re: Recommendations on a power washer?

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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.