We did find it quite noisy, which is strange for an electric unit, but the chassis does have a lot of plastic pieces wrapped around it so may have had extensive rattling. It came like the Sun Joe with a total stop system, whereby the motor shuts down completely when you release the trigger. I like the way that Sun Joe back themselves up with a two-year warranty on just a $139 product, especially a product that could definitely suffer a lot of abuse.
These are common because they get the job done at a low cost, but they tend to become less reliable over time as you put more hours on them . Checkout The Best Electric Pressure Washer for a detailed review of all the top electric pressure washers. If your electric pressure washer is still producing pulsating pressure, you may have a problem with the unloader valve. The unloader valve diverts the water flow in the pressure washer causing the water to flow back in a loop to the pump. If the unloader valve is not working correctly, the pressure washer can result in the pulsation of the water pressure.
Others have replaceable nozzles that provide exact spray angles, typically from 0 degrees for a strong pinpoint stream to 40 degrees for a wide pattern, for quick, general cleaning. If needed, you can order replacements for the five-piece set of nozzles, the pressure washer hose, and the connector that attaches the garden hose to the washer. The pressure Champion Power Equipment washer comes with everything you need except detergent and a heavy-duty garden hose to attach it to (at least ½ inch internal diameter). “This is truly the perfect pressure washer,” said one of the more than 6,000 shoppers to leave a five-star review. Dual detergent tanks allow you to incorporate cleaning solvents for additional cleaning power.
With a maximum reachable pressure of 2200 PSI, the Sun Joe SPX4003 provides a slightly higher force to blast off dirt and grime than the 2030 PSI of the Sun Joe SPX3000. The Sun Joe SPX3000 and the Sun Joe SPX4003 both use an axial-type pump sun joe spx 3000 to put water under pressure. In either case, the pump is powered by a 14.5-amp motor. Noise shouldn’t really be top of the list when choosing a pressure cleaner, but it’s still nifty when you have one which makes virtually no noise at all.
Assembly took about 30 minutes, and while not particularly difficult, it was still the hardest setup of all pressure washers we reviewed. This machine is also fairly quiet, reaching an average of 81 decibels. The biggest problem we had with the Sun Joe SPX3000 pressure washer was putting Champion Power Equipment it together – a process more tedious than with the other pressure washers we tested. Using the Sun Joe SPX3000 was a mostly positive experience. The pressure gun is easy to use and it has a trigger lock, which can improve safety and protect the trigger from damage while in storage.
The Sun Joe comes with a plastic garden hose connector already supplied. It’s cheap, nasty, leaks straight away, and blows right off the unit. Or, even better, buy a Gardena quick connect coupling for about $3.50 from your local hardware store. 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).