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GP Series 2500 Starting / 2200 Running Watt Gasoline Single Fuel Portable Generator

Ratings & Reviews for Generac GP Series 2500 Starting / 2200 Running Watt Gasoline Single Fuel Portable Generator

4.4
363
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 4.4 out of 5
363 Reviews


88% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The Generac iQ3800 Dual Fuel Inverter Generator offers powerful yet quiet operation, with an Economy Mode for reduced noise and fuel consumption. It features dual-fuel capability, allowing use of either gasoline or propane, providing flexibility in emergencies or off-grid situations. The generator includes convenient features like push-button electric start, LED display, and integrated wheels/handle for easy portability. It also has robust build quality and safety features like COsense carbon monoxide detection. While a few customers reported minor initial issues, the generator generally delivers efficient and reliable power performance.

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363 Customer Reviews

Awesome generator

Would Recommend

Bought it to use for my Maple Sugaring operation works great every time for everything. I would definitely buy another one.

February 24, 2022

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Runs good, good value, but hard to start- found workaround

Would Recommend

I bought the GP2500i new a the beginning of December 2021 to provide some backup power if the electricity went out. I wasn't looking for a home backup- just to charge cellphones, led lights, run a single 1500W heater, power the fridge or freezer now and then to keep things from spoiling. From the unit's initial start-up, it took 5+ pulls to get it started. Successive starts were the same. 8-10 pulls to get it to start. Fresh fuel, 90+ Octane, no difference. From other reviewers on other web...

February 8, 2022

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Began positive

Would Not Recommend

I have had several carb issues. I worked where we sold Generac generators, and always spoke highly of them. I owned a GP5500 prior w/ few problems. I always kept ethanol free gas or gas w/ Stabil in my IQ3500 . Which purchased 9/2019. I had one carb replacement a year ago ,after a month wait for parts from Generac. It would start but not run and the ECO setting would shutter and shut the engine off. Now it is repeating problems, after only being run on ethanol gas for less than 1 hour. We used ...

February 3, 2022

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MarketingFebruary 4, 2022

Damage

Would Recommend

Great generator packing sucks side of the unit slightly crushed but it runs great! Looks like fedex droped it or just kicked it around

January 29, 2022

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MarketingJanuary 31, 2022

enough power,not to heavy,quiet,

Would Recommend

bought this one after seeing a review on youtube.was impressed with the demo from campers and working men.

January 26, 2022

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MarketingJanuary 27, 2022

Ease of use

Would Recommend

Wow, very simple to use. Always wanted one, but needed one now for ice fishing house. Easy manual, easy oil fill and WOW first pull. Super quiet.

January 17, 2022

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MarketingJanuary 18, 2022

I like the 30 amp for RV

Would Recommend

The only reason I gave low stars is. My unit is not starting properly. I must use choke all the time to get it started. If someone from Generac could help I would apricate it.

January 3, 2022

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MarketingJanuary 4, 2022

Great Generator - a bit heavy

Would Recommend

I love this generator. Powerful and quiet. The only downside is weight: 100 pounds. I wish there was some sort of wheel accessory for it to make it easier to move around.

January 2, 2022

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MarketingJanuary 4, 2022

Great generator

Would Recommend

I bought this last night at mills fleet farm due to the outage from windstorms in our area. Utility keeps pushing back power back on time and date. As these outages are becoming more common, I purchased this for these emergencies. Started first pull after removing from box and adding fuel and oil. Unit is fairly quiet. Ran my freezers and refrigerators, tv overnight. Was surprised, unit ran longer than anticipated at about 8.5 hrs. Very pleased. So much so, that next bring I will be installing a...

December 17, 2021

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MarketingDecember 20, 2021

Trouble starting generator

Would Not Recommend

Recently purchased GP2500 generator. Add the oil and fuel as stated in start up guide. The generator fired right up and used it for about 20 minutes running an electric trimmer. Stored it in my shop for month. I got it out last week added fuel. Now it won't start, checked the oil level. Still won't start up. Do you have any things to try before I find an authorized dealer that does repairs.

November 16, 2021

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MarketingNovember 16, 2021

Great out of the box

Would Recommend

Bought a Murdoch's who did a great job making sure it worked before I brought it home. Regardless, it started first pull. If you have Murdoch's nearby, sign up for their customer rewards program and get 10% off.

November 15, 2021

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MarketingNovember 15, 2021

Extremely quiet operation

Would Recommend

Very quiet operation, and excellent build quality. 3 year warranty is great.

October 23, 2021

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MarketingOctober 25, 2021

Is perfect for camping or general use.

Would Recommend

I actually bought this late in the season on our last camping weekend. I was pleased with the easy pull start. Started up right away. Did a great job charging the camper battery. Will run everything except the a/c.

October 16, 2021

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MarketingOctober 18, 2021

Simplicity

Would Recommend

Great unit, very easy to set up and run, very quiet!

October 5, 2021

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MarketingOctober 6, 2021

Good product without much support or info

Would Recommend

First off I won this in a raffle, so there is nothing to complain about. However I would like to point out a few things that I feel could be done better by Generac. First off, there are no break in instructions included with the generator. I assume every small engine needs a break in period so I had to look this up myself and perform it. Secondly, why no wheel kit? Yes it’s kinda light but would a wheel kit be hard to make or sell? Sure would be handy, so I’ll have to make one myself. Th...

October 3, 2021

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MarketingOctober 4, 2021

This product is compact and quiet

Would Recommend

Ordered product arrived on time. Shipped product was not damaged. Opened box, added oil & fuel and it started immediately! This product runs very quiet and efficiently. I may order another plus a parallel kit to run two units for more power.

September 18, 2021

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MarketingSeptember 20, 2021

perfect for a small boat

Would Recommend

bought this for overnights on the boat that does not thave air. quieter than i thought. makes boating a little more comfy.

September 1, 2021

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MarketingSeptember 2, 2021

Get what you pay for

Would Recommend

Definitely not the cheapest, but it'll be worth the money in the long run. All features are as advertised, quiet, powerful, LCD screen provides very useful information. Parallel kit to use two at once works perfect as well. Would recommend to anyone. However, NO WHEELS. Being an inverter generator, this is heavy. So I was surprised when I could not find a wheel attachment for this. It would make moving around so much easier.

August 9, 2021

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MarketingAugust 10, 2021

Very pleased

Would Recommend

Purchased through Amazon, arrived in a timely manner in perfect condition. Unpacked, added oil and ethanol-free gas, it started on the 2nd pull. Very satisfied with how quiet it is, will be using it with a small travel trailer. Let it run for 20 minutes with a light load, then shut down. A few hours later it started first pull and I connected to the trailer and started the A/C. The generator was only about 2 feet from the trailer and I couldn't hear it inside with the A/C running. Let it run for...

August 1, 2021

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MarketingAugust 2, 2021

This generator saved our business after the July 28 storm knocked out power in Ripon, WI

Would Recommend

We are the owners of J&G's Place 2B, a bed and breakfast in Ripon, WI. A massive storm hit Ripon and surrounding areas on July 28, 2021 and shortly after midnight we lost power during the middle of EAA Airventure, when Oshkosh hosts the world's largest airshow for a week. This is also the busiest week of the year for our business. A requirement for a bed & breakfast license is that you MUST HAVE HOT WATER, otherwise you are to close immediately. We were looking at a couple of thousand of dollars...

July 31, 2021

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