Electric pressure washer reviews

[Sawyer Rob]

My ex g/f had a karcher electric, that her ex husband left with her.
After using it, and having been used to 3500 psi gas unit, I can see why he left it, I could pee a stronger stream…..

Yeaaa, but not for as long!!

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[Vmax540]

Like my electric, don't need another engine to maintain with less chance of harming paint, bearings and such. My biggest gripe is flexibility and length of most hoses.

 

[Zenda 65]

I have a 31 year old Karcher which is as good now as the day it was bought, but obviously it was made in Germany, not China. The older machines were always better than the new stuff.

 

[moosetooth]

"Homeowner" grade pressure washers, both gas and electric, have pumps that are non-rebuildable and generally last for 50 hrs of use. I upgraded the pump on my gas washer with a quality pump purchased on eBay and have been using it for almost 20 yrs (Honda engine). I like the convenience of electric but the ones I have owned only lasted a couple of years. If you're the kind of guy who has 2 tractors or 2 boats you will probably want both electric AND gas powered washers.

 

[moosetooth]

I have a 31 year old Karcher which is as good now as the day it was bought, but obviously it was made in Germany, not China. The older machines were always better than the new stuff.

Karcher still makes good stuff for industrial grade equipment. Chinese build to customer specs. If you get cheap quality it is because the distributor ordered cheap quality.

 

[kenmbz]

My electric pw is going on 6 years, when it dies, will probably buy another.
I do a lot of cement, some driveway, multiple decks, albeit sloooowly.

I have so many engines to maintain already, seems like every surface in garage is dedicated to oil changes and tools (yes I like tools ).

Why my pole saw, weedwhacker, small hand blower, tire pump are all M18.

The pole saw works great up to about 8" of branch, and can go larger in a pinch.
Oregon bar and chain work like I expect them to.

So the PW goes in the garage in winter and comes out, hook up and go.
Takes up little space, low maintenance, almost none. and does what I need at low cost.

 

[I'll get around to it]

I've got a SunJoe SPX-4000 electric. Bought it in 2018 to remove paint from the barn. It worked well for that. Lives in the basement, so no issues with freezing/draining. Probably haven't used it for a couple of years until a few weeks ago when I washed some concrete walks - no problem - worked fine.

 

[lilranch2001]

Speaking of cleaning concrete, a couple years ago, I decided to pressure wash my steps with my 3500 psi pressure washer, after I cleaned it, it changed the entire complexion of the steps. It took the laitance off of the concrete surface, and now it’s seemingly looks aged more than I wish it had.

 

[JeepHead]

Speaking of cleaning concrete, a couple years ago, I decided to pressure wash my steps with my 3500 psi pressure washer, after I cleaned it, it changed the entire complexion of the steps. It took the laitance off of the concrete surface, and now it’s seemingly looks aged more than I wish it had.

This is a very common thing especially on newer concrete which is softer. Try and keep your pressure below 2500psi to prevent this. You can regulate your pressure through the tips. I use 24” surface cleaners to wash concrete with and some run 4 tips and others 2 tips on the rotary cleaning bar. All of my washers are capable of running 3500psi at 8 gallons a minute but they rarely ever exceed 2500psi.

 

[MadJack]

Where did you find a new $200 electric pressure washer for $20?

Please post a link, I want to buy all they have.

He did not say "new" or "$200" . . . Unless you're seeing words he didn't write, I thought my advice was rather sound.