I used a Husqvarna 3100 psi to remove all the old stain from my deck.
I also used it to remove a six-inch swath of epidermis from my leg, by allowing the glancing angle to exceed a very low limit for a fraction of a second.
I would think that a 3100PSI machine would do a good job cleaning a house.I’ve used a 2500psi unit to clean farm machinery and it blasted the crud right off.
Power washers are a handy thing to have, especially here in the south where mildew seems to grow on everything. I mostly use mine for washing the car and cleaning the concrete driveway and patio.
I have a Karcher electric pressure washer that works pretty good. You have to be somewhat careful pressure washing siding and brick, to prevent damage and leaks through the walls.
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I bought a AR Blue Clean AR112 on sale 79.99 at Ace hardware. It’s a 1600 PSI and it is strong enough to clean dirt and mold off my concrete patio.
http://www.amazon.com/AR-AR112-Electric-Pressure-Washer/dp/B003R1N4O8
Don’t have one but, I could envision using it as a shower head
If you’ve never powerwashed before, take it easy at first. It can cause wood damage very quickly until you get the hang of what setting to use and how far away to stand.
I wouldn’t go for anymore than 2500 psi. Don’t use them on smooth sidewalks, or garage floors in the “spot” spray mode, and know the hazards. Cutting off toes is not an uncommon problem with the uninitiated. That said, yes, with proper precautions, it will power wash your house. My Honda 3000 psi unit cleans the water jackets of 20 year old engine blocks. It works a treat.
Two story home? Be careful when you get up on that ladder with that pressure washer. It can knock you off the ladder.
My birthday is coming up. :)
Whatever you get, definitely listen to the folks here.
Start with the lowest pressure nozzle & work your way up to whatever is effective without going overboard.
I just got a Homelite with a Honda engine (2600 psi) and so far so good.
Yes, I use it for cleaning out my sinuses ;-)
3100 psi? Are you trying to strip paint off your car!
At that price I am going to go get one too.
If it lasts more than a couple of years it is worth it.
You can buy more expensive that will probably be more heavy duty, but for occasional use its probably going to be fine.
I have a 3000 psi here at the ranch that does a great job for me on the house, the decks, the barns, etc. It would seem to me the 3100 psi would do quite well for you. I’ve never had a problem with that Subaru engine, and have had the unit for quite a long time. I did have to replace the washer hose a few years ago, but that’s to be expected under the category of normal wear.
Either lower the pressure using an adjustable nozzle. Or by changing the nozzle to one with a larger orifice. Don’t lower the pressure with the unloader. This will cause the pump to be running in bypass. Not good for the pump to be run in bypass for extended periods of time.
Start out with a good distance between the nozzle and your house’s surface. They will remove dirt, and underlying paint, and even wood.
I got mine many years ago. Last year it starting leaking and I was able to replace all the seals and valves. And it runs like a top again.
At 2,000 psi, It will quite likely take paint or stain off of wood, might damage weak stucco.
You can even use it to inflate brady's balls.
Thanks for all the comments.
More than adequate, however it depends on what type of siding your have. If it is fiber cement board, I would not use that much pressure. 3100psi will remove paint.