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Choosing the right pressure washer

Peter Sitkowski) | 2nd May 2023 | 6 Minutes to read

A pressure washer can be one of the best purchases you make as a homeowner, with so many indoor and outdoor cleaning jobs made simple by the power of high-pressure water and the right machine. Having said that, choosing the best pressure washer for you can be a difficult process, as there are loads of devices out there and many of them seem to offer the same things.

We’ve compiled a list of five of the best pressure washers available, with each of them offering different benefits and serving various price points so that you can make an informed decision about the right pressure washer for your home.

Here are our picks for some of the best pressure washers available at Repco:

  1. Karcher K4 Pressure Washer with Power Control and Deck Kit
  2. Bigboi Washr Flo Pressure Washer
  3. Karcher K2 Pressure Washer with Power Control
  4. Mechpro Blue Electric Pressure Washer
  5. Repco Petrol Pressure Washer

Karcher K4 Pressure Washer with Power Control and Deck Kit

If you’re after a pressure washer that offers a lot of feedback, the Karcher K4 with Power Control is a great choice. You can set the pressure level by turning the spray lance on the machine and then you can look at the G160 Q Power Control spray gun to check your PSI in real-time.

The K4 has a Plug ‘n’ Clean detergent system that lets you switch out your cleaning solutions quickly and easily and it has a hose reel that makes handling the machine convenient.

We’ve specifically selected this Power Control and Deck Kit package as a fantastic option for anyone who wants a powerful solution to their dirty deck. This set comes with the PS 30 Power Scrubber brush, which has three high-pressure nozzles that help to force stubborn soil out of crevices and work in tandem with the scrubbing brush to tackle dried organic matter easily.

You also get 1 litre of Karcher Wood Cleaner that has an active dirt remover in it that makes it great for stripping dirt and soil from wooden surfaces — it also offers UV protection that’ll help to slow your wood from darkening.

Overall, the control you get with the K4 Pressure Washer is unmatched and if you are looking to specifically clean fences and decks, this package is the perfect balance of raw power pressure washing and careful maintenance for all wood surfaces.

Bigboi Washr Flo Pressure Washer 15M Hose

There’s a lot to love about the Bigboi Washr Flo Pressure Washer. It has a maximum pressure of 2,600 PSI, offering 7LPM of flow rate, and it will accept water temperatures of up to 50°C to help cut through grease and oil spills.

The quick-release trigger has a stainless-steel extension arm that gives you extra reach while cleaning without the need of an extra attachment and, like the Mechpro, it comes with a foam cannon hose attachment to help you get more from your cleaning solutions.

Between the huge 15m hose and the 3m long power cable, it’s one of the best electric pressure washers out there for cleaning jobs in large gardens or for anyone with an awkwardly placed garden hose that’s constantly out of reach of their outdoor clean-ups.

Safety is also considered, with a Total Stop System (TSS) built into the machine that will check for water flow in the pump and turn the engine off automatically if it starts to overheat or if water stops flowing into the machine.

This is a great system that’ll handle most cleaning jobs and it has a brushless induction aluminium pump motor that makes it a quieter option than a lot of other electric pressure washers.

Karcher K2 Pressure Washer with Power Control

For a high quality clean, you can’t go past a Karcher pressure washer. The Karcher K2 Pressure Washer with Power Control is a perfect example of this quality but without the bigger price tag of some of the larger, more powerful machines they offer.

You’re going to get a telescopic handle for extra reach and wheels that will handle being dragged across most surfaces. However, you’re going to max out at 1750 PSI, which is more than enough for cleaning the family car but might struggle with deep stains in concrete and other tough surfaces.

This version of the K2 comes with the ability to adjust your pressure by simply clicking the Vario Power spray lance into position, which means you can knock the PSI up a few notches to clean some caked mud off your tyre tracks and then switch to a lower-level spray for the rest of your car with two quick clicks.

The 6 metres of hose and 5 metre power cable should give you enough room to get to whatever task you’re looking to take care of, but it does lack the range of something like the Bigboi with its super long 15m hose.

If you’re on a budget and not fussed about some of the extra features available in the Karcher K4, then the K2 is a great option for car care and will easily handle most pressure washing jobs.

Mechpro Blue Electric Pressure Washer 2219PSI 7.8L/min

MechPro make a whole host of quality tools and their pressure washers are no exception.

The MechPro Blue Electric Pressure Washer has a maximum PSI of 2219 and a working pressure of 1479, making it more than adequate for any concrete or brick work as well as car washing and other household jobs.

A great feature of this pressure washer is that it comes with a snow foam cannon, which you can attach to the end of the hose to get a ton of extra suds from soaps and detergents you put into the built-in dispenser.

You also get a variable spray lance that’ll give you a high-pressure jet or a fan pattern for a more delicate wash, as well as a turbo rotary nozzle for intensive cleaning.

The integrated hose reel is another nice feature that makes setting up and packing away a simple task and durable wheels make it manoeuvrable during cleaning jobs.

While the K2 Pressure Washer has nice variable control that makes switching between jobs nice and easy, the Mechpro Blue Electric Pressure Washer gives you a little extra power at a similar price point, making it a great choice if you need to tackle high-pressure tasks on a budget.

Repco Petrol Pressure Washer 7HP 3000PSI

If you’re looking to do some serious cleaning, either commercially or around your property, then a petrol pressure washer will give you the extra PSI to get the job done. This Repco Petrol Pressure Washer has a 4 stroke OHV 7HP motor that will output water pressure of up to 3000 PSI, making cleaning jobs like the brick walls on your house or dirty sidewalks a piece of cake.

Portability is another great aspect of this pressure washer. While a lot of petrol power washers are cumbersome, this machine has large rubber wheels and a convenient handle that makes moving it around a simple process, and without the need for a power cable, you can bring this unit down the pier to wash your boat without issue.

It also comes with a heavy-duty spray gun, a 60m lance attachment for hard-to-reach places, and a 10-metre high-pressure hose. You’ll also get four quick-connect nozzles that offer varying levels of pressure to help you clean tough surfaces like concrete as well as wooden decks and fences.

Obviously, you’ll need to deal with engine maintenance and a much louder cleaning experience when using a petrol pressure washer compared to an electric, but you’re going to get more bang for you buck in terms of raw cleaning power.

The Right Pressure Washer for the Job

At the end of the day, a big part of choosing a pressure washer is personal preference and is dependent on the job you’re looking to undertake. All the units listed have their own pros and cons, so you’ll need to decide if you want the heavy power cleaning of the Repco Petrol Pressure Washer or the compactness and flexibility of the Karcher K2.

Whatever you decide, make sure to check in with your local Repco store or shop online for great deals on pressure washers and power washers that’ll give your car, deck, or driveway a deep clean and a pristine finish.

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