Power Pressure Washers

Power pressure washers have become a basic home cleaning tool in more households in recent years. The key reason is that they are convenient to use, efficient in getting rid of stubborn grime and dirt which would have taken 4 times longer time to remove manually. Pressure washing takes the labor out of the cleaning chore and at the same time gives you more fun while you carry out the once cumbersome and dreaded tasks. The key here is to find the right one suited to your needs.

The engine or motor is the heart of its mechanical anatomy which could make a difference for you between having a great wash and a mediocre one. Most home use machines are driven by two categories of engines namely electric or gas powered ones. Both types of washers are easily available at your neighborhood dealership outlets in a wide array of models by many well known household equipment brands.

The key benefit of electric pressure washers is that they are very commonly used and popular with household users due to their affordability. They are also small, light weight compared to their gas powered counterparts and create less noise when activated. They do not emit toxic carbon monoxide fumes into your unventilated environment which could otherwise become fatal to the occupants or users. The higher the amperage the more powerful is the electric motors. The pressure power is measured by PSI, or pound per square inch of pressure and most range from 1,200 to 3,000 PSI.

The key drawbacks of this version is the limited power and pressure, hence are more suitable for infrequent and adhoc usage. Their lesser power however, makes them ideal as car washing, cleaning of patio and deck furniture, dirt removal, and the occasional wash for your driveway and sidewalk.

Conversely, the benefit of using gas powered pressure washers is that they are cordless to say the least. Not connected to any power outlet like the electric version, it burns gasoline to create its own power and often, these machines have comparatively high pressure and power, over 4,000 PSI or greater. With such power, they are capable of cleaning large areas in lesser time and the motor enjoys a longer lifespan. You can literally clean up your grease patched driveway very quickly and efficiently, yet still have time for a relaxing coffee. So if you do frequent exterior home cleaning, this is the type of machine you will need.

The shortcomings abound though for the gas version. They are require routine maintenance, are bulkier than the electric version and noisy as well. The health hazards of burning gasoline and releasing carbon monoxide into the air could cause fatality if used indoors, not to mention contributing negatively to your carbon footprint.

That said, always understand your own home cleaning needs before buying power pressure washers. Knowing how frequent your cleaning, what are the areas and surfaces you clean often, how much storage space you have and the limitations of your budget, will enable you to make the right choice between electric pressure washers or gas powered pressure washers.

First let me ask you a simple question. Why do you really need power pressure washers when you have your garden hose? The simple and short answer is that it cleans surfaces in less amount of time, is more thorough and it leaves you with time to enjoy other more important and fun things in life. And Briggs & Stratton Pressure Washers allows you to do just that.

And pressure washing makes cleaning a whole load of fun too. Power pressure washers are capable of cleaning everything from decks, driveways, siding, garage floors and even cars. The difference between Briggs & Stratton Pressure washers and other competing brands is that they are capable of delivering up to 75 times more power than your average garden hose. This, when compared to their counterparts which gives about 30 times more power than garden hoses is a massive advantage when you need superb power to blast away built-up mold, stubborn age old grease stains, dirt and grime to restore surfaces to like-new condition. The beauty of it all is that it only takes about a fraction of the time it would normally takes for your garden hose.

The Briggs & Stratton brand is the market leader for Gas Powered Pressure Washers which deliver superior cleaning performance, flexibility and durability.

Briggs & Stratton Pressure Washers Features That Make A Difference

Briggs & Stratton pressure washers are powered by Briggs & Stratton Engines, designed for easy starting and reduced noise and longer life. And if you need to do heavy duty cleaning, get engines with OHV design as they deliver cooler, cleaner and more efficient engine.

Using the Easy Start proprietary technology, the maintenance-free axial cam pumps enables machine starting smoother, with high performance pumps designed for frequent and long periods of use. And for the most challenging cleaning tasks, the professional grade triplex plunger pump with adjustable pressure guage which is intended for daily usage, delivers optimal performance.

The proprietary ProjectPro Nozzle System provides a wide range of nozzles with preset pressure and flow settings for different cleaning tasks. The lower pressure and higher flow nozzles are designed for gentle cleaning like cars/trucks, patio furniture, lawn equipment. The medium pressure and flow range are made for multi purposes like home siding, brick patios, wood decks, garage floors. Giving you the maximum power with high pressure and lower flow, this range of nozzles are made for stubborn or hard to reach surfaces such as 2nd story surfaces, paint removal, oil stains, rust removal etc. Its Pro-Style Spray Tips have predefined spray patterns ranging from pinpoint of 0 to wide fan-like 40 degree spray angles for various types of cleaning as well as a soap tip for managing the spray pattern.

Frustrated with forever twisting and kinked hoses? Well, with the Pressurized Hose Reel you are literally liberated. This reel allows you use as well as store your hose easily and neatly without twirls and entanglement. You only need to unwind the amount of hose need for the tasks.

Your pressure washer’s engine and pump can only do so much in terms of maximum power. What adds to the cleaning efficiency is its attachments and accessories. The turbo nozzle, for instance, cleans up to 40% faster than standard spray nozzles and is recommended as accessory for cleaning brick, concrete and vinyl surfaces. The utility brush sweeps dirt and grime away from surfaces and water flows through brush while applying detergent for maximum cleaning power on hard to clean areas. The Rotating Brush is capable of easily remove dirt from a variety of surfaces with water pressure spinning the inner brush while applying detergent for removing stubborn dirt from vehicles, boats, windows and other smooth surfaces. This two prong function is high efficient to say the least.

For information on other brands, also check out Karcher Pressure Washers and McCulloch Pressure Washers.

Power Pressure Washers come with an average warranty of 1 year of parts and servicing although some do cover a period of 3 years for servicing. When planning to buy a pressure washer, you will need to consider many factors such as frequency of usage, the types of usage, and the type of machine considered for purchase. Often enough, electric pressure washers are effective for home cleaning, be it indoors or outdoors, as there are certain skills in using them to enhance the effects of the cleaning.

On the other hand, if you are buying a few machines to start a small pressure washing business the nature of usage would be very different from that of a home use machine. If the purpose if for business, you need to account for potential the amount of usage indoors and outdoors, all depending on your cleaning contracts. Most commercial pressure washers would be at least 3,000 or 4,000 PSI for effective industrial cleaning. Commercial Diesel or Gas Powered Pressure Washers are more often the choice for small businesses. In addition, if you deal mostly with industrial grease removal, you will require powerful commercial machines with the full array of detergent and grease removal agents. To meet such cleaning needs, Hot Water Pressure Washers are more effective than the cold water units. This would mean not only buying bulkier machines, but also having the storage space for them.

If you are running a power pressure washers rental business, whereby you lease or rent out your machines to third parties who will conduct the cleaning, you need to factor in a higher cost for wear and tear. Third parties conducting the cleaning tasks are often more concerned with getting the job completed rather than machine care.

You will also need to note whether your power pressure washers are direct drive or belt driven units. While direct drive units are more compact and require low maintenance, they wear down much faster as compared to the belt driven units. Belt driven units have a mechanism which works like a shock re-director which routes away the motor vibrations away from the pump, thereby enhancing the machine life span. The belt driven models will suit your business needs more often than not.

Knowing the differences in cleaning requirements between household and commercial pressure washers is imperative as first steps to your purchasing guide. Always remember that the nature of your business or your household cleaning needs drives your buying decision.