Karcher 1,400 PSI 120-Volt Electric Pressure Washer #K 2.16 Karcher 1,400 PSI 120-Volt Electric Pressure Washer #K 2.16
Price : $89.95
Features :
  1. Auto shut-off extends pump life
  2. Accessory storage for lances
  3. Detergent siphoning system
  4. Portable and lightweight
  5. Sprays 1.3 GPM

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Editorial Review :

1400 PSI Electric Pressure Washer, 1.3 GPM, Direct-Drive Axial Pump, Vario Power Spray Wand, Dirt Blaster Spray Wand, Bayonet Trigger Gun With Child Safety Lock, 20' High Pressure Hose, Detergent Injector Siphoning Tube, Integrated Spray Wand Holders, Hand-Carry Design, 1 Year Limited Warranty.

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Karcher 1,850 PSI 120-Volt Electric Pressure Washer # K 5.93 M Karcher 1,850 PSI 120-Volt Electric Pressure Washer # K 5.93 M
Price : $299.99 $299.99
Features :
  1. Maintenance -free induction motor
  2. Large 8-inch wheels for enhanced maneuverability
  3. Auto shut-off extends pump life
  4. 25-foot high pressure hose including trigger gun
  5. Full accessory storage

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Editorial Review :

Includes 1,850 PSI 1.5 GPM Electric Pressure Washer - K 5.93 M, 25 ft. High Pressure Hose, DirtBlasterâ„¢ Spray Wand, Vario Power Spray (VPS) Wand, Bayonet Trigger Gun w/ Child Safety Lock, Dual Detergent Tanks

Customer Review :

Received Unit broken-did not use

After waiting 3-1/2 weeks I finally received my Karcher power washer. I was anxious to use the unit only to find out it was delivered with two broken parts. The shaft was broken to the on/off knob and the left side plastic housing was broken. I was extremely disappointed and returned the unit for a refund. The packaging was in good condition on the outside of the boxes. makes me wonder how the unit would hold up to normal use.

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Perfect for home use

Pros:
I was looking for something to clean the brick pavers in the backyard and driveway. This thing did the job. The vario wand it comes with made my backyard look like new after 3 hours of work. It cleaned thoroughly without the need of detergents (even though I bought it).
*Comes with a 'safety' so kids can't pull the trigger.
*Only sprays when you pull the trigger.
*Be careful with the vario wand....it stripped paint off of wood fencing.
*Super easy assembly and operation. I mean easy.
*Cords were long enough to leave the main unit in one end of the backyard while I walked around with the wand. 25' Wand cord and even longer electric cord.
*Wasn't noisy at all. I thought I would need earplugs but the noise it produces it definitely easy to deal with. No neighbors complained or even peeped out to see what was happeninig. A benefit of electric I guess.
*Got it at Lowes though. Needed it asap.

Cons:
*Needs a way to keep trigger depressed to alleviate hand strain.
*Wheels only roll on rough surfaces. A bit clunky rotating.
*Hard to screw in water hose. I feel the hose entry port should be easier to access. (It's in the front recessed inside the housing)
*Cord storage could be better. It has a hanger on the front but it just barely accommodates the wand cord and electric cord.

Overall, I'm happy with the purchase. This is my first pressure washer, btw. The cons are not really a big deal to me. The performance blew me away and overrides the small setbacks.

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McCulloch 1800 PSI Electric Pressure Washer #FHH18A McCulloch 1800 PSI Electric Pressure Washer #FHH18A
Price : $129.99 $139.99
Features :
  1. 20" High Pressure Hose
  2. Two built in detergent tanks
  3. Adjustable spray gun
  4. Convenient inlet/outlet quick connect system
  5. Switch knob provides choices on cleaning sources

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Editorial Review :

This 1800PSI pressure washer from McCulloch is great for cleaning cars, trucks, RV's and ATV's along with all of your other toys and equipment.

Customer Review :

JUst What the Doctor Ordered

Works perfectly any problems I had were self inflicted the design is very good and well worth it never owned another so can't compare.

I have only used for about 6 hours and so far perfect.

Not much to say except for the general tasks I purchased it for namely 1)Cleaning the years of dirt and algae off my deck (moderate size) so I could seal it did an excellent job just takes time but plenty of power just a narrow high pressure stream as expected. LOL: I cleaned the top of the deck perfectly not knowing that I was not using it correctly and did not dispense the cleaner and it had more than enough pressure to clean the deck without the cleaner. With the cleaner even better :-) 2) Clean the grunge off my foundation excellent job. Adjustable pressure nozzle works great so easy to lower pressure near siding so as not to damage the finish while using full high pressure to clean the concrete. 3) Reclaimed an older outdoor plastic table I gave up for lost it cleaned it with only a little post cleaning with Clorox by hand (Clorox would destroy the power washer) to get the mildew off now looks like new. 4) On low pressure did a great job cleaning the cars all you have to do is wipe them down after to avoid spotting but this is always needed great time saver. Just a cross Section of what I have done so far and did a great job on all highly recommended hope this gives you an idea of this products capability and versatility.

Negative is that it uses a 1:7 mixture for cleaner which means with the small on board tank it runs out real quick (but easy to re-fill so no biggie and the pressure hose is necessarily stiff and hard to store it on the un it they need more tiedowns but it is still good enough as is.

Hope you find this useful. OH Get at least an 1800 PSI spend the extra less pressure will take more time per job and did need full pressure for stubborn dirt.

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McCulloch 1800 PSI power washer

Super easy to set up and use. Lots of water pressure, tons of hose, and an extra long electrical cord. It also wheels around nicely. I'm excited to use the attachments.

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Connection Broke Butr We Fixed IT

Ok I got mine for free, but still - the connector from the hose to the machine broke the first 3 seconds we used it. It's a crappy piece of plastic that just doesn't do the job. First I ordered a female to female metal adapter on line - but it wasn;t long enough. Finally, asked the plumber who immediately suugested using a washer hose conncter - like you use to connect your washing machine to the water course. We addeda couple of washers for extra leak protection and TADAH!! It works!

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McCulloch 1800 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

I like it. I live on the west side of the Cascade Range in Oregon and things get dingy pretty quick. I had my vehicle, the rain gutters on the house, landscaping bricks along the path around the house, and odds and ends all washed in about an hour. It works great. The only drawback that I can find is that it doesn't appear to suck up any cleaning solution in the high pressure mode. Only the low pressure. I haven't tried the upper tank yet so maybe that's the problem. Not a huge issue since plain water pretty much takes everything off anyway. The plastic double male hose attachment was a concern before I purchased the unit. I'd read that most of them broke pretty quick. As long as you are aware not to stress it out dragging it around, it will probably last a good long time. If it does break it should be easy to replace pretty cheap. Again great unit so far.

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Powerful and effective

I bought this product and it works really well. About 25-30 pounds. Exerts good pressure. I was able to remove buildup from 15 years around the house. With good water flow, you can maintain a constant pressure and do not have to worry about waiting to allow the tank to fill up. Easy to put together.

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Karcher 1,750 PSI 120-Volt Electric Pressure Washer #K 3.67 M Karcher 1,750 PSI 120-Volt Electric Pressure Washer #K 3.67 M
Price : $169.75
Features :
  1. Maintenance -free induction motor
  2. 6-inch wheels for easy maneuverability
  3. Auto shut-off extends pump life
  4. 25-foot high pressure hose including trigger gun
  5. Complete accessory storage

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Unreliable

Our second Karcher pressure washer has bit the dust in a 4 year period. The pump broke on both of them. I do not recommend purchasing a Karcher pressure washer.

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Beware: parts may be unavailable

Neither the manufacturer nor the retailer stock replacement parts for these units. If it fails in the warranty period (three months), they replace the whole thing. When I accidentally stripped the threads on the inlet hose connection I went to Karcher for a replacement. They sent me to two companies that supply spare parts. Neither had the part, even though it showed up in Karcher's thorough online parts list. They couldn't get it from Karcher either. No explanation, except that Karcher showed a list price of $60 for the unobtainable part and that seemed more than anyone would pay.

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Never worked

Leaked like a sieve at the water hose connection, whined for a minute then tripped out. Never got any pressure. It's on its way back.

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2nd Karcher

This is my second Karcher pressure washer. The first one was bought at Costco about 15 years ago. It was a 1500psi. I was quite pleased with it because it cleaned my deck, my neighbors' decks and my mother's vinyl siding around the entire house, plus the gutters. It probably would have lasted longer, but I lent it to a neighbor who kept it outside for months after using it. Of course, by the time I wanted to use it again it was busted. That's the end of letting my neighbor use my stuff!

I purchased my K 3.67 from Walmart on Monday. I paid $160. Although the unit was packaged like new, when I opened the box, the unit itself looked like it might have been "reconditioned" becuase there were a few dings and dust on the yellow housing, but I went ahead and put it together. It came with the two wands and a brush attachment. I used it yesterday to clean my 20' x 12' deck and part of my house's aluminum siding. It worked great. It is relatively quiet and easy to use. The only drawback is the hose placements on the unit. Because the hoses hook up close to each other, it is quite easy for them to get tangled together. I hate that! Plus there is no where to store the hose and elctrical cord on the unit. My old one had a reel that at least held the hose and wand, but this one stores only the wands. The pressure was adequate for my needs I guess, but it you need more power for extra large areas or very, very heavily soiled decks, I would suggest a more powerful unit. It took me at least 6 hours to do my deck, but that included moving stuff around, etc. Plus, my deck had not been cleaned in at least 8 years, so I was extra diligent in taking my time and doing a respectable job. I'm an old broad, so speed is not one of my strong points...

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Mechanical Robustness

I've had a consumer grade Karcher electric pressure washer for a number of years, and the one listed here is no different. It has served me faithfully for many years until yesterday, when I stepped on the input garden hose just in front of its input hose bib - crack!! (*&#$*&(*&#$

Its input hose bib was plastic (polycarbonate?) and not strain relieved!!!

I dissassebled the plastic case (deeply recessed torx screws!! - no problem) and discovered that the plastic hose bib is integrated into the cylinder head and was non-replaceable.

Karcher's web site has no useful consumer information re: non-waranty repairs or parts. Only non-waranty repairs are for pro-grade gas washers (which have nice brass hose bibs by the way). No parts list available for my model and discontinued.

I ended up encasing the cracked hose bib with epoxy putty. Sealing the margins with RTV silicone, then conpressing the RTV with adhesive conpression tape, so maybe I can finish my deck project before having to buy a new washer.

What I find disheartening is here you have a moderately expensive piece of equipment, ~$200, with moderately expensive components (electric motor, precision machined pistons, check valves, GFI switch, etc.) and it's completely destroyable by a non-replaceable, non-strain relieved, externally exposed, cheap plastic hose bib! They could have put in a brass one, or mechanically supported the plastic one, or even mechanically decoupled the whole thing by a short flexible section of hose!

-Bruce

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McCulloch 1600 PSI Electric Pressure Washer #FH160G McCulloch 1600 PSI Electric Pressure Washer #FH160G
Price : $150.00 $134.99
Features :
  1. Quick connect system
  2. 20ft hose
  3. Adjustable spray gun
  4. Detergent kit included
  5. Automatic stop system

Average Customer Rating :

Editorial Review :

For fast cleaning, plus the convenience of a low maintenance electric engine purchase a Mcculloch Electric Pressure Washer. Great for washing vehicle, removing stains, cleaning siding and stripping paint. McCulloch Powerful 1600 PSI Pressure Washer comes equipped with a Universal Electric motor. Convenient Inlet/Outlet Quick Connect System. 20 ft high pressure hose. Adjustable nozzle spray gun. Detergent kit included. Automatic stop system. Input: 13 AMP, Nozzle Pressure 1600 PSI, Flow rate 1.45 GPM, Cleaning unit 1682, Cord length 35 feet, Hose length 20 feet, Spray angle 0 degrees to 30 degrees. Net Weight 18 lbs.

Customer Review :

Very satisfied!

McCulloch 1600 PSI Electric Pressure Washer #FH160G The entire process was fast, easy, and a real bargin! There was no shipping charge or tax and the price was well below anything I had found either locally in stores or on the internet. And the delivery was well within the stated interval. I've used the washer several times to date and it "fills the bill" as far as I'm concerned. Bottom line - I'm completely satisfied with the entire transaction!

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Useless for patio

I bought this under the impression that I could use it to clean my patio. It proved useless. It was barely strong enough to remove everything. I called up McCulloch and a woman with a near-indecipherable accent told me that this unit isn't meant for patios and that I would need a 3000 PSI unit. I appreciate her honesty, but my uncle has a 1500 PSI pressure washer that works just fine for patios. 1600 PSI should be more than enough. This unit is just plain useless.

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great for the price

Definitely recommend. Picked this one up for about $80. It was a little tricky to put together at first (you have to make sure the hoses are connected properly...no room for error!). This pressure washer is plenty strong enough to remove stain/paint and even chews through solid wood if you are not careful. If you have small jobs around the house...no need to spend a fortune on a larger machine. Excellent for cleaning gutters and other nasty areas you dont want to touch.

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Works great with good water pressure

This is a quality item and works very well IF you have good water pressure. In our house, the water pressure is low and in order to compensate, we bought a very thin hose. Otherwise, pressure is sporadic. This is not to fault the item because it performs as it should. Just a caution.

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Works great if the cheap plastic parts doesn't break on you!

I was happy that the product was light enough for me to carry onto the roof for cleaning off the tiles. However, the cheaply made plastic part that connect the unit to the water hose broke after a few hours of usage. I have been trying to find a copper replacement part at hardware stores like Lowes and Home Depot but have not been able to. This product would have gotten a 1 star from me since it only worked for a few hours, and broke when I was barely pulling the gun as I was cleaning and didn't notice that the length was not far enough. But it is light and was exactly what I was looking for so it gets 3 stars. There is no way that you can prevent the plastic part that connects the hose from breaking, so be warn.

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Questions & Answers
Question : Can an electric power washer be used with an extension cord? If not, why not?
I have a heavy duty 100 ft extension cord and want to buy an electric power washer. I keep reading reviews that say that they can not be used with an extension cord. However, because of outlet placement, I have to. Is there a guage cord I could use?

Answer:
Small wire cords will cause a voltage drop and can burn up the motor in the power washer, voiding the warranty. A larger cord will not cause a voltage drop. You need to know the amps required by the washer. A cord 100 feet long will give you this many amps without a serious voltage drop: #10 12 amps at 120 volts #12 8 amps at 120 volts #14 5 amps at 120 volts most heavy duty cords are #14

 

Question : how much pressure from an electric power washer will take the paint off of my car?
I'm looking for an electric power washer to clean my cars, driveway, house siding etc. But I'm worried that too much pressure could harm what I want to clean.

Answer:
I don't think the pressure is the problem, I think the attachment, and what degree sprayer you are using makes the difference...Now obviously pressure affects it some, but if you use a 0 degree sprayer, you are going to remove paint, but go to a wider angle, and keep about a 16" distance from your car, and you should be ok.

 

Question : I have a large bathroom in my office. Is it possible to use an electric power washer to blast away dirt?
I saw one on sale for $200 in Lowes. How can you use an electric power washer indoors and hook it up to the water so I can blast away in the bathroom.

Answer:
If the bathroom is in your office, they should have a department called maintenance, housekeeping, or janitor.....They should take care of it. A power washer has too much power for indoor use it can blow the walls out....So call maintenance so you don't lose your job for blowing down walls and save that $200........Plus you asked these question twice in one day, you must have just moved in recently. I suggest if you want to keep your office maintenance is the way........ Think Twice about what you do...........

 

Question : "Karcher" residential electric power washer's motor does not start.?
Power supply is o.k. No visible damage to extention cord attached to console.

Answer:
First off, you'll not be happy with this pressure washer. It's a toy. I ended up selling mine and buying a "real" one (gas engine model). The Karcher unit first must be hooked up to a full-flow water supply. Do not use a hose less than 5/8". 3/4" is better yet. After you turn on the hose, hold the gun lever open to FULLY purge the unit of air bubbles. Now, turn it on. Make certain you've a live power source and that the in-line (at the plug) breaker is not tripped). It is designed to turn off the motor when pressure builds within the unit as you turn off the gun. When you squeeze the trigger, it restarts. (Sell it!)

 

Question : What electric power washer does consumer reports has number 1?
What electric power washer does consumer reports has number 1?

Answer:
I have the 2007 buying guide from CR, they only list the related report for the July 2005 issue regarding electric pressure washers.

 

Question : What is the best brand of ELECTRIC power washer? I do not want gas... I've heard McCulloch, is this true?
What is the best brand of ELECTRIC power washer? I do not want gas... I've heard McCulloch, is this true?

Answer:
I got the Husky 1800 PSI electric washer from Home Depot for about $150 a couple years ago. It works great and I've never had a problem with it.

 

Question : A good reliable electric power washer?
A good reliable electric power washer?

Answer:
I have a gas powered Troy-built and just love it. We looked at the electric one and thought we need the extra power a gas one provided. Go to epinions.com and consumer reports to compare. These were very helpful in making our decision.

 

Question : Wanted: operating manual for King Craft Electric Power Washer. Purchased at Aldi's a few years ago.?
This is a yellow and black machine with white plastic tank.I am in West Liberty and can make copies of manual if you have one.

Answer:
most manufacturers today have copies of there manuals on there website you should try there

 

Question : husky power washer 1800 psi ?
I have a new electric husky power washer 1800 psi and the problem i am having is that i go to use it on high pressure to do my deck and after about 5 minuets the pressure shuts off. I wait for about 5 minuets of so and then it will kick back on and i can use it. I notice that if i start and stop i can go a little longer but it is kinda irritating. I want to just go at it but i cant cause the pressure starts and stops. anyone had this problem ?

Answer:
i've not had this problem, but u should try a little mechanic work on it! try the filters, drain the gas and put new pas in it.... u get the picture! has it ever been stored over the winter? the old gas might have gummed up in the engine....very bad.....take stuff apart and see if u can find the problem!

 

Question : How do you switch from gas to electric in your home?
I am buying a home and it has a gas stove and gas powered washer/dryer. All of the appliances I would be bringing with me are electric. Do you have to get someone to re-wire the house? Or is there another way to do this?

Answer:
I assume you are concerned about just your appliances, not fixtures in the house like the furnace or water heater. If the proper outlets are already on the wall, then all you have to do is plug the electric appliances in (and of course cap off the gas lines). No big deal. Many appliance retailer / installers can do this for you. If the proper outlets are not on the wall, then you will have to call an electrician. Most houses I've seen that have both gas and electric service are set up for both gas and electric appliances so a consumer can easily use either. I hope this helps. Please return and select a Best Answer from all of those submitted.

 

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