Finding the Best Pressure Washer for Sale

Posted by mygenerator on June 6th, 2016

Pressure washers are a great way to clean the outside of homes, cars, and driveway concrete. These washers are also extensively used in commercial industry to clean the likes of factory floors and equipment from the dust and grime that accumulate during the normal course of work.

Buying a pressure washer is quite easy if one knows what to look for. Usually, these washers come in three variants, largely based on the type of use: light, medium and heavy-duty. Let’s look at these three variants to see which ones will suit you best.

Light Pressure Washer: These washers, as the name suggests, have a lower pressure and are ideal for general household jobs like cleaning the car, walls or driveway concrete, among other tasks. They often use an electric motor that is ideal for the light nature of work and also appropriate for home use.

Medium Pressure Washer: These are slightly more powerful than light pressure cleaners and use either larger electric motors, or petrol powered engines. Despite being powerful, they are still compact and portable. These are best suited for larger domestic jobs by people who have larger outdoors areas. These pressure washers can also be used to by businesses to clean boundary walls, shop fronts, small to medium equipment, hard stand areas etc. Typically, business cleaning tasks will need a higher water pressure than what is provided by the lighter pressure cleaner models.

Both of the above two categories are cheaper than the heavy-duty products and smaller/lighter. They are also more portable and require less power to operate.
The electric models do not need too much maintenance and can be stored easily at home.
However, since they are mostly designed for home use, these electric washers are plastic encased and not commonly suited to construction sites etc.

The petrol models require slightly more maintenance like oil changes as per the owner’s manual – much like a home petrol powered lawnmower. Petrol powered washers are built to handle more robust environments and usually come with roll over frame protection etc.

Most quality brands offer additional accessories for various purposes with medium and light pressure cleaners.

Heavy-Duty Pressure Washer: These are the most powerful pressure cleaners and are designed for commercial/industrial use. They also require a certain level of expertise to operate. These washers are often used by professionals on job sites to clean heavy vehicles, large equipment or expansive factory floors. They are also more durable since they are designed for regular use on an industrial scale. These pressure washers are more expensive and require regular maintenance but provide more power. They are mostly petrol or diesel powered.

Apart from pressure cleaning, some washers also come with hot water and / or steam features.

Hot Water Pressure Washer: These pressure washers use heated water (up to 2000 F). They are best used in situations where oil, grease and sticky waste need to be cleaned. They can be combined with a cleaning agent as together with the hot water, the substances can be quickly and effectively removed. They can provide you detailed cleaning with less effort.

Steam Pressure Washer: Steam pressure washers use a heating coil that heats up water up to
3000 F. They create a wet steam that helps clean up the equipment. These are best for professional use. These washers are extensively used by the food and oil industries. Steam pressure washers are considered unbeatable in terms of cleaning. They not only remove the dirt effectively but also sterilise the area. Steam kills all the bacteria and germs without the need to apply any disinfectant or detergent.

Choosing the best pressure washer depends on your needs and nature of the job. Being aware of your objective will help you choose the best out of the various options available and make the most of your money.

About the author:

Steve Reynolds, Power Product Expert at My Generator is a small engine specialist with particular expertise in Generators, Water Pumps, Pressure Washers and other Outdoor Power Equipment products. Outside of work; an avid caravan enthusiast who enjoys time on the road and has gained years of familiarity with Caravan & Camping products also. A passion for power products used for work, home and leisure!