Posted on 05/07/2015 8:08:09 AM PDT by C19fan
Costco has a new PowerStroke pressure washer powered by a Subaru engine with 3100 PSI and 2.4 GPM. It will be on sale starting today for $269, $30 discount. I was thinking of buying it instead of paying someone to power wash the house, a 2 story home. Is such a machine suitable for power washing a house? Thanks for any feedback.
Yes, I use it for cleaning out my sinuses ;-)
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3100 psi? Are you trying to strip paint off your car!
At that price I am going to go get one too.
If it lasts more than a couple of years it is worth it.
You can buy more expensive that will probably be more heavy duty, but for occasional use its probably going to be fine.
I have a 3000 psi here at the ranch that does a great job for me on the house, the decks, the barns, etc. It would seem to me the 3100 psi would do quite well for you. I’ve never had a problem with that Subaru engine, and have had the unit for quite a long time. I did have to replace the washer hose a few years ago, but that’s to be expected under the category of normal wear.
Either lower the pressure using an adjustable nozzle. Or by changing the nozzle to one with a larger orifice. Don’t lower the pressure with the unloader. This will cause the pump to be running in bypass. Not good for the pump to be run in bypass for extended periods of time.
Start out with a good distance between the nozzle and your house’s surface. They will remove dirt, and underlying paint, and even wood.
I got mine many years ago. Last year it starting leaking and I was able to replace all the seals and valves. And it runs like a top again.
High pressure will peel paint and could cause damage.
Better to go with high water volume and lower pressure.
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I remember that!
At 2,000 psi, It will quite likely take paint or stain off of wood, might damage weak stucco.
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You can even use it to inflate brady's balls.
Thanks for all the comments.
More than adequate, however it depends on what type of siding your have. If it is fiber cement board, I would not use that much pressure. 3100psi will remove paint.
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