Ratings & Reviews for Generac 50 State 8250 Starting / 6700 Running Watt Gasoline/Liquid propane Dual fuel Portable Generator

“Portable” Generac

Some of you will already be aware of how this works, but for those who are not, I hope this review is helpful. We purchased this generator at the end of January ahead of a predicted ice storm. It leaked copious amounts of gasoline on the first test run. We were able to get the issue with the floater fixed with some stress by dropping the generator, but now in April we have received a letter that there is a recall. Generac makes this issue sound quite serious as in life threatening and advises w...

leaked gas everywhere, now wont start

Like many reviews here, right out of the box this thing leaked gas everywhere, enough where it felt like a fire hazard. After looking around on the internet, these models have a well-known issue with the carburetor float not working properly. After awhile, the leak stopped, but now less than month later I go to crank it and get nothing. So it worked, poorly, for thirty minutes. And yes, if you have any problems, they'll send you to drop it off at a service center on the next continent, so yo...

49 state generator

Well built, it ran go on test run started right up. Won't know any more until I have to use it.

Solid Generator

My generator has worked flawlessly since I purchased it. Unfortunately I have been unable to get it to work as I had intended, which is to run my pool circulation pump during winter power outages. I have verified through multiple electrical experts that my connection from the generator to the pool equipment is correct. My next step is to adjust the Hertz output down to 60 from the 62 it is currently producing. Any direction you can provide me to make that adjustment would be sincerely appreciate...

Didn't even get a chance to use it/ it failed.

I bought this new generator new in the box for our deer camp. We unboxed it and added the oil and clean gasoline and started it. It was gushing gas out of the carb so we had to shut it down. When we called Menards to bring it back for an exchange they said that they don't take them back and we had to bring it to a certified repair shop that was 75 miles away from our camp. Needless to say, we didn't have a generator for deer season because the repair shop was booked. When I picked it up the owne...

great generator

I bought this a month ago and a week later lost power for hours. started right up and was perfectly able to run most of the house

Overall, very good quality and features.

Just bought this a month ago and haven't had the need to use it yet. But I did have to assemble the handle, wheels, add oil and gas and start it. My review is solely based on that. The wheels were relatively easy to assemble, keeping in mind that the machine is heavy and you will need to lift it on blocks, or use a helper. They give you a perfectly shaped funnel to add the oil. Don't lose it. The handles are easy to install and conveniently fold down when not in use. They make it very eas...

Great generator!!!

Only used 1 weekend so far,easy setup and started on first push on electric start all weekend!!! Love it!!!

I bought my unit based on its dual fuel capabilities however starting it in LP mode is a bit of a challenge.

Haven’t received replacement

Bought generator dec 1st and still not straightened out

Great valve

Great generator. So happy with it. Starts so easy runs smoothly.

Will run the whole house.

Bought generator on Amazon black Tuesday. Still breaking it in. Electrician said it was a good product. Starts easy with on or two pulls . Hope I never have to use it to run the house but if bad weather sets in I will be ok.

Luckily have not had to use it yet but our old one was a generic and we were happy with it so sure this one will be good also

Super handy

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super durable and handy. We have a winter storm coming and I feel totally prepared because we have this thing! It is super heavy and we keep it in the garage.

Great performance!

Performed as expected. Reliable power when needed during a short power outage.

We bought 6 generator for our excavating company very happy with them

Nice generator

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This geneator will be great when we are boondocking with our RV! It requires gasoline which is a minus for me because of the smell but at the same time, it is easy to find and purchase. This is a very heavy item, and you will need a friend to move it around!

Quality Generator

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Generac 5500 generator was very simple and easy to put together. Adding oil and fuel easy as well. Start-up with manual startup was fairly easy. This unit also comes with a battery for an electric start which is pretty cool. The load can handle several small appliances such as a refrigerator, freezer and a TV or you can use it to run a single 220 volt HVAC system by itself. Moving the unit is a breeze as it comes with a handy handle that fo...

Greta feture and the phone call to register it was

Very happy with the product, I purchased it two months ago