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RECALL GENERAC 6500W GENERATOR

Ratings & Reviews for Generac RECALL GENERAC 6500W GENERATOR

4.7
502
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 4.7 out of 5
502 Reviews


97% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The generator is powerful and reliable, able to handle a variety of household appliances and electronics during power outages. Customers praise its easy starting and sturdy, portable construction with user-friendly features. Many were able to power essential items for extended periods during extended outages. While some found it a bit noisy, the overall consensus is that it provides great value and peace of mind as a reliable backup power source.

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502 Customer Reviews

Easy to start and move around and great looking.

Would Recommend

Went with General after lots of reserch, it has an outstanding reputation and I have not been disappointed. I use it for power outages and find it reliable easy to start and hook up. I also installed a manual transfer switch by generac with also is out standing in quality and workmansip.

December 3, 2020

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MarketingDecember 7, 2020

GP6500/7680

Would Recommend

I bought this portable generator because every time after a power outage I said I was going to get one and never did once the power came back on. Finally after the last outage I said that’s it I’m getting a generator… I reviewed a lot of different types and brands as I usually do when making any purchase. I did a lot of research on properly breaking in a portable generator To assure a long life for the generator. I do run it every 30 days for about 15 minutes or so to exercise it. It starts fir...

December 1, 2020

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MarketingDecember 3, 2020

Good product but part issue needs to be corrected

Would Recommend

Bought my Cosense GP 6500 in October 2018 after Hurrican Michael knocked out our power for 2 weeks. Fast forward 2020, I went to start the generator to let it a run a few mins. Did the pre start steps, opened the fuel valve etc...and as soon as I started pulling on the crank, fuel began to flow out of the bottom and sides of the carburetor. Did some research and find it is a common issue with Generac generators...the culptlrit appears to be the float and the needle valve pin. So now I have to de...

November 17, 2020

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MarketingNovember 18, 2020

Great little generator

Would Recommend

Great looking product, great features, and easy to set up and start first time.. Quiet little generator, as well.. ( And the color, is splendid..matches our Kubota Tractor ! ...Cannot wait for first storm to try it out !~ Great job, Generac ! ! !

November 15, 2020

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MarketingNovember 17, 2020

Easy to start!

Would Recommend

Bought when power went out in early august. Ran 2 fridges and a chest freezer without a hiccup! Recently had a transfer switch set up so now I can power the whole house if I want to. Starts on first or second pull every time, and has enough power to not strain at all.

November 13, 2020

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MarketingNovember 13, 2020

This product is very easy to use

Would Recommend

Just purchased this product a few weeks ago and me my wife love the easiness of use and performed as advertised. Would recommend it anyone that faced the same situation as we were, going thru two hurricanes back to back three weeks apart. Thanks Generac for such a great product.

October 25, 2020

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MarketingOctober 26, 2020

Great value BUT ...

Would Recommend

Great bang for your buck! Typically starts on first easy pull, runs smoothly, and produces enough back-up power to run my whole house ALMOST normally! Would have been 5 stars EXCEPT for the sensitivity of the COsense system. Placed outdoors parallel to the building at a distance of 6 feet, the unit runs for 5-7 minutes and then COsense shuts it down! Need to place the unit exhaust away, perpendicular to the building and at 9 feet away! Also, the assembly instructions, while straightforward...

October 21, 2020

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MarketingOctober 22, 2020

i like it.!!!!!

Would Recommend

so far so good....only had to use one time so far..runs good

October 14, 2020

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MarketingOctober 15, 2020

Trusted Power

Would Recommend

Just bought gp6500. Didn’t take long to set up. The power came back on before the generator was ready but I did shut power back off and tried the generator for backup power and it worked just great. I will have to do a follow up review the next time the power goes off. I have worked in the industrial industry for forty years so I know that Generac can be trusted. I’m sure I will have this generator for many years.

October 13, 2020

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MarketingOctober 14, 2020

This product is top-notch!

Would Recommend

i would highly recommend this product to anyone looking for a backup for home energy. It is easy to use and reliable. The noise level is minimal.

October 11, 2020

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MarketingOctober 12, 2020

Definitely one of the best purchases I've ever made ...

Would Recommend

I purchased this Generac during the aftermath of Hurricane Laura. Pro's: Very little assembly was needed before it was ready for service. Excellent quality of construction. Has a good set of features to make it easy to use and keep it in service as long as it is required. (Fuel gauge, hour meter, and quite a decent sized fuel tank) Con's: Pull start only. (Not necessarily a "negative" as there's no starter system/circuit to worry about going out, and no battery to maintain i...

October 8, 2020

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MarketingOctober 9, 2020

This product has great features

Would Recommend

This product works, quite noisy for such a small engine but it ran perfectly for more than 2 days.

September 27, 2020

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MarketingSeptember 28, 2020

Like the setup and easy start

Would Recommend

bought the generator to use for loss of power. because my wife is on medical equipment. Liked the first pull starts the generator. Can't afford to be without power for the medical equipment

September 24, 2020

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MarketingSeptember 25, 2020

Worked

Would Recommend

Louisiana doesn't require the emissions control features this generator has. The only reason we bought this generator was because it was the only one available that day. Would have preferred a less features, however it worked like a champ.

September 18, 2020

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MarketingSeptember 21, 2020

Pleasantly surprised.

Would Recommend

Nice unit. A little louder than I thought it would be.

September 14, 2020

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MarketingSeptember 15, 2020

Runs when you need it!!

Would Recommend

Bought this to replace an older one I gave to my son, ran like a champ for years. The new one was purchased because of the Deracho that went through our area Benton Co. Iowa, August 10, 2020. Finally found one 75 miles away in Cedar Falls. First oil change 41hrs, second change at 109 hrs. The unit ran continuous for 187 hrs. straight! One pull start every time. The unit ran our 28,00 sq. ft. home, AC, frig, freezer, lights etc. Excellent piece of equipment and reliable! Never been happier. ...

September 12, 2020

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MarketingSeptember 14, 2020

Awesome!!!

Would Recommend

Got this generator for backup as a result of loosing power during a hurricane. It has performed well and continues to perform well. Highly recommend.

September 12, 2020

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MarketingSeptember 14, 2020

Great Dependability

Would Recommend

Bought this during Laura Hurricane, brought us thru a critical time of heat and needing to save our food and keeping us comfortable, actually a life saver during unexpected times, thanks so much for the dependability and ease of operation, been a God send.

September 3, 2020

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MarketingSeptember 4, 2020

Great buy

Would Recommend

bought after hurricane went home put together, oil/gas in it started right up, after i found a 30amp cord i hooked up camper on 30amp and the house ref and freezer on 20amp everthing works great ran for 12/14 hrs. It would be great if 30and 20 amp adapter were supplied and not having to try and find in an emergency.

September 2, 2020

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MarketingSeptember 4, 2020

Starts first pull , second pull if you don’t turn switch on!

Would Recommend

Very nice and only $750.00 easy to put wheels and handle on about 20 minutes with opening box and ready to run , nice you included a funnel that works for eng. oil. Only ran to test.no vibrations and quieter than old Coleman pro 5000 and good voltage.

September 1, 2020

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