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Best pressure washer overall
Pros: Easy to start and use, good for environment, induction motor, rapid-exchange warranty program.
Cons: One-year warranty, not powerful enough to wash siding, limited cord length, not as durable as more expensive models.
Electric
1,850
1.5
2,775
13-amp induction motor
N/A
No
35 ft., ground fault circuit interruptor
Axial wobble plate
N/A
Karcher
Only at wand
Yes; motor shuts off when spraygun trigger is released
2
Hook
4-Jan
25
Threaded
PVC/plastic
Two: turbo-nozzle and variable nozzle
Yes
Karcher bayonet
N/A
No
37
32.1
Turbo-nozzle to boost power; many optional accessories. Can draw from standing water.
One year with rapid exchange
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Light-duty electric pressure washer
Pros: Induction motor, rapid-exchange warranty, surface cleaner, dirt-blaster nozzle.
Cons: No wheels, only for small, light jobs, one-year warranty, cord can get in the way.
not avail.
Small electric
1,400
1.3
1,820
10-amp induction motor
N/A
No
35 ft., ground fault circuit interruptor
Axial wobble plate
N/A
Karcher
Only at wand
Yes; motor shuts off when spraygun trigger is released
not avail.
No
4-Jan
20
Threaded
PVC/plastic
Two: turbo-nozzle and variable nozzle
Yes
Karcher bayonet
N/A
N/A
18.5
8.5
Includes surface cleaner plus turbo-nozzle to boost power; many optional accessories. Can draw from standing water.
One year with rapid exchange
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Best gas pressure washer
Pros: Cat triplex pump, engine meets California emissions standards, three-year warranty, plenty of power for homeowners.
Cons: Price, a few reports of minor leaks.
not avail.
Gasoline
3,000
2.6
7,800
Subaru OHV
Yes
Yes
N/A
Cat triplex (2009 model)
N/A
Cat (2009 model)
No
Thermal relief
1
Hook
Sep-32
30
Quick-connect
Non-marring semi-transluscent but not otherwise specified
Four
No
Quick-connect
12 in. by 3 in. never-flat
Yes
95
27
Overmolding on wand handle. One nozzle is dual power soap nozzle for short and long range detergent application. Onboard accessory storage.
Three years
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Mid-range gas pressure washer
Pros: Good for most homeowner jobs, engine meets California emissions standards, no-flat tires, two-year warranty.
Cons: Axial cam pump, some reports of quality issues, not for tough stains, not for stripping paint.
not avail.
Gasoline
2,600
2.3
6,250
Honda GVC 160
Yes
Yes
N/A
Axial wobble plate
N/A
N/A
No
Not specified
1
Hook
4-Jan
25
Not specified
Rubber
Four
No
Quick-connect
10 in., never-flat
No
73
24.4
Not specified
Two years
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Budget gas pressure washer
Pros: Price, engine starts easily.
Cons: Axial cam pump, not very powerful, engine emissions, fuel efficiency, durability problems with pump and small parts.
not avail.
Gasoline
2,200
2.2
4,840
Briggs & Stratton 500 Series 158 cc
No
Yes
N/A
Axial wobble plate
Aluminum
N/A
No
Not specified
None (siphons cleaning solution from bucket)
Hook
4-Jan
25
Not specified
Not specified
Three
No
Not specified
10 in., never-flat
No
63
N/A
Onboard accessory storage
One year