| A garden hose with a regular nozzle does not | | | | provides more mobility an electric one is lighter in |
| provide enough pressure to wash a vehicle | | | | weight. A gas powered can be hard to crank and |
| without a lot of scrubbing but is it cost effective | | | | an electric one just needs to be plugged in. A gas |
| to purchase a pressure washer just to wash | | | | powered requires fuel and emits fumes. An |
| vehicles? Yes, there is the convenience factor of | | | | electric powered will require extension cords. Both |
| being able to wash your vehicle in your own | | | | types of pressure washers will require the same |
| driveway but how many washings will it take to | | | | length of hose. |
| recover the investment from purchasing a new | | | | Pressure washers are rated by the amount of |
| pressure washer? | | | | pressure produced and the water consumed. The |
| When you think about it a pressure washer can | | | | water pressure produced is generally measured in |
| wash more than vehicles. If you have a paved or | | | | psi (pounds per square inch) and water |
| concrete driveway you can use your pressure | | | | consumption is measured in gpm (gallons per |
| washer to wash the driveway where you park | | | | minute). The cost of a pressure washer will |
| your vehicle. The pressure is ideal for removing | | | | depend on the type (gas or electric) and the |
| grease and grime and it will make a concrete | | | | product specifications (maximum pressure and |
| driveway appear snow white. While you are at it | | | | maximum water flow rate). The brand name and |
| you might as well wash the sidewalk and front | | | | component grade will also play a role in the price. |
| porch too. | | | | An industrial grade product that is designed for |
| Tree sap, pollen, mold and grime can leave your | | | | commercial use with higher quality components will |
| home looking dull and dirty. If your home has vinyl | | | | be more expensive than a product designed for |
| siding or is bricked then you can use a pressure | | | | household use. |
| washer to wash the gunk away leaving your | | | | The cost of using a pressure washer includes |
| home looking sharp. If you wash your home on a | | | | water consumption and power consumption. The |
| dry day the runoff water will be good for plants | | | | cost of a gas powered pressure washer is easily |
| and shrubs next to the house and some water | | | | calculated by keeping track of how much fuel is |
| will make it into the lawn. | | | | poured into the tank. The cost of running an |
| Is your back deck starting to look ragged? | | | | electric pressure washer will be added to an |
| Pressure washing prior to priming, painting or | | | | electric bill. An electric pressure washer for |
| staining is excellent for removing dirt. When it | | | | household use will generally by 120V or plugged |
| rains your deck can be tracked with muddy | | | | into an electrical outlet. Pay particular attention to |
| footprints or paw prints from pets. No problem. | | | | the Amp rating. If you are curious about how |
| Just break out the pressure washer and spray | | | | much power an electric pressure washer will |
| the dirt away. The pressure will provide a deeper | | | | consume compare it against a household item |
| cleaning than an ordinary garden hose. | | | | such as a vacuum cleaner. Products with similar |
| A pressure washer is not a toy water gun to be | | | | ratings should consume comparable amounts of |
| pointed in the direction of another person. The | | | | energy. |
| high pressure water stream could hurt someone. | | | | After you purchase your pressure washer and |
| Pressure washers can be gas powered or electric | | | | take it home you will find that it has many more |
| powered. While a gas powered pressure washer | | | | uses than simply washing vehicles. |