Ratings & Reviews for Generac GP (49 State) 3300 Starting / 2500 Running Watt Gasoline Single Fuel Portable Generator

Easy power during storms

We live in a 1950’s suburb in Sacramento, CA - the City of Trees. We love our trees. But windy winter storms, trees and power lines don’t always work together. After annual power loss for up to 3 days each winter, we bought this inverter generator this winter - a day before the storm. Long story short this unit fired up with ease and powered our fridge, heat fan unit (gas powered furnace), several lamps and even our wifi. The generator ran for 30 hours straight and was an after thought until the...

Hard to start.

The only way it will start is by opening up the side and spraying starter fluid in to the carb. You can’t rely on it.

Very hard to start

Works great if you can get it started, usually takes 35-45 pulls to start

Nice unit, but difficult to start

I have older version of this unit (G0071171). It was difficult to start when we first got it , but has gotten worse with time. Now, even when unit is sixty degree range it takes 16 pulls of starter rope to start the generator. It has less than twenty five hours running time on it.

Shipping Weight: 74 LBS. Add Fuel: Apx. 90 LBS. - NO WHEELS

I haven't taken my GP3500iO out of the plastic yet, because I am looking everywhere for a wheel kit. No wheel kit. Generac apparently does not offer one. Unbelievable. If you plan to move your Generac GP3500iO around your property, plan to have a couple of hired hands to help you move it. Thanks, Generac. My first experience with you is "Buyer beware".

quiet and reliable

recommend this portable generator, it is very quiet and reliable, easy to use as soon as you take it out of the box.

Never made it to first oil change before it lost spark

Really liked it in the beginning. Lots of clean power till it just lost spark to the little common engine..buying a honda

Very quiet and portable

Runs everything I need it to- AC in the RV, Power tools when off grid and it’s light enough for this old geezer to pack around. Also so quiet that I can hardly hear it running from 35 feet away. Will be handy to run the freezer or whatever if the power goes out .

Dead battery

Bought it in February. Unpacked it in October. Battery was connected (wasn't supposed to be) and there was oil in the motor (wasn't supposed to be any oil). Must have been a refurbed item. Battery is dead and is not covered by warranty.

Works very well and is QUIET.

Our power was out for four days and my generator failed. I purchased the GP2500i and filled it with oil and gas. It started on the first pull of the cord. I ran it for the next day and a half to power the refrigerator, TV and some lights. It ran for at least 8 hours on a fill up. I never let it run out of gas but I know it was more efficint than my previous generators.

Was great in a pinch

Fantastic unit. I would recommend to anyone. My only complaint and not even enough to give less stars but the unit is heavy and would be nice if it had some low profile wheels for easier moving.

Never worked under load

My neighbor brought this new and it never worked since new. She gave it to my and I contacted warranty department and the said to take it to a city repair shop. The shop could not get help from the company. Thankfully I didn’t get a whole house generator. I have paperwork to show lack of help from manufacturer.

Lasted 10 hours

Was thrilled to get this unit and did a ton of research before purchasing. I ran this unit for approximately 10 hours and the digital screen stopped working. This was under a minimal load and under normal weather. After I shut it down for the day there was fuel leaking out of the case and onto the ground. I haven't been able to identify the leak but I suspect its likely carburetor related. I am currently working on locating a service repair dealer which is much harder than I thought it would be....

Out-of-the-box failure

3300 I set up easily and started on the first pull. I didn’t actually put an electrical load on it for a couple of weeks, and then discovered it wouldn’t run anything. I used an electric meter and discovered it was putting out 90 V. The store I purchased it from has a policy no returns once you put gas in a product. Generac warranty phone support give me the name of the place to take it. It was over 200 miles away, and I live in Metro Central Iowa. After doing further research it looks like thi...

good unit, started first pull out of the box!

It would be usefull to have known the derate info before purchase. The info is on page 5 in the book. 3.5% per 1000ft above sea level is significant at 10,000 ft. If I had known to reduce the expected output by 35% I would have considered a larger unit. I'll still put it to good use and the portability is wonderful.

Cranks and runs Quite

Arrived on time, set up easy and breaking when smooth. I which there was an oil attachment for discharge when changing the oil...As others have stated I agree this price should include a wheel system why pay to another for their adapted kit.?? ME i placed my on a furniture move cart and it work just fine...

Very nice quality for the price

I was very impressed with the quality at this price range. Love this generator. The only ask is put a gas gauge say side linear window or tube showing gas level .