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Stay away from the inferior vertical shaft setups. These are the washers that look like a push mower. They are pretty much disposable and are good for light use. Good thing is a replacement pump is only about $60. They don't generate the pressure and volume for the big tasks. Go with a horizontal shaft axial pump setup at minimum. A triplex pump is even better and longer lasting, can usually be rebuilt but costs significantly more.

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I just used my Troybilt today. That said, I would only buy one with a Honda engine

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That's what I have. It's a TroyBilt with a Honda 160cc engine that puts out 2600 PSI and 2.5 GPM. I came with 5 nozzle attachments that go from a wide span to pinpoint. I tend to use the one right in the middle for much of my work around the house. I have a long driveway that can park 5 cars plus a 400 sq. ft. slab in the back yard and a couple hundred sq. ft. of sidewalk and walkways in front.

I use it to clean all the concrete surfaces and once a year I will power wash my entire house which is pretty damn big and all wood. It's 20 ft. to my gutters and the house is over 75 ft. long and 25 ft. wide, all wood exterior with working shutters and 31 windows.

The only issue I have had with the PW is the pump went out about 3 years ago and I replaced it with a beefier one than came stock. It is best to not let the machine run without water flowing for very long as the impeller keeps turning in the pump and this heats up and can cause failure. I bought it in 06 when I decided to repaint my house after Katrina flooded the ground floor.

I got a Ford one from Costco 2 years ago. Has been great so far

I've been having a Karcher for 18yrs and it is still going strong. Whatever brand you get definitely get a Honda engine. Also if you don't use it often, and it doesn't have one already installed, add a fuel shut off valve.

I’ve been told to just just the Costco $299 special pressure washers and just replace them when they die. I’ve got a 3k psi Sampson that works great around the house. I’ve pressure washed the house twice with it so if it dies tomorrow so be it