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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

Excellent reliable unit; noisy

Would Recommend

Installed the 30kW unit 2 years ago and it performed flawlessly through 2 hurricanes and 1 tornado. Lots of reserve for our compound with 2 houses, 3 ACs, ovens, hottub, landscaped and well lit inside. Only complaint is noise. This thing runs at over 3200rpm with LPG supply and while i like the fact ive got >1000 gallons in underground lpg, i wish it had hospital grade mufflers. While im not disturbed, its outside my neighbours bedroom. Im contemplating noise barriers and additional mufflers but...

December 6, 2022

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Great installation

Would Recommend

Shore Power did a superb job installing our generatror. We purchased the Generac because our research indicated that they are the best of the best.

November 16, 2022

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MarketingNovember 17, 2022

Very good quality generator, well worth the money!

Would Recommend

So far I'm very pleased with my General generator. It was installed very professional and the company has been helpful and professional. Very satisfied.

November 14, 2022

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MarketingNovember 15, 2022

24kw Generator

Would Recommend

Pace installed my Generac Generator today. The whole process was outstanding. From the sales person Mallie, who explained everything in detail, to the direct contact person Joanna, who made sure the project went smoothly. The technicians were awesome. They were professional, very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Pace to anyone looking to install a generator!!

October 27, 2022

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MarketingOctober 28, 2022

this product has great features

Would Recommend

quiet during initial start-up looks great rapid response to power loss check

October 22, 2022

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MarketingOctober 24, 2022

Very quite

Would Recommend

This is my 2nd Generac generator. The first one was air cooled and was very loud. It lasted about 3 years before it burned up. A rep from Generac came out and confirmed it could not be repaired. My current one is a Qs 38KW in the liquid version and is very quite. It has only been installed for about 3 weeks now so I can’t say much about its performance. I can say I ordered it in April and only got it installed 3 weeks ago. Long delivery time along with an elevated structural platform, city permi...

October 13, 2022

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MarketingOctober 14, 2022

Peace if Mind

Would Recommend

We have not had to used it yet. We like the peace of mind that our last generator gave us when we lived near Houston. This is a bigger unit and the first to have limited monitoring with an app. Wish it had on and off feature.

October 13, 2022

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MarketingOctober 13, 2022

looks good / works good

Would Recommend

Love the Generac, we have had to use it 3 times in the first month so has come in very handy. Did take forever to come as is the way with most everything in 2022.

October 4, 2022

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MarketingOctober 6, 2022

30 KW

Would Recommend

Was toying with a cheaper 24kw unit instead of the 30kw. The 30kw covered the whole house plus pool whereas the 24 needed to have certain loads taken off. Auto exercises and seems to work like a champ.

September 30, 2022

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MarketingOctober 3, 2022

Overall an excellent purchase experience.

Would Recommend

From start to finish professional, knowledgeable, and courteous service. Unit is convenient and easy to use.

September 28, 2022

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MarketingSeptember 29, 2022

Love the Mobile Link App

Would Recommend

Being able to keep tabs on my generator & knowing what is happening with text notifications gives me the peace of mind whether at home or on the road. It’s a great investment & the generator has our home prepared for whatever life/Mother Nature throws our way next.

September 27, 2022

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MarketingSeptember 28, 2022

Quality product

Would Recommend

Only thing I don’t like is the display shows hours protected. Don’t care. Need to know hours run time for maintenance purposes. Should not have to scroll through menu every time to find it.

September 14, 2022

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MarketingSeptember 15, 2022

Appears good for power replacement

Would Recommend

Had our 30 KW unit installed about 6 weeks ago. Pretty straight forward for the installer until we got to the wifi setup. Probably the most complicated setup I have ever seen (and I have done IT work) and took hours to complete. In the end, the issue was our router setup, where THAT installer set selection of 2.4 or 5 gHz to AUTO. Most devices today can recognize and pick the one best suited, but the Wifi module in the Generac could not. We had to recode the router to separate the 2.4 ban...

September 11, 2022

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MarketingSeptember 12, 2022

Reliable Power

Would Recommend

This product delivers reliable power. We have recently moved from Deep South Louisiana to North Carolina. We had a total of two generator in our time in NOLA as we updated after our original one pasted the 10-year mark. During Hurrican Isaac, we were without power for 8 days. We had power within a minute of the grid going down and didn't miss a beat until power was restored on the grid. We have recently placed a generator on our property in NC and have great piece of mind that we will alway...

September 9, 2022

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MarketingSeptember 12, 2022

works great and very quiet

Would Recommend

installation is good and very quiet. it has already come on with a loss of power.

September 8, 2022

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MarketingSeptember 9, 2022

Works Great

We have only had the generator a month And it preformed twice flawlessly

September 1, 2022

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MarketingSeptember 2, 2022

The best investment we have ever made. Tram rd proud.

Would Recommend

I’m Very proud and thankful I received the unit yes it was late due to demands and popularity. We ordered the 38 KW liquid cool the unit was worth the wait ,, Hey be very patient you will not be disappointed, it shall be the best investment you will ever make. The Generator Supercenter of Beaumont Texas was the greatest experience. We ordered December 2021 and was ready for the storm season by August 18 2022.

August 24, 2022

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MarketingAugust 24, 2022

anticipation

Would Recommend

Power has not gone off yet so the Generac has not kicked in. When it does, we will let out a little cheer.

August 11, 2022

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MarketingAugust 12, 2022

Excellent

Would Recommend

The process once all the parts and plan was fulfill everything was perfect

August 5, 2022

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MarketingAugust 8, 2022

We are officially ready for Hurricane Season

Would Recommend

Knowing we now have a full house generator is powerful itself. Do we wish it wasn’t as pricey, didn’t take an additional 3 months from when we were told it would be delivered, and came with a start up kit (oil, filter, spark plugs, etc) needed as a back up. I have been struggling to find such a kit and both Generac and their main distributor haven’t been helpful at all to assist with such needs. Let’s hope the product is as great as those say it is when it gets out to the true test of Mother Na...

August 5, 2022

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