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PowerProtect+ 18000 -Watt Single fuel 200-Amp Home Standby Generator Automatic Transfer Switch Included

Ratings & Reviews for Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect+ 18000 -Watt Single fuel 200-Amp Home Standby Generator Automatic Transfer Switch Included

4.8
172
Review
 4.8 out of 5
172 Reviews


95% Recommend this product

Ratings may include incentivized customer reviews.

What Customers Are Saying

Customers overwhelmingly praise this generator for exceptional reliability and seamless performance during power outages. Most highlight its automatic activation and ability to power entire homes—including HVAC systems, refrigerators, and medical equipment—for days without interruption. Reviewers consistently report flawless operation during real-world outages, from brief interruptions to multi-day events. Many appreciate the quiet operation, ease of maintenance with readily available parts, and natural gas hookup convenience. The 10-year warranty and strong brand reputation are frequently cited as decisive purchase factors. A few users mention isolated issues like delayed warranty parts, though these are vastly outweighed by overwhelmingly positive feedback. Overall, customers report profound peace of mind and strong confidence in long-term dependability.

Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.
172 Customer Reviews

Very dependable

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I researched generators and Brinks and Stratton does have one of the best this generator comes on whenever we lose power no problems works great

July 23, 2026

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Response from Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions

Thank you for sharing your experience. Knowing that your investment in peace of mind helps keep your home protected is why we build these systems. We ... Read More

Briggs & Stratton Energy SolutionsJuly 30, 2026

Great product and quieter generator

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I replaced my 18kw B&S generator because I wanted something a little more powerful. The 18 worked great though. The generator works great and it is much quieter than the Generac brand (which I have owned at another house). My neighbors have Generacs and they are noisy!

July 23, 2026

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Response from Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions

Thank you for your continued loyalty! Upgrading your home's power capacity is a smart move, and we are thrilled your new system is delivering such a g... Read More

Briggs & Stratton Energy SolutionsJuly 29, 2026

Andyone08

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this two years ago. So far I have not had any problems.

July 23, 2026

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Response from Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions

Thank you for sharing your experience. We truly appreciate your trust in Briggs & Stratton!

Briggs & Stratton Energy SolutionsJuly 30, 2026

great generator

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] so far it's proven itself to be a great whole home generator

July 23, 2026

From briggsandstratton.com

Response from Marketing

Hi Farley, Thank you for leaving a review. Glad to hear you are enjoying your Briggs & Stratton generator!

MarketingJuly 31, 2026

Best generator EVER

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I will never be without a generator. This one replaced the 17kW that was here when we bought the house in 2019. The original briggs & stratton generator made it 12 years before it died in 2024. It outlived its 7 year warranty and probably its life expectancy! Long live Briggs & Stratton! This new generator was not as expensive as I has assumed new generators cost. That was a pleasant surprise. This new generator is 1000% more efficient than th...

July 23, 2026

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Response from Marketing

Hello NickiSlater, Thank you for being a loyal Briggs & Stratton customer! We are happy to hear that both of your generators have provided reliable ba... Read More

MarketingJuly 31, 2026

Very Thankful for the Peace of Mind

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We purchased our Briggs and Stratton generator a little over a year ago. Our grid in the Houston area (from Centerpoint) is very reliable, unless we have another hurricane. This was our primary reason for adding a dependable backup. Earlier this month, some equipment in our neighborhood failed, and we finally had an outage. It was 0530 and I was brushing my teeth when everything went black. In just a few seconds, I hear a very welcome soun...

July 23, 2026

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Response from Marketing

Hello freetexas, Thank you for leaving such a detailed review! We are happy to hear that your generator got you through your recent outage without a h... Read More

MarketingJuly 31, 2026

Works as advertised

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased my Briggs & Stratton generator over 2 years ago. The power has gone out several times over this period and the generator has responded as advertised and perfectly. It is such a relief to know we have a generator as a backup.

July 23, 2026

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Response from Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions

Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your trusting Briggs & Stratton to help keep your home protected!

Briggs & Stratton Energy SolutionsAugust 12, 2026

Purchased for reliability.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this generator to provide peace of mind in this hot Texas heat. No major power outages yet but I'll be ready for hurricane season where long power outages are probable.

July 23, 2026

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Response from Marketing

Hello Charitylady, Thank you for leaving a review. Glad to hear you have peace of mind knowing you have a Briggs & Stratton generator. Thank you for t... Read More

MarketingJuly 31, 2026

Great improvements

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased the 22KW a year ago after the 20KW motor pushed a rod through the case after 13 years of service.

July 23, 2026

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Response from Marketing

Hello 7773, Thank you for leaving a review and for being a loyal Briggs & Stratton customer!

MarketingJuly 31, 2026

HEAVY DUTY - BUDGET FRIENDLY

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] VERY SMOOTH - HEAVY DUTY - PERFECT SERVICE- LOOKS GOOD

July 23, 2026

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Response from Marketing

Hello ISIMPSON, Thank you for leaving a review! Glad you are enjoying your generator. Thank you for trusting Briggs & Stratton!

MarketingJuly 31, 2026

Great system

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Purchased and installed in October 2025 and could not be happier with the installation and performance so far!

July 23, 2026

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Response from Marketing

Hello GH118, Thank you for leaving a review. We are so happy to hear that you are happy with your Briggs & Stratton generator.

MarketingJuly 31, 2026

Dependable comfort

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased the generator back in 2024 and it has been working great. It starts every Tuesday Afternoon to test functionality and whenever we have a power outage. It is also easy to maintain and was able to find all manuals and documentation online.

July 23, 2026

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Response from Marketing

Hello BigDagwood, Thank you for leaving a review. Glad to hear your are having a great experience with your Briggs & Stratton generator. Thank you for... Read More

MarketingJuly 31, 2026

Peace of Mind!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After having experienced power outages, though infrequent, being our late 70s addressing that problem is not an inconvenience; it is a necessity! We have health equipment which needs power and not having it is not an option. We have had the Briggs and Stratton generator for about a year. It has been needed a couple of times in that year with no issues. I am very pleased and would recommend it along with the service company that installed it wit...

July 23, 2026

From briggsandstratton.com

Response from Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a meaningful review. When medical needs are involved, "power outage" shouldn't ever be a source of worry, ... Read More

Briggs & Stratton Energy SolutionsJuly 23, 2026

Automatic transfer switch.

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought my generator a year ago, so far never had any issues. I am very satisfied with the constant monitoring and weekly test that is preformed. When the power was off it kicked in. I am very satisfied with the.

July 23, 2026

From briggsandstratton.com

Response from Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions

Thank you for sharing your experience. Knowing that you are confident in your purchase is exactly what we strive for. We appreciate your trust in Brig... Read More

Briggs & Stratton Energy SolutionsJuly 23, 2026

So far so good

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had this installed about 6 Months ago every Saturday runs for 5 min piece of mind that's its ready for action not if but when we get another power outage in south Louisiana. I Always hope we don't have a power outage but if we do my Briggs and Stratton will be ready.

July 23, 2026

From briggsandstratton.com

Response from Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions

Thank you for the review. Replacing storm anxiety with hands-free, reliable protection is precisely why we build these standby systems. Thank you fo... Read More

Briggs & Stratton Energy SolutionsJuly 23, 2026

Wise decision.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My area had a history of short…sometimes long outages. Tired of it. “Brotherly Love” did a very professional install of my whole house 22kw gen set. Love it. Can barely hear it run. Two years old and I don’t even know it’s there. Except when power is lost. Should have done it years ago. Would have saved me much grief.

July 23, 2026

From briggsandstratton.com

Response from Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! Knowing your unit operates quietly in the background—stepping in effortlessly only when the grid drops—is precis... Read More

Briggs & Stratton Energy SolutionsJuly 23, 2026

Has worked every time

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this 2 years ago and with regular maintenance, I have had no problems.

July 23, 2026

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Response from Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions

Thank you for sharing your experience! Combining routine maintenance with dependable technology is the key to total, worry-free protection. We appreci... Read More

Briggs & Stratton Energy SolutionsJuly 23, 2026

Legendary Company, Reliable Generator

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Because of landslide conditions I had to install a combined system of solar panels, batteries, and generator to be completely off grid. I chose Briggs & Stratton for the quality and reliability of their products. When your home power is off grid you can't take a chance on products of lesser quality. Even after grid power was restored 1 1/2 years later I still rely on Briggs & Stratton batteries and backup generator to backup and augment loca...

July 23, 2026

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Response from Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions

This is an incredible review, and we are so proud to read it! True energy independence takes a complete ecosystem, and combining our batteries with st... Read More

Briggs & Stratton Energy SolutionsJuly 23, 2026

Peace of mind!

Would Recommend

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We purchased our generator last October.The power has only been off once since then for any length of time (8 hours). It sure was nice to hear our generator start up.

July 23, 2026

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Response from Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Real-world performance when the grid fails is the ultimate test, and providing an effortless, reliabl... Read More

Briggs & Stratton Energy SolutionsJuly 23, 2026

Completely Reliable

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We've had the generator for just over a year and it has been totally reliable, easy to set up, and program for exercise time, days, etc. and totally happy with it.

July 23, 2026

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Response from Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions

Thank you for taking the time to share your review. Designing intuitive, user-friendly controls alongside rock-solid reliability is a top priority for... Read More

Briggs & Stratton Energy SolutionsJuly 23, 2026