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GP 3250-Watt Portable Generator

Ratings & Reviews for Generac GP 3250-Watt Portable Generator

4.5
201
Review
 4.5 out of 5
201 Reviews


92% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

The product is praised for its reliable performance, easy starting, and ability to power essential household appliances and tools during power outages. It is described as durable, well-made, and providing excellent value. Customers appreciate its portability and ease of use. However, some limitations were noted, such as the inability to power larger power tools or air conditioning units without tripping the breaker. A few customers also experienced issues with leaks or defective parts. Overall, the consensus is that the product is a great backup generator for home use, providing sufficient power for most needs during emergencies.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
201 Customer Reviews

awesome portable at a very reasonable price

Would Recommend

Used many times and it never fails to be a great investment. I bought it for camping and outdoor activities and it is well worth the money.

December 24, 2015

From generac.com

Women running this product!

Would Recommend

Love it, we have already had a power outage in our town. Starts very easy, easy to move and since I am a women can start it and run it just fine. Great item to own.. Love the product

December 8, 2015

From generac.com

great looks

Would Recommend

Very nice generator, just the right size, and quiet. Easy to start and runs smooth. Fully recommend!

December 2, 2015

From generac.com

This generator is built very well

Would Recommend

The unit is easy to start and very low noise for a unit like this. It seems to handle load smoothly and no change in voltage to source.

November 18, 2015

From generac.com

Great Product

Would Recommend

Great Product start on the first pull very eazy to handle and assembly. Runs all my DJ equipment for outsides tailgating events. No matter what team you are cheering for you can always depend on the Generac to start. It rans for more then 8 hours without putting fuel in it. I would reccommend this product to any one who as an outsides event that needs power. Nothing runs like a Generac. The best thing it not nosiy at as others I have heard.

October 22, 2015

From generac.com

Response from 8700

Thank you for providing us with such a positive review. We are please to know that you have been able to put the unit to good use! If you have not don...

8700October 23, 2015

Just unpacked and started right up

Would Recommend

Brought home from the store today. Easy assembly. Started after a few tries and we ran it for a while too test. Good product for the money. Electric start would have been a plus. But bought as a backup for home, probably will run it once a month to excursive it.

October 14, 2015

From generac.com

Works great

Would Recommend

This was bought for business. I would purchase one for personal use as well.

October 13, 2015

From generac.com

easy to use!

Would Recommend

Works great! Easy to put together and started on the first pull!

October 3, 2015

From generac.com

Great product

Would Recommend

A quiet and provided enough power to run all the power tools needed in the woods.

September 30, 2015

From generac.com

Reliable . Easy to maintain.

Would Recommend

Starts everytime. All outlets give excellent power generation. Seems very efficient on gas. Cons: 1. Does not have a voltage regulator for connection to furnace. 2. Fuel gauge is very hard to see at any level. 3. Is not powerful enough for interface to Main power line with special interfaces. Requires 4000watts min.

September 11, 2015

From generac.com

Very pleased with the power!

Would Recommend

I purchased this as a "when I need it" kinda thing. I use it on our camper when we are dry camping, as well as when we are at the cabin and need to service the quads and equipment. I have put roughly 15 hours on this unit and plan using it a lot more. Very pleased with the product that I purchased!

September 10, 2015

From generac.com

Overall satisfied with my purchase

Would Recommend

I purchased the generator because I was without power on a hot sunny and windy day. It took a little while to assemble and get the generator started, but it ran fine and handled what I needed it to.

August 3, 2015

From generac.com

Great generator.

Would Recommend

So far this generator has started up every time on the first pull. The process for starting is also more simple than other generator I have used. Additionally, the gas gauge is easy to read and I love how it gives you an estimated amount of run time left based on the remaining fuel. My only criticism would be that the oil that came with it was not labeled, so there is no way of telling what type of oil I put in.

July 2, 2015

From generac.com

Response from 8700

Thank you for providing us with your review of the GP3250 portable generator. Please note that information regarding oil recommendations for this part...

8700July 6, 2015

Reliable power plant

Would Recommend

Had been looking at purchasing a generator for some time now. Well "Mr Murphy" decided to knock out the power to my house for a few hours and I decided to pull the trigger. I couldn't be happier. Straight from the box, add oil, gas, and pulled the crank 3 times. The rest is history. Had plenty of power for what I needed it for. I already have plans for other projects.

June 12, 2015

From generac.com

Response from 8700

We are glad to know that our product was there for you when you needed it! Thank you for providing us with your review of the GP3250. Don' t forget to...

8700June 15, 2015

Stand behind there warranty

Would Recommend

We have 3 one for our garage .one for our cabin and one for back up for house. The stand behind there warrant. Excellent product.

June 6, 2015

From generac.com

Starts easy!

Would Recommend

I live in northern Quebec and w i bought the 3250 i asked myself if i should go automatic starter or manual. i got the manual and have no regret at -40 F+ wind chill 3 shots and it started eveytime just pause 30 seconds for sure between try or it might not start!

May 23, 2015

From generac.com

nice to know its there if i need it

just sits in the garage, but if i need it, i'll need it.

May 18, 2015

From generac.com

This product is a solid workhorse. Very reliable

Would Recommend

I have only used this once but from what I observed this is a solid product. I was able to run a sump pump and well pump with ease

April 29, 2015

From generac.com

Sturdy , reliable . steady output.

Would Recommend

Nice heavy frame, reliable power output. Despite the weight,easy to move with the standard wheel/handle kit.

April 2, 2015

From generac.com

Awesome product

Would Recommend

It starts the first or second pull even in cold weather. It is fairly quiet for the size. It puts out the advertised power. The only feature missing in the 3 KW version is an idle-down with no load. It runs full blast when on and has good voltage regulation with varying loads.

March 4, 2015

From generac.com

Response from 8700

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8700March 5, 2015