When a push broom just won’t do, you should reach for the Sun Joe SPX3000 Electric Pressure Washer. This medium-duty washer starts with the push of a button and handles most small cleaning jobs with ease. All models provide similar cord lengths, long enough to reduce the need for extension cords. PowerA combination of pressure, measured in pounds per square inch , and flow, measured in gallons per minute .
But I just couldn’t find enough material on the net about it, and that worried me about any servicing and warranty issues we may have. Another popular brand we tested was the AR Blue Clean AR383. Same with the new on the market, Briggs & Stratton at $150, but once again nice psi at 1800 but a fall down in gpm at only 1.2. Alex is a lawn tool enthusiast who cut his teeth as a normal Joe lawn dad.
Additionally, there are two tanks you can fill with specially formulated detergent if you would like to add soap to your cleaning routine. But keep in mind, detergent is not a requirement—a pressure washer can clean solely with water. The trigger holder, spray wand protector, and hose holder all snap into place and are held secure with screws.
Not all pressure washers are built alike—some are powered by gas, while others use electricity. We tested this electrical power washer to see how it handled our outdoor cleaning tasks. An electric pressure washer plugs into a power outlet like any other electric appliance. Generally speaking, electric pressure washers are quieter, smaller and lighter than gas pressure washers.
The sounds emitted by a pressure washer can either be mellow, or they can be painful. This can be a deciding factor when it comes time to make a purchasing decision — we concluded that noise should be worth 15% of the total score. To measure volume we employed Champion Power Equipment a sound meter to take readings right next to the machine as well as from 25 feet away. We also used a panel of judges to decide whether or not there was anything particularly annoying or bothersome about the pitch each model made at full throttle.
Even the washer hose and the electric cord have holders to hang on. Sometimes electric pressure washers produce a pulsating pressure. This means that the pressure frequently changes between high and low. There can also be a problem with a damaged inlet, manifold, or pump valve that causes a pulsing pressure.
Another quibble is the length of the extension wand, which, at 34 inches, is a few inches smaller than competing washers. It’s a noticeable difference, especially when you are reaching to clean the side of the house. Plan on having a ladder handy for tough-to-reach spots. We used it to clean our porch furniture, some white picket fencing, siding, and a grill we left outside all winter. The grill was caked with grime and grease, and the Sun Joe cut through it with ease. Because it isn’t overly powerful, the Sun Joe removed the superficial dirt from our porch furniture and siding without damaging it.
With the nozzle attached and the washer plugged in, you can turn on the tap and switch the power dial at the front of the machine to On. The only other pressure washer I’ve used had a canister design, which meant you ended up dragging the canister around behind you. The Sun Joe has a design I like much better because it’s a stand-up cart on two wheels with a handle that’s about waist-high (no bending to move it around!).