Is there a good Electric Pressure Washer?

[Diamondpilot]

I bought a cheap no name one at Menards years ago for $50. It has worked flawless for 10 years now. I did buy a extra hose so it will now reach 50'. I have a spigot in my heated garage where it lives hooked up for 5 plus years now. Makes short work of washing the trucks, tractor, and boats.

Chris

 

[shawnjvl]

Higher Power Supplies: Electric Pressure Washer 1500 PSI @ 2.0 GPM 2.0 HP 115V-1ph DD (Gen)

I do not know what you want to spend. But this company has great products.

 

[HCJtractor]

I have the Karcher 2000 psi electric from Northern. I must say I am disappointed with its power. It's not much better than a nozzle on my hose. Works o.k. for very light duty tasks such as washing cars, but not enough power for big jobs like muddy tractors. If I had it to do again, I would not buy it. I bought it for quick use so as not to have to start my gas powered one, but it's still more trouble than it's worth.

 

[zzvyb6]

My 110v Stihl is an R102K Older, but I've seen them for sale at the local ACE hardware store (which handles Stihl parts and repairs).

 

[Charlesaf3]

Interesting, thanks. So what I'm getting is that electric pressure washers are useful, and don't buy Karcher (that meets with Amazon reviews & etc.)

In the link above, and at Watercannon.com I saw a bunch of REALLY expensive pressure washers. I'm just not that excited about spending $700 on a pressure washer in all truth, unless you guys talk me into it. Tractor stuff gets me excited. Cleaning products... not so much. I prefer to spend less on the less fun stuff Frankly, I prefer to spend less on everything, but have long ago learned the lesson (ok, and keep learning it) that cheap is expensive...

So Stihl interests me a lot. Still seems to have a good rep as a brand. I was a Husqvarna guy, but frankly, it's gone down hill, and I won't be buying Husqvarna again after recent experiences - with the commmercial grade stuff at that.

Will check to see if Stihl still makes them.

 

[Short Game]

...the less fun stuff

Nailed it. Pressure washing is not so much washing as it is the transferring of dirt from one object to yourself.

 

[dodge man]

I'm not sure, but I don't think Stihl makes them anymore. I bought a cheapo gas powered one at Lowes 10 years ago, I think its a Troy Built, and its been pretty flawless. Its gas powered, but I haven't done much in the way of maintance on it, probably changed the oil 5 times in 10 years is about it, maybe cleaned the air filter once.

 

[Jay4200]

I need a new Pressure Washer, and was thinking of getting an electric one for light duty, and renting a commercial one for when I needed heavy duty. Posted this inside another post, but thought it would be better as an outside thread.

I'm sick of small engine maintenance, so I'm thinking electric, especially with a pressure washer, where I'm always near a power outlet when I'm near a hose bibb, by definition.

Does this make sense? Any Brand or Model people would recommend?

Sure it makes sense. All of the ones I've seen ($150 range) have a plastic pump, so none will last. Buy from a place that has a good return policy - that's more important than brand, IMHO.

I got one for my wife to clean our deck - gas powered is way too heavy to haul up and down stairs, and the last thing I need is ANOTHER motor to maintain. I got a Karcher from Sam's club. They last a few usages, then the plastic pump cracks and I return it. I went through 4 or 5 of them - paid for 2 or 3 (wife is bad at saving receipts). Sam's now carries a different brand/model - it's red. I reminded my wife to save the receipt (while cursing and jumping up and down so she'd remember) since I KNOW it won't last. If it does, bonus.

JayC

 

[fredhargis]

I should have mentioned this earlier, but when I had a day job the electrics of choice was Landa. I saw some that were 7-8 years old and still working like new. Those 7-8 years were spent being used by a group of technicians who normally destroy stuff in a matter of weeks!

 

[Charlesaf3]

Stihl doesn't have any mention of pressure washers on their American website, so I'm guessing its an ex-item. See they carry them in the UK though. Will look for Lana

Good to know about plastic pumps - no surprise...