Looking for a pressure washer

[Hovy]

Hi guys,



I am looking for a good quality pressure washer. I intend to wash my cars and clean around the house. I heard a lot about Karcher but I am not sure if it`s the right choice: reliability? can you use it for a long time or just 15-20 minutes each time?



I was thinking more of something like this:



AR AR767 - Blue Clean Prosumer 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer (http://www.pressurewashersdirect.com/AR-AR767/p2751.html)



But there again, I don`t know what to look for in terms of specs: PSI? GPM?



What do I need to know?



Thanks ahead of time for your inputs/feedback/opinion!

[efnfast]

From what I gathered on my research, buy a quality gas powered one. The electric ones tend to be finicky at best, generally don`t have enough power to do much, blow circuit breakers, and are non serviceable because of the specialized (usually) plastic parts in them.



I`m using a electric b&s gas powered one - not the greatest unit in the world (it`s fairly decent though), but I`m glad I didn`t settle for an electric one

[Hovy]

How`s something like this?



http://www.detailersdomain.com/ProductImages/acc/1500Ageneral.jpg

[blackdogs2]

I recently (within last 30 days) purchased a Task Force brand 1600 psi unit from Lowes. It was an open box, regular $99 for $75. We`ve had good luck with an electric at work so I thought I`d give it a try. I was sure to keep the receipt, Ha!



I think it you have the right expectations you will be fine. I`m happy with mine. It is a good little machine. It was not intended to replace a quality, user serviceable gas powered machine. This one if fine for cleaning the car and trash cans and a multitude of small tasks. Fortunately my garage allows me to keep it at the ready so it`s a nice convenience feature and worth $100. For cleaning the house, sidewalks and driveway a gas powered in really necessary, IMO.



I use brass quick disconnects on all hoses and made sure to put one on the supply side of the unit because the plastic doesn`t look too reliable. Otherwise it`s been fine. The advantage it has over the gas model (for light duty) is that it is quiet and shuts off when you release the handle which I find very convenient.



Good luck.

[02zx9r]

I have the Husky 1550 electric one I got at Home Depot couple years ago. I use it mostly for cleaning off my dirt bike and friends dirtbikes/quads.



One buddy I ride with used it to PW his house with no issues with the machine. I used it to PW off a fence, bought an hour straight of using it, no problems

[Junebug]

Northern Tool has a decent electric one for about $450 - now, I know you can get a gas one cheaper, but this is 15 amp and has a good motor/pump - big step up in quality from the box stores. Anything bigger (electric wise) and you need a 20 amp circuit ( think CamSpray )