It quickly became apparent that not all washers had a hose reel or a way to wrap cords. The only unit with a hose reel, the AR Blue Clean, had a completely unusable design. Some machines had a set of interchangeable spray tips, while two models only had a “cleaning tip” and a weaker tip for pre-soaking or adding Champion Power Equipment detergent. Something odd happened with the Ivation pressure washer when we first used it. It kept getting into odd 3-6 second sprints when the motor would just keep running on its own when we weren’t pulling the trigger. It was a little bit concerning that the motor was running when we weren’t using it.
Weighing a little over 20 pounds and sporting a top handle, it’s compact enough for you to carry it as you would a duffel bag. It has wheels and an extending handle, like a piece of luggage, but the wheels are small and have trouble managing an uneven lawn . This pressure washer has the same long hose as our main pick, too, but it lacks that model’s high-end induction motor and some of the other, finer details. Despite our team being relatively mechanically inclined, gas pressure washers, in general, were not as straightforward to us as electric models were. We spent much more time reading their manuals to ensure we didn’t damage it with the first use. You have to deal with adding engine oil and finding a way to get gasoline to fuel it.
The difference between cleaning with a pressure washer and rinsing something off with a hose is dramatic. In our tests, we took on projects we never would have otherwise, letting the pressure washers loose on all sorts of things—tomato cages, shovels, the kids’ red wagon, a soccer net. We also paid much closer attention to the underside of a lawn mower, which under normal, non-pressure-washer circumstances would require a putty knife to get really clean. This gas-powered Ryobi model lets you wash things you can’t reach with an extension cord, and it cleans twice as fast as an electric model.
We carry top brands including Bauer, Predator, and Portland, as well as supplies to keep your pressure washer running smoothly. Of the Sun Joe SPX electric pressure washer series, the Sun Joe SPX3500 is the current heaviest. It will definitely be heavier if you have to lift it, but it shows that the unit is made with top quality components, that will allow it to hold up for a long time.
If you’ve got a large deck or driveway, this is the pressure washer to get because it simply pumps out more water in the same amount of time. And without compromising on pressure since the max rated pressure sun joe spx 3000 is still a very respectable 1800psi. Just hook up a surface cleaner attachment to the ¼” connector on the spray wand, and you’ll clear out all the dirt and debris from your wooden deck within minutes.
Otherwise you end up having to drain the excess before you can resume regular cleaning. The Kärcher K5 operates at a higher pressure than the K4 but at a lower flow rate in gallons per minute, which evens out Champion Power Equipment its cleaning-units score. We didn’t think the added cost made it a good value, given the closeness in performance. The downside is that the body of the Greenworks has the handle orientation of a wheelbarrow.