- PRESSURE WASHER
- Electric powered pressure washers can be used in an unventilated area, like a garage, basement, or kitchen. Electric motors are measured by taking horsepower and voltage to get amperage(amps). The higher the amps, the more power. They are also quieter than gas powered machines and eliminate the need for fuel, which means having an unlimited power source.
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- Electric Pressure Washers
- Electric pressure washers feature push-button starting and run more quietly and cleanly than gas models. They’re also lighter and require less maintenance. Although corded models aren’t as portable and don’t offer the upper power ranges of gas-powered models, machines that use electric power work well for most light- to heavy-duty jobs, removing dirt and grime from patio furniture, grills, vehicles, fencing, decks patios, siding and more.
- How Pressure Washers Work？
- Pressure washers can help you clean and restore a variety of surfaces from concrete, brick and siding to industrial equipment. Also known as power washers, pressure washer cleaners help reduce the need to scrub surfaces and use abrasive cleaning agents. A pressure washer’s powerful cleaning action comes from its motorized pump that forces high-pressure water through a concentrating nozzle, helping to break up tough stains like grease, tar, rust, plant residue and wax.
- Notice: Before buying a pressure washer, always check its PSI, GPM and cleaning units. Selecting the correct PSI rating based on the type of task is crucial since higher PSI equals more force the water will have on the surface you're cleaning. You can easily damage many surfaces if the PSI is too high.
- Find the Best Pressure Washer
- When shopping for the best power washer for your cleaning needs, keep in mind that the power determines what kind of jobs it can handle. That power is measured by pressure output — in pounds per square inch (PSI) — and water volume — in gallons per minute (GPM). A pressure washer rated with a higher PSI and GPM cleans better and faster but often costs more than lower-rated units. Use the PSI and GPM ratings to determine the cleaning power of a pressure washer.
- Light Duty: Perfect for smaller jobs around the home, these pressure washers typically rate up to 1899 PSI at around 1/2 to 2 GPM. These smaller, lighter machines are ideal for cleaning outdoor furniture, grills and vehicles.
- Medium Duty: Medium-duty pressure washers generate between 1900 and 2788 PSI, typically at 1 to 3 GPM. Best for home and shop use, these sturdier, more powerful units make it easy to clean everything from exterior siding and fences to patios and decks.
- Heavy Duty and Commercial: Heavy-duty pressure washers start at 2800 PSI at 2 GPM or more. Commercial-grade pressure washers start at 3100 PSI and can have GPM ratings as high as 4. These durable machines make light work of many large-scale cleaning jobs, including cleaning decks and driveways, washing two-story homes, removing graffiti, and stripping paint.
- Pressure Washer Nozzles
- Pressure washers come equipped with either an all-in-one variable spray wand, which lets you adjust water pressure with a twist or a set of interchangeable nozzles. Settings and nozzles include:
- 0 degrees (red nozzle) is the most powerful, concentrated nozzle setting.
- 15 degrees (yellow nozzle) is used for heavy-duty cleaning.
- 25 degrees (green nozzle) is used for general cleaning.
- 40 degrees (white nozzle) is used for vehicles, patio furniture, boats and easily damaged surfaces.
- 65 degrees (black nozzle) is a low-pressure nozzle used to apply soap and other cleaning agents.