it in place. It was also easy to move. Loved the weather covers for the plug. Some of the directions, however, could use improvement. Started right up. Sounds great as it is running. This is a really nice generator.

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Sep 30, 2018
Roberto16
2 out of 5 stars review

It would have been great if all the parts came with this generator

Missing parts out of the box. Cannot put the unit together properly. Will try to contact the company after the weekend. Would love to be able to move this unit from where it was delivered but cannot install the wheels without the axle. I hope this isn't what the rest of my experiences are going to be like.

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