Ratings & Reviews for CRAFTSMAN Performance Recoil Start 7500 Starting / 6000 Running Watt Gasoline Single fuel Portable Generator
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the generator's reliability and performance during power outages, with many highlighting easy starting, consistent power output, and impressive runtime—some reporting 72 hours of uninterrupted operation. The 8-gallon fuel tank and intuitive controls earn frequent praise for practical value. However, some customers report serious quality issues including excessive oil consumption, premature engine failure, and fouled spark plugs within weeks of purchase. A few mention it runs loud and is heavy. Despite these concerns, most customers consider it a dependable solution for emergencies.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Impressive Run Time
Would RecommendIt ran for 16 hours on one tank of fuel. Not a full demand load , I realize, but it kept 3 freezers and 3 refrigerators and some lights going during my power outage.
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Power when needed
Would RecommendDuration of time running. Ease of setup. Complete package needed for the hurricane effected area.
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A great generator for emergencies
Would RecommendReliable, easy to start, and powerful generator. Perfect solution for power after Hurricane Helene
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Genny on the Spot
Would RecommendA little pricey, but with my military discount and an immediate Need we were lucky to get this generator.. Easy to start ran for 11 hours at a time powered a refrigeratorpower and a deep freezer and the television.
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Great price for this particular generator
Would RecommendEasy to start, ran well and much quieter than other generators around me.
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Great performance for your money.
Would RecommendGreat generator it gives best performance at 50% load. As recommended in the generator's instructions
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Don’t buy
Would Not RecommendOh great It never worked on the 120 side. That is the side we needed. I bought it on Thursday before the storm. The day after the storm we plugged it up. Not working. We took back and was told no returns no swapping out. I bought another generator thus now out the price of this one. I emailed support and was told to call Firman for this craftsman. Not able to get through to them. This was a stock item with a shelf tag. Nowhere did it say you buy you own. No sign not on the receipt. We have been ...
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Junk
Would Not RecommendDo not buy this generator. We live off grid, have to run a generator for ac in this 90+ degrees heat and our previous generator died after 2 years of service. Needless to say, we had to go buy one that day. We purchased this one, it didn't even last 30 days before it began burning oil and then died. Tried to take it back to exchange it, and did you know Lowes won't take a generator back unless it's still in the box and unused? After going back and forth with a manager, they credited me back my m...
We’re very sorry to hear about the challenges you’ve faced with your generator and the frustration caused by the oil issues and return process.
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Craftsman might be back, we’ll see???!!
The generator performed well,..
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Worth the money. Performed excellently
Would RecommendGreat directions and it started right up for us
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Take care
Would Not RecommendIt doesn’t have enough power to run one mini split and 2 tv
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We’re very sorry to hear about your experience and understand the frustration caused by the generator not working and the difficulties with returns a...