Ratings & Reviews for CRAFTSMAN 3300 Starting / 2500 Running Watt Gasoline Single Fuel Inverter Generator

48 hr return policy even over thanksgiving.

Did not use it. Lowes manager would not take it back. Dont buy this generator and dont shop at Lowes in Auburn, WA.

Nightmare Experience

I purchased this generator for an outdoor charity event. Unwrapped it the night before the event. It would not start. Called the manufacturer and walked through a series of troubleshooting steps. The generator still would not start. Took it back to the store at 6am the next day to learn the store could not refund or exchange a brand-new generator that I just spent $700 on. In addition, the store does not have loaner or rental equipment. The unconcerned manager said my only option was to leave it...

Great little generator

I’ve used this generator several times to run power tools in the pasture. It works great, easy start and nice and quiet. It is light enough for me to put in the back of my Polaris ranger without any problems

Never would start

The generator sucks. Never would start. Had to buy another generator.

Works as advertised

I’ve only had a chance to run this generator for two hours. It seems to operate as advertise. I used it during a power outage after a tornado to run an upright freezer and it did fine until g ty he power came back on. My only complaints so far: I thought the price point was a bit steep for a generator of this size but this was the cheapest generator I could find that would do the job. Also it is inconvenient to remove the side panel with screws to check the oil level. It would be nice to have a...

Knowledgeable sales person

Quality product. Brand name

Craftsman Generator 2500 Watt

Purchased this generator back in the summer to use for my mobile detailing setup and that was a huge mistake. I’ve had nothing but issues from the very first week I brought it home. It idles rough, sometimes it won’t crank at all, very strong odor comes from the exhaust along with smoke. Very disappointed in this generator. Do yourself a favor and skip on buying this.

Worth every penny!

Worked perfectly out of the box. One pull and it fired up. Runs smoothly and super quite.

Will not run

It ran for a few hours then it will shut off. When you re-start it it will run for 10 seconds then shut off again. It is not the oil or fuel, just a faulty unit. Others may have luck with it. However, when you buy the warranty beware. They won't return it at the store and the warranty department has no record of my warranty even though I have the receipt stapled to the lowes pro protection plan pamphlet. Buyer beware before you light $800 on fire.

recommend only to your enemies

Bought it new at Lowes 3 years ago. Started, though not easily. Immediately started surging. Took it for certified repair, and it stopped surging. But NOT EASY TO START. I go start it 3-4 times per year, actually use it 1-2 times/yr, and often keep "True Fuel" in it. Now, it won't start -- yesterday, today. Nothing. Nada. Worst piece of junk machinery I've ever purchased. Goodbye $900. Never again. No more Generac, rebranded or not. Honda is expensive, but they work very well and ...

Will not start ? Can't get a manual ? A night mare

Doesn't start ? Had it only two weeks ? Don't have a manual ? Can't seem to down load one sending me all over the pages ?I don't want Gmail's ?I just want one simple manual?

Bought for my camper

This has been the best addition to my garage and camper. I use it for everything. Great quality (made by Generac). Highly recommended.

Aggervated

I can barely get my inverter to start and stay running I mean it's been nothing but a headache since I opened the box and I hate this bc I love my craftsman power tools

no eco mode on/off

although this generator has the power to run RV air conditioner not being able to turn off the low idle makes it useless for my Rv. very disappointed with this easy addition.

Runs part of the time.

We have had trouble keeping this running. Got o love when warranty runs out and it starts happening. will run great then die for no reason. We have found opening the gas cap and then leaving it kind a lose it works. Not sure if it is a gas cap issue or it is vapor locking. Either way it should not be happing. It will run air conditioner for a short time but not long term pops the breaker.

Simple quiet and efficient.

The things I was researching when buying this unit were who makes it and where. Generac makes it, but overseas. However, it’s light enough where any capable adult can carry it with a full tank of gas and it pull starts with ease on the first stroke, even after months of storage. It comes with oil, a funnel and a nifty spark plug tool, so ensure you fill and check the level before you try and start it, or before storage. It only has a 1ish gallon tank, so get a can of the pre-mixed stabilized eth...

Hurricane Ida tested

I bought this generator last year but barely needed it. I’m needing it now in Houma, LA and it’s coming through with flying colors. I’m running a refrigerator, window unit AC, and other smaller items like a coffee pot and fan. I usually get about 6 hrs on a tank of gas. I definitely recommend.

NOT as box says.

This thing is almost too heavy. Box claims 30 amp service BUT the writing just above the twislock states 19.2 MAX. If i would have seen that when purchased, i would have NOT gotten it. Also, the engine light comes on when it has a constant moderate pull. It IS relatively quite.