Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.
What Customers Are Saying
The generator is praised for its exceptional quietness, fuel efficiency, and ability to power a wide range of household appliances and electronics without issue. It is described as durable, reliable, and able to run for long periods without problems. While it is more expensive than some other models, reviewers feel the quality and performance justify the higher price. The only common complaints are that it is quite heavy and could benefit from including a wheel kit as standard.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.2 months & Stopped Running
The Generator is used to run small A/C unit (5000 BTU). Have used twice on very hot days. Today I started the generator and it ran fine for about 5 min. and then stopped running and will not restart.. I have used a total of 3 gallons of gas since purchased. Finding a cause for generator failure has not been easy, there does not seem to be any trouble shooting information any where. I have solar power for most electric needs and only use generator when a/c is needed.
From Honda Power Equipment
Honda 3000is
Very easy to use, very easy to start even with the pull handle. Hudbard's was very helpful in showing how this works before it left their facility
From Honda Power Equipment
Amazing
This is the 3rd season I've used my EU3000iS to power my off grid boathouse at the lake. The noise level is so low that the stereo masks it. I can run everything we need including refrigerator, ceiling fans,hot plate coffee maker,etc. The only thing that challenges it is the boat lift which I have to turn off economy mode to run. One week ago the lake flooded and rose 27 inches into the boathouse completely submerging the generator(at which time, thankfully, was not runni...
From Honda Power Equipment
Saved our bacon after the earthquake and fires in Napa
We purchased our unit the day after the Napa earthquake of 2014, from southern California, and had it driven up to us due to the run on emergency supplies in the entire Bay Area.We ran 2 households on it for about a day. It saved our food and gave us lighting; that helped the kids cope with the disaster we had to clean up.During the 2018 Wine Country firestorm, we ran the unit for 3 days straight without a hiccup and powered 2 households, again. We never thought a brush/forest fire could become ...
From Honda Power Equipment
honda generator
From the very first crank it started without any problems. I plugged into my transfer switch and it provided the watts I expected. I'm ready for next storm.
From Honda Power Equipment
Iits a honda
i have always used a hondathey are the best out there
From Honda Power Equipment
Pretty darn quiet
Only used for one camping trip so far. It was Super easy to start, ran great. Given other units ive heard, id say this one is quiet so that was nice, in fact if you run it from the bed of your truck with the tailgate up you can barely hear it. But its pretty darn heavy, we starpped ours to a furniture dolly, which was cheap and worked great. The Only reason i’m giving 4 stars and not 5 is because i’ve only used it once and its the only generator i’ve ever owned, so lack of experience on my part...
From Honda Power Equipment
Very quiet. Starts easy
I ordered the 2 wheel kit. Weather has been terrible. Right after I bought it we lost power. I only had some extension cords rated 12 gauge. We ran the frig, several lights and a computer and it produced nice clean power. I kept it running for 36 hours overall. Outstanding. I will be ordering a transfer package with the 6 breakers along with a through the wall L5-30 outlet.
From Honda Power Equipment
setting up foruse
There was nothing in the booklet that stated the battery was Not connected! this so far was the only negative. My son has this generator and it is quieter than the 2- 2000s I own so upgraded.
From Honda Power Equipment
Dealer service
Did not use it yet except to run it 15 minutes a month to keep the battery charged. I am surprised at the comments regarding service at the time of sale. Didn't the dealer set it up for you? Mine was delivered ready to go, with a full tank, the oil checked; it had run for a while to make sure everything was OK. Can't ask for more.
From Honda Power Equipment
Honda is the BEST
During hurricane "Maria" we survived with a 20 year old Honda gen. for almost 90 days. She was old but still had lots of spunk. We were determined to get another Honda as backup and this 3000 is sweet. It is easy to start with the key start and most of all it is "quiet" and that makes a difference when you are running 24/7. We do have a larger generator as well but it is difficult for me to move and pull the cord when my husband is not home. All I can say is I love this product and I have s...
From Honda Power Equipment
Dissapointed
Brand new, runs fine a while then surges, stumbles and stalls for no apparent reason. Start it up and then at some random time, same thing on a routine basis. Eco mode or regular mode, same thing.
From Honda Power Equipment
I'm Impressed
I purchased this generator in 2001. I used it once per year, maybe. Usually for bad weather and loss of power in the house. Yesterday I went to start it and the battery was dead. I pulled only two times on the recoil starter and the machine kicked over and purred like a kitten. I was blown away. This generator is one of the best investments I've ever made.
From Honda Power Equipment
Its a Honda
During our third Noreaster the new generator supplied power for the whole house. My last Honda has lasted me over 30 yrs.( and still works great Just a little small) So my new generator had to be a Honda.
From Honda Power Equipment
Helped ease the pain of a power outage
We lost power after the second nor'easter of spring 2018. We had bought this generator after Sandy but fortunately had not needed to use it until now. We had also thought to have an electrician set up a subpanel so we could conveniently tap into the generator for power. It worked like a charm! The generator easily powered 2 refrigerators, sump pump, the furnace, most downstairs and basement lights, 2 TVs. One tank of gas lasted about 12 hours, so we could fill it in the evening and have it run u...
From Honda Power Equipment
Saved
After hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, my brother sent us a Honda generator from Florida. In Puerto Rico Honda Dealer was out of stock.We were saved by this little wonder!!!
From Honda Power Equipment
generator
The generator is easy to store. it is very quiet and most economical to use.
From Honda Power Equipment
Honda EU3000is
Excellent performance and super quiet. This is a very small frame and very good stability and fuel economy.
From Honda Power Equipment