Recommendation for an affordable electric power washer

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I am looking for recommendations on an affordable (under 175 dollars)electric power washer for rinsing and also use as a foam cannon/gun. I searched and read that a few members have had a lot of difficulty using AR Blue Clean with a foam gun. I only intend to use power washer for my car only, with no other purpose. Please provide model numbers if at all possible.

Another concern I had about using a pressure washer is there any harm in using a 1600-2000psi electric power washer on your car once or twice a month?

Thank you!
 
Sub'ed, I'm interested in this as well.

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Karcher K series, they can be had for under $100. They come with 2 different tips. At 1200 PSI its all the power you will need. Their Rapid Exchange program is Amazing.
 
I use on from Home Depot for a year when I started my business. I went through 2 motors and 4 wands. They did work fine on the job and I liked the on-demand without starting a gas engine.
Just get what ever you can. There kinda crappy but with a good warranty you can get it replaced.
 
So with foam lance/cannon ($55-75) we're looking at around $200 for a electric power washer foam setup? Also I read quite a bit about Karcher being a pain in the butt to get the fittings/cannon to work? I may sound a bit daft but I haven't looked to much into PW's sorry.
 
I have the Greenworks unit from Lowes, around $100. Then I picked up something that converts it to a better lance and a foamer for cheap. I think it was mentioned on here a while back.
 
I bought the "high end" Greenworks and it has worked for 2 years no with no issues. Its rated at 1700 PSI which is on the low end if you want to have a foam party. It works but no where near the 2000+PSI gassers for foam but for washing its awesome.

I even use mine for household chores and it does the job. Dont expect a world beater but its quiet and gets the job done. My next one will be 3000psi and gas baby!

good luck
 
I have the CleanForce 1800 and it's awesome. The wand has the quick disconnect so you shouldn't have to change any of the couplings unless u go with an MTM foamer. All you need is a replacement connector from Home Depot for less than five bucks.
 
Sunshyne said:
I bought the "high end" Greenworks and it has worked for 2 years no with no issues. Its rated at 1700 PSI which is on the low end if you want to have a foam party. It works but no where near the 2000+PSI gassers for foam but for washing its awesome.

I even use mine for household chores and it does the job. Dont expect a world beater but its quiet and gets the job done. My next one will be 3000psi and gas baby!

good luck
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Nailed it! :props:
 
I tend to prefer gas powered washers. I've personally had fantastic luck with my Husky pressure washer. I've seen alot of guys here that buy Karcher units that only last a season or two. My husky is five years old now and still performs as well as the day I brought it home.
 
Low-Tech Washer

I have the low-tech alternative to a power washer ... I use Adam's Ultimate Fire Hose Car Wash Nozzle (under $50). I don't know the psi pressure, which depends in part on the water pressure at your hose bib. But the narrow stream is plenty strong for washing the tires and wheels, and it has a wide stream for rinsing. A great alternative that avoids the noise of a engine-driven power washer, or where you don't have easy access to a power outlet for an electric washer.
 
Im gonna pick up a greenworks 1700psi model this friday from Lowes and see how that goes. Around $175 and looks well built.
 
I use Karcher HD 6 / 15C
Has High PSI
and High Gallon per minute.

2800 PSI
2.45 GPM

About 2 Hour work time... Enough for a Detailer with customers...
 
Costco has a Simpson electric 1700 for $139. Has it's own car shampoo container and tip attachment that works great, but I use a foam lance.
 
For rinsing and foaming what is a target psi for an electric pressure washer? Probably going with a karcher but still undecided. Would 1850-2000 psi be too much for the paint? Any concern in using a pressure washer to rinse and foam say 1-2 times a month?
 
Sam's club, Black Max 1700 psi 1.2 gpm. Have it, love it. got the 3 years warranty. Done. Paid 120 or 130. Runs my foam cannon beautifully. I have it mounted on the wall in the wash bay of my shop. The hose is long enough to reach all sides of the car.

I like that it's 1.2 gpm. Saves water and doesn't soak engine and door jams. The stream is perfect for door jams, which is, imo, the most important job for the pressure washer.
 
NLS8520 said:
For rinsing and foaming what is a target psi for an electric pressure washer? Probably going with a karcher but still undecided. Would 1850-2000 psi be too much for the paint? Any concern in using a pressure washer to rinse and foam say 1-2 times a month?
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I've got a karcher 1400psi and for just normal rinsing. It was $99 at home depot and its just fine for rinsing.

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I had a Karcher (don't remember the model) that I used to pressure wash my deck in the spring & it started leaking before I finished the deck the 1st time. Sent it back & Karcher sent me another that worked fine .... that year.

I stored it in my basement over the winter so no chance of freezing but when I wanted to clean my deck the following year water poured out of it everywhere, seems like every seal was shot & now it was out of warranty. Total junk.

Picked up a Generac 2700psi gas powered unit & it's been working flawlessly for the last 3 years.
 
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