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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
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 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

Finally Installed

Would Recommend

I chose Generac after much research. The unit performs as advertised! I'm glad to have it up and running. I cannot recommend the dealer that installed it!!! Austin Generator was a nightmare to deal with!!! Go somewhere else to get it installed. I Ordered it in 11/2021 & was promised. to have it in by 3/22. Long story short, it's in on 8/22.

August 3, 2022

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MarketingAugust 4, 2022

Compact and powerful. Great price.

Would Recommend

Definitely a quality product. First one lasted 17 years.

July 29, 2022

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Wifi adapter is in serious need of a redesign

Would Recommend

Generation is very capable and quiet. Wifi adapter is seriously substandard and in need of a complete redesign. Does not work on 5.2ghz and if it loses connection it needs a reboot. Tough when mine is 10ft in the air. Configuration is one of the worst I've ever dealt with in 40 years in IT. Process did not work at all on an android phone and took errors on an Apple phone. I have a business grade network in my house and we could not get it to connect. Ended up having to run a hard wire cat 5 to m...

July 27, 2022

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MarketingJuly 27, 2022

Quality workmanship of product and installation.

Would Recommend

We had our 48kW Generac installed last week by Auxiliary Power Systems of Remlap, Alabama. The technicians arrived exactly when they said they would and worked steadily in the Alabama heat, including digging a trench from our propane tank to the generator through hard, dry, rock-infested ground. We really appreciated their hard work (and courtesy). They had the generator up and running just fine before they left. It runs much more quietly than I expected and came on right on time for the first...

July 22, 2022

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MarketingJuly 25, 2022

Great product

Would Recommend

So far I am pleased with my Generac. Had a bit of difficulty starting up for 2 cycles but now working great. Have not had a power outage yet to know how well it works for long term but I believe it will do very well.

July 20, 2022

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MarketingJuly 21, 2022

Product quality and performance exceed expectations

Would Recommend

We were pleasantly surprised at the quiet performance this generator provides. It quickly transfers from provider power to generator power and supports more of the home than we originally planned. Very happy with this product and the installation team!

July 20, 2022

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MarketingJuly 21, 2022

Like what I bought

Would Recommend

Just installed today. Give me a few months to provide a real experience with the product. Ready for hurricane.

July 13, 2022

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MarketingJuly 14, 2022

Ready for Hurricanes!

Would Recommend

We have been wanting a whole house generator for years. Purchased the generator in September of 2021. Did not receive it till June of 2022. Once the generator was installed, we ran the 24 hour breakin process. The generator is quieter than I thought it would be. Easy to fill with diesel and it looks good. So far we are extremely satisfied with our purchase. No fear now when a hurricane hits the Gulf Coast.

July 10, 2022

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MarketingJuly 11, 2022

Awesome

Would Recommend

Overall superb, from the sales to the installation and in office contacts. I would not hesitate to use this company again.

June 29, 2022

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MarketingJune 30, 2022

Generac Generator Has Great Features

Would Recommend

This generator was installed about a month ago and I am impressed with the quality of the product and the 7 year warranty as well as the installer's attention to detail. Kenny Long's dealership is a positive addition to the Generac product line. He installed my unit in about five hours including burying a 500 gallon propane tank returning my lawn to its original appearance and saved the grass to be reinstalled. A fantastic experience with a true professional gentleman. Excellent orientation rega...

June 26, 2022

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MarketingJune 27, 2022

Great Generac Generator

Would Recommend

I added a Generac generator to my home for back up power if the electricity goes out, especially this Summer w/possible black outs. A must in every home IMO. Now, if they cut my natural gas, too, I'll just add a propane tank to completely be off the grid.

June 9, 2022

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MarketingJune 10, 2022

It really brings peace of mind,

Would Recommend

I have been really satisfied with my Generac. It starts and powers my house within seconds of an outage. The Generac employees have been very easy to work with.

June 1, 2022

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MarketingJune 2, 2022

Well designed

Would Recommend

The generator was installed today and it is running beautifully. The house has been running on it for 2 hours now while we were waiting on the lineman to reconnect power to the house i can barely hear the generator and the house acts like it is on the main power.

May 25, 2022

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MarketingMay 26, 2022

RD03022 built well

Would Recommend

We chose this model because of the Perkins Diesel engine. Easy to perform maintenance, has long service intervals. Two minor complaints, it should come standard with coolant heater installed from factory, and should come with longer warranty for the price paid.

May 11, 2022

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MarketingMay 11, 2022

27kw Beauty

Would Recommend

I decided on a full house generator and am very satisfied with function and quiet operation of 5his liquid cooled, fully automatic unit.

May 10, 2022

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MarketingMay 11, 2022

The product is providing the backup power desired.

Would Recommend

While we are still in our initial break in period, the unit is providing the backup power supply as desired. The power level is sufficient and the transfer switch operates as intended. The unit is reasonably attractive and sound level is acceptable. The installing contractor has thus far performed the installation very well, but I am still awaiting the wiring harness to activate the wi-fi/app connection. This was not included with the unit when shipped. Please forward this at your earliest c...

May 5, 2022

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MarketingMay 6, 2022

Great product

Would Recommend

This generator is amazing. It runs its own test to make sure it works. Yesterday we had a power outage for about an hour. The generator kicked on in about 12 seconds and restored power to my entire house. Definitely worth it. Wouldn’t hesitate to buy it.

May 4, 2022

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MarketingMay 5, 2022

Great peace of mind.

Would Recommend

I work a rotation so I'm gone 6 months out of the year. I have a great peace of mind knowing that my family will be safe and comfortable when we lose power. The authorized dealer that I the generator was purchased and installed through had great customer service. There was a long lead time on the generator but I guess that is to expected at t

April 2, 2022

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MarketingApril 4, 2022

Excellent Product

Would Recommend

Michael Murphy was excellent and Daniel was exemplary

March 27, 2022

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MarketingMarch 28, 2022

38KV NICE, WIFI app not worth the recurring cost

Would Recommend

To be fair the 38KV has only been installed a week. I hope it performs correctly during an outage. The unit seems well engineered and the quality of workmanship looks good. The top of the unit should have just a little more taper to reduce the pooling of water on top. The Wifi finally connected after setting it up and a day later started communicating correctly without any other setting changes. With that being said, from what Information the connectivity gives you the recurring costs are NOT wo...

March 16, 2022

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