K1800PS

I had been wanting to downgrade from my gas powered 2600 psi pressure washer because 2600 is just too powerful to use on cars. After doing research and reading reviews I selected this model. I put it through its paces yesterday doing the back patio and two cars (with additional snow foam cannon). Coming from a gas powered machine I really didn't know what to expect. The machine did a great job. No leaks, which really surprised me. I have to believe that those who experienced leaks might have cross threaded the connections. If you are coming from a gas powered to electric you'll appreciate that you only hear the machine when you're pressing the trigger. Unlike the gas powered engine that is loud and always on. No ear protection needed, although always a good idea. The machine didn't seem to get hot, something I was expecting and surprised that it didn't. The size and portability combined with the cleaning ability really impressed me. Swapping out this cube for my gas powered full size pressure washer helps me reclaim valuable garage space, a big win. Upgrade by adding quick connects for the machine to pressure hose and pressure hose to gun and possibly longer hose or connect two 20 footers. Gun is pretty standard. I do wish the extension was not a bayonet type connection because I'd like to use the gun without the extension when connecting foam cannon. Might upgrade to different stubby gun. I will probably disconnect the soap feed and go directly from the container (using a filter at the tip of a longer tube) because I don't want to leave any unused soap in there and I don't see a way of draining it. I also found myself filling it a few times. I wish I knew what the feed ratio is soap to water, but I'm guessing it's 1:1. I could probably get more foam out of something that had a higher GPM but it worked good enough. Very happy with this.

Nice and compact and lightweight, mounted on a shelf in my garage, and put a 150-foot hose and reel on it, It has been working great, with good pressure, not as much water flow but it is expected, overall no issues, and have used it a lot around the house (prepping roof for sealer re-coat, washing exterior walls and windows, cleaning concrete floors, washing cars, etc.) Much more practical than a gas power machine and can be moved very easily if needed, NOTE it has less power and flow than a gas-powered one but it's good for most applications without the hassle of gas and pull starting it.

This is easily one of the best budget pressure washers on the market. Nothing comes close. However buy a new wand because quite frankly the accessories it comes with are pathetic. I used the wand it came with three times and now I can even get fittings on it anymore. One of my issues with this pressure washer is the fact that it leaks, but it's not terrible so I'll only dock a star. It provides more than enough power for cleaning decks and washing cars so it's definitely worth the money, and it's small in appearance and it's versatility is unmatched. It can get a little noisy but other than that it's pretty great.

Small, light and perfect for car washing. I use this with a foam cannon and it works great. I own a powerful gas power washer but it is cumbersome to use. I needed something small, quiet and easy to use and store. This is perfect. It is plenty powerful enough for car washing

Oh my! I thought I was indulging in a luxury when I bought this to clean my boat deck. But let me set this up. I didn't want to spend a lot of money, needed something compact to fit in my car trunk, wanted it to be electric and not too powerful. Hey. I don't want to blow the gelcoat off, just the dirt and bird poop! After having used this a few times, it's not a luxury; It's a necessity! It saves so much time and does what I needed perfectly. I've loaned it to others at the marina and they love it too. It's easy to set up, just powerful enough and is good quality. I highly recommend it if you need the same thing I did. The hose and electrical cord are long enough that reaching is easy without an extension (which they don't recommend anyway). This is a no brainer. I don't know what you'll find to complain about...unless you prefer pink. SINCE MY ORIGINAL REVIEW: A valve in the spray gun has broken. Karcher was absolutely no help finding a replacement. Google searches have resulted in lots of hits, but none are clearly replacements for the entire gun (which seems to be the only option). BEWARE that parts might be hard to get. However, I contact Karcher via email and they responded within MINUTES. I complained that I was having trouble finding the part and they quickly told me the correct part number. While the information on the web regarding parts is bad, their customer service on that point was GREAT!

I was excited to get this Kärcher K1800PS pressure washer after reading the positive reviews. Unfortunately, right after assembling it and following the setup instructions, I encountered a major issue that prevents the washer from functioning properly. The problem is with the nozzle quick connect fitting. No matter how tightly I connect the different nozzles, there is a constant leak from this connection point when the washer is turned on. The nozzles themselves feel loose and don't seem to lock in securely even when fully inserted. I've included a video showing the leak and how the nozzles are loose even when fully inserted. You'll see water spraying out from the base of the nozzle instead of just coming out the spray tip. It's disappointing because otherwise the pressure washer seems well-built and powerful based on my initial impressions. But this leaking nozzle connection is a dealbreaker and means I'll have to return this unit for a refund or replacement. I'd recommend checking this connection point carefully if purchasing this model. Hopefully my issue was just a single defective unit, but it renders the whole thing unusable right now. I'll update if I'm able to exchange it for one that doesn't have this leaking problem.

This little machine is amazing! I ordered it a few days ago to clean up the exterior of our home before we put it on the market and to keep up with our new home from the get go. It arrived on time and nothing in the box was damaged. There are only a few parts to it (power cord, water hose, 3 different attachments and two parts for the spray gun). I (24 year old female who is not particularly gifted when it comes to technology) was able to assemble it by myself in just a few minutes. It is also very light and easy to carry. I plugged it in and hooked it up to the water and it was ready to go. I started with the medium nozzle to clean my driveway. It worked really well and did a great job. It also removed some of the wax that my husband had scraped off his surfboard and that had gotten stuck to the concrete, but it required a little more persistence than just the regular driveway cleaning. I'm sure with enough patience it will all come off though. After getting familiar with the medium nozzle my curiosity took over and I switched to the turbo one. It is awesome! Seriously, best mother's day gift I could've gotten myself lol. I cleaned off some of the bricks on the side of the house and some wooden privacy fence panels. The results were great! We have lived in this house for almost four years and it was the first time we've power washed the brick and fence, but all of the dirt came right off. The trigger on the spray gun is easy to pull and hold on. After some time my hand did get a little tired, but that's not the power washer's fault. Once I was done I wiped it down with a rag and took it apart. It is small and light enough for me to store it on one of the garage shelves, which is a big plus. I seriously recommend this power washer to everyone looking for something to keep their property nice and sparkly. I'm hoping it will hold up for a long time, but once this one gives out I will definitely go with Kärcher again.

needed to buy a new one. reserched around and found Karcher is still selling them--they were one of the firsts selling electric ones. this one is compact and light. does a really good job cleaning up the patio. does tasks like blasting green scrunge off of chairs and stairs. like all of these pressure washers, you need to insure there is enough FLOW of water for it to work. Initially it was stuttering, then i remembed i had my whole house water filter in the line. when i switched the whole house filter to bypass, it worked fine. despite its cheap price and small size, it MOVES A LOT of water at a pretty high pressure. Being compact, i can easily store it in the basement for the winter too! I am very happy with the investment. about the only thing i wish is that the pressure hose would be another 10 feet longer.