Outdoor Power Equipment (Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Chain Saws and more) Discussions

I'm looking to get a power washer in the 2400 to 2600 psi range.  Don't really want to spend more than $400 US.  What do you recommend?

I've had two electric ones from Home Depot and neither of them worked well.  I liked their portability and cost, but if they don't make the pressure, then it's a problem.

Thanks for your help.

If you don't have a whole lot of area to preasure wash and you arn't going to preasure wash alot, I would recomend going with a 1,500PSI Electric model. Or if you need to be far away from a outlet, then a 1,500PSI Gas model.

If you do alot of preasure washing or need to do heavy preasure washing work, I would recomend a commercial 3,000PSI preasure washer.

If you have a industrial preasure washing buisness than you need a 6,000PSI preasure washer. These can be bought with heat accomodation aswell!

Somebody say Walmart? Here's one with interesting specs at a decent price: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=3762967 .

Sorry but I still have to figure out how to post links properly.

I wanted to get an electric but heard a lot of bad things about Karcher. I wound up buying a Campbell Hausfeld electric at WalMart for $148 or so. It's worked well for the intended purposes and is quick to set up. It remains to be seen how it will hold up after several years.

I looked at some of the smaller gas engine models and there wasn't a lot  to choose from at the different big box outlets. They all had B&S or Honda GC Series motors and the usual wand.

Hi...

Sounds like an electric model fits your needs/wants...

I've seen Karcher electrics at rental places... so they might be good...

I have a gas Karcher that's ~8 years old... bad experiences with it... especially service/parts... but I would consider their electric ones...

Dave...

Out of the stated price range but I saw a new one today at HB - a Ryobi with a 7hp OHV Robin Subaru engine.

Dave in CT

I keep thinking an electric would be perfect also.  I could put it in the car with no gas fumes.  But I've had two electrics already.  Both were Husky brand from HD.  The first one worked fine for a few days of use last year.  Then it stopped working .  Took it back.  Just the other week I bought another Husky (1750 psi).  Set it up outside and it would not get up to pressure.  It would pass water, but not anywhere near the pressure it should.  Took it back also.

If anyone knows of a good brand of electric that makes pressure and lasts more than a few days, I would seriously consider it.  It would be one less thing I would have to worry about having stale gas in, and one thing less to keep track of oil changes for.

Those electricsmake such an obscene noise it will make you crazy.  Lots of good pressurre washers on the market for a decent price.  Look for a Honda engine and Devilbis pump.  Then look for pneumatic tires and a nice cart.  Go about 2,000-2,400 psi range for your needs, you can always turn it down, but ya cant get more out of a lesser unit.  I see nice units like that all the time at stores.  Try lookin at Northern Tool.   They have great sales all the time. 

Here ya go,   Wheels meet power washer, power washer meet Wheeels

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&productId=200241224&R=200241224

Wheels, I bought a Campbell Hausfeld electric at WalMart. Because of the limits of  110v, wall plugs and length of cord, it seems like 1500 psi and 1.6gpm is about the best you can do. I'm not sure it's going to last any longer than the others. I've used it about a dozen times and so far so good. Not exactly a long-term torture test.

I store it in the basement and have to use it on a second story deck so a gas unit wasn't an option. It's worked well so far.

I've got a Karcher 360m Model, 1400 PSI.

Had it about 5 years, use it about 5 to 6 times ( Approx 6 hours each use)  a year with no problems.

I store in in my basement during the winter!!