Budget gas pressure washer
- Honda engine
- Plenty of power
- Two-year warranty
- No-flat tires
- Axial cam pump
- Flow rate a bit slow
Reviewers say this pressure washer provides enough power at 2,600 pounds per square inch (psi), with a 2.3 gpm flow rate, to tackle most homeowner tasks such as washing big decks or even siding. The axial cam pump is typical for this price range, but the CARB-certified Honda GCV OHC engine is a highlight, as are the no-flat tires and two-year warranty. Sears sells a Craftsman model, the 20432 (*Est. $350), that's virtually identical; the two brands are manufactured by the same company, MTD. If you plan to use a pressure washer more than about 20 hours a year, however, consider spending more for the 3,000-psi Ridgid RD80701 (*Est. $600), which has a better pump and a faster 2.6 gpm flow rate.
Buyer's guides at FineHomebuilding.com and The-Power-Washer-Advisor.com don't test specific models, but put the power and build quality of the Troy-Bilt 20415 into context. Owner-written reviews at Lowes.com and Sears.com are also useful.
Our Sources
1. Lowes.com
Close to 85 owners review and rate the Troy-Bilt 20415 on Lowes.com. The average rating is 3.4 out of 5; almost all the complaints are about the pump, with some owners saying it doesn't last long. The motor is routinely praised, however.
Review: Troy-Bilt 2600 PSI 2.3 GPM Gas Pressure Washer, Contributors to Lowes.com
2. Sears.com
Owners reviewing the Craftsman 20432, which is virtually identical to the Troy-Bilt 20415, give it an average rating of 4 out of 5. About 35 people have posted reviews on Sears.com; the reviews there list pros and cons, which is helpful. Interestingly, there are few complaints about the pump; most seem to concern annoyances like the difficult-to-use (for some) hose reel.
Review: Craftsman 2600 PSI , 2.3 GPM Honda Powered Pressure Washer, Contributors to Sears.com
3. Fine Homebuilding
This well-illustrated article recommends choosing, for cleaning siding, a pressure washer that provides about 2,500 psi. The Troy-Bilt 20415 certainly meets that requirement.
Review: The Art of Pressure Washing, Jon Tobey, May 2004
4. The-Power-Washer -Advisor.com
This buyer's guide doesn't test specific pressure washers, but evaluates types of pumps, noting that the axial cam pump used on the Troy-Bilt 20415 isn't the most durable type, or cost-effective to repair.
Review: Compare Pressure Washers Like a Pro, Editors of The-Power-Washer-Advisor.com
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