Generac GP8000 REVIEW! Is This a WHOLE HOME GENERATOR? 

Where’s all my houston people looking into getting a generator after this freeze lmao

i have the GP5500. and it is as well a workhorse. Feed entire house with it. Large appliances 1 at a time. (A/C,Water heater etc.) All the lights and such. Generac makes the best units out there. Also a good price point as well. Good review!

Thanks hank for the very informative descriptive video. We are in the market this summer for one. Definitely on my list to check out. Thanks again.

Great review. Had to use my Generac GP8000 during the passing of Hurricane Eta. Loss power for 11 hours and ran fine with the ac, frig, 2 freezers, ceiling fans,, TV and lighting. Have it plugged into a junction box to main circuit breaker box which is convenient and nice. Also very fuel efficient to.

Excellent review. Thank you!

I have 960.08 hr on mine. Great units.

Looks like a nice generator. Nice product review. Have a good weekend

Hi Hank, these portable units can be a life saver. We went 16 days w/o power after hurricane IKE here in Houston. I had previously purchased an 8500 watt Briggs and Stratton portable from Lowes, had it set up to where I could back feed 220V AC into the house panel, we could run pretty much everything except central A/C . We ran a 20,000 BTU window unit A/C in the master bedroom and were comfortable. I have since installed a 20KW Generac with auto transfer switch that runs on natural gas and love it. Good review and good generator keep up the great work !

Very informative! I want to eventually buy a generator about that size...just big enough to power some house essentials with, just in case. Thanks for the review!

Good review! Seems like a good unit! I take your word for it!

Heyhey Hank I have the Generac 7500 and use it for my whole house except the electric range and dryer. Great machine

Have the 6500 version of this and it's kept us afloat a handful of times. I've had to replace a few things, but that's it aside form general maintenance.

I just got mine today. Thank you for your help.

Thanks buddy for the great video my friend

Great video! I need one of these with what is going on here in Texas. Keeping and eye on GNRC stock!!!

Nice generator definitely comes in handy up here in N.C. seems like generator runs as much as power co. Take care Hank

Just bought one of these and had the 30 amp generlink installed on my home. I hope this will power the whole home or most of it.

I have the generac 9200. Im glad i have it.

I have a Kohler 17.5 Kw whole home propane generator. Living on a well it is worth it's weight in Gold when the power is out. Had it about 12 years now and it runs like a champ!

Good deal there man and I am surprised that you have not went up to a Pto Drive Generator for your tractor yet.... I still have my Deere portable for getting things goin but then we switch over to the tractor generator

Thanks for your video. I am getting this in the spring. Generators in Ct are on first come fist serve basic and thousands are on back order. Due to Covid 19 and our weird Ct weather.

A generator is on our to buy list! Never know when you need it! New subscriber here from British Columbia. We have a channel as well!

Bought the Generac 5500 over 12 years ago. Has never failed to start and stay running. Let it run for 30 minutes once a month as outlined in the manual. Also has needed no repairs .

Will this power up my oil furnace, 3 refrigerators, 1 freezer, electric water heater, TV, lights, and garage door opener?

I just bought myself my first Generac Generator GP8000E last month... This week the Gulf coast has Marco & Laura in the territory... This was the best buy I ever made...

Did you ever look at the champion dual fuel generators? Really considering the gp8000e or the champion 10650/8000.

Just purcahsed the 8000. This video was excellent to jump start me!

Thank you for your time, I was forced to buy this without time to review and I am glad I purchased this model!

Just purchased one to day. Trying to be ahead of the game and not screwed like last time

100% in the market for a good generator. Im sold on this one!

I ran a ng line and ac disconnect for a dewalt (generac) 8000w I converted with one of those $30 dual fuel carburetors on Ebay, runs awesome on ng whole house 2 mini splits wide open no problem and only shows 30% load im impressed so far and I keep the tank empty and battery charged

Good looking generator

Where does the oil go and which type of oil do I need

Nice review of your generator. Like the starter.

Great review. I am wanting to hook it up to my house but don't know how or who to call to do so.

Great video Brother. Just ordered / paid for one a Lowe’s. Heading to Anchorage in the morning to picked it. Thanks for all of the info. 👍🏻

We had a really bad freeze last year where I live about 2 years ago. We were without power for 4 or 5 days and then had to deal with rolling blackouts. I have a covered open patio at the back of my house. Can you tell me if this generator would work on a covered patio during freezing weather to provide power to my home? Could you please also tell me more about how the generator would be connected to my home? Would I need a cold weather kit? Would I need to install a connection at my breaker box? My family had no heat during the freeze we experienced. We resorted to running my car in the garage with the garage door raised a little to warm up. I really want a solution that will provide power if anything like this happens again. I'm disabled and have multiple health problems and a Senior in my home. I really feel like the freeze we experienced could be life threatening and I want to protect my family. I'm not sure if a portable or the whole home generator would be the best solution. I would very much appreciate any help you can give me in finding a solution. My home is about 1400 square feet and all my appliances are electric. I do have a solar system mounted on too of the patio I mentioned at the back of my house. I didn't even have firewood on hand for my fireplace and we had a very difficult time. There was pretty thick ice everywhere outside, the roads weren't driveable, and it was freezing in my home. If we hadn't gotten in and ran the car multiple times to keep warm, I'm honestly not sure we would have gotten through it. We had my dog covered with blankets on his bed in the garage. He wouldn't go when we attempted multiple times to take him out and wound up making a mess in the garage and became very ill. We made sure he had food and water but I felt very bad about it wishing I could do more to care for him. I have a portable heater in the garage but there was no way to use it. He was about 15 to 16 years old when it happened. We managed with the vet's help for him to recover but because he had very weak back legs and some other problems only had him for about a year after all this happened. I definitely don't ever want to be in this kind of situation again. Just awful.

Hello friends I am writing to you from Venezuela, can you please tell me the part number of the air filter, oil filter and spark plug? Thank you

Always install a transfer switch !

im looking to buy one just like this!

I think the electric start is such a nice feature. Also, it seemed pretty quiet in the video. Good review!

Had this unit and it constantly caused me problems. The fuel gauge stopped working after a year and Generac only included hardware for one of the two feet needed to keep it level. The automatic/battery starter never worked. Ive had to replace the carburetor, the magneto and fuel filter all within the first few years. I had to disconnect a faulty CO sensor that would shut down the generator as well as a faulty low oil shut-off sensor that would shut down the engine regardless of oil level. Unlike any other generator Ive owned, valve adjustments where required once a year or more or it wouldn't start. And finally, for no apparent reason, the exhaust valve broke off after running for 45 minutes and ruined the head and piston. It was a let-down right out of the box and will certainly be the last Generac I ever spend money on.

Can it deliver 240 at 30 amps?

Hey man, tks for directions to this video. They all work good out of the box, but you gave info on long lasting. The way you manage the machine makes me think you have many things well maintained. I do have one question, you sad you exercise the Generac once a month. I'm wonder if in those exercises you let it run until carb is dry?

I have a question. How do you bypass or disable the co sensor?

I would love to get a generator. New friend Ruthie

Can you run your AC with it?

Does it operate off propane also

Good generator.

How loud it is?

How does it do on fuel consumption? Just tying to get an idea of fuel needed to run 24 hours.

Nice review. Real world fuel consumption?

there is a recall on certain models, fingers pinched btween handle and generator. Just be careful and see if yours part of recall.

I really want this. How far should it be away from my house? I have a tiny yard

Is the generator charging the battery when it runs? Or there is a chance it dies regardless? I heard that the manual pull crank doesn’t work if the battery is not charegd

can you help me with what kind of extension cord to buy?

I have never owned a generator nor have I ever ran one. Is it waterproof and by that I mean can it be rained on if we are staging it on the back porch and it is raining consecutive days?

I did not run my generator every 30 days like you recommended. Now it won’t start. Do you suggest I drain the old fuel and put fresh fuel in? Maybe add a fuel stabilizer? I’ve charged the battery but when we try to start it with the fuel switch on it starts dripping the gas at a steady flow. Please offer any suggestions.

My Generac GP8000e keeps shutting down after 5 minutes. Got 100 hours of use, changed the oil, checked the Air filter, it does have gas. WHAT CAN IT BE???😢

What are some things I need to have when I get my generator home?

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about every 30 days or so I turn gas off before I shut it off let it run out of gas so theres no gas in fuel bowl to the carb gel up

How much did the fuel cost you over 9 days? Ive read it can be $30 daily

Good that u start it but u r better off to put a load on the generator, say a load half of rated continuous watts.

Hope u changed the oil every 50 hrs or so and cleaned air filter.

Is this a inverter generator?

Better watch out for that high THD if using for home.

Hamiltonville Farm

Why non ethanol gas?

Like you didn’t explain how to use it🙄

FOR SALE; Huge Generac paperweight sitting in my yard. Owned 6years but only has 30 hours on it.

Too bad they don’t put 12v outlet to jump a car 🚗 even cheap generator carry it like harbor freight

i have bought a few portable generators of yours...... when it comes to part that come from other suppliers .....thats were i had enough. can you believe GARDNER DIXIE SALES charged me $7.03 for one nut!! parts for the generators cost to much very disappointing

That didn't help at all. You're not showing what you Are doing