Purchased this generator after Hurricane Michael. I used it to run refrigeration, medical equipment and my well. It had absolutely no problems carrying the load. It is a quiet generator and ran for about 14 hours on a tank of gas. I highly recommend this generator.

After several years of wanting a generator for backup power during utility power outages, and several years of putting it off, I finally bought a Generac GP8000E. I chose this model because it just happened to be available where I was shopping and because of Generac's overall good reputation. I also wanted a generator in this 7500 to 10,000 watt category. I added a third-party mechanical lock-out mechanism and a 40 amp double pole back-feed breaker to my main breaker panel, and fed it through a 30-amp power inlet box. The mechanical lock-out acts as a manual transfer switch, in compliance with electrical codes and safety regulations. This keeps me, my generator, my house, and power company personnel all safe. This arrangement allows me to power my entire house (except my central air conditioning) all on the GP8000E. My historical electrical usage data indicated that during non-A/C months, I never drew more that 5000 watts from the power company at any given time. Thus this 8000 watt -capable generator is perfect! I even measured the AC current with typical household loads all turned on (lights, refrigerator, basement freezer, computers, etc.) while running on this generator and I got a reading around 7 to 10 amps on each "hot" leg of the 240 volt 30 amp feed from the generator. Thus I still have a very comfortable "cushion" before I approach this generator's maximum power rating. I bought this generator about 2 years ago. I've only needed to use it a couple of times, but tonight I *needed* it! It started right up and ran continuously for about 7 hours straight. No problems. It provided all the power we needed for lights, refrigeration, TV, and computers all without a hiccup. I'm very pleased.

We had been in a deep freeze and without power for two days when I happened to be in Lowe's right when a truckload of Generac GP6500's were being unloaded. They say timing is everything so I paid for one and loaded it into my truck. When I got it home and assembled the frame, everything seemed well built and sturdy. After all the prep work I was ready to fire it up and give my family some power, but unfortunately it wouldn't stay running. After a lengthy call to a very caring customer service rep, we determined it had a faulty CO sensor right out of the box. If it wasn't for that issue, I would give this a five star rating. Thanks to my engineering background, I was able to bypass the sensor and get power when we needed it the most. It's a nice feature to protect dumb people who would try to run a generator in an enclosed space, but a better quality sensor is needed so it works when brand new. Most people do not have the background to get it working in an emergency and it would seem like a waste of money.

Last month had the transfer station installed in order to use my new 7500. This model seems like the prefect match for me. Since I'm a single older female the electric start is a blessing. This unit should get me through any power outage when the next one happens.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this awesome generator to review. It's the best . The product it's self is great . Looks good and works well. Its well made and heavy, but once the wheels are on its super easy to wheel around and easy to use . This is something every household should have, definitely would recommend it.

Great product worked non -stop during a 2 day outage

I would recomend this product highly. When you put a load on it, it dont even strain it.

Gas tank leak right out of the box. As soon as I poured gas into the tank it start running out.

Runs great for what I have used on small jobs. Have not got to use it yet on power outage on emergency backup.

The product is everything you expect. Added oil and gas and it started right away. Checked voltage outputs and were in business.