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 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.
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 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.
It cleaned all the same things, but we had to hold the nozzle closer to the object and spend a little more time doing that. When it comes to just getting things clean, we preferred the bigger Ryobi, but this one will still get the job done. The SPX3000 has two detergent tanks, which is a notable convenience . Some detergents are specific for what you need to clean, so this tank design lets you store two at a time and not have to deal with emptying and filling a tank between projects. We preferred Sun Joe’s detergent-tank design over Ryobi’s, as Sun Joe’s tanks are a snap to remove and translucent so you can see what you have left at a glance.
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.
Simpson also sells the MegaShot MS60773-S, which similarly has a shorter hose and warranty. The Ryobi RY is similar in size to the RY1419MTVNM but doesn’t have that model’s cleaning power or features. In 2020, Ryobi released a sun joe spx 3000 cordless pressure washer, the first of its kind that we’ve seen. This DeWalt pressure washer is similar to the Ryobi, just with wider tires for great stability and a broader selection of nozzles, bonuses that boost the cost.
If you have serious cleaning needs then you need a gas pressure washer, like the WEN PW31. Stanley, like Westinghouse, manufactures both electric and gas pressure washer models. Their SHP2150 is one of the most powerful electric pressure washers you can buy, with a maximum rated pressure of 2150psi. With 1800psi this isn’t the best electric model in terms of pressure output alone, but it also boasts 2GPM of water flow which is higher than most electric pressure washers. The high flow rate makes this CAT pressure washer excellent for cleaning larger decks or patios. The CAT 1800 is also one of the most rugged pressure washers I’ve ever seen, it feels less like a machine targeted at homeowners and more like a commercial workhorse.
To this day, Karcher’s pressure washers are regarded as top-of-the-line in terms of build quality and technology. While they do make models for homeowners, their commercial and pro-grade stuff takes priority. Electric pressure washers have an inherent advantage over gas-powered models when it comes to home use.