Is this Karchers top of the line Electric Power Washer for $299? Reviews are telling me not to buy? Buy a gas?
1390717
The first reason I purchased the electric is because I'm an 78 year old female and I knew I could plug it into the plug-in. As for the gas one I would never get it started.And it does a very good job, for me.
1390718
is depend what are you going to use it for if you need 2000 psi or more you should buy something different yeah I bought one and I'm using it almost everyday in my mechanic shop hey don't have any problem with it yet to me is not really powerful but is not bad my neighbor but one and he had problem with it after a couple months and they send him brand new one did not work at all but the second one is been working have no problem so is your choice my friend good luck.
1390719
We purchased this Electric Power Washer a few months ago and it works great! Have cleaned a large pool deck and paver driveway easily using just water.Was easy to assemble and has plenty of pressure - also own a gas pressure washer and this is almost as powerful. Love it!
1390720
Karcher power washer is junk used mine about 3 times and now will not work properly warranty is for 1 year after that you are screwed when I called for tech support and went thru the automated phone crap they asked if washer was more than 1 year old to press #4 i think when I did the call was dropped they hung up. I have had a Coleman Powermate for 10 or more years and it still works but wanted something with more power but Coleman is out of business and the Karcher sounded like a good deal but I was WRONG! buy a gas powered model made by Honda or at least one with a Honda motor install a gas shut off valve in fuel line use sta-bil in the gas and at end of season run the tank and carb dry Home depot sells a quart can of leaded gas pour it in run the motor for a while to make sure all of this crap gas they sell now is gone turn the shut of valve to the off position and run it till it stops and you should be fine if you can remove the carb bowl and pour out any gas in it. As the old saying goes you get what you pay for but in the case of Karcher look for something else. if the gas washer is to much work I have seen washer for as low as $99.00 at that price if it only lasts 5-6 times you are not out that much cash. when i finally found some one who knew Karchers explained my problem it did not take him long to tell me the faulty part was $65.00 plus shipping at that point I told him I am not spending that kind of money and then have something else go wrong and at 65.00 I am over half way to a cheap washer. I hope this helps
1390721
I bought this unit in 2012, and it died after using it barely 5-6 times. It leaks water from the inside of the unit, and cannot be repaired. I bought it for $300 and also bought a bunch of attachments i.e. spent close to $400 on this. Boy do I regret it now. Don't waste your money, buy anything but this piece of junk.
2267996
Never really looked; however it did snow here yesterday, and the machine made very short work of it!!! Sure nice to not have to mess with gas and oil, and it's no problem "trailing" a drop cord (150'). I will never go back to a gas unit.........Norm Peters; Iowa
585845
I ran it for 3 hours in 1 day. I have a 3100psi washer with a cat pump. So far, it has functioned flawlessly.
119799
Hello Nora: I purchased this product a month ago and would NOT recommend anyone else purchase it. First, it does not come with the coin reservoir in the photo (the steal bottom). Second, you would need a timer or way to tie into the power source. I had a professional electrician and he bought a specialist who works on slot machines in Las Vegas to try to install. They tell me it's impossible or would cost more to engineer than the washer is worth. I could not get any straight answers when I made the purchase if it would work on my machine, so I look at it as a $90 learning opportunity. I would recommend just buying a coin-operated washing machine. I have found Home Depot to have the best pricing available. Be careful when shopping online, I have found some "great deals" on coin op washer and dryers on websites like Best Buy, but when you read the fine print the machine does not come with the coin op shown in the photo.
802874
Thanks for reminding me. I need a new one too. Check here:http://hoover.com/products/details/fh50005/quick-and-light-carpet-washer/?filter=10#partsLooks like $4.25 + $4.99 shipping as of today.
891323
The Greenworks 1500psi is the pressure washer that I have and it works well with it!
429207
The shaft on my Yard Machine 121r tiller snapped after not much use. The cost of repair was so expensive that I ended up junking it and buying an Earthwise TC70001 electric tiller on sale at Amazon for less than the cost to repair the Yard Machine (about $120 on a one day sale last Spring). I have a small garden and the Earthwise tiller does a better job of turning the soil than the gas Yard Machine, is more convenient (no mixing gas and oil, just plug it in), but just need to be careful not to avoid tilling the electric extension cord. Good luck!
980956
It includes everything you need to use it, including a plastic shut-off valve that goes between the washer and the hose. Works great & has everything you need right out of the box. You can buy accessessories (like the surface cleaner I bought), but the wands it comes with give it great flexibility for most cleaning jobs. Some reviews say the plastic shut-off that comes with it is cheap. You could replace it with a brass one from the hardware store, but the plastic one works fine. I've had Karcher electric pressure washers before, and they were great except for being a real pain to move around. This one is SO much easier to use! It includes everything you need to use it, including a plastic shut-off valve that goes between the washer and the hose. Works great & has everything you need right out of the box. You can buy accessessories (like the surface cleaner I bought), but the wands it comes with give it great flexibility for most cleaning jobs. Some reviews say the plastic shut-off that comes with it is cheap. You could replace it with a brass one from the hardware store, but the plastic one works fine. I've had Karcher electric pressure washers before, and they were great except for being a real pain to move... » Read More It includes everything you need to use it, including a plastic shut-off valve that goes between the washer and the hose. Works great & has everything you need right out of the box. You can buy accessessories (like the surface cleaner I bought), but the wands it comes with give it great flexibility for most cleaning jobs. Some reviews say the plastic shut-off that comes with it is cheap. You could replace it with a brass one from the hardware store, but the plastic one works fine. I've had Karcher electric pressure washers before, and they were great except for being a real pain to move around. This one is SO much easier to use! « Show Less
1045965
Lightest gas power blower I have used. Should be no problemMy blower starts up on the 1st to 2nd pull, so again no problem . However, always have fresh gas
1517520
hello i think so . 182$ from parts tree.com . new fly wheel , electric motor and 120v jack ,thats how i see it . is it really that hard to start? good luck ..i just found that one site so far. pete
697107
Mine is still running however, every spring it costs me $200-300 in parts to keep it running. They have made it so consumers cannot open it up like the old ones and easily swap out parts. This puts me in the position of having to trust Leslies staff to not oversell me parts I don't need. There has to be a better pool cleaner out there but am not sure what it would be...
746275
I only have an electric pressure washer and have no knowledge of its use with a gas pressure washer. I do know that gas pressure washers operate at much higher pressures than electric pressure washers. You should be able to find out from Karcher what is the range of pressures that this brush will tolerate. If the brush is in the pressure range of your gas pressure washer, it should work well providing the connector is compatible.
2026927
It costs about 6 cents a day on low, which is all I use on it. The reason I know this is because I spent the ridiculous sum of 20$ for a KILL A WATT on Amazon. It is a very eye opening gadget and anything 110V can be plugged into it to find out what it costs to run it. By the way that is at about 9 cents per KW. I use this quiet machine in the bedroom. It's like new and I paid the horrendous price of 4$ for it at a yard sale.
245024
It's natural gas, you only need to run a 1/2 gas line too it because it is a low water output unit. That's why it's cheap besides it's made in China. Don't expect to take a shower with a shower head of over 1.5 gallon per minute and definitly not showering while someone is washing clothes or dishes with hot water. Basically the hot water output is low
1298297
request a new inspector, he dont know what he is talking about!!! i have this unit in a 3 bed room house with 2 adults living here showering everyday, washing machine, dish washer, 2 full bathrooms and 2 grandchildren here 5 days a week.as long as you have 2 gallon a minute shower heads everything will be just fine. i have had this installed for 5 months now with great electric use savings and NO complaints about the hot water production at all, the unit works very well for us here in breckinridge county kentucky 40152 i have, like the directions say 1/2 inch pipe. 3 foot on each side of the unit. and my water flow is 5-6 gallons a minute request a new inspector, he dont know what he is talking about!!! i have this unit in a 3 bed room house with 2 adults living here showering everyday, washing machine, dish washer, 2 full bathrooms and 2 grandchildren here 5 days a week.as long as you have 2 gallon a minute shower heads everything will be just fine. i have had this installed for 5 months now with great electric use savings and NO complaints about the hot water production at all, the unit works very well for us here in breckinridge county kentucky 40152 i have, like the directions say 1/2 inch pipe. 3 foot on each side of... » Read More request a new inspector, he dont know what he is talking about!!! i have this unit in a 3 bed room house with 2 adults living here showering everyday, washing machine, dish washer, 2 full bathrooms and 2 grandchildren here 5 days a week.as long as you have 2 gallon a minute shower heads everything will be just fine. i have had this installed for 5 months now with great electric use savings and NO complaints about the hot water production at all, the unit works very well for us here in breckinridge county kentucky 40152 i have, like the directions say 1/2 inch pipe. 3 foot on each side of the unit. and my water flow is 5-6 gallons a minute « Show Less
1046552
I actually purchased my machine through a local dealer in Olympia WA. I got a killer deal on it. I only paid $1799.00. You should check with a local dealer to see if you can get it for less first. They also offer classes on how to use the machine and all of it's functions. The company has a website. The name is South Sound Sew & Vac. The website is www.sewandvacuum.com. Hope this helps.
2126186
Whirl away is and accessory to a power washer. Which would probably be a gas power washer for the pressure needed. The hose from the power washer attaches to the whirl away like air hose with quick releases. Great for patio's, drive ways. system is super light and almost floats from water pressure.