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A-iPower 9,000 / 12,000 Watt Gasoline Powered Generator with Electric Start
4.4 out of 5 stars
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171 ratings110 reviews
  1. 5 stars73% (125)
  2. 4 stars14% (24)
  3. 3 stars3% (5)
  4. 2 stars4% (6)
  5. 1 star6% (11)

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Sep 12, 2018
Reviewer name: Ed
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Replacing an existing generator

I had purchase a unit in 2009 and it was just a little undersized to run my AC. It was a 10k. unit. This unit will run my ac, and usually I have more power outages in the summer. This runs my entire house without any problems. I have gas heat, stove, and oven. I have been able to operate my household as if we have not lost power. Very happy so far. I have only run the generator for a two hour test.

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Aug 3, 2020
Reviewer name: Fozzybear604
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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good product

Arrived on time works like a charm , its a bit noisy but it works good for what i need i recommend to buy

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Mar 26, 2019
Reviewer name: OldClay
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Awesome generator

This generator has enough power to run most of the circuits in my house. It's needed because I live in Florida and hurricanes can cot off power. Great bargain even at the regular price.

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Jun 1, 2018
Reviewer name: DONNA1954
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Love the electric start

I'm very happy with the generator. I had a power plug-in installed on the outside of house. My power hasn't went out yet but I have turned on the generator and turned off power to house to check how it powers the house. Works great!!!

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Oct 9, 2018
Reviewer name: Ed
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Easy start

I bought this generator a few weeks ago. Very easy to unpack and setup. I followed the instructions, and the it started up immediately. I haven't had a chance to put it to use as yet, but it very encouraging that it starts so easy.

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Sep 20, 2021
Reviewer name: jeans
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

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Early review of A-i generator

Got generator delivered in timely fashion, assembled it with no problems and let it run for about 15 minutes, Wheels seem to be poor quality, but time and use will tell for that as well as reliability. thanks

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Nov 28, 2021
Reviewer name: Trud
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

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Good uy

Shipped on time. I used a rain check and got it for $600. Came with oil and battery! Minor assembly but it is a little heavy. Started right up. Great genny if u can get it on sale

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Jul 20, 2021
Reviewer name: GIL
4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5 stars review

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Works great, a bit loud

Works fine. Came damaged but customer service sent me the broken part replacement. I was able to power my entire house 2000 sq ft including the central AC. The only con is that it is quite noisy. I may make a box for it to help with the noise.

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

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Works great.

The generator had no spark and didn't start at first. It turns out the assembly wasn't complete. My husband called and the person on the phone knew right away what had to be connected. It runs great now.

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Oct 25, 2019
Reviewer name: Skipper
5 out of 5 stars
5 out of 5 stars review

A-iPower 12000E Great Power!

I bought this Generator from Sam's club October 1, 2019. It was delivered in one week. I just had a chance to set it up and run it today. Installing wheels, bracket and hooking up the battery are extremely easy. The unit is heavy, but very managable once the wheels are attached. It does require slightly more oil than is provided (about 1 1/4 bottles) I attached the battery and placed a gas in the tank. I guess the amount of gas I used was so low I couldn't read it on the gas meter on the top. I think I used about one gallon. (It ran for 2.5 hours before running out of gas, which was my objective to break in the motor and replace the oil. It read an earlier review about it not putting out power. There is a breaker (38 watt) on the panel that must be turned on for the unit to produce power. You also have to turn the gas line on. I choked the unit and it fired up on the first try. My house is wired for a generator. (50amp breaker) I ran this one for 20 minutes with no load and then flipped the switch to my entire house. This unit is a beast. It's no louder than my previous generator. It ran my entire house (2 refrigerators, 1 freezer, 1 TV, lights, fans etc.) It also powered my 50 gallon electric hot water heater with no problems. I tried to turn my 5 ton (14 seer) Trane heat pump on with all the other large items off, but the AC would not start, I assume the surge was too strong for the generator (generator did not cut off) I stopped the AC unit because I didn't want to damage it. I could easily run 3 burners on my stove top while watching TV. I could turn on (2) 1500 electric heaters without it bogging down. It took 2.4 hours for that one gallon of gas to run out so I could change the oil and store the unit. Essentially the unit will run my entire (without my 5 ton HVAC) I'm sure it would handle a 3 ton HVAC unit. The unit seems to be built well with a good finish. It's small and compact, but heavy like any other generator this size. I highly recommend this unit for the price and power and ease to crank. (I hope I never need it, but if I do, I'm confident it would my needs.

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