AR AR142-PLUS pressure washer accessories Reviews & Ratings

Just got back from a 3000 mile auto trip - the car had four days of bugs and the Blue Cleaner took care of it!

The only thing that's kind of cheap are the accessories that holds the extra attachments, does not work very good. Stuff is falling off all the time. The electric cord holder is too small also. Beside that the unit works fine for a electric pump. Would recommend.

No hassle order and delivery. Customer comments were very helpful in the decision making process. I used this machine for a total of about 30 hours.

It was easy to assemble, even though my husband discarded the directions so I was left to experiment. I've used every tool so far. With regard to the negative comments about throwing the round brush right away, I agreed....at first...then discovered it was a great tool for window cleaning with the bristles. Very satisfied after such short term use.

I used it on aluminum siding (though stripped some paint before I got the 'feel' for pressure), dirty mildewy concrete walkways, blacktop driveway, patio furniture (plastic looks brand spanking new), fake stone front of house, windows, and after targeting the kids outdoor play toys I discovered that the gray tractor was actually yellow!

Did I mention washing the truck? Or blasting away the wasps nests in the eves of my 2 story home? Look out- I've become a power-washing fiend!

No hassle order and delivery. Customer comments were very helpful in the decision making process. I used this machine for a total of about 30 hours.

It was easy to assemble, even though my husband discarded the directions so I was left to experiment. I've used every tool so far. With regard to the negative comments about throwing the round brush right away, I agreed....at first...then discovered it was a great tool for window cleaning with the bristles. Very satisfied after such short term... more

I put off buying a power washer for quite some time. A good friend recommended this one and I am so happy with the purchase.

It is quiet, reliable, and has good pressure to clean.

I was reluctant to purchase another pressure washer after my first one proved lame. I waited 8 years. I finally gave in after finding this wonderful site that really provides excellent info to make an informed decision.

I spent 12 hours pressure washing my stone deck and pool. It worked like a charm. It was so light to use, unlike the gas ones that I think are only for men, or women on steriods. This one met every challenge and then some.

This week I took it out again to clean my Brown and Jordan furniture and my pool cover. Excellent.

I should note: the first half hour of having it, I couldn't get it to work. But, here's the interesting part- I called customer service. On the first ring a cheery guy answers and in 5 minutes I was up and running. I didn't hook something secure enough for the water to pass through. That is customer service when you make a good product and there is no wait for a customer, because the product is good.

I have told all my friends that this is the site to use and this is the pressure washer to purchase. Why spend hundreds when you can spend less than $150, and it works excellently. The machine came with so many accessories I didn't even expect to get.

Great value!

I was reluctant to purchase another pressure washer after my first one proved lame. I waited 8 years. I finally gave in after finding this wonderful site that really provides excellent info to make an informed decision.

I spent 12 hours pressure washing my stone deck and pool. It worked like a charm. It was so light to use, unlike the gas ones that I think are only for men, or women on steriods. This one met every challenge and then some.

This week I took it out again to clean my Brown... more

My former company had a professional unit (loved it) and I expected somewhat lower performance from this unit. I was delighted when I first used this to wash my house and concrete driveway. Powerful and light, an excellent buy! Yeah, the wand storage and cord hanger is somewhat flimsy, but what do you expect for this amount of money. I'd definitely buy it again!

1600 PSI ? Instructions say you may need two hands to handle the force. There is no force. My garden hose is more powerful. Great marketing fluff but it ain't happening with this washer. I really want to return this as it is of no use to me.

i ordered the pressure washer from Pressure Washers Direct.com the first one was defective.. i called Pressure Washers Direct and they immediately sent me out another one which worked fine...

PRESSURE WASHERS DIRECT STOOD BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT 100 % . I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THEM AND WOULD BUY ANOTHER PRODUCT FROM THEM ANYTIME WITHOUT HESITATION.

Ordered online, it got here fast. Took it right out of the box and right to work ... Super unit!

Overall, I like the performance of this pressure washer. For a small unit, it packs a punch.

However, this small unit does not allow for convenient cord & hose storage when not in use. I wish it had larger holders for both the cord & the hose.

I don't usually leave comments, but the reviews on PED have been helpful in guiding my purchases. The review of the AR-142 was right on, a very good medium duty pressure washer.

I ordered it 5 days before I needed it and it arrived right on time. Once I unpacked it--and I am not a big do-it-yourselfer but can handle small projects--I found it was perfect for power washing our playset before we stained it and the rotating head was perfect for power washing our flagstone patio without damaging the stone.

Decent power, good price, and no problems.

I don't usually leave comments, but the reviews on PED have been helpful in guiding my purchases. The review of the AR-142 was right on, a very good medium duty pressure washer.

I ordered it 5 days before I needed it and it arrived right on time. Once I unpacked it--and I am not a big do-it-yourselfer but can handle small projects--I found it was perfect for power washing our playset before we stained it and the rotating head was perfect for power washing our flagstone patio without... more

Just got this pressure washer a couple of weeks ago. Since then we have washed down our driveway, patio, outdoor furniture and a few small things.

I have been quite impressed with the cleaning power, especially using the turbo nozzle. The large surface cleaner that comes with it big round blue attachment is a piece of JUNK. We literally threw it in the trash after the first time we tried it.

Overall we are very pleased, especially for the price and the portability of the unit is very nice. You can buy a 25 foot extension high pressure hose for it which would not be a bad idea or either you may need a REALLY long garden hose.

The unit is very sensitive to any leaks in the water line. When we tried attaching 2 garden hoses together so we could reach the end of our driveway the pump would run dry because too much water was leaking out at the joints. Switched back to just 1 hose and then it worked fine.

Overall very pleased with the pressure washer and would recommend it!

Just got this pressure washer a couple of weeks ago. Since then we have washed down our driveway, patio, outdoor furniture and a few small things.

I have been quite impressed with the cleaning power, especially using the turbo nozzle. The large surface cleaner that comes with it big round blue attachment is a piece of JUNK. We literally threw it in the trash after the first time we tried it.

Overall we are very pleased, especially for the price and the portability of the unit is... more

This lightweight pressure washer is easy to assemble and use.

I cleaned a large, very mossy aggregate concrete patio, driveway, and walks around the house in one day and I am most pleased with the result.

The nozzle is easily adjusted from direct to fan-spray.This is a very useful little machine at a great price.

The washer is light weight, yet provides all the power I need to clean the patio and the deck. I have only used it twice, and it's very easy to use. The wand attachment made cleaning the deck an easy job.

I believe that this washer is a great value.

After struggling through some of the worst instructions I have ever received, I was finally able to get the power washer to work.

I had excellent results with car and window washing after purchasing soap products. The pressure and control are excellent and it is an excellent product at a reasonable cost.

I would improve the hose flexibility and brushes but I would recommend this power washer.

I went over the reviews of the AR pressure washer and although skeptical, I thought I would give it a try. I was surprised at the ease of use and how effectively it worked.

It definitely fills a gap between just using a hose and breaking out the gas pressure washer.

Easy to use and very effective.

Washer worked great after I replaced the plastic check valve which cracked/split then leaked the first time I used it.
Luckily, I had a spare one in my tool box from a previous pressure washer.
Cleaned concrete and painted siding with no problems.

It was about $40 more than than the box store price. However, it would have taken 7-10 days to deliver vs. 1-2 day delivery time for Pressure Washers Direct.

My first project was completed in no time. Had I ordered from the box store, the washer would have just arrived a day or so ago. I wanted to get done, so I bit the bullet and paid the extra. After I completed my project I also did a few things for my mother.

There were 2 CONS:
1. Power cord storage is lacking!

2. The quick connect is nice but if it isn't connected correctly, there is no pressure. You will know it isn't correctly because the machine makes a very low humming.

Overall I would recommend this product to a friend.

It was about $40 more than than the box store price. However, it would have taken 7-10 days to deliver vs. 1-2 day delivery time for Pressure Washers Direct.

My first project was completed in no time. Had I ordered from the box store, the washer would have just arrived a day or so ago. I wanted to get done, so I bit the bullet and paid the extra. After I completed my project I also did a few things for my mother.

There were 2 CONS:
1. Power cord storage is lacking!

2. The quick... more

I have a screened back deck just off the kitchen on the second floor. We get a lot of pollen in the spring and spider webs and bugs in the summer. I was looking for something easy to carry - didn't want to haul one of those huge gas-powered things through the house - and convenient to use on a regular basis.

I was going to get the $99 one, but decided to go for this one because of the various attachments. Boy, am I glad I did! Using the detergent bottle, alone, made a huge difference (yes, it's cheap, but it still works).

As other reviewers noted, the manual could be a bit more helpful, so I had to call Customer Service twice regarding what kind of detergent I could use. The great news there is that both times a person (!!) that I could easily understand (!!!) answered the phone, even after 5:30 pm EST. So, yes, I am very happy with this purchase.

Oh, yeah, and I got it less than 2 days after I ordered it on line (regular shipping).

I have a screened back deck just off the kitchen on the second floor. We get a lot of pollen in the spring and spider webs and bugs in the summer. I was looking for something easy to carry - didn't want to haul one of those huge gas-powered things through the house - and convenient to use on a regular basis.

I was going to get the $99 one, but decided to go for this one because of the various attachments. Boy, am I glad I did! Using the detergent bottle, alone, made a huge difference... more

I have used this pressure washer almost every day since I got it last week.

It was extremely easy to set up and very easy to use. I am a small, older female and love the light weight and compact features. Because of it's compact size, it is easy to store on a hook in my garage.

It is very powerful but not so much that the wand could get away from me.

Highly recommended!

I'm impressed with the power of it, once you read all the instructions several times and follow them, plus some practical common sense.

I haven't tried all the nozzles because it's hard to get the other one off once I got it on. It is cleaning my cement outdoor area very nicely, without detergent, but only one half inch strip at a time - so I just need to keep at it. But as a single lady, electric is the only way to go.

Overall, I am very pleased!

If this washer produces 1600 psi then my garden hose must produce as much with spray nozzle attachment. I am disapointed with the pressure this machine makes and would not recommend it to anyone.

After 6 months it started leaking at the connection to the gun, then started leaking at the hose connection. After a couple months it started cycling and I had to turn if off and on to get it to stop.

After a year I replaced several parts and could not get the hose to stay connected to the gun. AR customer support has no clue...