Honda EU7000IS 7,000 Watt Inverter Portable Backup Generator, Super Quiet, Electric Start

This generator is expensive but it worth the price. I am using with a transfer switch in my single store home as an insurance policy since the Hurricane Helena.

The generator arrived relatively quickly and in excellent condition (no signs of rough handling by the freight company). The generator itself was easy to set up - the wheels needed to be installed and oil added to the crankcase. The setup instructions said to charge the starter battery, but my voltmeter measured it at 12.7 VDC out of the box, so no charging was needed. The engine started immediately, and runs MUCH quieter than the old Generac it is replacing (which had a nasty habit of failing when it was most needed). Outputs measured 122VAC/244VAC and was very steady. I have not had a power outage since the purchase, but I am optimistic this generator will make it much easier to deal with whenever the next one occurs.

After years of using a loud, pull-start generator this Honda push-button start is a dream. Most times when a generator is required the weather conditions aren't great and it was so nice to be up and running in a couple of minutes and then enjoy a full night of quite power.

Fuel guage has been sticking since I bought it. Honda customer service has been some of the worst I’ve ever dealt with. Ultimately, I was left holding the ball. Honda wanted me to register the unit before they would open up a service ticket then they told me that the length of time to register my unit would put me outside of my warranty. Do you see their easy out 30 days warranty but 30 days to register your unit that means anything that should’ve been taken care of by Honda within 30 days will now be at the customers expense.

Satisfied with my new generator but disappointed with the discharged battery it was delivered with. Got it started with the pull cord but my shoulder can't sustain that. I understand that it would be nearly impossible to ensure that every unit went out with a charged battery but now I'm worried it will let me down later this winter when I really need it. Charged battery at 1.0 A for 12 hours and used a conductance tester: 165/230 CCA. Might be better to ship this generator without a battery so the owner could start off fresh.

Very quiet compared to my neighbor's generax...have had no emergency yet but with the transfer switch we had installed, it's going to be a 5 minute procedure to get 90% power after outage.

Great Generator, quite, won't keep you or your neighbors up, 58-62 DB. Great quality and you do get what you pay for. if you are looking for a good generator buy a HONDA.

I have a Honda 3500 I.S. IT WAS VERY PRICEY. HOWEVER. I'VE HAD IT FOUR YEARS. STILL STARTS FIRTS TRY ON ORIGINAL BATTERY. SUPER, SUPER QUIET. SIPS GASOLINE ON ECONOMY MODE. ON E MODE IT RUNS A FULL SIZE REFRIGERATOR, A 12500 BTU WINDOW AIR OR A FULL SIZE NORMAL SIZE CENTRAL HEATER. (PLUG MUST POLARIZED PROPERLY TO WORK RIGHT. EZ PEAZY. PLUG IT IN. IF IT DOESN'T START UP RIGHT, CHANGE PLUS FOR MINUS & MINUS FOR PLUS. LABEL WIRES. GOOD FROM THEN ON.) COFFEE MAKER MICROWAVE. WILL RUN ALL AT ONCE ON FULL POWER. CAN'T DO MICROWAVE & COFEE POT SIMULTANEOUSLY ON ECO MODE. NOT HARD TO WORK OUT. DON'T BUT CHINESE GENNY. UNLESS YOU ONLY WANT TO REBUILD EVERY SEASON. AND CHINESE ARR LOUD. HONDA IS WORTH THE MONEY.