The AR Blue – AR383 was the first machine we tested, and it was an interesting way to start. It’s the lowest-priced machine we tested, and it gets the job done, but its shortcomings became very obvious once we saw what the other machines had to offer. Tougher cleaning jobs like decks are possible but can be slow. It has rotating wheels that spin in 360 degrees so it moves easily over different surfaces without tipping over. We also loved its lockable wheels that can spin 360 degrees so the pressure washer follows you around without having to push or pull it.
This machine has two pressure modes just like a few of the other electric units we tested. One is for normal, high-pressure cleaning and the second is a low-pressure mode, likely for just pre-soaking areas. You activate by pulling the trigger twice and holding on the second pull, although just like the other electric models, this can take some experimenting to figure out. Water supply must have a minimum flow of 3.5 gallons per minute.Turn power switch ON.Set choke lever to CHOKE position.Turn fuel valve ON.Pull the recoil handle until the engine starts. The ePX3050 Electric Pressure Washer is a solid budget-focused offering from Westinghouse Outdoor Power that doesn’t sacrifice performance or quality. The Westinghouse WPX3200’s aluminum axial cam pump, powered by a powerful 212 cc engine, can provide a pressure of up to 3200 PSI and a flow of up to 2.5 GPM .
I understand that a lot of you reading this article might be buying your first pressure washer and may not understand how small that really is. Okay, let’s do some comparisons to give you a better perspective. The Sun Joe SPX3501 which is an ultra-powerful 2300 psi electric pressure washer, weighing 46.5 lbs. That’s a significant increase in size, considering it has less cleaning power.
For vehicles and windows you don’t want more than 1500 PSI, and the nozzle shouldn’t be narrower than 25°. For concrete and stone you want at least 2000psi and a 15° nozzle. I don’t know what witchcraft Westinghouse Champion Power Equipment employed to create a pressure washer this compact that matches or in some cases, beats out competition nearly twice its size. But one thing’s for sure- they didn’t compromise on reliability or build quality.
Reflects how easy it is to operate, including transport, power , storage , and protection (from thermal and low-oil conditions). This score also includes helpful features and water inlet and outlet, nozzle, and wand connections. However, where the Westinghouse WPX3200 primarily suffers is due to its gas engine. Oil changes, gas refills, carburetor cleaning, and all the other small engine maintenances are tiresome, yet required, additions to the Westinghouse WPX3200 experience. Another, admittedly milder, inconvenience involves the onboard soap container.
Aside from a few nozzle holders, it also has zero onboard storage features. It comes with a velcro strap to hold the hose, cord, and wand to the handle, but even when they’re wound up, it’s still a bit of a jumbled mess . For a smaller house or garage, the light-duty performance and compact storage of the Greenworks westinghouse pressure washers GPW1501 might be perfectly ideal. For a greatly reduced price, however, the Worx 13 does suffer from some noticeable issues. This was the loudest pressure washer we tested, so ear protection is a must when using this machine. Although not a deal-breaker, we would be wrong to say that it isn’t annoying.