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Sam's Club Members: Genmax 11000-Watt Tri-Fuel Remote Start Inverter Generator

+ Free S/H for Plus Members

$1,750

$2,500

30% off
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Sam's Club has for its Members: Genmax 11000-Watt Tri-Fuel Remote Start Portable Inverter Generator on sale for $1749.98. Shipping is free for Plus Members.

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Note, if you are not a Sam's Club Plus Member, you may upgrade during checkout. Plus Member Price is pro-rated and varies depending when membership expires but offsets the $300+ Shipping Cost.

Features:
  • 458cc OHV fuel-efficient and powerful engine
  • Remote start or electric push button start for added convenience
  • Automotive inspired digital data center display gauges
  • Fold down handle and wheels for ultimate portability
  • Tri-fuel technology inverter can run on gasoline, propane and natural gas

Editor's Notes

Written by ValPal2011 | Staff
  • Reviews:
    • This Generator receives 4.7 Stars out of 5 Stars based on 18 Customer Reviews.
  • Refer to Sam's Club Return Policy.
  • Don't have a Sam's Club Membership? Join today: Club Membership $50/yr. or Plus Membership $110/yr.

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Sam's Club has for its Members: Genmax 11000-Watt Tri-Fuel Remote Start Portable Inverter Generator on sale for $1749.98. Shipping is free for Plus Members.

Thanks Community Member DealDeacon for sharing this deal

Note, if you are not a Sam's Club Plus Member, you may upgrade during checkout. Plus Member Price is pro-rated and varies depending when membership expires but offsets the $300+ Shipping Cost.

Features:
  • 458cc OHV fuel-efficient and powerful engine
  • Remote start or electric push button start for added convenience
  • Automotive inspired digital data center display gauges
  • Fold down handle and wheels for ultimate portability
  • Tri-fuel technology inverter can run on gasoline, propane and natural gas

Editor's Notes

Written by ValPal2011 | Staff
  • Reviews:
    • This Generator receives 4.7 Stars out of 5 Stars based on 18 Customer Reviews.
  • Refer to Sam's Club Return Policy.
  • Don't have a Sam's Club Membership? Join today: Club Membership $50/yr. or Plus Membership $110/yr.

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"11000 watt"

11,000 starting, 8,500 running watts on gasoline
9,500 starting, 8,000 running watts on propane
8,400 starting, 6,800 running watts on natural gas
I got quoted close to $20k for a full Generac automatic backup system, which I thought was insane. I ended up getting a 50amp transfer switch and lockout for $600, ran a gas extension for $400, and bought the Westinghouse 9500TFc and was all in for under $2k, which was great. Two problems with that setup: the Westinghouse in incredibly loud and the THD was concerning. I figured for a backup it was fine, but when this unit went on sale on Black Friday for ~&1,800 I pulled the trigger and absolutely love it. MUCH quieter. No worries about THD issues. Very happy with the purchase. I run it entirely on that natural gas extension, so maintenance is simply changing the oil periodically.

I can't speak to the long-term reliability, but the unit seems very well built and so far has fired up perfectly every time I've turned it on. Also seems relatively easy to get into and work on if anything does come up.
This is a great price:
1. Closed frame inverter meaning better fuel efficiency, quieter, and safe for sensitive electronics
2. High power for an inverter generator
3. Tri fuel capability
4. Sams club return policy whereas most stores (HD, Lowes) don't even take returns on opened generators

Although might not be the right generator for everyone:
1. As @chuck4rooke mentioned, the sustained power outlet under your chosen fuel will be much less than 11,000 watts. If you need more power, you can get non-inverter units with more power for the same price or you can buy 2 of these to run in parallel.
2. If your intention is to run on gas or propane, you're paying a huge premium over the $900 GMiaed at sams club for only somewhat more power.

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Feb 1, 2025
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GooN85
Feb 1, 2025
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This or the ecoflow smart generator? I mainly want it to charge my delta pro 3 during an outtage
Feb 1, 2025
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StrongSofa4299
Feb 1, 2025
12 Posts
Quote from superslickz :
I have the Costco tri fuel non inverter Firman generator which outputs slightly less on ng than this. I am able to run a 1 ton AC on it without a soft switch. I have read people running 3 ton AC on it with a soft switch.
I have a 3ton and 3.5ton ac as well as a separate bonus room AC. Wasn't going to get the job done for me.
Feb 1, 2025
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StrongSofa4299
Feb 1, 2025
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Quote from superslickz :
Keep in mind none of those permanent ones are inverters.
I'm a former nuclear powered submarine electrician and currently manage the skilled groups for one of the world's largest and most prestigious automotive manufacturers. Inverters are nice but I'm not really concerned about conventional rotors/stators. Just cheap routine maintenance. Inverters are susceptible to their own issues with power electronics.
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Feb 1, 2025
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superslickz
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Quote from StrongSofa4299 :
I have a 3ton and 3.5ton ac as well as a separate bonus room AC. Wasn't going to get the job done for me.
I have 3 ac as well. In emergency I have 1 of them on, good enough for me. Better than nothing
Feb 1, 2025
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StrongSofa4299
Feb 1, 2025
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Quote from superslickz :
I have 3 ac as well. In emergency I have 1 of them on, good enough for me. Better than nothing
If it does what you ideally want than I suppose it's ideal for you. Definitely a big price differential from a whole home setup. Best of luck friend.
Feb 1, 2025
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brosiferous
Feb 1, 2025
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Quote from StrongSofa4299 :
I'm a former nuclear powered submarine electrician and currently manage the skilled groups for one of the world's largest and most prestigious automotive manufacturers. Inverters are nice but I'm not really concerned about conventional rotors/stators. Just cheap routine maintenance. Inverters are susceptible to their own issues with power electronics.
What are your thoughts on a non inverter trifuel with ~15% THD running refrigerators and other appliances? Am I risking too much? Would the $1k inverter premium for this unit save me from costly repairs? Interested in your thoughts on the conventional vs inverter. Thanks
Feb 1, 2025
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hudnall239
Feb 1, 2025
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Quote from superslickz :
Do you happen to know what is the db rating for these 2 units?
Per some of the reviews I've seen, here is what the db tests show:
From 23 ft away

GM10500XiT- Open Frame
Low Idle around 72 db's
High Idle around 75 db's

GM10500iETC/GM11000iETC (Same unit but Sam's Club get's the 11000iETC unit) Closed Frame
Low Idle around 62 db's
High Idle around 68 db's

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Feb 1, 2025
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abcsr2ez4me
Feb 1, 2025
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I'm surprised no one's mentioned this yet. But Plus members do NOT get free shipping as the generator is considered a freight item. Someone please correct me who has a plus membership.
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Dr. J
Feb 1, 2025
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Quote from superslickz :
Keep in mind none of those permanent ones are inverters.
Inverters are overhyped. Probably the best advantage they have is being more fuel efficient but if you're installing a whole home standby, your priorities are convenience, not fuel efficiency.
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Clinteaston
Feb 1, 2025
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I have the 10500 watt inverter from Genmax and works great! Better than having to pay up to $500 a year for full standby generator maintenance. Just keep the battery maintained and the oil full to the thread line.
Feb 1, 2025
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hudnall239
Feb 1, 2025
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Quote from Dr. J :
Inverters are over-hyped. Probably the best advantage they have is being more fuel efficient but if you're installing a whole home standby, your priorities are convenience, not fuel efficiency.
Not sure about "Over-hyped". The main advantage is the "clean" power provided by the inverter. Steady power that will not damage some of the modern electronics out there. Traditional (non-inverter) generators are considered to have "dirty" power and could damage electronics. There is plenty of info on this on the internet. If you are going to use a traditional generator, an addition of something like the EG4 Chargeverter is a great product to use. Basically cleans up the power supply for you.
Feb 1, 2025
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qmanq
Feb 1, 2025
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Quote from passinos :
I have this, bought before the holiday sale and Sam's refunded me $100. It was out of stock during the Fall with the Carolina Hurricanes. Probably the least expensive 240v Inverter out there and with a 14-50R outlet.
How were you able to get the refund? I bought during Thanksgiving and still new in the box. It's now $150 cheaper.
Feb 1, 2025
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qmanq
Feb 1, 2025
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Quote from abcsr2ez4me :
I'm surprised no one's mentioned this yet. But Plus members do NOT get free shipping as the generator is considered a freight item. Someone please correct me who has a plus membership.
I upgraded to plus specifically to get free shipping on this item.
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JordanJ5883
Feb 1, 2025
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Quote from StrongSofa4299 :
Runs at 28.3amps continuous on natural gas. Maybe it's not what you think it is.

6,800 running watts at 240v on natural gas.

6,800/240=28.333333watts

May keep a natural gas furnace and some lighting available during the winter but won't run a single AC during the summer much less 3 ACs

You will definitely need a soft starter. My 5 ton draws 14 amps running. I run two heat pumps, pool pump, septic pump, multiple servers, multiple tvs and audio systems, 2 refrigerators, hybrid water heater, ceiling fans and the entire smart house just fine off a 9k watt running generator without watching watts on anything.

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I was considering this Genmax since its a good price but I'm not going to do it for these reasons. The Westinghouse with 5% off with Lowes card or Amazon Prime card is $1804, $54 more dollars with a 3 year warranty, bigger fuel tank and longer run time, and 500 more watts running power with higher peak/running amps as well. The only thing you lose is the ability to do natural gas and it has a different display panel. I think I prefer the Genmax display but I also like the fuel display on the Westinghouse you can see in the dark and the other helpful LED power meters from a glance. I'm sure you will find Westinghouse support much better since they are US based and I have contacted them a few times for my other Westinghouse generator. I'm not stunned by how good it was but it was good enough and the 3 year warranty is the minimum I would expect on a unit close to $2k. If you can't get it fixed its a very expensive paper weight and I'm betting that would be much easier with Westinghouse as well. Finally the last thing I like is the no-tool access and how the Westinghouse has a way for spilled fuel to run off the side of the generator while filling compared to it running down the tank and into the generator on the Genmax. You are not supposed to fill when running but lets be serious, who doesn't add a gallon or two without shutting these off? Oh, and good luck finding a real spec sheet for this generator on the Genmax website. Here are the exact specs for the Westinghouse.

https://westinghouseoutdoorpower....-co-sensor

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Westingh...063147-_-0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPC6qTD_izE&t=2s


Edit: Even better, I forgot I had a 10% off coupon from Lowes credit. Now that is slicker deal with this generator from Lowes. That coupon is around and good until the last week of Feb.
Last edited by JordanJ5883 February 1, 2025 at 05:35 PM.
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