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49 State 8250 Starting / 6700 Running Watt Gas and Propane Dual fuel Portable Generator

Ratings & Reviews for Generac 49 State 8250 Starting / 6700 Running Watt Gas and Propane Dual fuel Portable Generator

4.3
1357
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 4.3 out of 5
1357 Reviews


84% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

The portable generator is reported to start reliably, operate quietly, and power a variety of household items during outages. However, some users experienced issues such as tripping circuit breakers, fuel leaks, and problems with the carbon monoxide sensor. Additionally, the generator was found to be quite loud by a few customers. The product appears to be generally capable, but quality control and customer service concerns have been noted by some users.

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1357 Customer Reviews

The Boy Scout Motto Still Holds Up

Would Recommend

I’ll be honest — I would have preferred an inverter generator or even a whole‑house standby system, but when you need power, you need power. I’ve lived in my home for over 12 years, and while the electricity usually comes back on within a few hours, I’ve learned that comfort and security matter more as I get older. The truth is, I may never actually need to run this generator in a real outage. But I’ll start it regularly to keep it ready and keep clean fuel running through it. For me, this purc...

February 14, 2026
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No need to buy all the sugg'd products offered!

Would Recommend

It runs!! I'm thankful I didn't have to use it!!

February 12, 2026
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The brand is unbeatable! 6 20 Amp 120-vo circuits!

Would Recommend

Awesome product. Capable of running a lot of your home.

February 11, 2026
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Good reliable prodoct

Would Recommend

This product was quite well priced for the capacity and they had plenty in stock.

February 11, 2026
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Had problems with product right from the start. Could not return product to Lowes out of the box.Took it to get repaired under warranty. Repair person is having trouble getting an answer from Generac as what to do with the issue. It's been a week since I took it in. Not very happy with product at the moment.

February 11, 2026
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Would Recommend

The generator was shipped ok, But had to call lowes to have a repair person to come out and show me A) to use it. B) and make sure it works before he was gone from my house, Because if it did not work I wanted the service person to take notes of this and to have it fixed now or to have it returned!

February 11, 2026
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Don’t buy generator form Lowe’s wouldn’t take back

Would Not Recommend

Blowing oil out of intake with 23.6 hours

February 11, 2026
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Response from Generac

We're sorry for your negative experience, Cody; and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Oil blowing out of the intake certainly is not... Read More

GeneracFebruary 11, 2026

Generac

Lowe’s has poor customer service.

Would Not Recommend

One of the handle grips were missing. I went back to Lowe’s a week after purchasing to get a grip. The store manager Mike Foster would not give me one of another generator. He told me that I needed to call Generac. That is poor customer service.

February 10, 2026
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Response from Generac

Hello, we are sorry to hear about the missing handle grip and the difficulty getting help at the store. If you contact us with your generator’s seria... Read More

GeneracFebruary 11, 2026

Generac

Had to stand in line to purchase this generator

Would Recommend

Eas to set up, provided all elec. Needs during blizzard. Don't wait till the storm comes, shop soon!

February 10, 2026
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Frustrated! Generator for Storm

Would Not Recommend

Bought generator upon threat of storm knocking out power. Bought a few days prior assembled and started upon completing installation. Brought it down to where it would be used and thought I would test it out. Good thing because it never would keep constant voltage! Called Generac 1-800 number and tried to troubleshoot to no avail. Provided a local number to service. Because it was a Sunday only provided a message would call Monday morning. I called Lowe’s and said I could exchange it for an...

February 9, 2026
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Response from Generac

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear about the frustration you encountered with the first generator, especiall... Read More

GeneracFebruary 10, 2026

Generac

Good quality

Would Recommend

Easy to set up -everything

February 9, 2026
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