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You'll be able to generate a maximum water inlet temperature of degrees Fahrenheit, which helps with the deep-cleaning process, and thanks to the Total Stop System, the pump of this pressure washer is automatically shut off when you're not engaging the trigger. That saves energy and also prolongs the life of the pump. Pros: Very powerful; plenty of nozzles; large, pneumatic wheels; capable of handling any project.
Cons: Expensive, warranties vary by parts, some customers have complained of oil leaks. For the toughest jobs in and around your house — like washing your roof — you'll need a bit of extra power. Capable of blasting out 2. That's quite a bit more pressure than you'll need for most non-commercial jobs, and is the most power on our list.
Thanks to inch pneumatic tires that is to say, these tires are filled with air, and aren't just plastic wheels , the MegaShot can not only go wherever you want it to go, but will also stay put. The solid steel frame is extremely hardy and capable of weathering just about any set of conditions.
The accompanying hose runs 25 feet, which offers plenty of reach. The hose itself is also non-marring, kink, and abrasion resistant, so even if you're dragging it across unkind terrain, you won't have to worry about any rips or tears. Like many of our other picks, the MegaShot comes with five stainless steel quick connect nozzles — 0, 15, 25, and degrees, as well as a soap nozzle.
It's also worth noting that the pump head of this unit is made of brass, rather than aluminum, which helps it last longer. Pros: Great for cars and windows, color-coded nozzles are easy to use; electric is easier to maintain. You wouldn't expect an electric pressure washer with 2, PSI to be particularly delicate, but as it turns out, the Stanley SHP is just that. Clearly made with users in mind, this is one of the most easy-to-use pressure washers around.
That's thanks to its well-designed wand and gun, which is accessible to even the most novice users. There are four quick connect nozzles associated with this pressure washer, and the one that you'll likely find the most useful for washing your car or windows is the soap nozzle.
Paired with the foam cannon and detergent tank, you can get just the right amount of soap on your car and wash it all away quickly and efficiently for a streak-free finish. The foam cannon in particular gets quite a bit of love from reviewers — folks note that it creates the suds that make for more effective cleaning, but also prevents waste through its exacting use of detergent. As for the other nozzles, there's a degree nozzle for a fan spray, a 0-degree nozzle for a concentrated high-pressure spray, a rotary spray for wider jobs, and a low pressure nozzle that you'll want to use on your car.
Best of all, these nozzles are all color-coded, so you don't have to squint to figure out which is which. The hose runs feet long, and is extremely soft and flexible, so you won't have to worry about kinks or sudden water stoppages. And for a bit more mobility, the power cord measures another 35 feet. Sign up for Insider Reviews' weekly newsletter for more buying advice and great deals.
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This is handy if you have varied hard surfaces you're trying to clean, and need to switch back and forth. Otherwise, with a single reservoir, you'd be forced to deplete the first detergent entirely before loading the second. Get smart home reviews and ratings, video reviews, buying guides, prices and comparisons from CNET.
The rest is really just an inventory game. All the models have power washer hoses and spray wands. As previously mentioned, only the DeWalt stood out in those categories. They all have wheels, varying engine sizes, extra parts, oil and so on.
The Craftsman did have one unique feature that I liked: a rope guide for the engine pull cord that moved the resting spot for the pull handle up above the engine on the frame closer to you, if you were standing behind it. After so many hours of dealing with pressure washers, I was happy not to have to bend over quite as far to start this one. With each washer, I used multiple nozzle tip varieties for each activity. I started out with a section of concrete driveway.
The green tips were often too light to get the surface as clean as it could be. The red tips, although effective, only clean a small area at a time. Enter the yellow tip, which provides a great balance of focused pressure and spray width. Even though there's only a difference of a few hundred psi between most of these washers, there were occasionally noticeable differences between them when I used the same tip.
My best guess is there's a difference in the manufacturing of the tips themselves. The most consistent tip is the 0-degree red tip. With so little room for variance, the red tip felt the most consistent between units overall. Every washer was an appropriate surface cleaner for the concrete, but it was most difficult for the ones that left out a degree tip so you then had to rely on the red tip. Here you can see the width of the fan made by the yellow degree tip versus the 0-degree red tip.
After the driveway test, I ran each washer through a gauntlet: where the large concrete slabs meet each other to form my driveway, I've let the happy little weeds grow in anticipation of this day. But no weed was a match for any pressure washer with a red tip. Then I had a couple of wood options to try out. The first was a hardwood-based plywood. The second was a section of 1x12 construction-grade lumber mostly pine around these parts, I believe. One thing I can tell you: Never use a red tip on wood.
The jet spray rips though it like a tiny tornado. Once I backed down to the yellow tip, it was interesting to see how the water could bring back a fresh-cut appearance. Even the yellow tip will begin to skin these boards if you hold it in place for longer than a second or two. Most any other tip is appropriate for wood applications. The bigger surprise for me came with vinyl siding. I staged a small wall with some basic read: cheap vinyl siding. I was excited for the carnage to come, but it never did.
I tried to damage that siding -- 4, psi with a red tip at point-blank, the best I had -- but there wasn't a scratch. Pressure washers are wonderful options for cleaning vinyl siding. So much faster and more efficient than any manual method.
I'd always worried about accidentally chewing through the siding if I got too close or chose the wrong tip, but my concern was misplaced. I still wouldn't recommend going after your siding with a red tip, but most anything else should be fine if you follow the manufacturer's guidelines.
If you're planning on using a pressure washer regularly, here are a few tips. Know what your target uses will be. Plan your purchase around those. For me, that includes looking at aftermarket tips.
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