Home pressure washer
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I brought out my 13-year-old Karcher (electric) pressure washer last weekend and it died. It worked really well for a long time.
When I went to Lowe's to buy a new one, they only had the Greenworks brand available (in electric).
I bought the $199 model and brought it home. It was easy to put together, but I used it for about an hour-and-a-half and it suddenly quit working. I checked to make sure it was still getting power - it was and there was still water in it. Then I noticed that it was very hot, so I think it overheated. I let it set for a while and it still wouldn't start up again. I returned it to the store.
The Karcher brand that I used for years NEVER overheated like that. I could use that thing all day with no issues whatsoever. I won't buy another Greenworks.
JMO
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When I went to Lowe's to buy a new one, they only had the Greenworks brand available (in electric).
I bought the $199 model and brought it home. It was easy to put together, but I used it for about an hour-and-a-half and it suddenly quit working. I checked to make sure it was still getting power - it was and there was still water in it. Then I noticed that it was very hot, so I think it overheated. I let it set for a while and it still wouldn't start up again. I returned it to the store.
The Karcher brand that I used for years NEVER overheated like that. I could use that thing all day with no issues whatsoever. I won't buy another Greenworks.
JMO
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For the homeowner grade washers there are, if I recall correctly, 3 different pump makers. Two of them are used most often. The engines (gas models) are either going to be Briggs & stratton or Tequemseh with a few hondas and Kohlers thrown in for good measure. Brand name of the washer is irrelevant.
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I bought a Troy-Bilt from Lowe's 3 years ago and it has been a trooper for me. The newer TB's at Lowe's are not as good. Lots of premature failures. Of course, they are built cheap and are basically throw-a-way units from the many reviews I have read.
If you can step up your budget a bit, get a Simpson. They do seem to be more reliable with longer lasting pumps.
If you can step up your budget a bit, get a Simpson. They do seem to be more reliable with longer lasting pumps.
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I have a good lawn and garden/power equipment dealer that provides sales/service/parts. While their prices tend to be higher than the big box, I think their equipment quality is better. Buying there means that they stay in business.
On the rare occasions that I need parts, it's run in there and pick it up, no waiting for it to be shipped.
If you have a similar dealer, I would suggest you check their product lines and prices.
On the rare occasions that I need parts, it's run in there and pick it up, no waiting for it to be shipped.
If you have a similar dealer, I would suggest you check their product lines and prices.
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