Not all pressure washers are built alike—some are powered by gas, while others use electricity. We tested this electrical power washer to see how it handled our outdoor cleaning tasks. An electric pressure washer plugs into a power outlet like any other electric appliance. Generally speaking, electric pressure washers are quieter, smaller and lighter than gas pressure washers.
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.
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.
One of its main drawbacks though is how long it takes to put together, but since you’ll only need to do that once, it’s a small price to pay. In terms of accessories, the Sun Joe SPX3000 pressure washer has a 20 foot pressure hose, a clean-out tool, as well as five spray tips that easily connect to the end of the hose. The Sun Joe Pressure Washer is about the size of a household vacuum cleaner. I assembled it in about 20 minutes with just a screwdriver. I was especially impressed that the unit has a very long 35-foot power cord. I had just assumed I would need an extension cord to use this in the backyard, but the built in power cord was more than enough.
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.
And when your cleaning blast needs a detergent boost, simply click to connect the included foam cannon. Or swap in one of the two included attachments — the soft bristle brush to wash away tough gunk or the wheel and rim brush to break down stubborn road grime. If you intend to use detergent for your cleaning job, fill the two detergent tanks with pressure washer cleaner. “Many of the stone/concrete surfaces that we cleaned had dark stains and/or green moss which had developed for many years ,” continued the same five-star reviewer.
While one of the least expensive items on the pressure washer market, it certainly has a target demographic. I’ll break down who the target audience is and why this is so popular. When you click on links to buy products we may earn money Champion Power Equipment to support our work. Learn how we create the most in-depth and scientific tech reviews on our About page. Are you looking to purchase a pressure washer and are in… That is much lighter than the SPX3000 Max unit with an induction motor.
The Sun Joe Pressure Washer comes with five nozzles, each with a different spray pattern. The 40° nozzle has a wider spray for gentle cleaning of surfaces that could be damaged by a stronger spray. The 25° nozzle is intended for general cleaning, 15° for tougher cleaning, and 0° for spot cleaning or tight spaces. The last one is the Soap nozzle for cleaning with detergent.
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