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Protector 48000 -Watt Single fuel Home Standby Generator

Ratings & Reviews for Generac Protector 48000 -Watt Single fuel Home Standby Generator

4.6
397
Review
 4.6 out of 5
397 Reviews


95% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The generator provides reliable backup power during outages, seamlessly kicking in to keep homes running. Customers appreciate its quiet operation, high-quality construction, and user-friendly features like the auto-transfer switch. The installation process was generally smooth. While a few customers experienced minor issues like a short power cord or louder-than-expected noise, these seem to be isolated cases. Overall, the generator appears to be a well-regarded product that delivers dependable emergency power.

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397 Customer Reviews

Product is highly recommended. All the features our home needs.

Would Recommend

This product can carry the load I need during power distribution.

April 1, 2021

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MarketingApril 2, 2021

Future AP has to be updated.

Would Recommend

The installation went well, a few glitches cut night light wire shorted out causing damage which I had corrected and the cover in the driveway has a vent hole that’s to large high heals could cause a accident looking to happen. A rubber plug drill 2 holes in cover with 1/4 inch drill solves the problem. I’m waiting for Reliable to address the problem. Also must settle my credits . All in all everyone has been helpful and professional.

April 1, 2021

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Second generator

Would Recommend

My Dad had an older model installed at his home and we were so impressed by it that we bought a new one when we moved into ours. Couldn't be happier.

March 29, 2021

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MarketingMarch 30, 2021

Just Installed, will know more over time. Instalation went great. Commishening of the Generator was also great.

Would Recommend

The Generator has just been installed. The commissioning went very well also . Function test performance was excellent. Expecting all features to perform well . Excited to have this 30 Kw Generac installed for Hurricane Season and occasional Ice storm.

March 28, 2021

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MarketingMarch 29, 2021

great generator but switch subject to elements

Would Recommend

We had the generator for a few days and when it snowed, it stopped working because the switch is in the open and the snow caused the switch to turn off. There needs to be an enclosure around the switch to prevent this from happening. It's no fun to fight through the snow to turn on the switch. We have placed a cookie sheet (with a brick on top) on the top of the generator which hangs over enough to protect the switch somewhat.

March 20, 2021

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MarketingMarch 22, 2021

This generac protector 30 KW Has great features

Would Recommend

I just installed 3-14-21 Generac protector 30 kw it will run my whole house water well , 5 ton central ac , shop , This summer in ca. Rolling black outs. Generac has me covered. Solar panels won't help you in power outage. ITS LOT CHEAPER TO BUY GENERAC GENERATOR.

March 15, 2021

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MarketingMarch 17, 2021

First Liquid cooled

Would Recommend

this is my third Generac in my lifetime and my second since I’ve lived in stormy, power-outage prone Florida. I bought a slightly larger capacity unit that I need to power my home but being liquid cooled makes it considerably quieter than the air cooled units I had in the past and given my close proximity to my neighbors I thought that was the respectful thing to do so it was a win/win. it’s got lots of features my previous units did not have including the ability to monitor it on my iPhone whi...

March 12, 2021

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MarketingMarch 15, 2021

Product is very dependable

Would Recommend

Product has great features, easy to understand and very quiet

March 10, 2021

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MarketingMarch 11, 2021

22KW Generac

Would Recommend

Hightower Electrical Contractor just completed installation of my Generac generator. They were very professional, answered all my questions and went out of their way to make sure I was completely satisfied. If you get a Generac generator I would strongly recommend Hightower do the installation. You will be very pleased!

March 9, 2021

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MarketingMarch 10, 2021

Product is very efficient

Would Recommend

The entire customer service and installation crew are the very best that I have ever dealt with. The Generac product speaks for its self.

March 5, 2021

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MarketingMarch 7, 2021

Peace of Mind

Would Recommend

We were glad that we chose Generac and also this particular RGO38 model which is quiet but powerful.

February 24, 2021

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MarketingFebruary 25, 2021

NEW 27K INSTALL

Would Recommend

THIS GENERATOR IS THE BEST IT IS REPLACEING A 22K THAT WE REMOVED AND INSTALLED THE NEW 27K GENSET COMPANY DID THE INSTALL AND DID A GREAT JOB.

February 21, 2021

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MarketingFebruary 23, 2021

Great product and service!

Would Recommend

Fourth Generac in service for my family and business and excellent product!

February 19, 2021

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MarketingFebruary 19, 2021

Product has great features

Would Recommend

Haven’t really had to use it yet but I am looking forward too. Lights go out often in our area so it will be used. Several of my neighbors have Generac and has been satisfied .

February 12, 2021

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MarketingFebruary 14, 2021

Super Quiet

Would Recommend

We were shocked at how quiet the unit was. Great item! Bring on the weather!!!!

January 20, 2021

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MarketingJanuary 21, 2021

Best generator and AMAZING customer service!

Would Recommend

My family and I recently moved down to Florida, we were very aware of hurricanes that happen here, and one of our first decisions we had was to get a back up generator. As we run a family business out of our home, not having power for even an hour can really set us back tremendously. The people at Generator Super Center could not have been any better. They took all the stress out of everything. They communicated and explain all their products and how they would get it installed to be fully fu...

January 15, 2021

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MarketingJanuary 16, 2021

Best generator

Would Recommend

This is our second generator and both have great features and work seamless when an electrical outage occurs.

December 31, 2020

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MarketingJanuary 6, 2021

48 kw generator

Would Recommend

You did not drain the radiator froze up, had to heat rad to remove your fluid, and put in glycol for my regions cold weather. the oil must come out and filled with oil for this climate, it was most likely mineral oil, has to come out. Otherwise Gen OK. do not like the fact it will not turn over unless coded.. I worked on generators in the mega watts for te last 60 years, so I know what I am doing! I wanted a 100 kw gen. but not available in single phase.

December 29, 2020

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MarketingDecember 30, 2020

Wonderful product

Would Recommend

I think your service and help were wonderful . Only complaint I have is , If you think at age 83 I could add oil and do all the thing Jordan told me about , I doubt I would be able to do . I would need your service to do everything . thank you. Martin Markowitz MD

December 24, 2020

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MarketingDecember 28, 2020

30 Amp cord too short

Would Recommend

I find the provided 10' 30 amp cord too short since GENERAC recommends on their web site using at least 20 ft cord. https://www.generac.com/be-prepared/proper-of-generator-extension-cord-types-and-usage Safe Extension Cord Use When you’re using your extension cord, make sure it is long enough to keep the open frame generator at least 20 feet away from your home. For emergency power, make sure it’s long enough to keep your generator away from windows and doors so that carbon monoxide does...

December 23, 2020

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