Westinghouse 3400 PW

[freebird914]

Looking into pressure washers, I see this one at lowes, Anyone have one happy with results ? any known issues? Thanks

will be used for house maintenance not commercial, wash vehicles, clean grills ... gas powered .
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[mike93lx]

What are you planning to use it for? Looks like a pretty generic light duty pressure washer.

Focus on GPM. That's what really gets the work done and the more the merrier

 

[freebird914]

What are you planning to use it for? Looks like a pretty generic light duty pressure washer.

Focus on GPM. That's what really gets the work done and the more the merrier

thanks updated post

 

[mike93lx]

If you aren't trying to clean large areas of concrete, I am sure it will be fine.

If you do need to clean concrete, I would strongly recommend stepping up to something bigger and getting a surface cleaner

 

[The Cobbler]

I suspect that most generic washers will use Honda Clone engines, Chinese pumps and be relatively compatible with each other as far as performance, longevity , available parts etc . The picture of your listed one is in that range by the looks of it .
Overall it will probably be okay, or maybe not ... depending on your luck .

 

[zendriver]

Not that it matters, but I would suggest not making the purchase based on the “brand name” since it’s just a generic Chinese made product

I recently purchased a small electric one under the same name, also a generic Chinese product. It went back in the box for return before I even hooked it up. The wheels were so cheap. They were literally falling apart in the living room. There was some snap in place tool holders that would fall off. It was highly rated and not really cheap in price.

Just my two cents. You can get a Ryobi (Chinese made as well) in that same price range.

 

[Lassen Forge]

I'm on my second Kärcher in 15 years, the only reason it's the second is that damned 120/230 voltage thing.
They live outside, all kinds of weather, and they don't seem to mind - apply water, plug it in, squeeze the handle.

 

[mike93lx]

For stuff like washing a car or cleaning something small, I'll always get out my electric PW (sunjoe spx3000) before the gas one (powerhorse 4400psi 4.2gpm). It's so much quieter, turns off when not running and has more than enough power.

For bigger projects, like cleaning the driveway or pool deck, the gas one so wildly quicker.

 

[Jtels85]

I recently purchased the Westinghouse 3400 psi gas pressure washer from Home Depot and it has been phenomenal. No issues, no complaints. I've used it to pressure wash our house, porch, driveway and sidewalks. It's a solid unit for the price.