Pressure washer reco?

[SuperGreg]

I'm looking to buy a new pressure washer. My primary use will be for driveway, patio cleaning. What do you think of this EXCELL one from Home Depot? The price is $299.00.

2500 PSI Residental Pressure Washer. 6.5 Hp Briggs & Stratton engine with maintenance free pump. Area cleanned in 5 minutes: 25-35 sq. ft. 1 Year Warranty.

• Great for driveways
• 2500 PSI
• Gas powered
• heavy duty

Store SKU # 417434
Internet # 165327
Catalog # 100090418



Option #2 from Lowes:

Troy bilt $359.00

Type: Medium to Heavy duty
HP-Volts: 6.75
PSI (Max): 2550
GPM:: 2.3
Hose Length: 25' High Pressure
Extra power and accessories for a variety of projects
6.75 HP Briggs and Stratton engine with more power, reliabiltiy and easy starting
4 Project Pro™ nozzles have preset pressure and flow settings for optimal cleaning
Easy Start™ pump technology
Stainless Steel Spray Wand
Bonus $100.00 value power cleaning kit with turbo nozzle, scrub and rotating brushes and 112 page project guide
1 Year Limited Warranty

[IFlyX5]

Greg, if you need a coupon for an additional 10% off Lowe's purchase, let me know.

[breytonX5]

I like the Excel more than the Lowes although either with 2500 PSI on tap will get any job done in a hurry. I'm currently using the Husky 1750 which is good enough for me since I don't have a very large driveway.

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by IFlyX5

Greg, if you need a coupon for an additional 10% off Lowe's purchase, let me know.

Thanks. I'm going to try and use a 20% off HD coupon that I have at Lowes. I'm leaning towards the Troy Bilt one at Lowe's due to the slightly larger engine, and the $100 free accessory bonus. If the 20% coupon that I have doesn't work, I have an old 10% off coupon that has expired that they will probably still honor.

[SuperGreg]

I ended up buying this one LINK from Lowe's (It has the Honda OHV engine):


5 HP Honda GC OHC engine: easy starting, fuel efficient
4 Quick connect spray tips
Easy Start™ pump technology
Stainless steel spray wand
1 Year Limited Warranty
Type: Medium to Heavy Duty
HP-Volts: 5
PSI (Max): 2600
GPM:: 2.5
Hose Length: 25' High Pressure

Retail price: $388.00
-20% Coupon $310.40 (They matched the HD coupon)

Here is a LINK to the 20% off HD coupon that I used successfully:

[SANguru]

actually... too much power for your application... 1500psi-1700psi will be more than enough.. 2500 will take the paint off your patio furniture. Ask me how I know... LOL VICTIM :p

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by SANguru

actually... too much power for your application... 1500psi-1700psi will be more than enough.. 2500 will take the paint off your patio furniture. Ask me how I know... LOL VICTIM :p

I don't plan on getting anywhere near the patio furniture with it. I just like a clean driveway

[Mr. D]

These type of winter conversations just piss me off :p (jealousy)

[SuperGreg]

Originally Posted by Mr. D

These type of winter conversations just piss me off :p (jealousy)

This will really piss you off then LINK

[Mr. D]

Thank's SG...actually get the power washer you can blow a hole in the driveway with....just kidding!

True story...My brother rented a sand blaster to strip his garage doors ( stained ). He failed to realize there was a pressure adjustment on the machine and before he could stop, had blown two holes through two panels! Nice one bro................HA HA!!