Simpson PowerShot Professional 4400 PSI (Gas - Cold Water) Pressure Washer

I toiled over the decision to purchase this pressure washer over its sibling with the Honda GX390 engine for quite a while. The reputation precedes that engine, but this Simpson branded engine doesn't have much info out there... However, I decided that the extra power and warranty with this machine overcame any hesitation I had -- especially since I was able to buy this Simpson machine on sale. That is why I gave it 5 stars for value GREAT price for the features and performance. Until I see that the Simpson engine is as reliable as the Honda one (which I hope it to be) I've given it 4 stars for quality.

The good part: This is WAY more powerful than the 3100 PSI 2.8GPM machine I'm coming from. The extra water it moves with the higher PSI makes any job much less time-consuming, which is what I was looking for. Everything from the wheels, frame, engine, spray gun, and hose seem very durable and commercial-grade in quality.

The bad: The manual omits an important part of the start-up process: Unless you are depressing the trigger on the spray gun while you pull the recoil cord on the engine it doesn't want to start. This sounds harder to do than it actually is, but a word to the wise, nonetheless.

Overall, I'm very pleased with this pressure washer so far. Great customer support when weighing my decision, as well. Keep up the good work, guys!

I toiled over the decision to purchase this pressure washer over its sibling with the Honda GX390 engine for quite a while. The reputation precedes that engine, but this Simpson branded engine doesn't have much info out there... However, I decided that the extra power and warranty with this machine overcame any hesitation I had -- especially since I was able to buy this Simpson machine on sale. That is why I gave it 5 stars for value GREAT price for the features and performance. Until I see... more

Bought this product, out of the box it worked for the front of the house. I go to use it again today and it will not turn over. Truly awful.

WOW ! This is my second pressure washer, last one (Honda 3800 psi) lasted me over 30 years with a couple of minor pump valve rebuilds. (change the oil a lot) And I 'am a General Contractor/Engineer and use the thing a lot.

Back to this one, it has unbelievable PSI and major cleaning power. 4400 psi makes a BIG BIG difference and I mean BIG ( did I say BIG ?). I think with the 0 tip you should be able to cut sheet metal or drill through concrete!

Engine looks and sounds good, starts within two pulls every time. It is a little fussy if you don't start it the same way every time. (first pull choke second pull no choke/ start) even when hot. Would like to ask the carburetor Engineer What-up , but it does start every time. And when it starts you can tell it was made well.

I bought this and a surface cleaner. And did a large driveway that used to take 1.5 hrs with my 3800 psi Honda, in 20 min with clean-up. It does need a shorter wand, this one 30" is too long (maybe 20"). Oh, get a pressure gauge, it is a ( MUST HAVE ! ) most accessories can't handle this much power (PSI). But make something to hold the gauge upright because under pressure you can not move it, and you will be reading it upside down.

Guess a shut off valve would also be helpful (next purchase). Look forward to 20 years out of this one.By that time I will be 75 and won't want to pressure wash anymore. But for now it looks like I will be doing a lot more pressure washing from now on :)

WOW ! This is my second pressure washer, last one (Honda 3800 psi) lasted me over 30 years with a couple of minor pump valve rebuilds. (change the oil a lot) And I 'am a General Contractor/Engineer and use the thing a lot.

Back to this one, it has unbelievable PSI and major cleaning power. 4400 psi makes a BIG BIG difference and I mean BIG ( did I say BIG ?). I think with the 0 tip you should be able to cut sheet metal or drill through concrete!

Engine looks and sounds good, starts... more

Great pressure washer but needs a better pump as AAA is the worst pump u can get. Other than that it's a great purchase.

Robust, great finish, accurate and reliable operation. Force beyond expectations, making work easy and fast.

I advise you to purchase a turbo tip.

Well I got my pressure washer finally, and after the first day all the pump oil leaked out. Had to find a service center about an hour away, they determined the pump was bad- imagine that. Now they had to send the pump to the pump company to find out if they will replace it. Apparently this company inspects every pump to determine if its faulty or my fault.

Well if by using a pressure washer for an hour professional grade you can break the pump, then I'm guilty. All I did was turn it on and use it. If they try and squeeze me for money on something that i literally used for less than an hour I will be furious. Now I want to be clear- that has not happened yet but the way the guy talked they sound like they have already convicted me. He said that half the pressure washers in his shop are customer-caused issues, insinuating that that's what mine would be, by his tone.

Well, I'm in the other half. I know how to follow instructions and use equipment. This is just frustrating. They should have sent me a new pressure washer so I didn't have to go thru all this crap. There went all the time I had on my time off work to use it too. Oh well, whatever- won't buy Simpson again.

Well I got my pressure washer finally, and after the first day all the pump oil leaked out. Had to find a service center about an hour away, they determined the pump was bad- imagine that. Now they had to send the pump to the pump company to find out if they will replace it. Apparently this company inspects every pump to determine if its faulty or my fault.

Well if by using a pressure washer for an hour professional grade you can break the pump, then I'm guilty. All I did was turn it on... more

So I've read the reviews before I bought. So my unit shows up in a very well packed carton. I'm thinking how in hell can there be any damage to this unit, short off dropping it off a 10 story building? (old reviews)

Assembly wise is a piece of cake unless you're looking for gasoline, didn't have any. Think I'll send it back, really? Once together and fueled it took two pulls to fire up, almost made it on the first pull. Think I'll send it back.

Now that I have had a little fun with the cry babies out there... This machine is heavy duty. I would buy another one in a heart beat. POWER wise, it has all your ever need. I am cleaning concrete with it and by the way I have one of the other ones also.

Anyway I also have a surface cleaner, (look it up if you don't know what that is) I have turned this machine down a little because it has so much power that it will make my surface cleaner fly. Yes I said fly. So without going into a bunch of stories I will leave it at this:

Buy this unit, I am pretty sure you will not be disappointed. Just order it with gas. Just kidding. Good luck out there.

So I've read the reviews before I bought. So my unit shows up in a very well packed carton. I'm thinking how in hell can there be any damage to this unit, short off dropping it off a 10 story building? (old reviews)

Assembly wise is a piece of cake unless you're looking for gasoline, didn't have any. Think I'll send it back, really? Once together and fueled it took two pulls to fire up, almost made it on the first pull. Think I'll send it back.

Now that I have had a little fun with the... more

When I first saw this unit I thought the engine was from a well known engine brand. I was surprised when it wasn't but took a gamble and purchased this unit anyway. I was not disappointed.

The engine started after one pull. The 50 foot hose slid easily over concrete steps. The frame is durable and the pneumatic tires allowed for me to rollover different terrain.

I threw the unit in the back of my truck without any problems when I finished the job.

Did a lot of research being I am a contractor and keep blowing machines up. For the money this machine is super man. It will knock you off your feet.

It starts 1 pull maybe 2 once its initially started for the first run time.

The quality of the machine is outstanding, the hose and nozzle is super duty. Best price anywhere.

Not much more to say- just buy it!!!! Stop looking.

The best ever for the price!!!!!!

I have been washing houses for 3 seasons here in Upstate New York. The season can be rather short with rain then winter. I used this washer today to do a Raised Ranch house- it worked great and got the job in 1/2 of the time.

Have always been nervous buying online. PWD has been great, the shipment came intact with only one problem- lift gate would not work on delivery truck. Driver marked this on waybill and PWD refunded the extra trucking fee.

So far a good company to do business with.