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MorBid · 02-23-08, 11:40

The biggest problem with the Karcher (and many other electric pressure washers) is the cheap plastic pump). I got this from a guy who works for a company that repairs these types of things.

When the pump goes the machine starts to "cycle" (shut on and off repeatedly when the trigger isn't being held in or other things.

I took mine apart last year and brought the parts to repair it ($18.00 USD plus shipping) and while that wasn't all that hard, just last week the same thing happened again. I think cause I left it out in the garage overnight and brother it was cold.

On the other hand for $65 smackers and if all your doing is washing a few cars with it I say go for it. Just take care of it and like others said don't beat on it and it should last you for awhile.

I just brought a Bissell Spot Bot and Proheat 2X (both at about 1/2 off and reconditioned) and didn't see no Karcher Pressure washers.

I suppose I'll just order the kit and repair this one again. Till I can pony up for a real pressure washer.

02-23-08, 11:40	#10 (permalink)
MorBid Registered User MorBid is offline Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 1,312	Re: Karcher Pressure Washer The biggest problem with the Karcher (and many other electric pressure washers) is the cheap plastic pump). I got this from a guy who works for a company that repairs these types of things. When the pump goes the machine starts to "cycle" (shut on and off repeatedly when the trigger isn't being held in or other things. I took mine apart last year and brought the parts to repair it ($18.00 USD plus shipping) and while that wasn't all that hard, just last week the same thing happened again. I think cause I left it out in the garage overnight and brother it was cold. On the other hand for $65 smackers and if all your doing is washing a few cars with it I say go for it. Just take care of it and like others said don't beat on it and it should last you for awhile. I just brought a Bissell Spot Bot and Proheat 2X (both at about 1/2 off and reconditioned) and didn't see no Karcher Pressure washers. I suppose I'll just order the kit and repair this one again. Till I can pony up for a real pressure washer.