| Portable pressure washers have many different | | | | industrial cleaning jobs. The cold water models are |
| benefits. They are now available in either gas or | | | | enough since you should not use hot water in many |
| electric powered models and produce different | | | | normal applications. Furthermore, at higher level of |
| pressures. In addition, these models can run either by | | | | power and flow rate, hot water model can damage |
| hot or cold fluid. With so many choices, it can be | | | | grout on tiles, roof shingles and seams. |
| overwhelming. So here is a guide on how to weigh | | | | Gas and Electric Powered Pressure-Washers |
| your options properly. | | | | The disadvantage of electric units is that their |
| Amount of Power Produced | | | | portability is limited within the range of the cord. |
| Depending on the brand, model and type of | | | | However if you are considering one, you may want |
| pressure-washers, the power of the unit ranges from | | | | to invest on inverter that produces sufficient voltage. |
| low to heavy duty. If your intention is to use the | | | | The gas powered units typically have higher flow |
| machine for simple tasks such as washing the car and | | | | rate and force. At a same level of power, the gas |
| clean a deck, then the light duty model that runs only | | | | powered units are sold way much cheaper than the |
| between 1,300 and 2,000 PSI range. Due to low PSI, | | | | electric powered units. In addition, they provide more |
| the models are mostly inexpensive and light in weight. | | | | flexibility and portability. However, the disadvantage |
| Otherwise, consider the heavy duty models. | | | | of gasoline type units is that they emits harmful |
| Hot Water and Cold Water Units | | | | gases and are not recommended for indoor use. It is |
| When your budget is low, the cold fluid unit is your | | | | recommended that you examine which type would |
| best option. The hot water models are usually | | | | be the best pressure washer for you. |
| available in high price as they are generally used for | | | | |