50 dollar pressure washer. thoughts?

I've been looking for a smaller pressure washer for some time now and haven't landed on it as of yet. My pressure washer is simply too much of everything. It's big, it's heavy, the pressure it puts out will etch cement. I need a smaller unit. Question, would you want wheels on one of these? I know that the price tag is not neccessarily the indicator of the quaity in a product or at least to some degree. In my mind this one seems to good to be true. That said, I'd like to have you buy one and give us a favorable report and then to have the sale stay on long enough for me to get a good machine at this price. :)
 
Lol one person on slickdeals where i found it said that he strapped his onto a dolly. If i hadn't dropped all my free cash plus a little more with all the sales this weekend i would be more in the bite first mode, but i was hoping someone had played with this or something similar enough to give it a go go go, or run away kind of comment.
 
i would definitely go for it, i bought an AR Blue (different model) on sale as well and it has been worth it so far. I almost want to get this as a back up.
 
Is that a thumbs up from you then? Also from some reading ive done on the electric pressure washers is to make sure you move in when it gets cold out. Feezing temps and these things are a no no.
 
edb said:
Is that a thumbs up from you then? Also from some reading ive done on the electric pressure washers is to make sure you move in when it gets cold out. Feezing temps and these things are a no no.
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yeah i've heard that as well, doesn't freeze much where i am in TX but if it ever does this winter i'll wrap mine or bring inside since it's small enough. My only complaints with mine were: the hose reel that came with it is completely worthless(don't see that the one you're looking at has that anyways) , my O-ring on the Hose to gun connection busted (my fault for trying to connect with running water, ACE hardware carries the O-Ring for dirt cheap so i bought multiple and has not been a problem again) and the high pressure function sometimes gets delayed if i squeeze the trigger too soon shortly after releasing it ( i got the trick for it and doesn't bother me anymore)

Amazon.com : AR Blue Clean AR383 1, 900 PSI 1.5 GPM 14 Amp Electric Pressure Washer with Hose Reel : Patio, Lawn & Garden

This is what i have. Yours has less PSI , so if it was me,i'd get it from Sears, try it out quite a few times throughout the week and see how it does with cars , i'd assume it'd do good since you don't need crazy pressure to rinse a car . Yours is currently $100 at Amazon, so $50 is worth a shot. IMO worst thing that could happen is you don't like it and return it, or it craps out down the road and you're only out $50 but at least gave it a shot, there's always a risk with everything and thankfully my AR Blue has done me well and already paid for itself(better than losing hundreds or over a thousand like some people i've seen with their gas pressure washers).

I'm not telling/guaranteeing you it'll be a great product, you may get a lemon( it has happened to me with solid brands of equipment) , but IMO and experience with my AR Blue, seems like a helpful little addition for the price.


Adding: if you get this and like it, i highly recommend AR Blue's extension hose, i'd say it's a must for great convenience, i have wheels on my machine but never have to move it thanks to the long hose that allows me to go around the vehicle while the washer sits inside my garage.
 
Hey, it's a name brand with a good reputation--go for it. I have a dirt cheap, no name brand bought at Pep Boys over 10 years ago and it's just starting to go now.
 
The 1 review for that unit --
Do not waste your money
Sun, Nov 24, 2013 Verified Purchase
SDELACERDA7 (Deer Park, TX)
I bought this to clean the area around my pool and my patio furniture but the pressure does not come out harder than the kitchen sink. Waste of money and time. Took it back and got a gas powered one.
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Dan F
 
edb said:
Amazon.com : AR Blue Clean AR116 1450 PSI Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer : Patio, Lawn & GardenAmazon 4 out 5 stars.
I'm really torn on this one.
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This one has way better reviews !

The trick to any pressure washer is always get a big hose supplying it with water if it requires it, get the water running all through the water line, the pump and out the nozzle, use a wide fan nozzle, follow the button order as the guy talked about in the first review, and it will be nice..

I use a gas powered one that is only 2gpm and that is more than enough to clean an engine compartment, engine, under the hood including the insulation (carefully), the front of the engine compartment where all those little nooks and crannies are, wheel wells, under that bottom rocker panel, convertible tops, some really nasty dirty carpeted floor mats full of sand, and anything else like driveways, garage doors, etc., that you want to knock the dirt off of..

Good luck with your research !
Dan F
 
I think im leaning towards waiting on the one that migue posted to go on sale again. The 383. Looks like it drops to 90 to 115 fairly regularly, and the feature set looks much better. I appreciate everyones help. You guys rock.
 
I've been looking for a nice wall mount one for a future purchase. this one is nice with 50ft of hose but is a bit underpowered and expensive

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Used kranzle from craigslist or a new Karcher K5.85M+

I've had my my K5.85M+ for 2 years an it runs like a tank, I purge it after every use an have never had an issue. Same thing as my last one which was a 3 series, it last over 10 years mainly because I purged it overtime an stored it in the garage. I expect this archer to atlas last 5-6 years (2-3,000 washes or so).
 
edb- For that kind of money I'd just buy it.

I have a dirt-cheap AR pressurewasher (model AR112) that I got for Christmas last year. LOVE IT.

No, its performance isn't in the same league as the (prone-to-issues) Karchers I used to have, but for detailing it's simply perfect, at least for me.

I did have to replace the hose when it sprang a leak, and at that point I also got a hose extension. Even if it dies tomorrow it was worth what my wife paid for it, simply a *great* first-pass addition to my wash regimen.
 
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