Generac 5943 - GP7500E 7500 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator

Jim Baugher,
Product Expert
Electric Generators Direct

Delivery was great(free including pallet delivery from the truck!)) - on time, placed right in the driveway near the garage. Put the wheels and handle on in minutes and rolled the generator to the backyard where it will be kept. Today we started it up and that process was easy too. I feel comfortable starting this up even without my husband around. Directions are clear and easy to follow.

Machine seems to be of excellent quality. Even if the battery isn't charged, the pull start was easy, chugging to start with just one pull.We even plugged in a hairdryer to "test" it Adjusting the choke once running quiets down the machine. Now if things go as well during a power outage, in a storm, after a hurricane or during a flood, we're in business. Just went out to get some long power cords to have on hand so we can run power to the sump pumps, freezer and refrigerator. Will be checking with an electrician to see what we need to do to power up the furnace in an outage....but we can wait a few months for that.

The price of this generator was very good considering there was NO TAX and delivery was included. I had researched generators on line and compared with neighbors as to size, brand and amount of power I needed. Generac is well known and has a good reputation. Of course I would have liked a Honda but for the money this generator has more power without making the jump to Honda's commercial line(and much more money) The electric start is also nice even though the pull start was very easy. It will be nice to just push a button in the middle of a snow or rain storm.

Thanks for a great shopping experience!

Delivery was great(free including pallet delivery from the truck!)) - on time, placed right in the driveway near the garage. Put the wheels and handle on in minutes and rolled the generator to the backyard where it will be kept. Today we started it up and that process was easy too. I feel comfortable starting this up even without my husband around. Directions are clear and easy to follow.

Machine seems to be of excellent quality. Even if the battery isn't charged, the pull start was easy, chugging to start with just one pull.We even plugged in a hairdryer to "test" it... more

I bought this unit right after tropical storm Irene hit Ct in the summer of '11. Figured after I bought it, I would never need it, right. Well, Ct then had a freak snow storm in October that dropped 15" of wet heavy snow on trees that still had leaves.

Well, I ran this unit for 130 hours non-stop before I had power restored. I ran a 58" plasma tv, direct tv receiver, 1400 watt surround system, microwave, stove/oven, dishwasher, washer, dryer, lights, fridge, freezer! I refilled the tank twice a day-so it did use a bit of gas, which would be the only negative, but hey-you cant have everything. The electric start is very convenient.

I bought this unit right after tropical storm Irene hit Ct in the summer of '11. Figured after I bought it, I would never need it, right. Well, Ct then had a freak snow storm in October that dropped 15" of wet heavy snow on trees that still had leaves.

Well, I ran this unit for 130 hours non-stop before I had power restored. I ran a 58" plasma tv, direct tv receiver, 1400 watt surround system, microwave, stove/oven, dishwasher, washer, dryer, lights, fridge, freezer! I refilled the tank twice a day-so it did use a bit of gas, which would be the only negative, but hey-... more

Well, I have to say I had a very good experience with the delivery & coordination. Great communication of when it would arrive so I could be home. It was shipped earlier than originally expected (was told Jan 11, & shipped Jan. 6). I had electricians do electrical work to have ease of use (I guess it wouldn't be necessary, but depends on what you plan to hook up to it).
Anyway, I used it while the electricians were there & it was soooo easy, I was amazed! I feel comfortable using it in an emergency. I've not had to 'really' use it but feel a peace of mind that it's there & easy when necessary. Thank you!!

Well, I have to say I had a very good experience with the delivery & coordination. Great communication of when it would arrive so I could be home. It was shipped earlier than originally expected (was told Jan 11, & shipped Jan. 6). I had electricians do electrical work to have ease of use (I guess it wouldn't be necessary, but depends on what you plan to hook up to it).
Anyway, I used it while the electricians were there & it was soooo easy, I was amazed! I feel comfortable using it in an emergency. I've not had to 'really' use it but feel a peace of mind that it's there &a... more

I purchased the 7500e and obtained a swift delivery. It was ordered sight unseen and I was happy on arrival with the appearance. It was assembled as instructed and I tried the electric start. It was completely dead so I used the supplied charger to charge the battery thinking this was the problem. Well after three or so hours of charging, same result, dead! I started to troubleshoot as I have an understanding of how it should work. Low and behold the wire from the start switch to the solenoid was "open". On closer investigation I found a lug crimped on the insulation and not on the wire. I repaired it and it started right up. I now wonder about the quality control side of manufacture.

Still in early stages of running so cannot comment , so far so good.

I purchased the 7500e and obtained a swift delivery. It was ordered sight unseen and I was happy on arrival with the appearance. It was assembled as instructed and I tried the electric start. It was completely dead so I used the supplied charger to charge the battery thinking this was the problem. Well after three or so hours of charging, same result, dead! I started to troubleshoot as I have an understanding of how it should work. Low and behold the wire from the start switch to the solenoid was "open". On closer investigation I found a lug crimped on the insulation and not on the w... more

I am very happy with my recent purchase of my Generac GP7500E generator. When I ordered it in December it was on back order which was not a problem but it shipped a week earlier than promised which was a happy surprise. R&L delivered it on time with no damage. I unpacked it, assembled the wheels and handle, filled it with oil/gas and started it. It started with NO problems. I ran it for about a half an hour with various loads on it. I even checked the voltage output - all with NO problems. While I have not really tested it under a sever power outage, I am very happy with the generator. Great job by Electric Generators Direct.

I am very happy with my recent purchase of my Generac GP7500E generator. When I ordered it in December it was on back order which was not a problem but it shipped a week earlier than promised which was a happy surprise. R&L delivered it on time with no damage. I unpacked it, assembled the wheels and handle, filled it with oil/gas and started it. It started with NO problems. I ran it for about a half an hour with various loads on it. I even checked the voltage output - all with NO problems. While I have not really tested it under a sever power outage, I am very happy with the generator. Gre... more

I have lived in New England all my life. Stamford, Connecticut until 1963 and then to Stow, Massachusetts until present time. Stow is a relatively small town of population about 6,500. We have private wells and septic systems. So first off, no power, no water.

For years I kept saying I need to get a generator and that's about all that happened. Well, when the hurricane came through in mid 2011, I lost power for 2 1/2 days. I get my power from Hudson Light & Power, a small local electric company. These people really hustle and the service is head and shoulders above anything that National Grid, etc, provides. Without water things really suck. I went to my brother's for showers, eat what didn't need to be cooked. Had to throw out everything in the refrigerator, generally felt grimey. Not fun. When power came back I decided to stopped screwing around.

I went on line and located a place that sold Generac generators (info I picked up from people was that Generac was the one to get). Well, I had the worst experience with the first company I found such that I canceled the order and would never deal with these idiots again. I have never been treated so badly in my life. Back to the internet and I found your place and placed the order.

The person I talked to was polite and knowledgeable about the product. The unit was shipped promptly. The only kink in this process was UPS. They told me that it would be delivered between noon and 3 pm on the day I selected. It didn't get there until 6 pm which really pissed me off as I had to take a day off from work. This is not a reflection on you people but frankly, UPS was lying on the delivery time.

So I got the generator, wired it in, found a location for it and we were ready to go. This was good timing at it's best. A day or so later we had a surprise snow storm at the end of October. Wet, heavy crap that did a lot of damage. I lost four trees and had enough downed limbs to last a lifetime.

Power was out for 4 days in my area and much longer in some neighboring towns. That generator never skipped a beat. Ran continuously for 4+ days and I had no problems. Noise level was surprisingly low. I followed the starting and shut down procedures to a T. I can't say enough good about it. It's feels good to know that I have it ready for any power outage. I think that is about all for now. Thank you again for a great product.

I have lived in New England all my life. Stamford, Connecticut until 1963 and then to Stow, Massachusetts until present time. Stow is a relatively small town of population about 6,500. We have private wells and septic systems. So first off, no power, no water.

For years I kept saying I need to get a generator and that's about all that happened. Well, when the hurricane came through in mid 2011, I lost power for 2 1/2 days. I get my power from Hudson Light & Power, a small local electric company. These people really hustle and the service is head and shoulders above anything... more

I'm tired of not having power during outages that last for days. I called ElectricGeneratorsDirect and discussed my situation. They were very knowledgeable and took the time to recommend a transfer switch and generator combination that would fit my needs. I ordered both. They also provided the instruction that I needed to install the exterior house outlet, run the wire to my electrical box area, mount the transfer switch and map the circuits that I wanted to power. I did it all and then just had an electrician come by to check my work and make the final connections from the transfer switch to my electrical circuit breaker box. I saved alot of money installing 90% myself and my electrician was very impressed by my work and the guidance given to me by ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com. The Generac starts easily and performs great! I highly recommend it!

I'm tired of not having power during outages that last for days. I called ElectricGeneratorsDirect and discussed my situation. They were very knowledgeable and took the time to recommend a transfer switch and generator combination that would fit my needs. I ordered both. They also provided the instruction that I needed to install the exterior house outlet, run the wire to my electrical box area, mount the transfer switch and map the circuits that I wanted to power. I did it all and then just had an electrician come by to check my work and make the final connections from the transfer switc... more

I bought this generator to replace one that failed during a power outage earlier this Fall. My Generac 5943 GP7500E was delivered during nice weather. Everything checked out fine. I really liked the electric start.

A few days before Halloween the weather forecast was for heavy snow. Come on now, this is Connecticut and only the end of October. It started snowing Oct. 29 Saturday afternoon. It snowed hard all night. It was a heavy wet snow that stuck to everything. The leaves were still on the trees. You could hear Tree limbs breaking all over. We still had power until Sunday Oct. 30th at 4:40 pm, just as I was hitting the start button on the microwave.

I went out to start the generator. It started right up. I plugged in the power cable for my house which gave me power to the furnace, the refrigerator, water pumps, and several lights in the house including TV. Our power was out until November 9th at 7pm. I was glad that I bought this generator. It ran the whole time without any problems. I start it once a week now just to be sure its ready to go. I love this generator.

I bought this generator to replace one that failed during a power outage earlier this Fall. My Generac 5943 GP7500E was delivered during nice weather. Everything checked out fine. I really liked the electric start.

A few days before Halloween the weather forecast was for heavy snow. Come on now, this is Connecticut and only the end of October. It started snowing Oct. 29 Saturday afternoon. It snowed hard all night. It was a heavy wet snow that stuck to everything. The leaves were still on the trees. You could hear Tree limbs breaking all over. We still had power until Sunday O... more

For years my wife and I had discussed whether or not we needed a generator. Each time we concluded that it was not a necessity. Then in late August, hurricane Irene came to town here in the northeast. With the destruction she delivered to the power lines in our area, we were without power for days. With 5 kids, an aging mother-in-law living with us, and two refrigerators and one full sized freezer, I made the decision and purchased a generator in September.

Along with the 7500 watt Generac, I ordered a transfer station to take full advantage of the generator's capability. Being the procrastinator I am, I did not hook up the transfer switch until the next bad storm came along. We received 14 inches of heavy wet snow just before Halloween this year. The damage to the trees and power lines was unbelievable. It looked as though we would be without power for a long time. It took me a day to wired up the transfer switch and get the power flowing. I am running the refrigerators, the freezer, the heating system, the basement, and the family room. I feel much better knowing I am prepared for the next power outage. The money saved from not having food spoil will pay for the investment after one more outage.

I am very happy with the purchase I made. The generator was delivered on schedule. It started up right away on the first attempt. The transfer switch installation was straight forward. It is a little louder than I expected, so I purchased a longer cord so I can move it farther from the house.

For years my wife and I had discussed whether or not we needed a generator. Each time we concluded that it was not a necessity. Then in late August, hurricane Irene came to town here in the northeast. With the destruction she delivered to the power lines in our area, we were without power for days. With 5 kids, an aging mother-in-law living with us, and two refrigerators and one full sized freezer, I made the decision and purchased a generator in September.

Along with the 7500 watt Generac, I ordered a transfer station to take full advantage of the generator's capability. Being... more

Ordered and received generator after August 2011 storm ripped through NJ and had our power out for 25 hours. Had to use gasoline powered pump (every 15 freaking minutes) to keep the sump pit clear.

Generator arrived timely and very minor assembly (wheels and handle) took maybe 20 minutes. Started right up (with integrated electric start) and powered several tools (compressor, leaf blower, drill press and hedge clippers at the same time) in the garage without breathing hard in the least.

Installed Reliance manual transfer switch (very easy with helpful DVD included) and tested running the fridge, sump pump, a few lights, etc. with no problem at all. By rotating a fresh 10-gallon gasoline supply through lawn mowers and other tools throughout the year and occasional recharge of the generator battery, we should be ready for the next outage.

Hopefully, if this works like the three years without significant snow after I bought a snow-blower, we should be set for a while.

Ordered and received generator after August 2011 storm ripped through NJ and had our power out for 25 hours. Had to use gasoline powered pump (every 15 freaking minutes) to keep the sump pit clear.

Generator arrived timely and very minor assembly (wheels and handle) took maybe 20 minutes. Started right up (with integrated electric start) and powered several tools (compressor, leaf blower, drill press and hedge clippers at the same time) in the garage without breathing hard in the least.

Installed Reliance manual transfer switch (very easy with helpful DVD includ... more

I bought the generator but it was on backorder due to recent storms in NJ. They stated that it would arrive sometime in the end of Dec 2011. However, the shipping company called up to say they can deliver it earlier which was great. I set a date with them for Friday between 9-5. The shipping company called and stated they couldnt make it and wanted to sched for Saturday or the next Monday. Pretty much killed my Friday. The generator itself worked with one pull. I tried the battery but it was dead, so am charging it up now to see if it works(the instruction stated that the battery comes fully charged?). The only weird thing about it was when I followed the instruction to close it, there was a big bang sound. Tried starting it up again and it worked.

I bought the generator but it was on backorder due to recent storms in NJ. They stated that it would arrive sometime in the end of Dec 2011. However, the shipping company called up to say they can deliver it earlier which was great. I set a date with them for Friday between 9-5. The shipping company called and stated they couldnt make it and wanted to sched for Saturday or the next Monday. Pretty much killed my Friday. The generator itself worked with one pull. I tried the battery but it was dead, so am charging it up now to see if it works(the instruction stated that the battery comes ... more

I received my new generator about 30 days ahead of the promised date. The research and buying experience with Electric Generators Direct and the delivery was very good. The delivery person placed it in my garage and waited until I checked for damages. He was very friendly. The assembly was easy. It took only about 1 hour to unpack and assemble. The machine seems well built and rugged however I was very disappointed to see fuel leaking from the air filter on my first fuel fill up. After I fill the tank with gasoline to start it for the first time, I noticed fuel leaking from the bottom of the air filter. I quickly turned the shutoff valve to the off position. The dripping stopped so I then proceeded to start the machine. It started just fine so I turned the valve to the ON position. I ran it for about 15 minutes with no further issues. To be on the safe side, I shut down the machine by turning the valve to the off position until the engine cut off. I am going to call customer service to get their input and update my review as I proceed to find out the cause of the leakage.

I received my new generator about 30 days ahead of the promised date. The research and buying experience with Electric Generators Direct and the delivery was very good. The delivery person placed it in my garage and waited until I checked for damages. He was very friendly. The assembly was easy. It took only about 1 hour to unpack and assemble. The machine seems well built and rugged however I was very disappointed to see fuel leaking from the air filter on my first fuel fill up. After I fill the tank with gasoline to start it for the first time, I noticed fuel leaking from the bottom o... more

I never thought of buying a generator until being out of power for 7 days after Irene and then the October snow storm here in New England. I searched everywhere in my local area and could not find any generators at the stores. This turned out to be a good thing as I took time to learn about generators and research popular brands, sizes and pricing.

The selection, reviews and pricing on the EGD website were very good. I purchased a Reliance Controls 31410crk transfer switch and a Generac GP7500e. Both were received timely and in good condition.

I completed the assembly, added full synthetic 5W30 oil and gas. The generator started with no problems. I installed the transfer switch in one afternoon. The system works great and handles all my emergency needs and more.

I have had the generator for one month now with one hour of run time. The only negatives I have are that this unit is very heavy and the wheel size and single handle make it difficult to move up grass inclines and across a stone driveway. I will be buying or making a small shed to store the unit closer to the house so I don’t have to struggle wheeling it around. Loudness was as expected. It is very loud if you stand by it but tolerable inside the house.

Overall I am very satisfied and recommend this purchase. This is great insurance and peace of mind knowing I will be ready for the next power outage.

I never thought of buying a generator until being out of power for 7 days after Irene and then the October snow storm here in New England. I searched everywhere in my local area and could not find any generators at the stores. This turned out to be a good thing as I took time to learn about generators and research popular brands, sizes and pricing.

The selection, reviews and pricing on the EGD website were very good. I purchased a Reliance Controls 31410crk transfer switch and a Generac GP7500e. Both were received timely and in good condition.

I completed th... more

Having an October snow storm which devastated the east coast this year, with many people losing power for more than a week is no fun.We also had a hurricane come through a month earlier which had some people without power for a week also
With this in mind I decided that I was not going through this again.

My Buddy told me about your site and told me to check you out. After checking out your products and comparing them with other distributors you were the best choice for my needs. I am very pleased with products along with the speed of delivery. If I have a need for the products you sell you will be my first choice.

Thank you from a very satisfied customer!

Having an October snow storm which devastated the east coast this year, with many people losing power for more than a week is no fun.We also had a hurricane come through a month earlier which had some people without power for a week also
With this in mind I decided that I was not going through this again.

My Buddy told me about your site and told me to check you out. After checking out your products and comparing them with other distributors you were the best choice for my needs. I am very pleased with products along with the speed of delivery. If I have a need for the pr... more

We lost our power 5 times in a matter of 2 weeks. I decided it was time to get a portable generator. I ordered a Generac model 5943 7500E. The experience was great with Electric Generators Direct. I received the generator two days later. The delivery experience was great with R and L carriers.

I just had a total knee replacement two weeks earlier so I couldn't do much. The delivery driver put the generator in my garage for me. I had to get out there and put the wheels and handle on the generator. Even with my limited capabilities I put the wheels on, the handle on and hooked up the battery in approximately 1/2 hr.

I put the gas in and followed the directions on the generator and it started up without a problem.
About a week later we lost our power again. I started the generator and put a power cord thru my door into the house. It was snowing so I took my hunters blind out and set it up. It kept the generator dry plus cut down most of the engine noise. We had power in the living room and also tv and a ceramic heater. It didn't phase the generator.

Since then I ordered a Reliance Controls 10 circuit manual transfer switch from Electric Generators direct and received it in two days. I am not an electrician but I got it hooked up and it is working well. I am now ready for the next power outage. Thank you Electric generators Direct, R and L carriers, and Fed Ex ground for making my buying experience a good one.

We lost our power 5 times in a matter of 2 weeks. I decided it was time to get a portable generator. I ordered a Generac model 5943 7500E. The experience was great with Electric Generators Direct. I received the generator two days later. The delivery experience was great with R and L carriers.

I just had a total knee replacement two weeks earlier so I couldn't do much. The delivery driver put the generator in my garage for me. I had to get out there and put the wheels and handle on the generator. Even with my limited capabilities I put the wheels on, the handle on and h... more

Got this unit a month ago and have run it for 20 minutes every couple weeks.

When refueling a generator the safest way is to shut it down...
The problem that arises for many is "Do I choke, Half choke, or No choke on re-starting the "HOT" unit again"? Some have problems restarting it due to not knowing where to leave or move the choke..

The best way I found, since I do not know the correct way either is to SHUT THE FUEL LINE OFF when you are about to refuel....The generator will die out after a few minutes.

Re-fuel, then start over same as when you 1st kicked it off.....the carb is out of fuel set the choke, pull or electric start, after it runs a minute, move the choke same as when 1st started...now there is no guessing about where to set the choke..

btw: Never dawned on me to plug the battery charger into the generator outlet when running... duh.

Got this unit a month ago and have run it for 20 minutes every couple weeks.

When refueling a generator the safest way is to shut it down...
The problem that arises for many is "Do I choke, Half choke, or No choke on re-starting the "HOT" unit again"? Some have problems restarting it due to not knowing where to leave or move the choke..

The best way I found, since I do not know the correct way either is to SHUT THE FUEL LINE OFF when you are about to refuel....The generator will die out after a few minutes.

Re-fuel, then... more

After much research, purchased this 7500 after Irene. While we didn't have many issues (thankfully), many of our neighbors did, flooded basements everywhere bc of no power and sumps being useless without juice.

Grabbed this unit about 2 months ago. Put it together fairly easily and had the oil and fuel in. Started right up without issue. Ran it a few times for a few minutes every few weeks, then right back into the garage.

Well...in comes the unexpected snow storm last Saturday. With the leaves on the trees still, the snow snapped branches everywhere, causing outages all over the place, 2 million homes with no power. I'm in NY, we were hit hard, as I write this 20k homes in our area still w/o power. Anyhow, lost the juice, and set up the generac, which started right up. After figuring out what we needed, and getting enough extension cables, we were pretty set. On day 2 without power, we arranged to have the boiler pump hooked up as well thanks to our electrician. YES, I KNOW, getting a transfer switch installed this month to alleviate the cords and make sure heat will be available.

Our power came on at 5 p.m. today, we were out for over 72 hours with 30 degree temps at night..not good.

My Generac ran flawlessly for over 55 hours on and off. Changed the oil at 30 hours, which can't be easier to complete. TONS of neighbors asking about the unit. Warned the 2 neighbors that stuck around about the noise, they didn't care. When inside, you really don't hear it much. Starter kinda died out after 2 days of use, but no big deal bc the unit starts with the pull VERY easily.

The only issue is the charger for the battery. The charger is so fat that it won't stay in the unit's own outlets, it shakes loose. Would be great if you could charge the unit's own battery with the unit itself! Other than that,I LOVE THIS GENERATOR. It literally saved us not only money for hotels, spoiled food, etc, but it let us stay home and enjoy the comforts like tv, frig, lights, heat, cable (FIOS), and some more. I know I can load it up more, but I'll wait for the transfer switch with the meters.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.....Thanks! Oh yeah...fellas, my wife was VERY thankful that I picked the unit up...although I did get a bit of flack when I purchased it....now, she brags to everyone how we are OK for this power outage...love it!

After much research, purchased this 7500 after Irene. While we didn't have many issues (thankfully), many of our neighbors did, flooded basements everywhere bc of no power and sumps being useless without juice.

Grabbed this unit about 2 months ago. Put it together fairly easily and had the oil and fuel in. Started right up without issue. Ran it a few times for a few minutes every few weeks, then right back into the garage.

Well...in comes the unexpected snow storm last Saturday. With the leaves on the trees still, the snow snapped branches everywhere, causing outa... more

I originally gave this generator high marks. I bought 2 7500E units. One for my house and one for my mother's house. The one at my mother's house ran fine for 4 days during the October snow storm here in NJ. I was running the units for approx. 12 hours on and 12 hours off. On the fourth day I shut the unit down and waited an hour to let it cool off while I went out to run some errands. When I came back the gas was leaking onto the ground through the air filter housing from the carburetor. Now, after being absolutely exhausted from 4 days of hell and little sleep, I have to deal with finding someone to fix this machine. This was the first time using the unit and already it needs repairs. You get what you pay for. $1100.00 x 2 = wasted money. I should have bought a Honda.

EGD Responds: The GP7500E comes with a 2-Year Warranty from Generac. Always remember to turn your fuel supply off prior to shutting down your generator.

I originally gave this generator high marks. I bought 2 7500E units. One for my house and one for my mother's house. The one at my mother's house ran fine for 4 days during the October snow storm here in NJ. I was running the units for approx. 12 hours on and 12 hours off. On the fourth day I shut the unit down and waited an hour to let it cool off while I went out to run some errands. When I came back the gas was leaking onto the ground through the air filter housing from the carburetor. Now, after being absolutely exhausted from 4 days of hell and little sleep, I have to deal with f... more

I order the Generator after Hurricane Irene. We have dodge the bullet two times and now it was time not to take any more chance's. I had a electrician come install a transfer switch. The electrician made sure everything works. He said the Generac makes a very good generator for what I want it for.

When I order the generator. Electric Generator Direct said the shipping would be 3 days. It came on the third day. The only problem was the dispatcher from the shipping company. He was rude and tried to push me off. I was told I would get the generator by 11am and got it by 7pm. The truck driver was very nice. All in all I did get the Generator
on time and it works. Now we feel better if the electric should go out.

I order the Generator after Hurricane Irene. We have dodge the bullet two times and now it was time not to take any more chance's. I had a electrician come install a transfer switch. The electrician made sure everything works. He said the Generac makes a very good generator for what I want it for.

When I order the generator. Electric Generator Direct said the shipping would be 3 days. It came on the third day. The only problem was the dispatcher from the shipping company. He was rude and tried to push me off. I was told I would get the generator by 11am and got it by 7pm. The ... more

My experience with Electric Generators was a pleasant experience. They offered fast shipping and good customer service. However, for the Generac generator itself, highly disappointed! My disappointment is with both the product and the service. All of the fuel leaked out of the carburetor onto my garage floor. I should mention that this is a brand new, never used generator!

Generac directed me to one of their approved service centers. The service center held the generator for over 2-1/2 weeks before even looking at it. They then charged me a $50 diagnostic fee to tell me they didn't what caused the leak. I am now left with a generator that still leaks!!!!

Take my advice, spend the extra money and buy a Honda!

My experience with Electric Generators was a pleasant experience. They offered fast shipping and good customer service. However, for the Generac generator itself, highly disappointed! My disappointment is with both the product and the service. All of the fuel leaked out of the carburetor onto my garage floor. I should mention that this is a brand new, never used generator!

Generac directed me to one of their approved service centers. The service center held the generator for over 2-1/2 weeks before even looking at it. They then charged me a $50 diagnostic fee to tell me t... more

The generator was shipped really quickly although UPS wasn't the easiest to deal with in terms of estimated time of arrival. We ended up sitting around for 3 hours beyond the delivery time I was given that afternoon. But that has nothing to do with Electric Generators Direct - I'm sure there are limited shipping companies available for this size & weight package.

We had an electrician set up a transfer panel and put pretty much everything other than AC, the stove, washer & dryer on it. Started it up and everything ran great. Haven't had to use it with a power outage yet but being in the northeast and with winter coming I'm sure we'll have a chance to try it out for real!

Electric Generators Direct was great to work with - I called with a couple of questions and the gentleman I spoke with was very helpful. I've already recommended them to several friends who are interested in getting a generator.

The generator was shipped really quickly although UPS wasn't the easiest to deal with in terms of estimated time of arrival. We ended up sitting around for 3 hours beyond the delivery time I was given that afternoon. But that has nothing to do with Electric Generators Direct - I'm sure there are limited shipping companies available for this size & weight package.

We had an electrician set up a transfer panel and put pretty much everything other than AC, the stove, washer & dryer on it. Started it up and everything ran great. Haven't had to use it with a power outage ... more

I had an old 7000W generator fail during Irene. Annoying sure, but the weather wasn't bad so I took my time replacing it. I researched and narrowed choice down to two makers B&S and Generac. I was comparing the appropriate size models they offered and saw that EGD had a sale on this model. Ta da, I was done shopping. Ordering was as easy as it should be, and they knew to have a delivery liftgate option right at checkout instead of having to call and arrange it.

Updates came through timely on the order processing. Delivery time was estimated and I picked the day I'd could shoot home. I was ready to bust my hump bringing it up a steep driveway. To their credit, UPS freight helped my petite gal push that bugger up, but since they were supposed to call me 30 minutes before delivery and didn't I am going to call it even. Well maybe more than even for me, I didn't move it but ten feet and I weigh more than the generator.

Assembly was straight forward, 2 wheels, 1 handle, liter of oil and connect the battery. I have had more of a hassle assembling kids toys. It started right up, ran smooth and shut down. I already have back my piece of mind and I'm forward to several more years of running water, lights and really crappy TV during storms.

I had an old 7000W generator fail during Irene. Annoying sure, but the weather wasn't bad so I took my time replacing it. I researched and narrowed choice down to two makers B&S and Generac. I was comparing the appropriate size models they offered and saw that EGD had a sale on this model. Ta da, I was done shopping. Ordering was as easy as it should be, and they knew to have a delivery liftgate option right at checkout instead of having to call and arrange it.

Updates came through timely on the order processing. Delivery time was estimated and I picked the day I'd coul... more

I bought 2 Generac 7500 watt generators with the electric start and the powermate cord. I bought one for my house and also one for my mothers house. I spent weeks after hurricane Irene calling all the big box stores asking when they will be getting new generators in. They could not give me an answer due to the high demand they were experiencing. The morning after the storm I went to the local big box store and there was a line of about 50 people waiting for the store to open. Then 2 patrol cars showed up and they brought the cops inside before opening the store so that the police would be able to control the crowd when they rolled out the few generators that they had left.

People had to take a number and wait. Apparently, the night before there was a near riot and panic in the store as people were fighting over the limited number of generators left on the shelves. I shopped around on the internet and was a bit hesitant to make such a big purchase sight unseen.

Generac had an excellent review as did Electric Generators.Com. I made a 10 minute phone call and spoke with the guy who has his picture on the website and asked him a half dozen questions. I had every question answered politely and professionally plus he educated me on what I needed to know as a first time generator buyer. Five days later, UPS dropped delivered the 2 generators to my garage, he helped me pick one up and put it in my SUV so that I could bring it to my mother's house.

The generator is all steel. No plastic junk. It is solid. The gas tank is all metal with a corrosive-free coating on the inside of the tank. The battery was already charged. Bolt on the wheels, bolt on the heavy - duty handle, fill it with gas and the oil that comes with it. 20 minutes later, one press of a button and it started right up.

A Honda generator at 7500 watts would probably cost about $5000.00. I paid $1024.00 for each generator including the tailgate lift charge - no tax here in NJ-. I can go back to the big orange box store and buy some ridgid insulation and build a dog house for this generator for under a $100.00 and it will be as quiet as a Honda.

I work as a police sergeant and I have already recommended this generator and EG.com to my fellow officers. No hassles and very simple reliable ordering and delivery. I am not a person easily impressed and I can be quite demanding as a consumer.

I give Generac and Electric Generators. com 5 gold stars. I can't recommend them enough. I love the feeling of the peace of mind that I now have if the power goes out next time, which for whatever reason seems to be getting more and more frequently.

I bought 2 Generac 7500 watt generators with the electric start and the powermate cord. I bought one for my house and also one for my mothers house. I spent weeks after hurricane Irene calling all the big box stores asking when they will be getting new generators in. They could not give me an answer due to the high demand they were experiencing. The morning after the storm I went to the local big box store and there was a line of about 50 people waiting for the store to open. Then 2 patrol cars showed up and they brought the cops inside before opening the store so that the police would be... more

Purchased to connect to a house backup system for freezer, frig, furnace, sumps, etc. Order filled the same day. Delivery in 4 days and rolled up a 200 foot driveway into my garage. Read the manual and had it up and running in 25 minutes. Even though 200+ pounds, very easy to move around. The unit is pristine and I would not question Chinese quality. Much more quiet then I expected though it is still on the loud side. Not like a Honda in sound but less than 50% of the cost.

Looking forward to a long relationship though I hope to never have to use it if you know what I mean.

Overall - great insurance.

Purchased to connect to a house backup system for freezer, frig, furnace, sumps, etc. Order filled the same day. Delivery in 4 days and rolled up a 200 foot driveway into my garage. Read the manual and had it up and running in 25 minutes. Even though 200+ pounds, very easy to move around. The unit is pristine and I would not question Chinese quality. Much more quiet then I expected though it is still on the loud side. Not like a Honda in sound but less than 50% of the cost.

Looking forward to a long relationship though I hope to never have to use it if you know what I mea... more

Ordered the Generac 7500 Watt electric start model after doing many hrs of latenight research and comparisons. Wanted a unit that was big enough to run everything but our electric stove and electric dryer and washer. Very simple online procedure after that.

Truck delivered it to my driveway within a week or so as it was a back order item..I was home alone that day and since it weighed 200 lbs, there was no way I was going to get it up our 30 foot handicap ramp to our back porch. So, being a nice sunny day, I cut open the box, installed the wheels and handle within 20 minutes, then wheeled it up the ramp and onto the porch..

Connected the battery, added the oil which came with it, couple gallons of fresh gas, and electric start kicked it on right away... not as loud as I expected it to be..but my older generators never had a muffler like this one.

I also ordered the Reliance 30 amp, 10 interchangeable breaker power transfer box and power inlet box.

Note: I saw a Generac 7000 watt manual start at a major Box store and including tax, was more than what I paid for the 7500 with electric start so I know this was the best deal and the best choice on where to buy all of this from.....A great deal all around and I would recommend this company to everyone.

Ordered the Generac 7500 Watt electric start model after doing many hrs of latenight research and comparisons. Wanted a unit that was big enough to run everything but our electric stove and electric dryer and washer. Very simple online procedure after that.

Truck delivered it to my driveway within a week or so as it was a back order item..I was home alone that day and since it weighed 200 lbs, there was no way I was going to get it up our 30 foot handicap ramp to our back porch. So, being a nice sunny day, I cut open the box, installed the wheels and handle within 20 minutes... more

GenTran 3028 seems to be well made. Hookup is a breeze (as long as you have some sort of electrical understanding of circuit panels). The blue flex conduit is 3 4 inch. The wires are a tight squeeze in it. If you remove the blue flex conduit from the wires, prepare for a struggle to get them all to slide back through without some sort of lube.

I added 2 extra circuits to make it 10 total. That was done by removing the 20amp double pole and replacing it with 4 half sized breakers. If your gonna add the 2 extra circuits, forget about getting those 2 extra wires through the already cramed flex conduit. I added a 2nd flex conduit to house the extra 2 wires. The transfer switch panel is provided with extra knockouts for just such a thing

Overall, increasing the flex conduit to 1inch and a bit more detailed explanations in the manual would be beneficial.
No complaints on the Generator. Works great. Well made. Starts right up. Good fuel use. About avg on the noise level.

GenTran 3028 seems to be well made. Hookup is a breeze (as long as you have some sort of electrical understanding of circuit panels). The blue flex conduit is 3 4 inch. The wires are a tight squeeze in it. If you remove the blue flex conduit from the wires, prepare for a struggle to get them all to slide back through without some sort of lube.

I added 2 extra circuits to make it 10 total. That was done by removing the 20amp double pole and replacing it with 4 half sized breakers. If your gonna add the 2 extra circuits, forget about getting those 2 extra wires through the alread... more

And ComEd didn't let me down. Four days after having transfer switch installed, ComEd is down for six hours. Our neighborhood is cursed. My one practice run through after installation made things go perfectly. Generator fired right up, flipped a few switches and we had lights, TV, fans, freezer and fridge and peace of mind. Only house in neighborhood that had power. And I was worrying that I had talked my wife into a big ticket item that we would hardly use. She's Generac's biggest fan now.

Only two concerns: I was told in a q and a with your firm that unit was made in the U.S. Not the case. Made in China. I would have gone to a bigger model to get made in the USA. And ad on the web site talked of "handles." But model has only one, which is ok for me but more difficult for my wife.

And ComEd didn't let me down. Four days after having transfer switch installed, ComEd is down for six hours. Our neighborhood is cursed. My one practice run through after installation made things go perfectly. Generator fired right up, flipped a few switches and we had lights, TV, fans, freezer and fridge and peace of mind. Only house in neighborhood that had power. And I was worrying that I had talked my wife into a big ticket item that we would hardly use. She's Generac's biggest fan now.

Only two concerns: I was told in a q and a with your firm that unit was made in th... more

Wanted a generator for many years and Irene came our way just North of Philly. It was a wake up call and we found this WONDERFUL website and GREAT prices as well !

Generator came on day as promised - very easy to put together - only wish it had an oil level gauge - but that's the only option I wish it really had. Started up after a charge of the battery (it wasn't fully charged when it arrived) and ran it for a few hours
for testing etc etc. No problem !

By luck I actually called when they had a big sale and got a great discount which is now not as low !

Wanted it primarily for the sump pump which kicks off A LOT - and then to hook up via transfer switch to the house next year once more funds are available. Even though it is assembled in China - the construction is top notch and very well thought out.

Like the instructions on top of the tank to start/stop. It really helps a person who may need to start it who is not familiar around generators etc etc during an emergency. It is a little loud - but it could be worse .....

R & L shipping was great and actually helped unload it even though he didn't have to.

A great experience overall and feel much better protected than I was before ......bring on the bad weather -)

Wanted a generator for many years and Irene came our way just North of Philly. It was a wake up call and we found this WONDERFUL website and GREAT prices as well !

Generator came on day as promised - very easy to put together - only wish it had an oil level gauge - but that's the only option I wish it really had. Started up after a charge of the battery (it wasn't fully charged when it arrived) and ran it for a few hours
for testing etc etc. No problem !

By luck I actually called when they had a big sale and got a great discount which is now not as low !... more

My dad bought the generator on 830 and was delivered on 92 as promised. He set it up and had it running within 20 minutes, since he was replacing a Craftsman generator he ran a test, using the manual transfer switch installed for the other generator. Everything on that circuit worked as required, two window units, refrigerator, freezer, lights, tv and satellite system. He generator ran it under load for four hours, ran like a champ, no overloading problem or bogging down like the Craftsman did.

Thank you, Electric Generators Direct and R& L Trucking, for the professional service and treatment, the R & L driver put the palett in his carport for me, since he was home at the time of delivery.

I would recommend both of these businesses to anyone.

My dad bought the generator on 830 and was delivered on 92 as promised. He set it up and had it running within 20 minutes, since he was replacing a Craftsman generator he ran a test, using the manual transfer switch installed for the other generator. Everything on that circuit worked as required, two window units, refrigerator, freezer, lights, tv and satellite system. He generator ran it under load for four hours, ran like a champ, no overloading problem or bogging down like the Craftsman did.

Thank you, Electric Generators Direct and R& L Trucking, for the professiona... more

I purchased two of these - one for myself and one for a coworker.

From ordering to delivery in 3 days, the whole transaction was flawless.

It took about 15 minutes to get it set up and running. The electric start is a great feature to have since I was upgrading to a larger generator after Hurricane Irene visited NY.

Another coworker had seen what I ordered and immediately got online and ordered one also!

Tax free and free freight alone was a couple hundred dollar savings in itself. Get them while you still can!

The price and service like this is nowhere else to be found. Keep up the good work!

I purchased two of these - one for myself and one for a coworker.

From ordering to delivery in 3 days, the whole transaction was flawless.

It took about 15 minutes to get it set up and running. The electric start is a great feature to have since I was upgrading to a larger generator after Hurricane Irene visited NY.

Another coworker had seen what I ordered and immediately got online and ordered one also!

Tax free and free freight alone was a couple hundred dollar savings in itself. Get them while you still can!

T... more

Got the unit without problems, assembly was straight forward, fired up and ran without any problems. Had house upgraded to 200 amps and transfer switch installed.

Had estimated watts and felt good that except for central AC we were more than covered. Like another reviewer stated the recent tornadoes prompted the purchase and I felt satisfied we could do all the necessary basics.

Got ready to test fired it up, connected the transfer wire but before I flipped the main off and the transfer switch in decided to get the volt meter out. Good thing 170 volts. Way too hot to hook up.

Loaded up with my motorcycle ramp in the truck and took to nearest service center which is about a 100 mile round trip. Has been two weeks and unit is waiting for parts after which I will have to repeat the process. If you do not live in a city with a service center and have a way of loading and hauling you might want to look at a brand that is sold locally.

Got the unit without problems, assembly was straight forward, fired up and ran without any problems. Had house upgraded to 200 amps and transfer switch installed.

Had estimated watts and felt good that except for central AC we were more than covered. Like another reviewer stated the recent tornadoes prompted the purchase and I felt satisfied we could do all the necessary basics.

Got ready to test fired it up, connected the transfer wire but before I flipped the main off and the transfer switch in decided to get the volt meter out. Good thing 170 volts. Way too hot... more

I purchased a 7500w Generac in June. After receiving it, I put on the tires, handle, and hooked up the battery wire to the post (about 20 minutes of work). I put in the oil, which came with the generator, put some gas in the tank and hit the start button. Without hesitation it started right up. I also ordered a transfer box to feed my generator straight into my home along with a 30amp 25' cord to connect it to the generator. I was totally satisfied with the service that I received from Generators Direct. I e-mailed a question asking what I would need to make this a turn key project. I was told which cord I needed to hook up the generator to the transfer box. Living here in the Houston area, we are in the midst of the hurricane season. Now I'm ready.

I purchased a 7500w Generac in June. After receiving it, I put on the tires, handle, and hooked up the battery wire to the post (about 20 minutes of work). I put in the oil, which came with the generator, put some gas in the tank and hit the start button. Without hesitation it started right up. I also ordered a transfer box to feed my generator straight into my home along with a 30amp 25' cord to connect it to the generator. I was totally satisfied with the service that I received from Generators Direct. I e-mailed a question asking what I would need to make this a turn key project. I wa... more

I purchased a 7500 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator (5943) in May 2011. I was treated with courtesy and knowledge as I asked many questions making the decision on what to buy. I am 91 years old, living by myself and that is why I wanted an electric start. My real concern for need of a generator was because my sump pump runs almost all the time and electricity would go out during a wind or ice storm. I thought of this purchase to be insurance and hoped I would never have to use it.

I had an electrician install a Generator Safety Transfer Switch so it was very easy for me to start the Generator and transfer over. The electricity did go out last week, during a wind storm. It was was only off 2 hours but I had a chance to see if I could complete this operation by myself and how well this generator would operate. I am pleased to say everything went well and I managed to do it by myself, very easy. The first time was a little scary but I read and reread the manual and accomplished the mission.

I purchased a 7500 Watt Electric Start Portable Generator (5943) in May 2011. I was treated with courtesy and knowledge as I asked many questions making the decision on what to buy. I am 91 years old, living by myself and that is why I wanted an electric start. My real concern for need of a generator was because my sump pump runs almost all the time and electricity would go out during a wind or ice storm. I thought of this purchase to be insurance and hoped I would never have to use it.

I had an electrician install a Generator Safety Transfer Switch so it was very easy for ... more

Experiencing a power failure is never pleasant. Worrying about loss of property and/or resulting damage is even less pleasant. Gaining a sense of security through the purchase of 'insurance' in the form of a generator was thus crucial in our family's case.

Dealing with Electric Generators Direct was as easy and painless as can be, from the prompt customer service response to my initial question to the satisfaction of the 7500E starting with the first push of a button (after minor assembly). While we haven't had a loss of power since the unit was delivered we are confident that the security of our home will not be compromised the next time we're on the receiving end of an untimely storm.

Experiencing a power failure is never pleasant. Worrying about loss of property and/or resulting damage is even less pleasant. Gaining a sense of security through the purchase of 'insurance' in the form of a generator was thus crucial in our family's case.

Dealing with Electric Generators Direct was as easy and painless as can be, from the prompt customer service response to my initial question to the satisfaction of the 7500E starting with the first push of a button (after minor assembly). While we haven't had a loss of power since the unit was delivered we are confident t... more

Due to the tornadoes that took lives, destroyed homes & businesses, and took out power for a week. We decided to buy a portable generator. I went around the house to figure what wattage generator I needed, researched as many stores and online websites for pricing. Once I settled on Electric Generators Direct, I ordered the Generac 5943, 7500E.

Contract delivery was not up to par. The delivery contractor were short a driver so I had to go and meet the delivery truck in order to get the generator on time.

At home this well built generator was easy to put together and fired immediately when I pushed the electric start.

It will provide all of the power I need for the next round of power outages.

Great buy, poor delivery

Due to the tornadoes that took lives, destroyed homes & businesses, and took out power for a week. We decided to buy a portable generator. I went around the house to figure what wattage generator I needed, researched as many stores and online websites for pricing. Once I settled on Electric Generators Direct, I ordered the Generac 5943, 7500E.

Contract delivery was not up to par. The delivery contractor were short a driver so I had to go and meet the delivery truck in order to get the generator on time.

At home this well built generator was easy to put tog... more

The review is not about the quality or performance of the Gen but it does appear to be solid and well built, assembly was a snap. Basically wheel, handle and base support less than an hour. I have not had a chance to really burn it in. I purchased it because I was wout power for 11 days during hurricane Ike.

I bought this gen set based on many hours of research based on commercial experience and reviews. Yes I know a hole house gen set with a transfer switch would be the sweet deal but I don't own a company, just work for one.

The performance reviews were among the best for my needs of making it thru a lengthy power outage and still have some of the comforts of home. I plan to purchase a 15,000 BTU AC window unit for cool air. I have a 1500 sq ft living space and that should make the situation bearable.

The purchase of this gen set unit on this site was outstanding with the way the site lets you select various options based on price, watts and reviews. Now, I shopped around via the net to compare prices with other various retailers and some were the big home improvement stores. This site was by far cheaper due to the face that there was no tax or shipping or the hassle of loading and transporting the unit myself. I ordered the unit and it was shipped and received within 5 days straight to my door. The shipping company was outstanding on their communication with me on expected deliver they made about 3 calls to me confirming deliver date and availability of someone to be there at my house to accept the package.

I have to say this has been one of the best on-line experiences and important family decision made.

Thanks Electric Gen Direct!!
You've made my 2011 Hurricane season a success from the start, even if i don't have to crank this Genset Up!!

In the near further I plan to wire it in to my electrical panel with a 10 circuit transfer switch, just didn't have the resources this year. I sincerely hope everyone that shops this site has the same professional experience I have had that is frankly lacking in some of the retailers that you can walk in to.

The review is not about the quality or performance of the Gen but it does appear to be solid and well built, assembly was a snap. Basically wheel, handle and base support less than an hour. I have not had a chance to really burn it in. I purchased it because I was wout power for 11 days during hurricane Ike.

I bought this gen set based on many hours of research based on commercial experience and reviews. Yes I know a hole house gen set with a transfer switch would be the sweet deal but I don't own a company, just work for one.

The performance reviews were among t... more

Unit was sized to match the 30 amp 240 volt backup generator power system my electrician installed when my house was upgraded from 60 amp service (house built in 1958) to now 200 amps recently. Test run all the basic's (heat, water pump, light's, fridge, sump pump, TV, etc.) and no problems.

I wanted a generator that had enough power, but not over-sized which will be wasting gasoline and unusable watts.

If I was running the generator for more than a backup house power system like a contractor, then I would have purchased the commercial version of this model.

Final choice came down to the Generac GP7500E or the Briggs & Stratton 7000 watt Model 30470.

Unit was sized to match the 30 amp 240 volt backup generator power system my electrician installed when my house was upgraded from 60 amp service (house built in 1958) to now 200 amps recently. Test run all the basic's (heat, water pump, light's, fridge, sump pump, TV, etc.) and no problems.

I wanted a generator that had enough power, but not over-sized which will be wasting gasoline and unusable watts.

If I was running the generator for more than a backup house power system like a contractor, then I would have purchased the commercial version of this model.
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As a licensed contractor I choose this generator to sell to my customers that just don’t want the hassle of running around and trying to find the best deal or the confusion of which generator is best.

My electrical warehouse stocks this brand, sells this brand and puts their reputation on the line by selling a brand like Generac. My electrical warehouse is very large, larger than my company!

So I take a ton of consideration in that fact alone before I sell this to one of my customers. Not one of my customers has ever complained and all have had success with them.

Electric start is a must have! Simplicity is a must have! Wheels are a must have (included) and reliability is a must have!

How about power? 30-Amps! That’s plenty of power to take care of the essentials, furnace water pump, refrigerator, microwave, lights, bathrooms and bedrooms. Basically, it takes care of the essential circuits you need to get through times when power goes out

As a licensed contractor I choose this generator to sell to my customers that just don’t want the hassle of running around and trying to find the best deal or the confusion of which generator is best.

My electrical warehouse stocks this brand, sells this brand and puts their reputation on the line by selling a brand like Generac. My electrical warehouse is very large, larger than my company!

So I take a ton of consideration in that fact alone before I sell this to one of my customers. Not one of my customers has ever complained and all have had success with them.... more