Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 49 State 6830 Starting / 5500 Running Watt Gas and Propane Dual fuel Portable Generator
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this generator for its intuitive setup, reliable dual-fuel capability, and quiet performance. Most highlight effortless assembly, quick starts, and confidence in emergency backup. The dual-fuel flexibility—running on gasoline or propane—is described as a game-changer, with users reporting extended runtimes and clean operation. Reviewers consistently note sturdy construction, safety features like low-oil shutoff and carbon monoxide sensors, and exceptional value. Wheels and compact design enhance portability. A few mention weight as challenging for solo users, but most consider it a dependable, well-designed choice.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Defective starter recoil
Would Not RecommendStarter recoil defective. Had product delivered and it’s so heavy can’t load in the car to return.
Kobalt generator
Would Not RecommendApparently there is a low oil shutoff to protect the engine (good) however defective. It is internal. My new generator will not pull to start. I’m instructed to return it to Lowe’s for a replacement. This is a growing problem with kabolt. Problem is I ordered online due to not having a truck to pick up. Now I have to figure out how to get it there and get another brand and get it home. Not a Lowe’s problem.
Very happy with this purchase. Easy to set up.
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Nightmare with Fed Ex delivery
Would Not RecommendRefused delivery after 3 days delay by Fed ex. Then they still delivered the next day. Caught driver after he scanned delivery and told him to take it back. But now it says it was delivered. Had to call Lowes to let them know I don't have item. Nightmare with Lowes and Fed ex from the start. We had a tornado and lost power. This was a generator. Now I know who not to go to when I need help. Sham on you.
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The generator was good, just not big enough fir what I needed. When I tried to return it, it had been 6 days and I was told after 48 hours it could not be returned. I was not told that at purchase. VERY UNHAPPY 🙁
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very nice
Would Recommendvery nice generator, had an outage at my house for 6 hours and my fridge and 2 freezers and all the lights in my house stayed on with 1 tank of gas, very easy to put together and will use again in the future.
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Failed starting coil.
Starting coil failed after first start.
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You dont have to measure the oil, first fill.
Would RecommendEasy to put together and make ready for use, probably took 1/2 hour or less!
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Simple to use
Would RecommendHaven't had much opportunity to really use the generator yet but seemed to work just fine the brief time it was used. Assembled easily enough and started on the 2nd pull out of the box. Haven't tried the propane option but nice to know it's there. Send like a sturdy little unit.
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Little heavy
Works good
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It's easy to start and set up for your power need
Would RecommendI like the way it's fixed up to run ; with gasoline or propane .
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Easy to use
Would RecommendAwesome
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