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3300 Starting / 2500 Running Watt Gasoline Single Fuel Portable Generator

Ratings & Reviews for CRAFTSMAN 3300 Starting / 2500 Running Watt Gasoline Single Fuel Portable Generator

3.6
104
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 3.6 out of 5
104 Reviews


63% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The generator appears to have mixed reviews. Many customers found it quiet, portable, and able to power various household items during outages. However, a significant number reported reliability issues, with the generator failing to start or run properly after initial use. Some also found it underpowered, especially for larger appliances. Overall, the generator may work well for basic power needs but may not be suitable for more demanding applications.

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104 Customer Reviews

Easy to start

Would Recommend

Easy to start, light enough to carry, excellent quality

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Return Policy & Wrong Information Given!

Would Not Recommend

Never opened the product didn’t use it. Bought a craftsman generator for last weeks storm. I was told by sales person I could return it with no problem as long had receipt and not opened. Waited until after the storm about 72 hours later and service manager had said had until 48 hours Purchase or 30 days if you Lowes card! He pointed at the return policy that was posted to the side and not in front of desk. Whole experience was just awful and I was going to use them for Kitchen remodeling it I ...

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Response from Generac

Hi Ron, we’re sorry to hear about the frustration and the conflicting information you were given. We understand how upsetting that is, especially aft...

GeneracFebruary 2, 2026

Generac

Fails when you need it

Would Not Recommend

Purchased recently and used only once to run a few sumps during flooding. The next time we needed it was during a power outage and frigid temps. The generator would idle but could not carry a load (even tested it with very low watt devices). Lowe's would not refund or replace it and they were a bit rude about it. To be fair, they didn't have any generators to replace it with because many people were in need at the time.

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Response from Generac

We’re sorry to hear about the trouble you experienced—especially in the middle of freezing temperatures and an outage. A generator should be somethin...

GeneracJanuary 27, 2026

Generac

CRAFTSMAN 2500 -Watt Single Fuel (Gasoline) Invert

Would Not Recommend

Impossible to start after sitting for a couple of weeks. Started the first time and ran, but after that will not start. Not dependable.

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Response from Generac

We are sorry to hear about the starting issues you have encountered with your generator and would like to help. The most common cause for starting is...

GeneracOctober 28, 2025

Generac

Great little genset

Would Recommend

For the 3300 watt output, this generator is really quiet. I use it at campgrounds to power a small a/c unit for my tent (5000 btu). The auto idle works great when higher loads are placed on the unit and then spools down when removed. Starts on second pull and runs like a Honda for less than half the price.

September 23, 2025
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Junk Product

Would Not Recommend

Unreliable when it actually starts. Regardless if you clean everything out, set your plug right and run good gas, it does not work. A waste of money that runs on the coattails of a formerly good name.

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Response from Generac

Hello Dave, we're sorry to hear about the trouble you’ve experienced with your generator. It should start and run reliably with proper setup and ...

GeneracSeptember 19, 2025

Generac

All turn off every 3 hours. Hard to turn on after.

Would Not Recommend

Very bad product. Not reliable. Its hard to turn on. It turned off every 3 hours. Honda generators are way better. Please don't waste your money buying this product. You'll regret it if you do.

August 25, 2025
From 2500 Starting _SLASH_ 2200 Running Watt Gasoline Single Fuel Portable Generator Verified Purchaser
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Response from Generac

Hi Don,

We’re very sorry to hear about the trouble you’ve had with your 2500-Watt Inverter Generator. That’s not the experience we want fo...

GeneracAugust 25, 2025

Generac

Cannot run a 1200 watt A/C

Would Not Recommend

I purchased the Craftsman 3300i to run a 1,200 watt A/C. I thought for sure it would run the A/C with no problem. The generator is advertised to run a 1,500 watt A/C. It was unable to start and run the A/C. I found out the problem after the unreasonable 48 hour return policy. I discovered that when trying to return the generator after 5 days. I called the Craftsman warranty line and after explaining the problem, I was referred to several local service companies (like a lawnmower repair co...

August 23, 2025
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Response from Generac

Hello Steve,

We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Craftsman 3300i generator. While it’s rated for 3,300 starting watts, some...

GeneracAugust 25, 2025

Generac

Gen X

Would Recommend

Now you Young people need to know basics about generators oil fuel ⛽️ 4 pulls starts every time living off grid check oil before you start every time not hard but gen X has experience in this field can't help if you don't learn

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Easy to use!

Would Recommend

We bought this after using one loaned to us during a 29 hour power outage. It saved our food in a refrigerator and an upright freezer by cycling between the two. It also ran a light, charged our devices and ran our toaster oven.

July 15, 2025
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2 months

Would Not Recommend

First month of having this generator I was already having issues getting the generator started after 100 hours you will need to do a oil change etc! Even after doing everything correct in the owners manual after the first month this generator wouldn’t start at all took it back to Lowe’s they gave me Another one and a month later I’m having same issue change the spark plug air filter clean the carburetor etc. generator runs for five minutes then cuts Off! Horrible horrible product craftsman has t...

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Response from Generac

We're sorry to hear about your negative experience. Without a doubt, we strive to deliver a better generator experience to our valued customers. ...

GeneracJuly 14, 2025

Generac

unfair REVIEW

CRATSMAN GEN BUT COMMENTS ON GENERAC !! fix it yall !

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Response from Generac

We're sorry to hear about your negative experience with your new portable generator. We appreciate and value your feedback as it helps ensure we ...

GeneracMay 29, 2025

Generac

This little generator is quite

Would Recommend

Quiet

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Wouldn’t recommend buying it

Would Not Recommend

Had it for a year, I didn’t use it much. All of a sudden it started decelerating and accelerating abnormally when it was on, until one day it just stoped working. Worst grand I ever spent.

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Not enough strong as the description

I have the 300i and is stronger than new on ale and new one is the 3300i

February 16, 2025
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Response from Generac

Thank you for leaving us a review. We apologize for any confusion you may have encountered about this generator's power capacity. This generator ...

GeneracFebruary 17, 2025

Generac

Awesome product

Would Recommend

Product is very versatile I can even charge a car battery love it

February 3, 2025
From 2500 Starting _SLASH_ 2200 Running Watt Gasoline Single Fuel Portable Generator Verified Purchaser
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Shop aroiund before you need one

Didnt open found cheaper elsewhere

January 27, 2025
Verified Purchaser
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Response from Generac

Thank you for leaving a review. We're sorry your experience was not satisfactory. Please know that if you should have any questions or concerns w...

GeneracJanuary 29, 2025

Generac