Power Washers

When it comes to power washers and car paint, it comes down to several factors:

  1. The pressure. If the pressure on your washer is too high, it could damage the paint on your car. Make sure that you are using the correct pressure washer and the correct pressure on your vehicle. This will typically be between 1000psi to 2500psi (100-160 bar).
  2. The water. With the pressure and the detergent used for your car, hot water is not necessary for a deep clean. And in fact, hot water could hurt your car's paint. While hot water pressure washers are available, we do not necessarily recommend this feature for your car. For a deep clean, you can use a foam cannon with your pressure washer.
  3. Your car's paint. Not all paint is made the same, particularly for older vs. newer cars. If your car's paint is weak and old, a power washer may be too much for the delicate paint. However, a modern vehicle's paint is likely to come out perfectly fine (in fact, shiny and new looking) after a good pressurised washing.

Damage to car paint is rare for modern cars if the right pressure is used. So make sure you are purchasing the correct washer for your vehicle, and you can enjoy getting the best clean for your car! 

The short answer is yes; you can repair power washers. However, you really need to ask if they should be repaired. 

A high-quality power washer that costs you quite a bit of money can be repaired and should be repaired. This will prolong the life of your washer, meaning your purchase and repair costs offer over 10 years of power washing. 

But there are also much cheaper pressure washers available. While you can also repair the cheaper models, sometimes the cost of a few repairs will equal what could have bought you a new power washer. 

This will also depend on the repair that is required for your washer. But be aware of how much your washer costs and what repairs you are faced with. 

Your washer is splashproof, which means that any accidental spray that comes back to your washer will not cause damage. 

However, it is not designed for prolonged exposure to water. So keeping it outdoors during a rainstorm could cause big problems for your washer. 

Once you have your specific power washer, you can read the instructions to learn more about your washer's tolerance for water. But in general, you should keep your washer stored in a dry place between uses. 

You may also want to be careful about any power washer accessories you purchase. They will come with their own instructions, and you should verify that your foam cannon or power washer accessories are stored safely. 

Pressure washers are specially designed to wash just about anything using a high-pressure jet. This makes cleaning many items a lot easier to take care of. 

And chances are that you either live in a house with a patio, gutters, fencing, or windows. You may own a car or even a boat. All of these are items often go overlooked during spring cleaning or are extremely time-consuming to clean. But a power washer makes these cleaning jobs easier, faster, and more thorough. No more scrubbing carefully at each window pain when you can wash it clean in minutes. 

Power washers also promote a clean and safe environment. Once you own and operate a pressure washer, you'll start to notice a lot more places in your home that could use a good cleaning. 

Take, for example, garden furniture. You may forget the original colour of your outdoor furniture after a while. A good power washing will show you just how dirty your furniture was and encourage you to keep your valuable pieces in the best shape possible. 

You may think about all the things that could use a pressurised wash and wonder how often you'll be buying a replacement. There's a lot to clean from your lawnmower to your garage floor. But does that mean you'll need a new pressure washer every year?

Thankfully, power washers are not a regular purchase but rather a long-term, reliable tool. A power washer does need to be cared for properly. But when they are maintained, they can last at least ten years. 

Here are some tips for extending the lifetime of your power washer:

  • Have your power washer serviced when in need of repair. The better your washer, the longer it will last. But continue to run when something is wrong will cut short the life of even the best power washer.
  • Use the right power washer accessories. Make sure your washer is equipped to handle any power washer accessories you add.
  • Use only clean, filtered water. Using incorrect water or adding bleach could corrode your pump's seal, making it useless.
  • Protect your power washer from frost. With so much water that goes in and out of your washer, cold temperatures could freeze your washer. This will affect how it performs and could ruin your washer.

Not all power washers are made the same. With all the different models and designs, some will last longer than others. But with regular repairs and these care tips, yours can last you a decade and beyond. 

When water comes out of your garden hose, the water flows naturally. However, when that same water is pushed through a smaller nozzle or orifice, you're not just getting regular water. It's pressurised. This water concentration means that a pressure washer compresses the water and creates a more powerful stream. Best not use it in your garden for your delicate flowers! These washers are meant for large, durable surfaces on your property and will clean with greater intensity than any other device. These tools are generally powered by a pump that will also accelerate the speed of the water's flow. You can find pumps that are powered by different sources including petrol and electricity. But when it comes to washing the dirtiest of your larger items, a pressure washer is an essential tool. Think about your car, patio, driveway, brick home, and much more. These items become dull-looking without proper cleaning. With a pressure washer, you'll quickly have these cleaned and ready to go. The pressure you use for each job will vary. You can add power washer accessories to perfectly complete any cleaning project. That could include making your power washer longer for cleaning gutters or drain cleaners.