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by Charles Passy
This review compares five electric pressure washers by testing them on different parts of the same grimy patio. This is a pretty limited test, and the rankings are ultimately not that informative, since… they rank washers with substantially different specifications. Still, the comments about each model are useful, and the review also gives enough details about the pros and cons of each pressure washer to clarify some buying guidelines that apply beyond these particular models.
by Editors of PressureWashersDirect.com
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
by Thomas Klenck
This excellent comparison review is now seriously outdated, but it still contains useful information about what to look for in an electric pressure washer. Popular Mechanics rates six electric pressure… washers, including three light-duty home units and three commercial-rated models, all ranging from 1,250 to 1,700 psi. The Annovi Reverberi (AR) Extreme 120 (now the AR Team) gets top ranking here, but editors also like the way the Karcher K 1400 pressure washer (now the Karcher K 2.16) can draw from standing water, and the Cam Spray 1500A is judged "the most rugged and capable."
by Editors of The-Power-Washer-Advisor.com
by Mark Clement
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Amazon.com sells more electric pressure washers than gas models, so there are more owner-written reviews and ratings for comparing electric models. At the time of our report, two electric pressure washers… stand out as top-rated here, but gas pressure washers just haven't accumulated enough reviews. Even a handful of reviews, however, can highlight some useful criticisms, so it's worth checking here to see if anyone has reviewed a model that interests you.
by Contributors to Sears.com
Most of the gas pressure washers sold at Sears are its own Craftsman brand, but a Snapper model and some high-end DeWalt gas pressure washers are also available this year. You can sort the models by average… owner-written rating, which makes the site very easy to use. While a few gas models have accumulated enough reviews to make the average ratings significant, Sears lists only three electric pressure washers at the time of this writing, with few reviews for any of them.
by Contributors to HomeDepot.com
You can't sort the list of pressure washers sold at HomeDepot.com by their average rating from owners, so the site isn't as convenient to browse as the ones at Sears.com and Amazon.com. Several of the gas… pressure washers sold here get dismal average ratings from owners reviewing them, but a Ridgid 3,000-psi model stands out above the crowd. One 2,600-psi Husky model gets mostly positive reviews. An electric 1,400-psi Husky with a surface cleaner, model HU80215, gets mixed reviews from a handful of owners.
by Contributors to Lowes.com
Owners rate pressure washers at Lowes.com on five factors: design, features, quality, value and ease of use. Some owners also write brief reviews based on their experiences. Most pressure washers sold here… get less than stellar average ratings from owners, but two gas models stand out for relatively high marks: the John Deere 3,300 psi and the less expensive Troy-Bilt 2,600 psi. Oddly enough, two other Troy-Bilt models -- one more powerful than the 2,600 psi, one less powerful -- get much lower ratings for quality. None of the electric pressure washers get high marks here.
by Contributors to NorthernTool.com
by Contributors to RidgidForum.com
This 14-page discussion evaluates several Ridgid pressure washers, with some comparisons with the DeWalt 3100. A clear consensus emerges in favor of triplex pumps rather than axial cam pumps, with CAT the… favorite brand. Confusion about the pump on the 3,000-psi model is finally cleared up: the 2008 version used an AR axial cam pump, while the 2009 version uses a Cat triplex pump. The 3,300-psi model favored in initial posts here has been discontinued.
by Karen Weir-Jimerson
by Contributors to Google Answers
Several contributors give detailed advice on choosing a pressure washer for cleaning decks. Two, including a deck builder, urge erring on the side of too little power to avoid creating a ragged, splintery… deck. One notes that spending more for a commercial model costs less in the long run, since the pressure washers can be repaired for less. Indeed, one owner reports that repair on his Craftsman model was covered by warranty only for 90 days; when the pump failed again it wasn't covered.
by Editors of Yesterday's Tractor Co.
Part of a site about antique tractors, this undated review compares three pressure washers for cleaning caked mud off tractors: a 1,200-psi electric washer, 1,500-psi gas washer and a 3,000-psi gas… NorthStar with an 11-horsepower Honda engine. The 3,000-psi washer is recommended wholeheartedly. The two lesser-powered pressure washers just couldn't cope with washing mud off a tractor, but the NorthStar did fine.
by Brian Mark
This succinct blog post on pressure washers is written by a self-described "power tool geek," who explains the technical terms very well. He recommends direct-drive motors (with the pump directly mounted to… the spindle of the motor) for their efficiency and longer life compared with belt drive motors. He also notes that it's important to make sure you'll be able to get parts when needed, which is where major brands have a definite edge.
by Contributors to Walmart.com
by Editors of and contributors to Buzzillions.com
by Contributors to DooYoo
by Contributors to GardenWeb.com
This forum discussion evaluates a 2,000-psi electric Husky pressure washer. Several contributors report that the pressure and flow aren't high enough for cleaning a deck -- and certainly not for siding. The… Husky brand also gets some criticism for relatively low build quality. However, the consensus is that nothing in the under-$200 price range will be much better. Searching this forum for "pressure washer" will bring up quite a few older discussions; it's a good place to check for evaluations of a specific brand or model that interests you.
by Contributors to FactsFacts.com
by Editors of Mustang World
by Editors of ComparetheBrands.com
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