I am going to buy a gas pressure washer for assorted cleaning, which includes some parts of the TT (hitch area, lower cladding,wheels, etc.) which won't be damaged. What brand do you recommend? I am looking at about 2700psi in the $300 price range.I have researched online and most of them have mixed reviews. The one with the best reviews seems to be the Generac 2700psi which is available at Lowes for $299. Lowes no longer carries it in the store, but they have free shipping. It looks like about 90% positive reviews for this one, while most others are closer to 50% positive. The only negative thing about Generac seems to be their customer service according to owners. Lowes sells a 3 year service plan for $39. While I usually pass on the service plans, I might get this one based on friends' pressure washers that have had pump failures.Any suggestions?Steve

I would look for a washer that uses a Honda engine. They will last a long time!

subcamper,I have had that pressure washer for about a year now....used it just again yesterday. Didn't get it at Lowes (didn't even know Lowes sold it), but at a small landscape maintenance supplier who also does repair work. So far, I have had no problems with it. My understanding at the time was that washers with horizontally mounted pumps (like this one) are less prone to failure than those with vertically mounted pumps typical on some of the lower priced units (like those at Costco). If it was me, I would not get the extended warrantee.Good luck and happy washing,Steve

Personally I would care less about paying the buckos for a Honda motor. My briggs still runs like after 14 years. They don't get many hours on them normally.Just a thought

The entry level machines are all about the same. Most pumps are not serviceable, if they die after the warranty expires generally best to just replace the machine. The better p/w's have a commercial quality engine and tri plex pump but these are somewhat more expensive and probably overkill for most home owners.

I have a TroyBilt with Briggs and Stratton engine. 7 years and still going strong. I think it is 2500psi, but not sure, but it does plenty good and you still have to be very careful with it so as not to damage what you are cleaning.

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ryhed
Explorer
Jun 28, 2013
I bought a honda powered 3000 psi from home depot in 2000. Used it every day for six hours for five years. I had the pump rebuilt once, cat pump, and it starts first pull every time still. I just got done washing the back of my house and patio. The thing you need to be concerned with other than a good motor is a good pump. I use cat pumps. maintenance it regularly, which for me is just changing the pump oil. Never ever buy a karcher, sears or other cheap models, the pump will fail. Ive been using power washers for 19 years with my company and rarely do the good ones fail, belt driven, when they do its usually after 5000 hours when stuff starts to break down. We use those pumps on heavy industrial jobs, go figure, they get abused.
subcamper
Explorer II
Jun 28, 2013
Thanks for the replies, everyone.

I am going to order the Lowes Generac PW that I described earlier.

Steve
Raymon
Explorer
Jun 28, 2013
Dave H M wrote:
Personally I would care less about paying the buckos for a Honda motor. My briggs still runs like after 14 years. They don't get many hours on them normally.

Just a thought

I fully agree. A Briggs will last longer than the pump if the oil is changed regularly and the air filter is changed before it becomes extremely dirty. Now if I was buying a washer for commercial use, then definitely I would highly consider a Honda engine.

Ray
robsouth
Explorer II
Jun 28, 2013
I have a TroyBilt with Briggs and Stratton engine. 7 years and still going strong. I think it is 2500psi, but not sure, but it does plenty good and you still have to be very careful with it so as not to damage what you are cleaning.
romore
Explorer II
Jun 28, 2013
The entry level machines are all about the same. Most pumps are not serviceable, if they die after the warranty expires generally best to just replace the machine. The better p/w's have a commercial quality engine and tri plex pump but these are somewhat more expensive and probably overkill for most home owners.
Dave_H_M
Explorer II
Jun 28, 2013
Personally I would care less about paying the buckos for a Honda motor. My briggs still runs like after 14 years. They don't get many hours on them normally.

Just a thought
SteveAE
Explorer
Jun 28, 2013
subcamper,

I have had that pressure washer for about a year now....used it just again yesterday. Didn't get it at Lowes (didn't even know Lowes sold it), but at a small landscape maintenance supplier who also does repair work. So far, I have had no problems with it. My understanding at the time was that washers with horizontally mounted pumps (like this one) are less prone to failure than those with vertically mounted pumps typical on some of the lower priced units (like those at Costco). If it was me, I would not get the extended warrantee.

Good luck and happy washing,
Steve
WI_Bowhunter
Explorer
Jun 28, 2013
I would look for a washer that uses a Honda engine. They will last a long time!

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