Ratings & Reviews for Generac iQ Series 3500 Starting / 3000 Running Watt Gasoline Single Fuel Portable Generator

Good product without much support or info

First off I won this in a raffle, so there is nothing to complain about. However I would like to point out a few things that I feel could be done better by Generac. First off, there are no break in instructions included with the generator. I assume every small engine needs a break in period so I had to look this up myself and perform it. Secondly, why no wheel kit? Yes it’s kinda light but would a wheel kit be hard to make or sell? Sure would be handy, so I’ll have to make one myself. Th...

This product is compact and quiet

Ordered product arrived on time. Shipped product was not damaged. Opened box, added oil & fuel and it started immediately! This product runs very quiet and efficiently. I may order another plus a parallel kit to run two units for more power.

perfect for a small boat

bought this for overnights on the boat that does not thave air. quieter than i thought. makes boating a little more comfy.

Get what you pay for

Definitely not the cheapest, but it'll be worth the money in the long run. All features are as advertised, quiet, powerful, LCD screen provides very useful information. Parallel kit to use two at once works perfect as well. Would recommend to anyone. However, NO WHEELS. Being an inverter generator, this is heavy. So I was surprised when I could not find a wheel attachment for this. It would make moving around so much easier.

Very pleased

Purchased through Amazon, arrived in a timely manner in perfect condition. Unpacked, added oil and ethanol-free gas, it started on the 2nd pull. Very satisfied with how quiet it is, will be using it with a small travel trailer. Let it run for 20 minutes with a light load, then shut down. A few hours later it started first pull and I connected to the trailer and started the A/C. The generator was only about 2 feet from the trailer and I couldn't hear it inside with the A/C running. Let it run for...

This generator saved our business after the July 28 storm knocked out power in Ripon, WI

We are the owners of J&G's Place 2B, a bed and breakfast in Ripon, WI. A massive storm hit Ripon and surrounding areas on July 28, 2021 and shortly after midnight we lost power during the middle of EAA Airventure, when Oshkosh hosts the world's largest airshow for a week. This is also the busiest week of the year for our business. A requirement for a bed & breakfast license is that you MUST HAVE HOT WATER, otherwise you are to close immediately. We were looking at a couple of thousand of dollars...

Bought two (2) GP3300I

Purchased on Amazon and they arrived in excellent condition. Set-up was very easy and both units started on the third pull with a fresh tank of gas. I am vey pleased with the noise level of these units and they should serve their purpose during a power outage, camping or tailgating. They are an appropriate size and weight for the power output and the price was ~$800 less than the two (2) Honda units with less running wattage. The only "wish list" item would be a larger fuel capacity, but...

Very Quiet As Advertised

I purchased this for the same reason as many others. I wanted a reliable power supply for my travel trailer. I also wanted something quiet so others wouldn't be annoyed at camping areas. Set up was simple. Connect the battery, put in the oil and gas and it is ready to go. Started right up and ran smooth and quiet. However, while running, I heard a slight vibration noise that didn't sound normal. After a little investigation I saw that one of the standing frame supports was cracked whe...

Voltage output

Does the IQ 3500W Have a 220v output. Here in south Africa we have 220v ac not 120

Great little unit

Nice and quiet for the summer power outages in tx. Nice and light easy to store

Don't be 'one of those guys' while camping

I bought this to use with our 26 ft. camper. Sites with hook-ups are becoming more difficult to get with the increase in post-pandemic campers. I wanted to have full use of my camper but didn't want to listen to (or have my neighbors listen to) a loud, open-frame generator. This generator is SO quiet. It is barely louder than ambient noise at the campground when sitting in our site, and is virtually in-audible by the time you are 50 ft away. Set up was super easy. Connect battery cables....

I have tried another of small generators and I should of gotten this year's ago

This is a very economical generator good power with excellent fuel usage. I uses for portable power when I am traveling for work. This is one of the quietest generators I have ever had and used in the portable line. I definitely recommend this generator if anybody is looking for a small compact generator that is very easy to move and very portable. This is a replacement generator for a much more expensive generator that if I'd known this generator was as good I would have bought this generator a...

30 amp advertising misleading

I bought this to power a small rv with a small a/c unit. It is strong enough to handle it; however, I am having to purchase an adapter to go from the L5 outlet to the TT30r. $800 is a lot to me, but this is my third generac product and all have worked well. It is quiet. I just wish that I had known that it would not work out of the box without purchasing something else. I called customer support and told them what I needed and they did not inform me of that either. Not a negative review bu...

Solid Quality Construction

I have a iQ2000 and wanted another Generac with more wattage. Bought this for camping and as a backup to our larger generator. Arrived in perfect condition, started on the second pull (very smooth) and started later with the electric start. Followed all recommended break in procedures and it is very quiet for a generator this size. It's 109 lbs. dry so I built a dolly for maneuverability in my building. Highly recommend the iQ3500!

I've had the iq3500 for 3 months

... and it cranks good and runs quiet , -- until I plug in something in. Then it makes a whistling or whining noise that is louder than the motor. Called all repair people in my area to check it out and all that are still in business say they only work on whole home generators. 2 of them kindly looked at it and listened and said it may be supposed to make that noise. It charges fine an for now I'll try to enjoy the whistling.

Excellent and can be better.

I am a event rental company owner. We rent generators for many different applications. Purchased us to run our restroom trailers which have RV generators. What we really liked about it is that one person could move it. It is very quiet. We would love to see this with an EFI option.

Quiet Little Powerhouse

This is a well built generator with lots of features. We moved across the country and left our old generator with the house. My wife is on oxygen and we wanted something just in case of an extended power outage. It doesn't happen much here in AZ compared to where we lived before so just wanted something to run her machine, the refrigerator and a few lights. I like the electric start but it does start easy with the recoil starter. The fuel gauge and information center is nice. Compared to our old...

It served its purpose in an emergency.

In an emergency situation it was sufficient. I had to plug in my freezer and refrigerator in a power outage for over 2 days.

Great feature

Haven't used it yet but it's runs pretty queit. Great feature.

Best for my job

Portable light weight in construction it’s the perfect tool