What electric pressure washer do you use?

[tianh]

Any of you guys have a good recommendation for a good electric pressure washer? Looking for one that is reliable and does not leak water like my other one! -_____-

[jhallhall]

I picked up a Cleanforce 1,800 psi 1.6 GPM Axial Cam Electric Heavy-Duty Pressure Washer from homedepot. I have not had any problems with it nor any leaks. I was a little scared of buying it though because of the reviews but if you know how to use it and take car of it, it will last and work great.

[CleanGene]

I have two Karchers, both of which are serving me well.

[heynicebits]

For car detailing size and power aren't too much of an issue. There are some things to take into consideration

gas/electric - its personal preference at this level
motor type - induction if choosing electric.

I would also try to stay away from non-standard tips and guns that come with the really low end machines. They can be problematic if you want to pick up a foam lance later down the road.

Good luck

[Marc Hufnagel]

I picked up a 3800 PSI 3.0gpm Cat brand w/ Cat pump. It's 155 lbs and I think I've bit off more than I can chew with it - I can't load it in the truck without a strong helper. Awesome machine w/ Yamaha MZ300 engine, 50ft hose, 5 tips, adjustable pressure. Works awesome though with a foam cannon I got it for almost 50% off at Home Depot due to (2) failed Ridgid units within a week and dealt with the store manager.

Anyone want to buy it in the Southern Illinois area? No shipping LOL.

[AeroCleanse]

I picked up a Greenworks (I think) from Lowes. So far so good.

[tianh]

I have two Karchers, both of which are serving me well.

And which karcher models are that?

[tianh]

what do you guys think of this unit?

Shop Greenworks 1700 PSI 1.4 GPM Electric Pressure Washer at Lowes.com

[cutter]

I use a Karcher gas powered with a Honda 5.5 hp engine...I followed your link and read the reviews a Lowe's and it seems to be a good unit. I think it had one really negative review and they may have just gotten a bad unit to begin with.

[MCA]

I am extremely happy with my AR North America AR383 pressure washer. I have noticed that the price fluctuates very frequently.

Amazon - AR383 Link

Pressure Washers Direct - AR383 Link

Positives:
- Solid Build Quality
- Metal Fittings and Motor
- Strong Spray Performance - Hard to quantify this as I had a 1600 psi Karcher that lasted 4 years, but the AR383 has a much stronger spray (appears to be much higher than the 300 psi difference between the two washers)
- Includes a soap cannon - It is advertised as a 'foam cannon' but it shoots out more suds than foam

Negatives (minor):
- The lance hose is thin and will kink
- This is probably true for most pressure washers, but the garden hose inlet is setup as male. You will have to purchase a coupler if you want to use a quick-connect plug. One plastic mini-quick connect plug and adapter comes with the unit but it is not compatible with the high flow brass quick connects that most of us probably use.