I purchased two different brands of electric portable power washers in the $130 range. Neither one lasted beyond 2 years. I don't even recall the brands but the last one came from Sears.

I've got 15 window screens out while the painters finish the exterior. So that's my #1 project - give each a good cleaning before installing. One recommendation I had was Bissell but apparently they no longer sell them. I went into Consumers Reports. Their number one recommendation was Craftsman for $140 - - great except the same model sells for $260 or so every where!

So after spending way too much time researching several brands and reading the reviews it becomes clear they are all crap (Portland, Sun Joe, AR Blue Clean, Campbell Hausfeld, Harbor Freight, Green Works, Karcher, etc.) and most don't last much beyond two years even with minimal use. I was curious and even looked at one in the $700 range; three reviews, all bad due to leaking oil.

I am considering just renting one for 48 hours from Ace Hardware for $35.

Your thoughts? Your experience?

 

I have a Karcher with a Honda engine. I have had it for close to 15 years with very little trouble. I have had to rebuild the unloading valve once but that was my fault. Now when I am done using it I add a little oil to the water intake and turn it over by hand then I add some RV anti-freeze and turn it over by hand a few strokes.

 

We've had one with a Honda motor for about 5 years, still working good for heavy outside work. I have an electric Karcher for light use on my vehicle only, has worked fine for over 3 years, no issues thus far.

 

Yeah, I suspect one big enough for a Honda engine would be great. I have a Honda walk-behind leaf blower, Honda snow blower, Honda outboard, etc. but I can not justify buying a Honda for essentially one weeks use a year. I used to use one to clean my garage siding but a long handled brush and Dove soap does way better.

 

I have the 1.7 RYOBI 1700 PSI ti's pretty good you can get a deal on them at home depot

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-1-...4122/203800590

I found this one sale with a washer add on for 120 picked up found a coupon online or like slick deals
I'm very happy with it; long lines works well; over 1 year old and i use it alot and even rent it out to friends and family it's pretty dang useful.

But this unit itself is good the lower ones suck don't waste your time. I wouldn't get anything under 1700 psi this is where you want for most of the thing you listed it will work great for these jobs and more. You should see how nice it does it pool areas and driveways

 

Ditto. Down to the unloading valve replacement.

 

,I have used power washers on a few jobs over the years and they have all had Honda motors on them and they all worked without issue however with that being said my advice to you Jerry would be to rent one, for 35 dollars and the amount of time you need it that makes sense to me.

 

I’ve got a green works one, had quite a few years now and it works really well. No complaints from me.

 

Honda power 5HP, but with a new water pump.

Dave I would approach screens careful with a pressure washer.
It can shred them in a heartbeat. Heck it can shred soft wood in a heartbeat.

 

My Honda 2950psi (Costco) is an essential piece of gear for me. I am on acreage and it is the only thing to clean the concrete in the back yard. I use it to prepare surfaces for painting and even clean the stucco on the house from dirt and insect webs that attract dust and dirt. Hornet nest are no match and you can even do some minor trenching for landscaping. Clean gutters, screens, grills, walkways, driveways from moss and dirt buildup, calcium carbonate from the pool tile, the list goes on and on.

You get pretty good at matching the nozzles to the job and become careful not to destroy the “cream” on a concrete surface leaving a mark.