Ratings & Reviews for Briggs & Stratton Briggs and Stratton Storm Responder 8500 Starting / 6250 Running Watt Gasoline Portable Generator
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What Customers Are Saying
This generator received mixed reviews. Many customers found it to be reliable and effective at powering their homes during outages. However, a significant number reported issues such as the generator failing after limited use, being difficult to start, and not providing enough power. Some also noted it was very loud and consumed a lot of fuel. There were also concerns about the quality, with some receiving defective or damaged units. Overall, the reviews suggest this model may be hit-or-miss, with the quality and performance varying.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Bring a truck
Would RecommendBox was too big to fit in my car. Had to return it
Verified Purchaser
Plenty of power, easy to start
Would RecommendVery simple to set up and start using, we had electricity about 30 minutes after we got it home.
Verified Purchaser
Stopped working after 5 days of use
Would Not Recommendpurchased generator at Lowe’s. stopped making electricity and screen went black after 5 days of use. went to Lowe’s and they gave me Briggs and Strattons number. Said they would charge me 100$ if they shipped it to be repaired. so even if it’s repaired i’m stuck with an unreliable machine that cost over $1000.
I'm sorry to hear you experienced problems with your generator. There is a 2 year warranty time frame on this generator for manufacture defects a...
Works great
Would RecommendRan fridge, deep freezer, fans, c-pap, and 55inch tv and only ran at about 30% capacity. Only downfall is very loud.
Very good value.
Would RecommendThis unit is very reliable and with great output. However, it drinks approx $15-$25 / day, even if it's not running all day. Very thirsty.
Nothing
Would RecommendGREAT PRODUCTS and I always loved B/S. Easy to start and move around.
Verified Purchaser
3yrs, 300+hrs and running strong
Would RecommendBought this 3yrs ago. It paid for itself the first year! ... It powers everything we need. Does well on gas consumption (I only run ethanol free gas in it) at normal loads, but like any generator, the more load you have, the more gas it will use. After 3 hurricane seasons, and over 300 hrs of use, it still runs clean, is still easy to start and still puts out LOTS of power. Don't let some of the "won't start comments" you may find, discourage you from this generator. It's usually caused by t...
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Would Not RecommendI bought this I bought this generator 3 years ago finally took it out of the box oil was all over inside pulled the string in the string just popped right out I plugged my camper into it it won't even take the load of my camper which is just my AC microwave refrigerator that's it piece of junk don't buy it
I'm sorry to hear you've experienced these problems with your Briggs & Stratton generator. I too would be upset if a product from a manuf...
Concern
Would RecommendI had a concern that I wouldn't be able to pull start the motor as I have a heart condition but my soninlaw had just purchased one so I tried his it was a easy start I have been very happy with mine
Best store
Would Recommendstore 2670 Hutto TX is the best of Lowes Freindly Helpful Get you what you need Clean Neat Quick check out Great deals always Do Not Take Our Good People!!!
I'm sorry you felt you had to return the product because of the size of your car. We do have delivery options available!
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