how to choose a pressure washer

Not Sure How to Choose a Pressure Washer?

Where will you use your pressure washers? That may sound like a silly question, but whether you're cleaning indoors or outdoors can make a huge difference when deciding how to choose a pressure washer.

Asking yourself these 2 very important questions will help you decide:

  • Do I need a pressure washer with wheels to easily move it around, or am I cleaning objects that can be moved up close to the pressure washer?
  • Am I cleaning on a job site (needing a gas pressure washer) or do I have easy access to electricity (to use an electric pressure washer)?

 

Electric Pressure Washer vs Gas Pressure Washer

If you're cleaning indoors with an electric pressure washer, you're limited on your energy sources. For instance, indoors you're confined to using an electric motor to drive the high-pressure pump. The electric motor limits your portability because you're constantly tied to an electrical outlet.

Outdoor cleaning provides you with more options. Working outside allows you to operate electric pressure washers or gas pressure washers, the two most popular solutions. Typically, the electric pressure washer models are more economical. However, the gas pressure washers are portable—no electric cord—which may be more convenient.

While most pressure washers are typically fed by a garden hose from a spigot, some can also draw water from a large tank. This makes on-site cleaning easier because of the mobility factor. Learn more about hot water pressure washers & cold water pressure washers now.

 

How Much Time Do You Need With the Pressure Washer?

If you are operating a pressure washer for less than five hours per week, you could technically get away with a less expensive model found in do-it-yourself stores. But beware—you certainly won't get the supportservice, or warranty coverage that so many people have come to trust from their local Hotsy dealers.

If you are operating pressure washers for less than 20 hours per week, you will find some mid-range models that are typically identified by a direct-drive pump and a bare-bones design. A mediocre option.

If you're a serious pressure washer user, operating a business and cleaning more than 20 hours per week, you need top-quality pressure washers at prices you can afford. Let Hotsy show you how to choose a pressure washer that will suit your needs without breaking the bank. Contact your local Hotsy dealer to book an on-site pressure washer demo —we'll show you why Hotsy is the #1 pressure washer manufacturer in North America.

 

Find the Right Pressure Washer For Your Job

Pressure washer equipment comes in two fundamental designs...either hot water pressure washers or cold water pressure washers. Once you determine if your job requires you to use hot water or cold water, then more choices come into play regarding fuel types and mobility. To begin, let’s take a look at the main difference between hot water and cold water models. Be sure to click on the images below to begin browsing Hotsy's many pressure washer models.

Designed to Cut Through Oil and Grease

Think of it like washing greasy dishes in the sink. No matter how much soap you use, you are only smearing the grease around in cold water. Add hot water, and it cuts through the grease and oil in no time. The same applies to cleaning with a pressure washer. If oil or grease is present in any form, you will need a hot water pressure washer to remove it quickly.

Perfect for Breaking Up Dirt and Soil

Cold water pressure washers are ideal for removing dirt. However, if the surface you are cleaning is mixed with oil or grease, a cold water pressure washer won’t clean as well as a hot water pressure washer.