What electric pressure washer do you use?

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Any of you guys have a good recommendation for a good electric pressure washer? Looking for one that is reliable and does not leak water like my other one! -_____-
 
I picked up a Cleanforce 1,800 psi 1.6 GPM Axial Cam Electric Heavy-Duty Pressure Washer from homedepot. I have not had any problems with it nor any leaks. I was a little scared of buying it though because of the reviews but if you know how to use it and take car of it, it will last and work great.
 
For car detailing size and power aren't too much of an issue. There are some things to take into consideration

gas/electric - its personal preference at this level
motor type - induction if choosing electric.

I would also try to stay away from non-standard tips and guns that come with the really low end machines. They can be problematic if you want to pick up a foam lance later down the road.

Good luck :D
 
I picked up a 3800 PSI 3.0gpm Cat brand w/ Cat pump. It's 155 lbs and I think I've bit off more than I can chew with it - I can't load it in the truck without a strong helper. Awesome machine w/ Yamaha MZ300 engine, 50ft hose, 5 tips, adjustable pressure. Works awesome though with a foam cannon :D I got it for almost 50% off at Home Depot due to (2) failed Ridgid units within a week and dealt with the store manager.

Anyone want to buy it in the Southern Illinois area? No shipping LOL.

 
I use a Karcher gas powered with a Honda 5.5 hp engine...I followed your link and read the reviews a Lowe's and it seems to be a good unit. I think it had one really negative review and they may have just gotten a bad unit to begin with.
 
I am extremely happy with my AR North America AR383 pressure washer. I have noticed that the price fluctuates very frequently.

Amazon - AR383 Link

Pressure Washers Direct - AR383 Link

Positives:
- Solid Build Quality
- Metal Fittings and Motor
- Strong Spray Performance - Hard to quantify this as I had a 1600 psi Karcher that lasted 4 years, but the AR383 has a much stronger spray (appears to be much higher than the 300 psi difference between the two washers)
- Includes a soap cannon - It is advertised as a 'foam cannon' but it shoots out more suds than foam

Negatives (minor):
- The lance hose is thin and will kink
- This is probably true for most pressure washers, but the garden hose inlet is setup as male. You will have to purchase a coupler if you want to use a quick-connect plug. One plastic mini-quick connect plug and adapter comes with the unit but it is not compatible with the high flow brass quick connects that most of us probably use.
 
muahman said:
I just bought this one today @ Lowes with their foam gun. $169.00. It had 33 reviews and most of them were positive. I will be trying out tonight.
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This is the one I have been looking at for a few weeks... I need some more positive reviews before I jump...
 
I don't care what electric pressure washer I have, as long as I got it at Costco.

Every inexpensive electric pressure washer I have ever bought has started leaking within a couple of years.

And Costco warranties them for life. As soon as they start to leak I box it back up and get my money back. Then buy another electric one. Whatever they happen to have at that time.
I have had Karcher, Snap-On, Powermate, and they all leak after a year or two. I suspect it's just the common design that they all use.

If you do get one at Costco you MUST save the box, packing materials and the receipt.
 
Bought the greenworks 1700 PSI today and tried it out. it WORKS amazing. So much better and tider for storage than my AR383 as well. And the AR383 is no joke either.

any of you guys on the fence i suggest you buy it its amazing. I can do a video or some pics to if need be.
 
tianh said:
Bought the greenworks 1700 PSI today and tried it out. it WORKS amazing. So much better and tider for storage than my AR383 as well. And the AR383 is no joke either.

any of you guys on the fence i suggest you buy it its amazing. I can do a video or some pics to if need be.
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Hello just wondering how the greenworks pressure washer has been holding up. I am starting my own rig and I will only carry a 50 gallon tank on my car when customers vehicles are too dirty to ONR.
Do you think this pressure washer can work on a gravity fed tank or will I need to put some kind of pump on it?
 
tianh said:
Bought the greenworks 1700 PSI today and tried it out. it WORKS amazing. So much better and tider for storage than my AR383 as well. And the AR383 is no joke either.

any of you guys on the fence i suggest you buy it its amazing. I can do a video or some pics to if need be.
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I've been wondering about this pressure washer as well. Please post pics and videos. I want to see it in action! :)
 
Rav777 said:
Hello just wondering how the greenworks pressure washer has been holding up. I am starting my own rig and I will only carry a 50 gallon tank on my car when customers vehicles are too dirty to ONR.
Do you think this pressure washer can work on a gravity fed tank or will I need to put some kind of pump on it?
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Hmm.. I actually have no clue about that :( I assume it should work though, if it doesnt.. return it! Lowes has a 90 day return policy

fishnugget said:
I've been wondering about this pressure washer as well. Please post pics and videos. I want to see it in action! :)
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Once I get my new camera I will do a video + pics.. or at least try to!
 
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