BE P1515EPNS pressure washer accessories Reviews & Ratings

This pressure washer was sold to us a an on-demand pressure washer. It runs at all times, not on demand.

I love having an electric washer to use, rather than lugging out the gas one. I liked this units design/size. The motor is a workhorse. The pressure "shut off" valve was a bad design and broke a few months after receipt. I bypassed the pressure switch, electing to run over to the unit and shut off manually, which worked for a few more months. The plastic water pump broke within a year. Parts are impossible to find. I felt really awful about throwing away a perfect motor when I couldn't find parts to keep this working.

I love having an electric washer to use, rather than lugging out the gas one. I liked this units design/size. The motor is a workhorse. The pressure "shut off" valve was a bad design and broke a few months after receipt. I bypassed the pressure switch, electing to run over to the unit and shut off manually, which worked for a few more months. The plastic water pump broke within a year. Parts are impossible to find. I felt really awful about throwing away a perfect motor when I... more

Auto start/stop failed after a couple of months. I do use it daily for mobile detailing and even though I have to go back and forth to tun on/off it is still better than using gas washer.

After a rocky start with poor packing and leaking oil, all is good.

PWD made things right and this was very much appreciated, thank you.

Nice pressure washer works great, very quite, good pressure for what I use it for. Over all seems like a good buy, if it last more the a year or two I will be very happy.

Mine came from a distributor in Florida, hope they get that guy straightened out, giving BE a black eye.

Thanks again PWD- a little good will go a long way.

Just received this pressure washer. Similar to last reviewer, this unit contains oil which was spilled everywhere on receipt. After cleaning the oil off, hooked it up, runs very quiet! Looks to be of good quality.

I bought this because I was getting sick of paying $200-$300 for a Karcher which seem to last less than one season. This unit is way quieter and more powerful than any Karcher I've owned before.

A bad experience turned good by PWD. I originally received a unit that would not build up pressure. That is why I rated the quality and value 3 stars. After PWD assisted with contacting the manufacturer I promptly received a unit that works flawlessly. They renewed my faith in Internet ordering.

The new washer is solid. It's quiet and works as a 1500 psi machine should. Time will tell if it is worth the price but I'm confident that this one is. I don't clean concrete with it but it works well on ATVs, vehicles, and other maintenance related activities and it is very easy to transport and set up.

I keep mine in an old steel Coleman cooler and it fits perfectly!

A bad experience turned good by PWD. I originally received a unit that would not build up pressure. That is why I rated the quality and value 3 stars. After PWD assisted with contacting the manufacturer I promptly received a unit that works flawlessly. They renewed my faith in Internet ordering.

The new washer is solid. It's quiet and works as a 1500 psi machine should. Time will tell if it is worth the price but I'm confident that this one is. I don't clean concrete with it but it... more

We use this in a screen print shop, & were tired of being nickel & dimed to death with the $160.00 to $200.00 units that had to be returned every few months for whatever, & any reason...

Thanks Joan, for all your help!

This is my first non-consumer pressure washer. I have grown tired of the yearly replacement of the Home Depot electric washer and the bi-monthly (!) replacement of the Karchers.

I was attracted to it because of the price but was hesitant to buy because of shipping issues people had reported in their reviews. My unit came quickly and was packed (although a bit messy with the shredded cardboard) well with no oil leakage issues.

The machine is quieter than I expected and seems to be of high quality. The pressure is good. I use it probably four times per week. Only time will tell if it holds up, but with the ability to change pump oil and replace parts, hopefully with good maintenance, it will last a long time.

I would certainly buy more if there aren't any problems within the first few months. If I had anything to complain about, it would be the shipping notification. PWDs order tracking continually listed my order as being processed with no other info. The morning this status changed to having a tracking number was the same day that it arrived. Not a big deal.

Very happy overall.

This is my first non-consumer pressure washer. I have grown tired of the yearly replacement of the Home Depot electric washer and the bi-monthly (!) replacement of the Karchers.

I was attracted to it because of the price but was hesitant to buy because of shipping issues people had reported in their reviews. My unit came quickly and was packed (although a bit messy with the shredded cardboard) well with no oil leakage issues.

The machine is quieter than I expected and seems to be of... more

Over the last four years I've had two consumer grade electric pressure washer died on me. Since I need it regularly I'm hoping this prosumer model will last a long time.

I received it a few days ago and the shipping issue has been cleared up. There was no oil leakage and everything was wrapped in heavy plastic. However as mentioned below the instructions say to "replace the red shipping plug with the yellow one" is confusing because the yellow one is already in place and because the variable pressure knob is red.

Otherwise it was easy to get it up and running. It really is very quiet running. The construction is nice and has be sold handle and feel.

Performance is good, not amazing. Each time you pull the trigger it takes a second to build up the pressure which I have not experienced with other pressure washers. I like the variable control. I will probably replace the gun tip, it's not as good as my previous washer.

I would buy this model again but hopefully I won't have to!

Over the last four years I've had two consumer grade electric pressure washer died on me. Since I need it regularly I'm hoping this prosumer model will last a long time.

I received it a few days ago and the shipping issue has been cleared up. There was no oil leakage and everything was wrapped in heavy plastic. However as mentioned below the instructions say to "replace the red shipping plug with the yellow one" is confusing because the yellow one is already in place and because... more

Shopped around a bunch and PW Direct was great. Packaging was a mess. Spent an hour cleaning the oil off of it after I pulled out the shredded paper, popcorn, plastic and whatever else they used to put it in the box. It's like the guys at the factory dug through the recycle bin to box it up.

Works well. Very, very quiet and looks to be of good quality. Adjustable nozzle is nice. Wish it sucked up the chemicals on full power. Instead it's low pressure only so no good for foaming car was but it's easy to store and works well for washing cars.

Shopped around a bunch and PW Direct was great. Packaging was a mess. Spent an hour cleaning the oil off of it after I pulled out the shredded paper, popcorn, plastic and whatever else they used to put it in the box. It's like the guys at the factory dug through the recycle bin to box it up.

Works well. Very, very quiet and looks to be of good quality. Adjustable nozzle is nice. Wish it sucked up the chemicals on full power. Instead it's low pressure only so no good for foaming car was but... more

I have contract for daily cleaning floor in grocery stores. I contract services ''for request'': window cleaning, power wash sidewalks, receiving areas, as well as produce & dairy coolers.

For jobs outside I use a 4000 psi gas pressure washer, but inside I must use electric, because of poison exhaust gasses. I bought a different one from a big box store, and returned it a couple times, mostly because after 2-3 jobs the pressure dropped.

This one after 5 cleanings still gives 1500 psi!! I believe BE keeps its performance much longer.

I have contract for daily cleaning floor in grocery stores. I contract services ''for request'': window cleaning, power wash sidewalks, receiving areas, as well as produce & dairy coolers.

For jobs outside I use a 4000 psi gas pressure washer, but inside I must use electric, because of poison exhaust gasses. I bought a different one from a big box store, and returned it a couple times, mostly because after 2-3 jobs the pressure dropped.

This one after 5 cleanings still gives 1500... more

Bought this machine about 3 years ago and have only used it about 11 times. Very first time I used it it did not want to turn on. Power at outlet, on switch in on position, water on, pull trigger on spray nozzle, motor would not start. Tapped on pressure switch a few times and it finally started. Ran fine for about an hour, then would not start again, tapped on switch, still would not start, then tapped around switch and it started and I used it for another hour no problems.

Would pull out machine every once in a while to wash car, but same issue with intermittent starting. This year I went to use it to clean my pool deck, and the opposite happened, motor would not shut off and it would take a few seconds to build pressure after pulling trigger back on spray wand. Well that seemed to fix itself the next time I used it, but then it was back to the intermittent start. So I finally pulled off the start switch, and just use the on/off switch to start it. Pulled apart brass valve with the pin that activates switch but could not see any problem.

In hind-sight, I should have returned machine the first week it gave me problems but I had thrown the box away. I like the machine when it works (quiet, plenty of pressure) but since it rarely works right I can not recommend buying one.

Bought this machine about 3 years ago and have only used it about 11 times. Very first time I used it it did not want to turn on. Power at outlet, on switch in on position, water on, pull trigger on spray nozzle, motor would not start. Tapped on pressure switch a few times and it finally started. Ran fine for about an hour, then would not start again, tapped on switch, still would not start, then tapped around switch and it started and I used it for another hour no problems.

Would pull out... more

This is the second of this model that I bought. I love the first one. Shipping was delayed for some reason. When this one arrived I set it up and all it did was blow fuses and it leaked water from the adjustment valve. The motor wouldn't turn and the machine would struggle to turn on before it would trip. This happened at two different locations. I was able to get the motor unstuck by turning it manually and replaced a couple of O rings and now it seems fine. I hope that this was only an initial problem that has been remedied.

This is the second of this model that I bought. I love the first one. Shipping was delayed for some reason. When this one arrived I set it up and all it did was blow fuses and it leaked water from the adjustment valve. The motor wouldn't turn and the machine would struggle to turn on before it would trip. This happened at two different locations. I was able to get the motor unstuck by turning it manually and replaced a couple of O rings and now it seems fine. I hope that this was only an... more

I purchased this BE Prosumer 1500 pressure washer after going through several big box store consumer pressure washers for use in the detail department at my auto body shop.

The pressure washer has been used pretty much every day over the last month that we have had it, and although I don't know the long term durability of the unit yet it has been just what I was looking for. The auto stop/start works great and it is very, very quiet, it is definitely a big step up from the consumer models.

I have it mounted on a shelf with an extra 25' of hose and quick connects which makes it very convenient.

Some of the reviews I read said there was a problem with oil leaking during shipment but mine came with the plug installed and clear instructions to replace it with the vented cap.

I would recommend this unit and Pressure Washers Direct.

I purchased this BE Prosumer 1500 pressure washer after going through several big box store consumer pressure washers for use in the detail department at my auto body shop.

The pressure washer has been used pretty much every day over the last month that we have had it, and although I don't know the long term durability of the unit yet it has been just what I was looking for. The auto stop/start works great and it is very, very quiet, it is definitely a big step up from the consumer models. more

Today I finally had a chance to use this pressure washer, it has been well below freezing here for weeks so today, in the high 30s, I jumped at the chance to wash my vehicle.

One of the complaints regarding this machine has been packaging. I found that the shipper did a fine job packing the product box inside another carton and filling the void with shredded paper. The oil chamber arrived full with no damage to the unit. I did need to exchange the shipping plug with the permanent plug which was also included.

This unit is very heavy so it will not be tipping over on you, that is for certain. The down side to that is it may be too heavy for slightly built ladies to handle. I expect to purchase a two wheeled cart to mount it to so that will eliminate the issue, however, it will also restrict to some extent its portability.

The hose and wand seem to be adequate for the machine. The fittings on the machine are nicely done, not cheap plastic. The one concern I have is the plastic pressure switch, it is fairly large and quite exposed and susceptible to damage.

After bleeding the air from the machine I fired it up and began washing. As mentioned in another review, there is a slight delay in pressure buildup when you engage the wand, it's not annoying, just recognize it is there.

In my opinion, the pressure is not up to the 1500# rating. I am replacing a 1300# Campbell machine which burned out after ten years of use, this one barely approaches that pressure. I'm uncertain why the pressure regulator is even on this machine as is does not generate enough pressure to be an issue in most circumstances. I have a gasoline washer for the tough jobs otherwise I would be sending this one back due to this concern.

To summarize, the machine is wonderfully quiet and smooth, truly a pleasure to operate. Hopefully it lasts as long as the price reflects over and above the plastic machines. The pump is rebuildable, that is a bonus.

Today I finally had a chance to use this pressure washer, it has been well below freezing here for weeks so today, in the high 30s, I jumped at the chance to wash my vehicle.

One of the complaints regarding this machine has been packaging. I found that the shipper did a fine job packing the product box inside another carton and filling the void with shredded paper. The oil chamber arrived full with no damage to the unit. I did need to exchange the shipping plug with the permanent plug which... more

This unit is powerful yet it is quiet due to the 1725 RPM motor.

I purchased an additional 25 FT of pressure hose for a total of 50 Ft and it still delivers plenty of power. The soap/detergent injection works great.

I highly recommend this product.

I am a screenprinter who uses power washers pretty often. After burning up a Karcher $100 PW once a year for ever, this unit is outstanding.

Pressure control is really nice. Cleans in about half of the time, easily. This makes the Karcher seem like a toy.

It is also much much quieter and way more powerful. Very impressed.

Just received this washer- seems good, haven't used it yet; may comment later on how it works. The packaging absolutely sucked. It was packed with shredded paper in both the shipping box and product box. Shredded paper in every nook and cranny, in the motor fan shroud, in the switch housing- nice way to start a fire. I had to vacuum it all off, then used compressed air- what a mess.

Somewhere along the way it got tipped on its side and the pump oil leaked out- more mess, who ever thought shredded paper was a good idea should have their forehead banged against a wall a couple of times.

When I ordered this I questioned where this is made, was told Canada. OK, not so bad... I guess what was meant was it's built by Canadians that live in China. I'm close to sending it back, I do not like to be misinformed.

The Owner's Manual says 15w40 SAE oil for the pump, don't know if this is special pump oil or plain ole engine oil, that info needs to be
clarified. I have a call into PWD and BE tech support, waiting for an answer.

So- a brand new washer with no oil in the pump and can't use it yet. When I get the proper oil I will comment on how it works. Right now 3 Stars- looks well built if that accounts for anything, still has to be better than the throw away Karchers I have had In the past.

Just a bit ticked off.

Just received this washer- seems good, haven't used it yet; may comment later on how it works. The packaging absolutely sucked. It was packed with shredded paper in both the shipping box and product box. Shredded paper in every nook and cranny, in the motor fan shroud, in the switch housing- nice way to start a fire. I had to vacuum it all off, then used compressed air- what a mess.

Somewhere along the way it got tipped on its side and the pump oil leaked out- more mess, who ever thought... more

I love the quietness. Pressure adjustment doesn't amount to much. Rare that you would want to go much less than 1500 PSI, then you would just use the garden hose.

The automatic shut off has given me trouble within the first two weeks. The pressure rod. gets stuck and leaves the pump in the off position. I freed it up but it got stuck again the next day. Hopefully it won't be a continuing problem. Customer service at BE was helpful.

If this problem subsides, I will be happy with the pressure washer

I love the quietness. Pressure adjustment doesn't amount to much. Rare that you would want to go much less than 1500 PSI, then you would just use the garden hose.

The automatic shut off has given me trouble within the first two weeks. The pressure rod. gets stuck and leaves the pump in the off position. I freed it up but it got stuck again the next day. Hopefully it won't be a continuing problem. Customer service at BE was helpful.

If this problem subsides, I will be happy with... more

When I first purchased this pressure washer about two years ago it arrived cracked and had to send it back in which PWD sent me another right away in which worked flawlessly for about two years before the pressure pin started to get stuck but I used this pressure washer alot.

It's very quiet and reliable. In fact I liked it so much that I bought another but it arrived drenched in oil and after only a few uses, the fuse block stopped working on a job site as soon as I arrived and tried to use it, I was so embarassed and ashamed since having technical difficulties is frowned upon, this is why I buy good equipment, to be reliable and get the job done.

So I called PWD to see what could be done since I needed a pressure washer immediately. I offered to remove the fuseblock and use it like that way since the last one did not have a fuseblock and worked flawlessly but was told it would void the warranty. I still haven't gotten a call back. I had explain the situation and had to leave the worksite, go to the nearest Big Box, spend another $250.00 on another pressure washer after just spending $380.00 on this one from PWD for the specific reason that I wanted a well made product I wouldn't have to struggle with on the job. I couldn't wait, shop around or even go home and get a back up, I had to get to the job and get it done, an hour later. Im not happy and am waiting to see what PWD does to make it right.

When I first purchased this pressure washer about two years ago it arrived cracked and had to send it back in which PWD sent me another right away in which worked flawlessly for about two years before the pressure pin started to get stuck but I used this pressure washer alot.

It's very quiet and reliable. In fact I liked it so much that I bought another but it arrived drenched in oil and after only a few uses, the fuse block stopped working on a job site as soon as I arrived and tried to... more

Originally I did not feel that this machine provided quite the advertised power. Since that time, however, I have added a 50' hose of a bit larger diameter which I removed from my now defunct gasoline washer.

Being in a jam i.e. a job to do and a broken gasoline washer, I took a chance with the hose and wand change and was pleasantly surprised. There appeared to be no drop in pressure and in fact perhaps a slight increase.

I did have a minor hiccup the second or third use after it had sat for a month or two. The pump valve body stuck but a quick tap with a plastic mallet returned it to operation. I now spray a bit of lubricant into it after each use.

Originally I did not feel that this machine provided quite the advertised power. Since that time, however, I have added a 50' hose of a bit larger diameter which I removed from my now defunct gasoline washer.

Being in a jam i.e. a job to do and a broken gasoline washer, I took a chance with the hose and wand change and was pleasantly surprised. There appeared to be no drop in pressure and in fact perhaps a slight increase.

I did have a minor hiccup the second or third use after it had... more

This is a follow up review. The machine that came and only worked when the motor needed to be manually turned had the same issue every day that I tried to use it. PWD put me in touch with their contact at BE and we tried to come up with a fix to no avail.

FedEx came to get it with me having to do nothing but leave it outside. A new machine came within a week at no additional cost. This one works as it should and really is a very nice product. The machine is quiet and powerful. Customer service was top notch from both companies.

This is a follow up review. The machine that came and only worked when the motor needed to be manually turned had the same issue every day that I tried to use it. PWD put me in touch with their contact at BE and we tried to come up with a fix to no avail.

FedEx came to get it with me having to do nothing but leave it outside. A new machine came within a week at no additional cost. This one works as it should and really is a very nice product. The machine is quiet and powerful. Customer... more

When it was delivered it was damaged, and UPS made us open it while he was still there. It was broke and leaking oil inside the packaging.

We haven't heard anything from you folks in regards to receiving the damaged product back, or a replacement pressure washer.

I have been in communication with Mike at PWD and I am pleasantly surprised with PWD's customer service. I have received a replacement unit from BE but have not had a chance to test the unit. Mike must have great rapport with all his manufacturers. To be continued.....

Bought this Unit and read the manual as I have read many horror stories about pressure washers. The manual is generic and some of the instructions do not apply to this model. I tried to turn the pressure knob to the instructed position, but it wouldn't move. I finally got it to move and the darn thing started dripping through a overtightened 'O"ring. Small drip so who cares?

I started in on my car and as I almost finished the front, the unit stopped. I gave up. Put the unit away and finished washing my car. I called BE and the lady said that this unit was "set" at the factory and I couldn't turn the knob. She said that the manuals are generic and some things don't apply. I asked for a copy of the manual because I wanted to order a new "o" ring and the manual I received with the unit is so bad it is illegible. I tried the unit several months later and it will not start. I talked with BE and at that time they said they could not verify the the warranty time because the unit does not have a serial number !!!

The lady said that it was impossible to have a unit without a serial number and I said I would send her a picture of it but she wouldn't have anything to do with it. I waited at least 4 months for this unit because it was back ordered and and paid a pretty penny for this boat anchor. I can't even get BE to look at it and tell me what is wrong with it. Used for less than 3 minutes total....JUNK.

Bought this Unit and read the manual as I have read many horror stories about pressure washers. The manual is generic and some of the instructions do not apply to this model. I tried to turn the pressure knob to the instructed position, but it wouldn't move. I finally got it to move and the darn thing started dripping through a overtightened 'O"ring. Small drip so who cares?

I started in on my car and as I almost finished the front, the unit stopped. I gave up. Put the unit away and... more

We have had this pressure washer since November and it gets used almost daily in summer. For sure weekly the rest of the time. The only problem we have had is with the cycling switch. You MUST release the pressure when you shut this unit off so that the pressure switch is left in the on position. If you don't, you have to tap on and rotate the pressure switch housing to get it to turn on. It is probably a sticky o-ring or something that hangs up the actuator pin.

Overall this is a nice pump. It is very quiet and pressure is very smooth, with almost no pulsation.

The variable fan adjustment is very flimsy and does not always shoot straight. This is going to get replaced by a fixed angle orifice.

If you use your pressure washer all the time, this appears to be a heavy duty unit and should hopefully last a long time. Ask me in five years.

We have had this pressure washer since November and it gets used almost daily in summer. For sure weekly the rest of the time. The only problem we have had is with the cycling switch. You MUST release the pressure when you shut this unit off so that the pressure switch is left in the on position. If you don't, you have to tap on and rotate the pressure switch housing to get it to turn on. It is probably a sticky o-ring or something that hangs up the actuator pin.

Overall this is a nice... more

Very good portable pressure washer. Worked better than I expected and very easy to use.

Arrived with a minor issue, the plastic collar on the pressure hose was broken, PED shipped out a new hose the next day. Very pleased with this product and PED.

I bought this power washer in hopes of using it to wash a couple vehicles a week. After about 2 months of use I started noticing issues with the pump itself and the spray nozzle was no longer adjusting to different settings.

I then bought a replacement nozzle to replace the one that came with the machine. All was well for another few months until the auto start feature stop worked. This then involved timing the water turn on and machine turn on just right in order to get it just to turn on. Now it doesn't even turn on at all.

Complete waste of money on a unit that is poorly made. In addition Pressurewashersdirect.com and BE has stated they will NOT honor its warranty and either refund or replace the unit because it was "not used as described" because I washed 2-3 cars a week with the machine and its a Consumer model and not a Professional model.

Should have bought another unit elsewhere, beware when purchasing this unit from Pressurewashersdirect.

I bought this power washer in hopes of using it to wash a couple vehicles a week. After about 2 months of use I started noticing issues with the pump itself and the spray nozzle was no longer adjusting to different settings.

I then bought a replacement nozzle to replace the one that came with the machine. All was well for another few months until the auto start feature stop worked. This then involved timing the water turn on and machine turn on just right in order to get it just to turn on.... more

This unit is great for washing cars, cleaning the patio and lawn furniture, but 1500 PSI is simply not enough to efficiently clean the side walk or a driveway that hasn't been cleaned in a while.

All things considered, I think the typical DIY type would need at least 2.5 GPM at 2600PSI.

Like other reviews I've read, the washer arrived with its oil leaking out of the bottom and sides of the box.

The instruction manual says to switch the red (shipping/transport) oil cap with the normal, yellow one before use. However, the yellow cap was already in place and there was no sign of the red one. I think these washers are now regularly shipped without their shipping/transport oil caps in place, and thus the widespread problems with leaking oil upon receipt.

Because of this leak, there was almost no oil left in the unit and I had to buy oil separately to add before I used the washer.

All that aside, the washer itself seems to work very well. It is quiet and powerful.

Like other reviews I've read, the washer arrived with its oil leaking out of the bottom and sides of the box.

The instruction manual says to switch the red (shipping/transport) oil cap with the normal, yellow one before use. However, the yellow cap was already in place and there was no sign of the red one. I think these washers are now regularly shipped without their shipping/transport oil caps in place, and thus the widespread problems with leaking oil upon receipt.

Because of this... more

I find this PW to be a super buy. Not a toy. Shipped fast, great product.