Buying Advice Pressure Washer

[MD83Z]

I have been shopping also and noticed some of the models (gas or electric) at home depot say "no bleach" on the soap dispenser.

 

[kf4uda]

I bought this one about 3 years back at Big Lots.

G 2600 VH | Kärcher North America Home & Garden

It was refurbished and I paid $200 for it. I have been well pleased with it especially since I paired it with a turbo nozzle.

 

[JDgreen227]

I have had a number of electric power washers and a pair of gas powered models and for 90% of my use I will pick an electric model over a gas powered type. For car washing, cleaning siding, etc. you can just stop using an electric model. But with gas power, it can be a huge PIB having to stop/start/stop/start all the time.

I almost never use my gas model now except for large jobs that need super cleaning power like decks and sidewalks, etc.

 

[TractorBob1529]

I like the idea of the electric pres. washer and been looking at the Greenworks at Lowes.

Shop Greenworks 1700 PSI 1.4 GPM Electric Pressure Washer at Lowes.com

It's got 201 reviews with overall rating of over 4 out of five. Has anyone had any long term review of this washer. It's on sale too for $159.00.

 

[JDgreen227]

I like the idea of the electric pres. washer and been looking at the Greenworks at Lowes.

Shop Greenworks 1700 PSI 1.4 GPM Electric Pressure Washer at Lowes.com

It's got 201 reviews with overall rating of over 4 out of five. Has anyone had any long term review of this washer. It's on sale too for $159.00.

Looked at the specs....13 amps is a fair size motor, I like the really long power cord and hose lengths. Not sure how you store the hose or power cord but to me those two things are a huge PIB about most power washers. I would LOVE to have a reel of some kind to wind the cord up. I am not a frequent Lowes customer and have never seen this brand of power washer but it does appear to be sturdy and well built.

 

[igpoobah]

I had an electric one about 1500 psi and I hated it. Took forever to get anything clean. Got a Honda powered Husky 3000psi rig and never looked back. Love it.

 

[orezok]

Here's a link to CPO which factory reconditioned units, both gas and electric. Same warranty as new.

Reconditioned Pressure Washers | Used Pressure Washers | Reconditioned Power Washers

 

[MHarryE]

I had an electric 1700 psi unit but it was too slow and couldn't handle tough jobs like cleaning grime from plastic lawn furniture. Now I have a 3,000 psi gas engine unit, Briggs & Stratton washer with of course a Briggs engine and it has been doing everything I need for the past 3 years. I don't think the normal electrics are up to the job because of the power it takes. Need 220 volt or short cords with 12 gauge wire to a 20 amp circuit on a 110 volt line.

 

[TractorBob1529]

Never was a Lowes shopper till I moved to WNC. Just getting to Lowes takes 30 minutes, the nearest Home Depot is about 100 miles away. That's why I shop Lowes, plus I get 10% for being a veteran. Anyways...looking at a gas pressure washer now.

Shop Troy-Bilt 2700 PSI 2.3 GPM Gas Pressure Washer at Lowes.com

Some reviews, good and bad. This unit is down to $269.00 plus another 10%. Decisions, decisions!!! :confused2:

I'm going to try something out and in 30 days Lowes may see a return. I'm going to use it like I stole it.

 

[JDgreen227]

That is a super price for a gas power washer...and that Briggs engine is the same one that powers most of the new push mowers with a Briggs engine. I have a 2 year old mower that uses the Briggs 6.75 torque model and I just love the engine, so easy to start, very thrifty on fuel, and oil consumption is almost zero.