topic Re: Pressure Washer in Home

Pressure Washer

DJP — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 00:21:32 GMT

I really want to buy a pressure washer but I'm not sure I should buy the one that's on QVC.

I have a white vinyl fence and siding, etc. that is in great need of cleaning. Does anyone here own one or have any idea which brand to buy. No gas ones please! TIA

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Annabellethecat66 — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:14:22 GMT

bump! Just helping you out.

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Buck-i-Nana — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:18:22 GMT

I went through 2 of those electric plastic power washers in just a couple years with only using them a few times each. They started leaking so badly it was frustrating. I bought a gas powered Troy-bilt about 5 years ago and it's still working like a charm.

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Caffeina — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 01:45:56 GMT

I have a Greenworks that I got at Lowe's a few years ago. Only paid about $99 and it works great.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 02:32:45 GMT

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Kachina624 — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 02:34:35 GMT

Check them out on Amazon.com. You can read the reviews.

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Kachina624 — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 02:36:26 GMT

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ID2 — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 10:50:47 GMT

I would NEVER buy something like a power washer off a shopping channel. All local stores carry them! We got a commercial grade one from Costco several years ago and it works like a pro!

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Campion — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 11:32:12 GMT

I went through several on Q until I learned that AR Blue is better than Karcher and I wouldn't get a TSV if it was a special edition. These things break down. Go read the reviews all over the web

I will say, if you run it 15 min or less, it will last. I stupidly lent mine out to an older friend who was an engineer. I shoulda known, engineers do not listen to what you have to say, they go by their knowledge of machinery. I told him, don't run it long, the motor is weak, but he ran it long and returned it burnt out and didn't say a word. I think he was embarrassed. Too good a friend to worry about the machine being toast, but...forewarned is forearmed.

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Campion — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 11:33:23 GMT

I might add, since the untimely death of my pressure washer, I wash the vinyl deck railings with a big ol scrub brush and a garden hose.

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drizzellla — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 11:54:38 GMT

I have gone through 2 power washers. I think I used each one 2 times. The problem with each of them were the connections. They were plastic and ended up leaking. And the motors also stopped working.

Next time I am looking for brass fittings and a bigger motor. Sam's Club has several nice ones.

But I must say if I want to do a good job - I should just use a brush and hose like Campion.

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Deadeye Daisy — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 14:13:53 GMT

If going for ANY pressure washer, get an electric one. If you get a gas powered, you MUST treat it like any other fuel powered machine. That means, making sure to empty the tank before storing. If storing with ANY fuel, use a fuel preservative. Not doing this can easily render your washer useless the next year.

The only reason the pros use a fuel powered one is becaue they are using almost every day.

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Fressa — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 17:25:35 GMT

We have a Karscher from years ago that has two speeds. We use it on the vinyl fencing in our patio on the low speed and it does a fine job. I also bought the car washing kit with those attachments and they work well.

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AuntG — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 17:59:39 GMT

They do help cleaning things like decks and patio furniture. However, rather than getting one from TV, you might want to go to a home improvement store and look at the various brands.

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chickenbutt — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 18:04:26 GMT

Years ago I purchased one from QVC. It was the Karcher brand - electric, of course.

It lasted really well until my husband carelessly broke it. So, he bought another one and it's a Karcher too. I have no complaints with this brand.

I would also agree to go with electric. We have a couple of outlets on the outside of our house so, since it's an older house, I imagine most people probably do. If you don't already have one of those big outdoor extensions cords (you know the big orange ones?), just snag one of those if you need more length. That's all you need.

Even if you don't have an outlet on the outside of your house, you can just use the one in the front of the garage.

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Buck-i-Nana — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 18:09:22 GMT

On 6/20/2014 Deadeye Daisy said:
If going for ANY pressure washer, get an electric one. If you get a gas powered, you MUST treat it like any other fuel powered machine. That means, making sure to empty the tank before storing. If storing with ANY fuel, use a fuel preservative. Not doing this can easily render your washer useless the next year.

The only reason the pros use a fuel powered one is becaue they are using almost every day.

I see nothing in your post that is difficult to accomplish, or should cause anyone to shy away from the gas powered washer. Another big plus for a gas powered unit is not being limited by the length of your power cord!

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AnikaBrodie — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 21:01:53 GMT

My DH purchased the AR Blue washer a few years ago. So far it has worked great. He replaced two Karcher (don't recall the model) washers that didn't last any time at all. So, our experience with Karcher has not been good.

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IEscapedLosAngeles — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 21:09:44 GMT