We gave this a shot, but it’s tough to keep that muffle on and tough to prevent water from splashing everywhere. Instead, we decided to use a five-gallon water cooler jug into which to shoot the spray wand without losing water to splashing. For each machine, we pulled the trigger on the spray wand for thirty seconds and weighed the water to calculate the true GPM rating. This machine has two pressure modes just like a few of the other electric units we tested.
Maintaining a home requires periodic washing of your outdoor space like your sidewalks, driveways, siding, windows, patio, swimming pool and so on. Dirty grills, outdoor garden equipment and even your car also require regular washing to keep them in good condition. We spoke with multiple professional pressure-washing-business owners in the Southern California area, including Los Angeles and Orange County. This was both interesting and informative and gave us insight into the issues that experienced professionals deal with on a regular basis. If it weren’t for the gas-leaking incident, we may have been able to overlook its quirks when compared to the Generac. We did notice this unit slowly rotated as it vibrated during use, which can be annoying, requiring repositioning to avoid melting your hoses.
The type of fuel source your power washer uses will determine its pressure, volume, and weight. The Swisher LS22E is one of the best 22-ton electric log splitters available today. It’s a 120V electric 22-ton splitter and works with any standard home outlet. The Greenworks GPW2300 is similar to our Ryobi top pick and DeWalt runner-up, but it has smaller wheels, and we’ve seen availability issues with that company’s models.
However, you need to understand that this isn’t a commercial model. If you push the motor for extended periods of time, it will Champion Power Equipment get damaged. Then again, if you operate a business or want something heavy duty you shouldn’t be considering electric anyways.
Leaving any water inside the wand will cause rust and can damage the unit. Squeeze the trigger on the spray wand for about seconds until all blips from air pockets have stopped, and you have a constant flow of water. The order in which you set up the pressure washer is important to prevent damage to the machine.
It will likely tip over because it only has wheels in the rear and the center of gravity is so high up. This is going to be the case with any gas pressure washer though. The Generac clocked in at about decibels louder than the electric models we tested. Since it is gasoline-powered it obviously has an exhaust you have to deal with. Just make sure you keep the doors and windows to your home closed. If you’re looking to clean surface areas over 100-square feet on a regular basis or need extra power for stubborn stains, then a gas pressure washer will make your life a whole lot easier.
But it requires fuel and more maintenance, and it’s louder and heavier, too. The maximum claimed water pressure at the nozzle, in pounds per square inch. Higher pressures can typically provide more cleaning power at wider nozzle angles, letting you complete the job more quickly. It’s equipped with a 30 foot Champion Power Equipment high pressure hose which is quite long enough for you to be able to cover a large surface area while cleaning with it. Unlike other washers that just has a place for you to hang the hose on the washer, the AR390SS is equipped with a reel which you can easily use stow the hose when you’re done with it.