With engines, it’s best to apply a degreaser to them first then apply the high pressure spray. Ten to fifteen years ago, Karcher, a German company, was head-and-shoulders above anyone else in quality and power. But these units are no longer made in Germany but in Mexico, although I don’t think you can blame the quality control on Mexico, as surely they’re still designed in Germany. Not even the four wheels could carry it up our tiled pathway. First, one front wheel came off, and as soon as that was put back on, the other one popped off.
You can also fill them with two different cleaning solutions for easy multi-surface cleaning. Switch between tanks with the detergent selection dial, which also allows you to control the concentration of soap. One of the most important metrics to consider before purchasing an electric pressure washer is “PSI,” which stands for pounds per square inch. This metric is essentially a measure of how much power your electric pressure washer produces. All pressure washer wands have a way to prevent accidental engagement of the trigger.
It gets the job done pretty quickly although not as powerful as a gas powered machine. It is definitely much quieter and friendlier to the environment than a gas powered washer though. As a dad who cares about safety, I liked that the spray wand has a safety lock and that the pressure washer turns off whenever you release the trigger.
To use detergent, turn the dial to use the left or right detergent tank and adjust to set the concentration. One of the best features of this is how quiet it is! I ran in it in my back yard while my 2 year old was sleeping inside. Not hard to have a conversation while using this thing. Wand holster is one of the most helpful features ever. Well let me just say, the unit has some weight to it but so did the box.
You can remove the detergent tanks altogether if preferred. “This is truly the perfect pressure washer,” said one of the more than 6,000 shoppers to leave a five-star review. BuyDig.com Champion Power Equipment knows the ins and outs of the best lawn equipment. Our dedicated and caring staff is always available to help consumers through the sometimes confusing buying process.
We didn’t think it had a great amount of pressure even though the specifications would tell you otherwise. We also found the turbo nozzle started okay but then would stop after about ten seconds of use. When you release the trigger and power it up again, the nozzle started again fine, then stopped.
But unless you’re cleaning off caked-on mud from a pickup or 4×4, they might be too strong. Electric pressure washers are compact, convenient, light and provide the ideal pressure for cleaning economy hatchbacks and luxury sedans alike. 【Pressure Washing Power】This electric power washer can generate up to 1800 watts of power, giving you the max cleaning powet of 3500 PSI and 2.6GPM.
I guess I’m just used to our big gas-powered Simpson, but that’s not comparing apples with apples. We tested most competitors to the Sun Joe SPX3000, and you can read more about them below. To be honest, the Sun Joe wasn’t our first choice (the name, for a start, didn’t offer a lot of confidence), but it was the only pressure washer to back themselves with a two-year warranty. Price was right at $139, and it was ahead of the others at 1.76gpm (head down further where I explain what GPM is and why it’s so critical in your decision to buy a pressure cleaner).
Offer cannot be combined with any other offer and is non-retroactive. Offers, prices, and product availability subject to change without notice. Disclaimer – GPReview would like to thank Sun Joe for giving us a free sample to review. There was no expectation that it would be a positive review and we received no compensation for writing it. All opinions expressed here are those of the author based on personal experience using the product. To detach a nozzle, just pull back on the quick-connect collar and the nozzle pops off.
First let’s go through the problems I’ve had with it. If your neighbor has ever used a pressure washer, well you would know because it is overly Champion Power Equipment loud and obnoxious. I was walking with my wife in our neighborhood and could hear a neighbor about seven houses down using his pressure washer.