{"id":1884,"date":"2020-09-29T09:39:36","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T09:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/?p=1884"},"modified":"2020-10-15T18:52:33","modified_gmt":"2020-10-15T18:52:33","slug":"how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I choose an electric pressure washer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are simply some jobs around where the average garden hose at your house simply does not cut it. This is because it does not give you the water pressure you need to get the job done. That is why it is optimal to go for a pressure washer to get both the power and pressure needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/#Choose_an_electric_pressure_washer_depending_on_task\" title=\"Choose an electric pressure washer depending on task\">Choose an electric pressure washer depending on task<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/#Types_of_pressure_washers\" title=\"Types of pressure washers\">Types of pressure washers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/#The_light-duty_pressure_washer\" title=\"The light-duty pressure washer\">The light-duty pressure washer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/#Medium-duty_pressure_washer\" title=\"Medium-duty pressure washer\">Medium-duty pressure washer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/#Heavy-duty_pressure_washer_and_commercial_grade\" title=\"Heavy-duty pressure washer and commercial grade\">Heavy-duty pressure washer and commercial grade<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/#Other_things_to_consider\" title=\"Other things to consider\">Other things to consider<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/#The_type_of_nozzle\" title=\"The type of nozzle\">The type of nozzle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/#Is_it_adjustable\" title=\"Is it adjustable?\">Is it adjustable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/#Does_it_have_a_detergent_compartment\" title=\"Does it have a detergent compartment?\">Does it have a detergent compartment?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_pressure_washers\" title=\"Frequently asked questions about pressure washers&nbsp;\">Frequently asked questions about pressure washers&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/#My_pressure_washer_has_a_number_followed_by_the_letters_PSI_on_it_What_does_that_mean\" title=\"My pressure washer has a number followed by the letters PSI on it. What does that mean?\">My pressure washer has a number followed by the letters PSI on it. What does that mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/#My_pressure_washer_has_a_number_followed_by_the_letters_GPM_on_it_What_does_that_mean\" title=\"My pressure washer has a number followed by the letters GPM on it. What does that mean?\">My pressure washer has a number followed by the letters GPM on it. What does that mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/#What_is_the_difference_between_power_washing_and_pressure_washing\" title=\"What is the difference between power washing and pressure washing?\">What is the difference between power washing and pressure washing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/how-do-i-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer\/#Is_it_safe_to_wash_my_car_and_brick_house_with_a_high_duty_pressure_washer_that_has_a_high_PSI\" title=\"Is it safe to wash my car and brick house with a high duty pressure washer that has a high PSI?\">Is it safe to wash my car and brick house with a high duty pressure washer that has a high PSI?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_an_electric_pressure_washer_depending_on_task\"><\/span>Choose an electric pressure washer depending on task<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on how large or difficult your task is, there are two main aspects that you should consider: pounds per square inch and gallons per minute. Pounds per square inch refers to the amount of cleaning pressure that the washer can produce, while gallons per minute refers to the volume of water that the washer can release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another aspect that is often overlooked is the size of the nozzle, it is preferable for your washer to actually have more than one in order to help you in the different washing tasks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[adinserter name=&#8221;Best electric pressure washer&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_pressure_washers\"><\/span>Types of pressure washers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_light-duty_pressure_washer\"><\/span>The light-duty pressure washer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A light duty washer will have cleaning pressure of less than 2,000 PSI (pounds per square inch) and release volume of less than 1.5 GPI (gallons per minute). This is usually perfect for any \u201clight\u201d washing tasks like washing dirt directly off your vehicle, as well as, cleaning any minor stains off your driveway or walkway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medium-duty_pressure_washer\"><\/span>Medium-duty pressure washer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This type of washer would usually have a PSI of above 2500 and a GPI between 2 to 2.5. Such machines are often gas-powered. They can be quite useful for cleaning any hard-to-reach surfaces like second-story windows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heavy-duty_pressure_washer_and_commercial_grade\"><\/span>Heavy-duty pressure washer and commercial grade<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These usually have PSI above 3,500 and a GPI above 2.5. Some of these washers can be so strong that they can completely remove old paint! They usually have very powerful and reliable engines too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_things_to_consider\"><\/span>Other things to consider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of other pointers that should be looked at before you make your final decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_type_of_nozzle\"><\/span>The type of nozzle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An important thing to consider is whether or not the washer has different types of nozzles with different spray patterns. More nozzles will give you a lot of freedom when deciding on the optimal way for cleaning a certain object or space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_adjustable\"><\/span>Is it adjustable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to understand the degree to which the water pressure can actually be regulated on your pressure washer. Some washers may claim a certain pounds of pressure output. However, if they don\u2019t have a proper knob or mechanism to help you swiftly increase and decrease pressure, then the high pounds per pressure won\u2019t be of much use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can\u2019t lower the pressure, it will probably limit your usage of the washer because some tasks do not need that much pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_it_have_a_detergent_compartment\"><\/span>Does it have a detergent compartment?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some pressure washers have integrated detergent injection systems, which can make it a lot easier for you when trying to get rid of those stubborn stains. Read here to learn more about using detergent in your pressure washer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_pressure_washers\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions about pressure washers&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_pressure_washer_has_a_number_followed_by_the_letters_PSI_on_it_What_does_that_mean\"><\/span>My pressure washer has a number followed by the letters PSI on it. What does that mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PSI is an abbreviation that is used when referring to pounds per square inch. This refers to amount of cleaning pressure that a unit can produce. The higher the number you see next to those letters, the more pressure that it is capable of producing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_pressure_washer_has_a_number_followed_by_the_letters_GPM_on_it_What_does_that_mean\"><\/span>My pressure washer has a number followed by the letters GPM on it. What does that mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GPM is an abbreviation that is used when referring to gallons per minute. Those numbers are in reference to the volume of water that the washer can release. The higher the number you see next to those letters, the more water that it is capable of releasing in a specific period of time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_power_washing_and_pressure_washing\"><\/span>What is the difference between power washing and pressure washing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both pressure washing and power washing rely on the use of intense jets of water in order to remove stains and clean surfaces. However, the main difference is that power washing uses heated water, while pressure washing just uses room-temperature water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_safe_to_wash_my_car_and_brick_house_with_a_high_duty_pressure_washer_that_has_a_high_PSI\"><\/span>Is it safe to wash my car and brick house with a high duty pressure washer that has a high PSI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is usually not advised to use high-duty <a href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/can-you-wash-a-car-with-a-pressure-washer\/\">pressure washers for the purposes of cleaning your vehicle or house<\/a>. However, pressure does tend to decrease dramatically with distance. That is why you can still use that <a href=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/what-is-the-best-electric-pressure-washer\/\" >high-duty pressure washer<\/a>, but you will just have to stand further away from your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, a brick house could also be severely damaged if the pounds per square inch is too high. Just to give you some perspective, your average home garden hose has a 40 PSI, and that is why it is usually recommended that you use light-duty washers and never let the output go over 1500 PSI.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-do-I-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"How do I choose an electric pressure washer?\" class=\"wp-image-1886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-do-I-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-do-I-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-do-I-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/how2removestains.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/How-do-I-choose-an-electric-pressure-washer-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are simply some jobs around where the average garden hose at your house simply does not cut it. 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