Pressure washer comes with a full two-year warranty and is CSA listed. It would be fine for cleaning your car but it would take an eternity to clean a drive or pathway. However, we didn’t like the hose reel connected at the top of the unit. What seemed like a Champion Power Equipment good idea when we first saw it turned into a something annoying as it repeatedly fell over if you pulled on the high pressure hose from a distance . If your neighbor has ever used a pressure washer, well you would know because it is overly loud and obnoxious.
The sounds emitted by a pressure washer can either be mellow, or they can be painful. This can be a deciding factor when it comes time to make a purchasing decision — we concluded that noise should be worth 15% of the total score. To measure volume we employed a sound meter to take readings right next to the machine as well as from 25 feet away. We also used a panel of judges to decide whether or not there was anything particularly annoying or bothersome about the pitch each model made at full throttle.
It’s only natural for outdoor furniture and surfaces to sully over time. After all, they’re exposed to the elements, plus plenty of dirt and mildew. But just as you would clean your living room with a cordless vacuum and wipe down your kitchen with a top-notch mop, your outdoor area can look good as new with help from the right tools.
The whole system is easy to maneuver and move around the garden and I particularly like the product design that keeps all the parts contained on the unit. Because the unit is more vertical than horizontal, it has a fairly small footprint—a big plus if, like me, you have limited storage space. Four give a different angle and pressure of spray; the fifth is used to apply detergent. With the trigger lock set, attach one of the five nozzles onto the end of the spray wand. The nozzles lock into place easily (and can also be removed easily by pulling back on the Quick-Connect collar at the end of the spray wand—the nozzle will pop right off). Other power washers I’ve tried have actually damaged my deck, but the settings on this machine were ideal and made the job really easy.
But I just couldn’t find enough material on the net about it, and that worried me about any servicing and warranty issues we may have. Another popular brand we tested was the AR Blue Clean AR383. Same with the new on the market, Briggs & Stratton at $150, but once again nice psi at 1800 but a fall down in gpm at only 1.2. Alex is a lawn tool enthusiast who cut his teeth as a normal Joe lawn dad.
Its cleaning abilities are less than spectacular and it’s loud for an electric model. That being said, if you don’t need heavy-duty performance and you don’t mind a few extra decibels — the SPX 3000 is a great choice. The Sun Joe Pressure Washer has a trigger lock to keep the spray wand from spraying accidentally, which could damage some surfaces or injure someone if hit with the high-pressure spray up close.
I have it with some car wash liquid, but want to switch it for a vinyl siding solution. Many people have been happy with how quiet the machine runs. But at 81 dB , it’s somewhere between a hair dryer and blender as far as noise goes. The machine is compact enough to easily store without it taking up too much space, although the handle does not fold down. It’s lightweight, making it easy to transport from one job site to another. Sun Joe Pressure Washer SPX 3000 is a powerful electric cleaner for decks, driveways, patios and even boats, RVs and cars.