Ratings & Reviews for Generac 5200 Starting / 3900 Running Watt Gas and Propane Dual Fuel Portable Generator

Disappointment

I bought this in December, 2024. It was difficult to crank the first time and when I tried to crank it again, it will not start.

Portable generator

Bought this between Hurricane Helene and Milton to keep our phones and fans going.

Very quiet and easy to maintan

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve been using the iQ3800 for home backup during storms and weekend RV trips—and it’s been outstanding. It kicks out 3,800 starting watts (3,100 running) on gas or 3,420/2,790 on propane, giving me flexibility when fuel is tight. Despite its power, it stays impressively quiet, so I can run it overnight without bothering the neighbors. Built with a rugged steel frame and protected outlets, it’s held up to bumps and rough handling, and the Eco‑M...

Great looking unit

Still in the box, but it’s a very nice unit. Came well packed with clear instructions. Once I have a need for it, I know it will preform. General is a reliable brand

Powers on!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This generator is a a solid choice if you’re someone who loves to go camping or even a good choice for a job site if you need back up power. It’s actually pretty quiet for a generator and I think it’s great that it can also be hooked up to propane.

Must have

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a must have! It is so durable and easy to move. Living in a hurricane area we must have one just in case. Perfect and easy to maintain. Perfect size too

Generac iQ3800DF

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm impressed with the Generac iQ3800DF Dual Fuel Portable Generator. The product description highlights its key features, and I'm excited to experience its performance. The image showcases the generator's sleek design and compact size, making it perfect for tailgating, camping, or job sites. I appreciate the emphasis on portability and ease of use. Looking forward to putting it to the test and enjoying reliable power wherever I go!

Do not buy

Do not buy. I purchased brand new and it did not even start. Luckily the place I bought it from was cool and let me return it. That will be the first and last Generac product I ever purchase.

Great for power but the battery disappointed

Great emergency power but the battery was dead from the beginning and won’t pick up a charge, which is a real shame.

GENERAC 3500 IO

I purchased the 3500 IO back in 2020 in Texas. To date I have 7558.7 hours on the unit, it went through the Big Freeze in Texas, kept my neighbors homes heated during power outages. This unit has had the oil changed every 250 hrs (30W), Lucas upper cylinder gas additive occasionally, a new pull cord at 5800 hrs and a yearly plug change. I recommend this unit for all your uses up to 25 amps, it hasn't let me down. Great unit

Sucks

I bought one of these generators for a backup for my Ryobi generator and it’s so frustrating!!!!!! It takes forever to get the thing started vs my 10+ year old Ryobi to start. I can start my old Ryobi with 3-5 pulls and it has well over 100 hours on it as it’s over 10 years old! But my generac is much harder to get started and it’s got maybe 10 hours of use on it! I wish I had bought 2 of the Ryobi generators at the same time!!! You say you’re one of the best out there but even Coleman is easier...

Not worth the price

Bought this last year and was disappointed it wouldn’t run a small ac. It will start up and run for a few seconds but then goes into limp mode. Won’t run a toaster or microwave without going into limp mode. My old Honda 2500 ran it fine. It hardly idles with no load. Tried to return but couldn’t. Told to call generac which I did several times with just the runaround. I basically use it to charge the trailer battery. Haven’t found anyone who can make it work as advertised

Impossible to start

try to start every 3-5 weeks.this is the worse engine I have ever had. I have other small equip in my shed that starts after 2-4 pulls after sitting for a year. Regret purchasing

Reliable

Purchased Nov 2024 for frequent power outages, have used it and very satisfied so far.

Poor Quality

This complete piece of garbage won't start right out of the box. First and last Generac item I will purchase.

Job site generator

we got this generator July of 2020 and it has ran 14+ hours a day 5 days a week and all we had to do is change oil and put gas in it for the 15,000+ hours that it has ran.

Customer Service and Warranty issues

I bought this generator after doing my research and wanted to get one with a great warranty and a company that would stand behind their product. I got neither. Long story short had an issue with the generator after initial break in process. Oil was coming out of the top end and most places where it shouldn’t be, I have it well documented. Took it in to certified retailer to get warranty work done and Generac refused to pay for a dime. I have had issues contacting their customer service reps and ...

Good Generator

It is as advertised. From the the few hours I used it performed very well. I'm looking forward to many years of service.