Best $400 pressure washer

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Tell me what's THE best pressure washer for $400 and why?

Homeowner stuff like driveway, brick, deck, use once/twice yr.
 
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I'd go with the Generac...3000 PSI 2.5 GPM.

I've got the profession grade...Love it...Came with several different nozzles for various applications

212 cc OHV engine Easy to start...

I bought it a few years back, at Menards..So I can't remember what I paid for it. But what ever it was, it was worth it. Matter of fact, I used it yesterday to clean off the deck in the back, and clean off the cob webs under the eves around the house.


WuzzFuzz
 
Most all usr the same crummy pump underneath. The are cheap online and can be replaced with unscrewing 4 bolts. The Honda engines are great.

Just flush them out with the compressed can of pump saver if you do not use it often.

Scroll down to the bottom of this thread. There are several other threads on washers.:)

Or just Buy a Dillon!:D
 
We have had a Honda GC190 for several years now. Other than one trip to the shop to get put back to rights it has run flawlessly. I use a attachment called a EZClean when doing the driveway and sidewalks. What used to take 10 hours over a couple days takes 3 hours with that attachment.
 
Farmer17 said:
I have Troybuilt I bought from Lowes and it was under $400 and plenty powerful enough. It is so powerful it will etch my driveway concrete if I'm not careful with it.
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Troybilts are pretty tough. I had one with a honda 4hp that started everyone I pulled it. I don't think I ever did much maintenance on it either. When the pump finally sprung a leak after about 10 years, I mounted the engine on my daughter's go kart and it lasted another couple of years.
 
ChattanoogaPhil said:
That's what I was thinking.... but.

I was seriously considering this Ryobi with a Honda engine from Home Depot. After reading a lot of unhappy camper reviews who had used it for a while I had some doubts.

Ryobi 3100-PSI 2.5-GPM Honda Gas Pressure Washer with Idle Down-RY80940B - The Home Depot
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I have one from Lowes. Honda engine. I did not store it correctly (did not use the magic flush in a can) and it sat for long time. All the pumps are junk anyway. I ordered a new pump online, simple fix and now flush it out,

OEM Technologies 86CAV12B Fully Plumbed 3100 PSI 2.5 GPM Brass Head Vertical Axial Replacement Pressure Washer Pump Kit w/ Powerboost®

it's around 3100 psi and 2.5 or 2.7 GPH more than enough for my needs

In this price range there is really no difference in them (as to quality of the pump) Honda is Honda.
 
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Mine was $119 with free shipping from Amazon. I use it for drives, siding, mower cleanup, car washing. Just don't leave it unprotected in the winter.

 
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Farmer17 said:
I have Troybuilt I bought from Lowes and it was under $400 and plenty powerful enough. It is so powerful it will etch my driveway concrete if I'm not careful with it.
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Last time I pressure washed my driveway was with one of these attachments.

Ever hear the expression 'too good to be true'. Well this one is amazing and true. Like magic compared to a spray nozzle. At least 10x faster and leaves no lines.

 
I have a gas powered unit that came from Home Depot about 4 years ago, somewhere in the mid to upper $300 range, that starts first pull every time. I change the oil in it every other season (first change was after about 10 hrs run time) and use Seafoam in each tank. The one I had before that came from Lowes, about 20 years ago. Don't let the unit set where it can freeze during the winter. There is always a bit of water in the pump, that can cause issues if allowed to freeze. Don't let it run without water being sprayed for more than a minute or so or the pump can overheat. Following those guidelines kept my first one running for over 15 years. The thing still worked when I bought this one, but the pump was getting noisy. I set it out by the road and off she went ........... Sorry I can't tell you the brand right now, but if you want to know, PM me. Good Luck!
 
Easy answer to this one. Go to Lowes (or home depot) and get the cheapest one with a Honda engine. Easy to start and they all use the same pumps. You will wind up with something in the 3000psi range. Check also Tractor Supply everyone has their own store labeled brands but the important thing is to get a Honda powered one. As far as my own personal preference-I like a horizontal engine shaft as opposed to vertical shaft-but that's because it's what I already have. Mine is well over 10 years old and I had to replace the pump a few weeks ago-went on line paid $120 delivered took five minutes and loosening 4 bolts and was done. You WILL be tempted to get more than you really need but for home use anything over 3000psi is probably over kill. Also I have NEVER used the detergent attachment just pressure and water.
I don't know what is more fun for a guy-pressure washing or chain sawing :D
 
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Forget the pressure washer. Buy Wet and Forget and spray it on.
In a few weeks it will be clean. Maybe longer, but it will work.
That is a brand name....there are others that work as well.
 
Another vote for Honda powered... I think I bought mine about 3 years ago from Costco, under $400 .. use it at my shop for engine compartments weekly, as well as an occasional trip home for other projects.. it's been flawless.. other than the one time my son threw some C-16 race fuel in it at the shop.. didn't really like it much.. :) He did the same thing to the race track golf cart.. it didn't run any faster..
 
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