Champion 8.5-kW Home Standby Generator - Best Quiet Generator for Whole House

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Item Dimensions

Weight - 460 lb.
Width - 27 in.
Height - 25 in.
Length - 48 in.

Our grades

Noise 9.9

Efficiency 0.0

Reliability/Customer Satisfaction 9.4

Power to Price Ratio 7.5

8.6 Average rating

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This unit is not very large and is very quiet as compared to outside (open) generators, its noise level is about 59.5 dBA
Champion support includes 10-year limited warranty
Easy to start, in case of power blackout it starts automatically
Reliable and durable (the most reliable backup generator)
EPA certified and CARB compliant in 50 states

This unit has no wheels which is a really big challenge when users want to transfer it to another place
Some users have complained that this unit vibrates a lot

Propane Running Watts	8500
Natural Gas Running Watts	7500
AC Output Voltage	120/240
Phase	1
Propane Running Amps	70.8A (120V)/35
Natural Gas Running Amps	31.3A (240V)
Noise Level (dBA)	59
Inverter	No
Start Type	Electric Start,
Fuel Type	Natural Gas, Propane,
Full load fuel consumption (gallons/hour)	1.5
CARB Compliant	CARB Compliant
Emissions	EPA, CARB
Engine	Champion 4-stroke V-Twin, 439cc, 3600 RPM
Recommended oil	Mobil 1 5W-30
Outlet Type
USB	no
Low Oil Shutdown	Yes
Overload Protection	yes
Transfer Switch	Automatic, 50 Amps, NEMA 1
Application	Whole House,
Product Weight	460 lb.
Product Width	27 in.
Product Height	25 in.
Product Length	48 in.

Champion 8.5-kW Home Standby Generator Review