Pressure washer purchase

[KENSFM]

I am looking to purchase a new gas pressure washer for home use. I would like to spend $300-$400. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Ken

 

[94BULLITT]

I am looking to purchase a new gas pressure washer for home use. I would like to spend $300-$400. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Ken

I have a Troybilt with a Honda engine.

This one is bascially like mine just a bigger engine and more PSI.

3000 PSI Pressure Washer - Pressure Washers - Troy Bilt

 

[ericher69]

I am looking to purchase a new gas pressure washer for home use. I would like to spend $300-$400. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Ken

Wal-Mart has the Karcher with Honda GC engine for $279 in sale (regular $379) I'm waiting for the "RollBack"

 

[bigtiller]

My suggestion, spend more money.

Pressure is cheap. 1000 psi will work but 1500 will be better. Any more and you will want to use 2 hands on the wand. But gallons per minute is what makes pressure washers earn their spot in the garage and that is what drives up the cost. Less than 1.5 gpm will leave you wishing for more, at least it does for me. For me, 2.5 gpm and 1500 psi is the minimum but that is more than your price.

 

[DarrylH20]

What ever you buy try to buy one with a cat piston pump, They run for ever.

 

[duroc]

I am looking to purchase a new gas pressure washer for home use. I would like to spend $300-$400. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Ken

Whichever PW you buy, make sure you can buy replacement pump parts. Don't buy a Sears/Craftsman, as they do not have any replacement parts for the pump. They only sell a replacement pump and it's almost the cost of a new PW. I can't remember where I bought mine, but I'll check tomorrow. It's been good to me for the last 9-10 years. I had to replace the pump seals last year at a cost of $40 dollars for the seal kit, but that's not bad for 10 years of service.

 

[SPIKER]

I bought a GENERAC version I think 3500PSI at 3 GMP w a 6 or so HP motor, was 379 last spring. Works well & happy with purchase, they sold one bigger but was like 600 bucks.

Mark

 

[duroc]

Whichever PW you buy, make sure you can buy replacement pump parts. Don't buy a Sears/Craftsman, as they do not have any replacement parts for the pump. They only sell a replacement pump and it's almost the cost of a new PW. I can't remember where I bought mine, but I'll check tomorrow. It's been good to me for the last 9-10 years. I had to replace the pump seals last year at a cost of $40 dollars for the seal kit, but that's not bad for 10 years of service.

Okay, I bought mine from Northern Tool and it is a North Star with a Honda engine.

 

[Midniteoyl]

Wal-Mart has the Karcher with Honda GC engine for $279 in sale (regular $379) I'm waiting for the "RollBack"

Link? Cant find one with a Honda that cheap..

 

[ericher69]

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Karcher-1...a-GCV160-Gas-Powered-Pressure-Washer/21003261

We have this model in Canada for $379 down to $279 sometimes

Could not find cheaper online

 

[rekees4300]

I bought a GENERAC version I think 3500PSI at 3 GMP w a 6 or so HP motor, was 379 last spring. Works well & happy with purchase, they sold one bigger but was like 600 bucks.

Mark

Two votes for Generac. I got the 2700 PSI for $299. Also take a look at the Karcher T-Racer Wide Area Surface Cleaner T350. Greatest attachment since sliced bread.

Amazon.com: Karcher Gas Pressure Washer T-Racer Wide Area Surface Cleaner T350: Patio, Lawn & Garden

 

[Midniteoyl]

Karcher 11071880 G 2800 FH 2800 PSI Honda GCV160 Gas Powered Pressure Washer: Tools : Walmart.com

We have this model in Canada for $379 down to $279 sometimes

Could not find cheaper online

Wow! I'm moving to Canada!

 

[NICKB304]

yamaha came out with a nice one this spring. it is $$$$ though. Pressure Washer, Yamaha PW3028, Power Washer, powerful, reliable
has brass triplex cat pump, fancy sprayer, 30ft hose. as much as i use them i may get off my wallet after my current honda powered one from home depot gives out.

 

[NICKB304]

yamaha came out with a nice one this spring. it is $$$$ though. Pressure Washer, Yamaha PW3028, Power Washer, powerful, reliable
has brass triplex cat pump, fancy sprayer, 30ft hose. as much as i use them i may get off my wallet after my current honda powered one from home depot gives out.

 

[ericher69]

Wow! I'm moving to Canada!

Not so fast!!

We get gouged big time in ALL things taxed.

Even though some goods may be less $$ overall it costs WAY more to live here

 

[Midniteoyl]

Not so fast!!

We get gouged big time in ALL things taxed.

Even though some goods may be less $$ overall it costs WAY more to live here

Ok, I'm moving to the border

 

[sox3]

What ever you buy try to buy one with a cat piston pump, They run for ever.

I have to agree here. I worked on a lot of pressure washers. I built my own with a Cat pump and Generac 5.5 hp
horizontal OHV engine. Stay away from axial pumps and vertical shafts if you can afford to. Always look for a Brass
head assembly and stainless valves. Karcher has a lot of plastic in it.

 

[Mendonsy]

Another thing you should consider is heat. Cold water works OK for some things but not so well for others.
I picked up an OLD L&A Crusader with a kerosene burner heater about 10 years ago and replaced the bad pump in it.
The total investment was about $400 for a 3.5 gpm, 2500 psi, heated unit. It still works great!!

 

[crashz]

I picked up a 2700 psi Troy Built from Lowes. Very nice. Has plenty of pressure and volume for the average homeowner. It was about $279 earlier this spring.

 

[stoyan79]

I went to electric washers and I am never going back to gas!
Northern tool sells some excellent electric models (commercial grade) for about $500. They seem to last very long time with no trouble. My buddy has his for more than 10 years with 0 trouble, mounted inside his garage right next to the overhead door, hard wired with lights like on-off switch. He has spring loaded hose rail with 50ft hose. Real nice.
Northern tool also has refurbished units on eBay for less.