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50 -Amp Manual Transfer Switch Manual Transfer Switch

Ratings & Reviews for Generac 50 -Amp Manual Transfer Switch Manual Transfer Switch

4.4
149
Review
 4.4 out of 5
149 Reviews


91% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The generator is reported to be reliable and high-quality, providing effective emergency power backup. Customers praise its smooth installation, quiet operation, and consistent performance during outages. The product is noted for its durability, easy maintenance, and ability to power homes through extended blackouts. However, some customers experienced issues with the power cord length, louder-than-expected noise, and occasional malfunctions requiring service. A few also desired more detailed monitoring capabilities. Overall, most customers are very satisfied and would recommend this dependable home backup power solution.

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149 Customer Reviews

Generator switch

Would Recommend

I haven’t installed this item yet, but the delivery was great. It was scheduled so I knew when it was coming and could be home for it. The driver was fast and delivered it without and damage. The product was well packaged so no damage to the product.

December 15, 2025
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Would Not Recommend

Dont breathe on it too hard

October 30, 2024
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We're sorry to hear that you've had a negative experience with your 50-amp transfer switch. We appreciate and value your feedback as it helps...

GeneracOctober 31, 2024

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very bad

Would Not Recommend

How can anyone recommend this product when you make it impossible to get the generator activated as you never respond to phone calls or emails about getting it commissioned and tested. I have emailed and called many times and it's been installed for 2 years and still has not been activated!!! All you want to do is sell generators and don't give a hoot about follow up or activation, I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND YOUR PRODUCT, DON'T CARE IF IT'S SUPPOSEDLY THE BEST GENERATOR ON THE PLANET, DOESN'T DO ME ...

May 10, 2024

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Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We are truly sorry to hear about the frustration you've been experiencing. We understand how important cl...

Generac SupportMay 10, 2024

Multiple issues

Would Recommend

Ordered 9 months in advance by our builder, unit was late and had multiple issues. Multiple service personnel sent over a 6 month period..finally insisted on replacement. Took 2+ months but finally in. Hopefully works when needed. Market share is an issue. Hope service is there when i need it! The subs were great,,,this was a product issue.

May 9, 2024

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Response from Generac Support

Thank you for your patience and for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the delay in receiving the unit and the initial issues you encou...

Generac SupportMay 9, 2024

Great genny

Would Recommend

Waited 9 weeks for generator. Ordered it with a cold weather kit. Generac never installed the cold weather kit. I had to install it. Which includes cutting the brand new coolant hoses. I would say if you order something brand new and order the accessories then it should come with them installed. Also very little room for the battery! Other than that great generator!!

April 26, 2024

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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Our goal is to provide every customer with a positive experience from start to finish. W...

Generac SupportApril 26, 2024

Works well

Would Recommend

A good sized investment because we don't feel the power grid is going to serve us well over the next 10 years. Quality Home Services did an excellent job in design, permits, installation and training.

April 24, 2024

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25 months old major part failure

Would Not Recommend

Have a large home generator. Smoke pouring out just a few weeks after annual service. Pretty disappointed in a major piece failing in just 25 months of ownership. Especially since it was all checked out this month and all was supposed to be good. Is this normal?? Would like to know/how why? Not a good sign for the huge price paid.

April 24, 2024

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Hello, and thank you for you review. We apologize your experience has not been satisfactory and understand the frustration this has caused. Feedback l...

Generac Customer SupportApril 24, 2024

Peace of mind.

Would Recommend

Good looking and not too noisy! I’d order this product again if needed.

April 15, 2024

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Does the job but not made well

Would Not Recommend

The company makes products that are hard to use and this unit was very difficult in getting the monitors figured out. Makes a lot of notice

March 19, 2024

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Thank you for the review. We appreciate your feedback and apologize that your experience has not been satisfactory. For further assistance, please con...

Generac Customer SupportApril 9, 2024

The Electric Touch Company are the BEST!!

Would Recommend

Loving my new Generator that was installed by the Lads from The Electric Touch Company they completed the job in a timely fashion explained everything to me and now my Unit is running great, its only been a few weeks and my unit has been used at least 4 times so far. I'm happy I made this investment.

March 11, 2024

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Parts missing

Would Recommend

Sorry to report; so far my experience has not been good! I started this journey back in Oct 23! Up until two days ago they had not been able to get it started. One delay was a a missing generac base plate where the electrical comes out. Recently they replaced the wire harness that was defective. This Tuesday I am suppose to get a brief about how my generator works.

February 25, 2024

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Generac Customer SupportMarch 4, 2024

Too soon to tell maybe

Would Not Recommend

Still having issues with the generator giving error codes. Waiting on replacement part to see if it corrects the issue. Also, for a new unit there are several spots of rust already showing, not sure how this will hold up for years to come. Also, still trying to get this connected to the Wi-Fi network for easier monitoring, which has not been easy. The jury is still out on our opinion of the unit.

February 2, 2024

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Thank you for the review. Please consider sharing additional feedback with our Generac Customer Support Team at https://bit.ly/3HaeckW.

Generac Customer SupportFebruary 19, 2024

Recently installed

Would Recommend

Only have had the generator for a couple weeks so it is difficult to comment on quality/durability. It did function as it should during a couple of outages lasting a couple minutes each. The Mobile Link app could use some work. I could not get it to install at all. Our installer came out and got it to work after fiddling with for over an hour using several devices for something that should be fairly straight forward. Overall I am satisfied with the generator so far.

January 10, 2024

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear that your generator has been functioning as expected and that you're satisfied with ...

Generac Customer SupportJanuary 12, 2024

Not at all satisfied!!

Would Not Recommend

We bought this generator brand new and it is still not working! It ran for a few minutes when the electricians were trying to have it up and running. Unfortunately all it did was blow out most of my circuit breakers and burned up my AC motor. The electrician just left my residence saying it still will not start! We had such high hopes for this generator and it is failing miserably!

October 26, 2023

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Response from Generac Support

We are sorry to hear about your experience. It sounds unusual and frustrating. Since generators are intended to protect you from outages, it can be pa...

Generac SupportMay 13, 2025

Wish I had purchased 22 yrs ago.

Would Recommend

Nice and quiet. Will eliminate worries about hurricanes.

August 16, 2023

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Disappointed with “Upgraded” Features

Would Recommend

Purchased a 30 kW liquid cooled unit. It took almost four months for delivery. I purchased the liquid cooled unit because I was told it would be quieter; there is no noticeable noise reduction. At the installation, it was discovered that the liquid cooled unit will not connect wirelessly and I would, at added expense need to run a line to my modem. So, mobile link is useless to me right now. I have no doubt, the product will run if I loose power but I don’t think it was worth the upgrade. #Disap...

July 24, 2023

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We apologize your experience has not been satisfactory. We'd like to help! Please contact us at https://www.generac.com/service-support/contact-us. Yo...

MarketingJuly 24, 2023

New unit, failed twice in three weeks

Would Not Recommend

48kW unit, big and bulky, installed less than month ago and lost power twice and TWICE THE GENERAC HAS FAILED TO TURN ON! Working with electrician and still not fixed. So disappointed in this $20K+ “investment”

July 17, 2023

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We apologize your experience has not been satisfactory. We'd like to help! Please contact us at https://www.generac.com/service-support/contact-us. Yo...

Customer SupportAugust 22, 2023

Good experience with a few bugs to get off my chest...

Would Recommend

The lead contractor for my project did a great job. Unfortunately, he did have to spend a lot of time apologizing for the "sub's" work. The concrete pad is below standards and looks like it. On the bright side, I've had power drop out more than just a few times since the install, and within seconds, my Generac is up and running. Although I did a lot of poring over my budget to justify this, by the second instance of power dropping out and my generator picking up the slack, I feel like "it's a ba...

July 11, 2023

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Response from Marketing

Thank you for taking time out of your day to provide us with your valuable feedback. If you run into any questions, please give us a call at 888-436-3...

MarketingJuly 12, 2023

damage

Would Not Recommend

Unit came with a damaged fan blade, and oil is leaking or spilled on bottom of unit. Now i have to hire a certified tech to come out and replace the fan blade since it was damaged in the factory. Unit is also throwing codes, haven't been able to start it. Their air cooled units seem much better.

June 24, 2023

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Response from Marketing

We apologize your experience has not been satisfactory. We'd like to help! Please contact us at https://www.generac.com/service-support/contact-us. Yo...

MarketingJune 26, 2023

Great Experience with Generator Supercenter of Nashville

Would Recommend

I have a mixed review. I love the product and I enjoy working with Generator Supercenter of Nashville. But my overall experience is leaning negative because of unbelievable hassles getting propane. While that has nothing to do with the generator, it has everything to do with it because the generator uses a lot of it. I am six months into trying to get my propane tanks upgraded and working with Amerigas is nothing short of ridiculous. I see no end to it. You can't call anyone (automated a...

June 14, 2023

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Response from Marketing

Thank you for taking time out of your day to provide us with your valuable feedback. If you run into any questions, please give us a call at 888-436-3...

MarketingJune 14, 2023