Pressure-Pro Professional 1500 PSI (Electric-Cold Water) Aluminum Frame Pressure Washer

I own two of these machines. The first one has been in use for 2 full years.

The machine has been excellent. No problems at all that werent to be expected with daily commercial use at a high volume hand car wash.

The only problem Ive had with it is a burnt capacitor and the rubber seal on the top plate where the switch is. Because of the seal going bad, and a leaky spicket close to the machine, we ended up having about an inch of standing water in the bottom of the motor for about a month. Once we fixed the seal on the top plate with duct tape to seal everything up, we emptied the water out and that was about 12 months ago. The machine is bullet proof.

Change the oil regularly and you'll be good to go. And keep water out of it if you can!! :

I own two of these machines. The first one has been in use for 2 full years.

The machine has been excellent. No problems at all that werent to be expected with daily commercial use at a high volume hand car wash.

The only problem Ive had with it is a burnt capacitor and the rubber seal on the top plate where the switch is. Because of the seal going bad, and a leaky spicket close to the machine, we ended up having about an inch of standing water in the bottom of the motor for about a... more

I use a pressure washer at home a lot. I kind of get excited about pressure washers that do what they should and I researched this unit a lot. I was actually kind of happy when a consumer model ceased to work so I could replace it with a better one.

This unit leaves little to desire and I am probably more critical than most. This unit was my choice for features, which I will go into further. I wanted pneumatic tires, a professional non kink hose, quiet function, and a professional wand with interchangeable end adapters. I purchased it after considering several much more expensive units that had fewer features. So, here is my take:

1. This unit is made very well. It has one switch: on/off. It does not have an automatic shutoff. That is available, but really not necessary and for me not worth the extra cost. You might consider that unit if you plan to leave it on all day.

2. The unit is assembled except for the handle and the hose adapter. You must place the hose adapter on first or you will have to remove the handle as I did in order to get in on behind the handle. The bolts are in a restricted area so this is a pain. There are no instructions that mention this.

3. I purchased a 3/4 inch hose with the unit. A 5/8 works better and just fine. The flow is great. Even a pocket hose works well.

4. The unit has a 20 amp plug. If your outlets are the 15 amp vertical pattern, you will have to replace the outlet. This is relatively simple and costs about $20 if you do it yourself. No where does this get mentioned prior to the purchase. Make sure you have a 20 amp circuit and breaker. The other is simple.

5. I wanted a unit with pneumatic tires. The plastic ones on some units will not roll around your yard as easily as these do.

6. I wanted a wand with detachable spray adapters. Some of the more expensive units just have a variable wand. The 40 degree is perfect at this power for washing a car. The 25 degree will clean most things. And the 15 degree affords more range to ad some distance. I use the unit to wash cars, clean the garage floor, clean off mildew and bugs, and clean the porches. This is about the right HP for most home jobs.

7. I have a 3000 psi gas unit for the really tough stuff, but this unit is quiet and really does most jobs better or as well. I would never use the other one on painted surfaces or my cars. This would not be the preferred unit for a large driveway though, I would use the gas one.

8. 20 amp extension cords are expensive, but this unit comes with a long cord. The hose is also a wire reinforced professional grade. I hate the units with the tiny spool of cheep hose on top that kink and fold. You cannot roll this hose onto a spool, hence the absence of such.

9. Every thing about this unit is done well except perhaps the instructions. You have to replace an oil cap with the dipstick cap, install the hose adapter, and the handle. This is all easy but not well described.The unit is not as heavy as described. The shipping weight was only about 95 lbs, not 150. The wheels make it easy to move around though.

10. I did not see any $2000 units of any brand with nearly as complete a profile as this unit. I am very happy with my choice.

I use a pressure washer at home a lot. I kind of get excited about pressure washers that do what they should and I researched this unit a lot. I was actually kind of happy when a consumer model ceased to work so I could replace it with a better one.

This unit leaves little to desire and I am probably more critical than most. This unit was my choice for features, which I will go into further. I wanted pneumatic tires, a professional non kink hose, quiet function, and a professional wand with... more