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    Recommendation for an affordable electric power washer

    I am looking for recommendations on an affordable (under 175 dollars)electric power washer for rinsing and also use as a foam cannon/gun. I searched and read that a few members have had a lot of difficulty using AR Blue Clean with a foam gun. I only intend to use power washer for my car only, with no other purpose. Please provide model numbers if at all possible.

    Another concern I had about using a pressure washer is there any harm in using a 1600-2000psi electric power washer on your car once or twice a month?

    Thank you!

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    Sub'ed, I'm interested in this as well.

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    Re: Recommendation for an affordable electric power washer

    Karcher K series, they can be had for under $100. They come with 2 different tips. At 1200 PSI its all the power you will need. Their Rapid Exchange program is Amazing.

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    Re: Recommendation for an affordable electric power washer

    I use on from Home Depot for a year when I started my business. I went through 2 motors and 4 wands. They did work fine on the job and I liked the on-demand without starting a gas engine.
    Just get what ever you can. There kinda crappy but with a good warranty you can get it replaced.

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    Re: Recommendation for an affordable electric power washer

    So with foam lance/cannon ($55-75) we're looking at around $200 for a electric power washer foam setup? Also I read quite a bit about Karcher being a pain in the butt to get the fittings/cannon to work? I may sound a bit daft but I haven't looked to much into PW's sorry.

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    Re: Recommendation for an affordable electric power washer

    I have the Greenworks unit from Lowes, around $100. Then I picked up something that converts it to a better lance and a foamer for cheap. I think it was mentioned on here a while back.

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    Re: Recommendation for an affordable electric power washer

    I bought the "high end" Greenworks and it has worked for 2 years no with no issues. Its rated at 1700 PSI which is on the low end if you want to have a foam party. It works but no where near the 2000+PSI gassers for foam but for washing its awesome.

    I even use mine for household chores and it does the job. Dont expect a world beater but its quiet and gets the job done. My next one will be 3000psi and gas baby!

    good luck

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    I have the CleanForce 1800 and it's awesome. The wand has the quick disconnect so you shouldn't have to change any of the couplings unless u go with an MTM foamer. All you need is a replacement connector from Home Depot for less than five bucks.

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    Re: Recommendation for an affordable electric power washer

    Quote Originally Posted by Sunshyne View Post
    I bought the "high end" Greenworks and it has worked for 2 years no with no issues. Its rated at 1700 PSI which is on the low end if you want to have a foam party. It works but no where near the 2000+PSI gassers for foam but for washing its awesome.

    I even use mine for household chores and it does the job. Dont expect a world beater but its quiet and gets the job done. My next one will be 3000psi and gas baby!

    good luck
    Nailed it!
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    Re: Recommendation for an affordable electric power washer

    I tend to prefer gas powered washers. I've personally had fantastic luck with my Husky pressure washer. I've seen alot of guys here that buy Karcher units that only last a season or two. My husky is five years old now and still performs as well as the day I brought it home.

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