Recommendations on a power washer?

No you'd have to spend more for a decent one, and the better ones have adjustable flow rates

For a just wood and vinyl, you can get one of those chinky electric ones.

I have always stuck with Honda motor and CAT pumps, and haven't ever had problems.

I have always stuck with Honda motor and CAT pumps, and haven't ever had problems.

That's because you've bought the best!

To the OP, if you aren't interested in removing paint (flaking)1200 psi is all you will need. Let your chemical do the hard work for you.

Here's a good place to start for quality PWs.

Electric:LINK
Gas:LINK

As Hammer mentioned, Honda engine & Cat pump combo are the best, but you can't go wrong with Briggs engine & General pump combo either.

What ever you purchase, make sure you pick up an extra 100' of hose for your unit. This will allow you to work the entire length of your house without dragging the pump around. Most units only come with 50' of hose.

Doesn't sound like you have vinyl siding, but if you do, no pressure washer needed. Outdoor Clorox+Jomax, spray on, let sit 3-5 minutes, rinse with garden hose. Probably listed to work on painted siding as well. Jomax is some amazing stuff.

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I borrow them from family. frick owning one of those pieces of shite that never work.

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HaHa!!!
To the OP, on the vast majority of power washers, especially entry level ones, the motor will long outlive the water pump. From what I've read on the 'net, life expectancy of most power washer engines is around 200 hours; the average for the water pump is only 40 hours. My water pump is not working well now. Of course, it would cost $180 for someone to repair it......But the same one new costs $250. Still trying to rebuild the pump. Will buy a new one for $100 if rebuild doesn't work good enough. Take good care of your pump. Buy 1 or 2 extra inline filters. Before using the power washer, check every time to be sure it's in place. Squirt "Pump Saver" into the pump before putting the power washer up for the winter, especially if you've used any cleaners. Some of the cleaners are VERY corrosive, especially if allowed to sit in the pump all off-season. Wash any cleaners out of the pump after each use. I think one can get a decent value entry level washer if it's only going to be used lightly and it's well cared for. Don't be affected by the fact that the brand may be "Troy Bilt." I bought my TB in part because I grew hearing of legendary TB quality. That's not the case now. Briggs & Stratton bought the TB name some years ago; TB is now just a name painted onto the product. My TB washer has a Honda engine, B&S parts and an Italian brand water pump that's made in China. I'd spend time finding out who makes the best water pump then look for power washers that use that line of pumps.

I just bought a Dewalt 3800 psi with a Honda GX270 engine.
The pump Is a AAA triplex.

This is what sold me:
Limited Warranty - Commercial Use - 3 Years on Honda GX engine, 5 Years on AAA pump, 1 Year frame components, 90 Days on spray a ccessory items

Just rent one. You probably are not going to use it that often.

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Also it's all about maintenance and storage rather than brand.

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I have had good brands in the past, and the only thing I have ever done to a PW pump is change the fluid every 50hrs. Never had any problems whatsoever. Good ones are very hard to break, and serviceable when they do