Bought the 6500 in 2015 after losing power for 5 days after a storm. I went with Generac because of the trusted name and reviews. Recently lost power in a winter storm for two days. This baby ran for 48 hours straight through a transfer switch and powered my heat, two refrigerators, three tv's, all my lights no problem! Best $800.00 i ever spent.

Bought generator 2 years ago which worked on startup. I drained the gas tank and confidently awaited a time for its use. I am in NC with Hurricane Florence and brought out the generator. After filling the gas tank, checking the oil, charging the battery..... nothing. Will not crank by hand or battery. What a disappointment when it is needed most.

Assembly was easy, Cut out of box and followed assembly instructions. Instructions to prepare for running were very clear. Started with some difficulty, felt hard to pull to start. Second time I started it was easy. Tested it two weeks later and had no problem starting. has all the power to run what i need during power outages. Great product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Living in South Georgia, I need to be ready for hurricane season, and the Generac GP9500E Tri Fuel Generator gives me that confidence. With 12,500 starting watts and 9,500 running watts (on gas), it’s powerful enough to keep our home running smoothly during an outage. I love that it runs on gas, propane, or natural gas—great flexibility when fuel options are limited. The maintenance is straightforward with clear instructions, and the electric start makes things easy. It’s not whisper-quiet, but for a generator of this size, the noise level is very reasonable and not disruptive. The COsense® safety feature gives added peace of mind, and the 7.5-gallon tank provides over 10 hours of runtime at 50% load. This generator is a wise investment for any household facing severe weather. I’m so thankful for this.

I use this generator for 2 months every yr on weekends at deer lease and run fuel dry when I leave till following weekend Iv used the 6500 for 1st year no problem except oil consumption 2 nd yr had to have carb rebuild and and 3rd yr now needs a valve job junk I'm not putting any more money in it. also friend (same deer lease )has a generac 5000 3 yrs old has had to replace push rods

I was really surprised at the poor quality of the generator I purchased in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The fuel tank leaked fuel. Once I got the tank replaced, the fuel petcock now leaks fuel. Even the replacement one I received leaks fuel. I would not purchase again, nor would I recommend purchase of a generac generator.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Generac GP9500E is a beast. Tons of power—easily runs the essentials plus extras without breaking a sweat. The tri-fuel setup is a game changer. Whether it’s gas, propane, or natural gas, it fires up quick and runs smooth. Noise-wise, it’s not whisper-quiet, but for the power you’re getting, it’s surprisingly reasonable. You’ll hear it, but it’s not going to rattle your teeth. Maintenance is straightforward—keep up with oil changes and check the air filter now and then, and it’ll treat you right. COsense is a solid safety feature, and the build quality feels like it could survive a small war. Or a zombie apocalypse—because let’s be honest, if the world ends, you’ll still have power while the neighbors are burning furniture.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m so grateful for this generator. I live in NJ, on the shore, & have dealt with hurricanes. This will help save food in the fridge & can help keeping the house cool, if needed. At the very least charge devices so we can be in contact with family, if needed. It’s not too loud, & super easy to set up. I’ve wanted a generator for so long so I’m so happy with this!!

I don't write many reviews but we are in an ice storm power outage. I dusted off my Generac 6500 XL which I purchased in 1999. It started right up and is running my entire house - well pump, furnace, frig, and lights including Christmas lights. . It is 17 degrees out. This generator is great. It starts first or second pull every time. It will be hard to find a replacement to match this one if it every wears out. Happy generating.

I bought this generator after Hurricane Irene and I had to put it in service during the freak October snowstorm that hit the East Coast. It performed as well as expected. I used it for 36 hours without a hitch. My wife was happy to have hot water to take a shower and also she enjoyed being able to use the microwave. I argued with her for 14 years as to the pros of having a generator. She always said it would be a waste of money, guess what ? Her tune changed during the snowstorm. She was happy to have the generator.