We have a number of projects over the next 2 years that would greatly benefit from a pressure washer: our wood fence is old, peeled, and in dire need of new stain; we plan to paint our home next year (paint isnt peeling but was a poor job by FNMA), clean the moss off the driveway and patio, etc. I am currently looking at 3 pressure washers that fit into our budget and cost about the same as 3 rentals for the big jobs, and will do what we need, if not a little slower than a bigger gas powered unit.
The furthest part of the outside of our fence is about 60ft from the closet outlet which poses a challenge. Most of the pressure washers I have seen recommend against an extension cord (power draw, wet) but it seems a 25 foot 12 gauge extension cord would be sage. That aside the AR Blue Clean model below probably has enough native reach I wouldnt need an extension cord.
Question: Are the pressure hoses standard? Could I use a ~ 40ft hose on all of these models w/o issue?
Below are the three I am currently looking at. All three have the professional style quick connect nozzles, GCFI protection, detergent tanks, and stainless steel wands.
The big difference is the out of the box reach distance, warranties, hose connectors (plastic vs metal), GPM.
The Sun Joe has the most water volume (1.76GPM, 25% more than the ARs 1.4; the Ryobi is a middling 1.2GPM) and is highly rated. But the plastic threads bother me. The AR has metal threads and has 65ft reach, 10ft longer than the Sun Joe.
I could/would get the quick connectors for the Sun Joe, hopefully avoiding thread wear and tear, but my decision probably comes down to feedback and if I can get a longer pressure hose on the Sun Joe. Warranty is an important factor as I want this to last at least 2 years but warranties are only as good as the company backing them and the fine print. I have little experience with any of these companies.
AR Blue Clean AR383SS -- $199
PSI: 1900
GPM: 1.4
Cord: 35ft
Hose: 30ft
Warranty: 1 year "bumper to bumper"
Thoughts: Metal hose threads, longest reach out of the box at 65 (cord + hose); shortest warranty
Sun Joe SPX3000 -- $188
PSI: 2030
GPM: 1.76
Cord: 35ft
Hose: 20ft
Warranty: Full 2 year
Thoughts: #1 Amazon best seller and highly rated, highest GPM of the three, 5 QC nozzles, two detergent tanks; Plastic hose connector.
Ryobi 2000-PSI 1.2-GPM Electric Pressure Washer -- $199
PSI: 2000
GPM: 1.2
Cord: 25ft
Hose: 25ft
Warranty: 3 year warranty for "guaranteed performance" and 30 day risk-free guarantee for worry-free purchase
Thoughts: Local purchase, appears to have metal threads, may have largest detergent tank; lowest GPM, comes with 3 QC nozzles
Recommendations?
The furthest part of the outside of our fence is about 60ft from the closet outlet which poses a challenge. Most of the pressure washers I have seen recommend against an extension cord (power draw, wet) but it seems a 25 foot 12 gauge extension cord would be sage. That aside the AR Blue Clean model below probably has enough native reach I wouldnt need an extension cord.
Question: Are the pressure hoses standard? Could I use a ~ 40ft hose on all of these models w/o issue?
Below are the three I am currently looking at. All three have the professional style quick connect nozzles, GCFI protection, detergent tanks, and stainless steel wands.
The big difference is the out of the box reach distance, warranties, hose connectors (plastic vs metal), GPM.
The Sun Joe has the most water volume (1.76GPM, 25% more than the ARs 1.4; the Ryobi is a middling 1.2GPM) and is highly rated. But the plastic threads bother me. The AR has metal threads and has 65ft reach, 10ft longer than the Sun Joe.
I could/would get the quick connectors for the Sun Joe, hopefully avoiding thread wear and tear, but my decision probably comes down to feedback and if I can get a longer pressure hose on the Sun Joe. Warranty is an important factor as I want this to last at least 2 years but warranties are only as good as the company backing them and the fine print. I have little experience with any of these companies.
AR Blue Clean AR383SS -- $199
PSI: 1900
GPM: 1.4
Cord: 35ft
Hose: 30ft
Warranty: 1 year "bumper to bumper"
Thoughts: Metal hose threads, longest reach out of the box at 65 (cord + hose); shortest warranty
Sun Joe SPX3000 -- $188
PSI: 2030
GPM: 1.76
Cord: 35ft
Hose: 20ft
Warranty: Full 2 year
Thoughts: #1 Amazon best seller and highly rated, highest GPM of the three, 5 QC nozzles, two detergent tanks; Plastic hose connector.
Ryobi 2000-PSI 1.2-GPM Electric Pressure Washer -- $199
PSI: 2000
GPM: 1.2
Cord: 25ft
Hose: 25ft
Warranty: 3 year warranty for "guaranteed performance" and 30 day risk-free guarantee for worry-free purchase
Thoughts: Local purchase, appears to have metal threads, may have largest detergent tank; lowest GPM, comes with 3 QC nozzles
Recommendations?