Gas Power Washer Recommendations - Honda Pilot

dragoncoach · 04-24-2007, 10:48 PM

Well, I'm finally getting around to cleaning up my parents' cabin. They passed away recently and I need to power wash their deck and dock area. I'm thinking of a decent but not too expensive gas washer. Can anyone suggest one? I've been checking out info on the web and have lots of info, but personal recommendations have more weight. Thanks.

mgorbsk · 04-24-2007, 11:01 PM

I wouldn't go too crazy on one. I rented one from home depot once to bring life back into my deck before staining it. It was way too powerful and it caused the wood surface to become fuzzy which did not stain well. I had to sand it down. I've used kerosene powered steam cleaners which worked extremely well on wood planters. I would look for one that is very adjustable. It's surprising how little pressure is needed to make the wood look new again, especially if you treat it 1st.

After that incident, I bought THIS electric one to clean my brick and driveway in FL. Sort of pricey for electric at $350, but It is amazing! Only 1500 psi, but pushing 2.2 gpm is the key.

pat2k8 · 04-25-2007, 09:58 AM

My only thoughts is that it be HONDA Powered!

mgorbsk · 04-25-2007, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pat2k8
My only thoughts is that it be HONDA Powered!

"Not too expensive" never means Honda powered.

On a side note..... I blew up a Honda powered 17 hp Craftsman mower. Took me several months of fighting to get my $1700 dollars back since I had it for a few months. I bought a 23 hp Kohler powered John Deere and am on my 4th trouble free Season. I love Hondas though. Will be getting a Honda snow blower this yr.

dragoncoach · 04-25-2007, 10:41 AM

All you can do is go by track record. I think Honda has made a name for themselves by making generally reliable motors/engines. The used washer I'll be checking out has a OHC 5hp Honda motor. We'll see what happens.

dothedishes · 04-25-2007, 10:51 AM

Sorry about your folks.
If you don't want to rent, you might try Costco. My DH was looking at theirs. Don't know if they have any online.

dragoncoach · 04-25-2007, 07:41 PM

I checked Costco and I think theirs was over $300. So, I bought a used one off of cl. Honda engine, 5 hp, OHC, and 2600 psi for $200. Reasonable enough considering how much I plan to use it.

Some Beach · 04-22-2008, 12:37 PM

Sorry to hear about your parents...

THis post may be late but it's funny because I just finished pressure washing my driveway and sidewalk. My wife bought me a Troy Bilt gas-powered PW about 3 years ago. If I'm not mistaken, it runs 2200 PSI and hasn't failed me yet.

I highly recommend getting a turbo nozzle in addition to the standard array of tips. Be careful though, depending on your PSI, the turbo nozzle can tear up a deck or siding.

sblvro · 04-22-2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mgorbsk

"Not too expensive" never means Honda powered.

On a side note..... I blew up a Honda powered 17 hp Craftsman mower. Took me several months of fighting to get my $1700 dollars back since I had it for a few months. I bought a 23 hp Kohler powered John Deere and am on my 4th trouble free Season. I love Hondas though. Will be getting a Honda snow blower this yr.

I use synthetic oil in my honda mower

**colorider** · 04-22-2008, 07:58 PM

Moved to Off-Topic.

04-24-2007, 10:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
dragoncoach Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Francisco, The City by the Bay Posts: 656 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Need Gas Power Washer Recommendations Well, I'm finally getting around to cleaning up my parents' cabin. They passed away recently and I need to power wash their deck and dock area. I'm thinking of a decent but not too expensive gas washer. Can anyone suggest one? I've been checking out info on the web and have lots of info, but personal recommendations have more weight. Thanks. __________________ '04 Sagebrush EX-L w/ Navi / Class III Valley Hitch / Mito self-dimming rearview mirror, Muth signal mirrors / upgraded door speakers / front set of Pilot Pads / full size spare / AVS hood deflector / MTX 404, 4 channel amp / rear cargo cover / '06 tail light upgrade, full LED interior light conversion. Gone to a new home but not forgotten. Sold to a good friend. '03 BMW M5, Carbon Black '04 Mercedes SL 500R, Silver '98 Honda Accord EX V-6, Nighthawk Black Pearl '05 Honda Accord EX V-6 w/ navi, Deep Green Pearl

04-24-2007, 11:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
mgorbsk Super Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Greencastle, PA Posts: 562 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wouldn't go too crazy on one. I rented one from home depot once to bring life back into my deck before staining it. It was way too powerful and it caused the wood surface to become fuzzy which did not stain well. I had to sand it down. I've used kerosene powered steam cleaners which worked extremely well on wood planters. I would look for one that is very adjustable. It's surprising how little pressure is needed to make the wood look new again, especially if you treat it 1st. After that incident, I bought THIS electric one to clean my brick and driveway in FL. Sort of pricey for electric at $350, but It is amazing! Only 1500 psi, but pushing 2.2 gpm is the key. __________________ 04 EXL-RES (Redrock Pearl) 98 Accord EX-V6 Cpe (Black) Traded In 08 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 5.7 4x4 (Desert Sand)

04-25-2007, 09:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
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04-25-2007, 10:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
dragoncoach Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Francisco, The City by the Bay Posts: 656 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	All you can do is go by track record. I think Honda has made a name for themselves by making generally reliable motors/engines. The used washer I'll be checking out has a OHC 5hp Honda motor. We'll see what happens. __________________ '04 Sagebrush EX-L w/ Navi / Class III Valley Hitch / Mito self-dimming rearview mirror, Muth signal mirrors / upgraded door speakers / front set of Pilot Pads / full size spare / AVS hood deflector / MTX 404, 4 channel amp / rear cargo cover / '06 tail light upgrade, full LED interior light conversion. Gone to a new home but not forgotten. Sold to a good friend. '03 BMW M5, Carbon Black '04 Mercedes SL 500R, Silver '98 Honda Accord EX V-6, Nighthawk Black Pearl '05 Honda Accord EX V-6 w/ navi, Deep Green Pearl

04-25-2007, 07:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
dragoncoach Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Francisco, The City by the Bay Posts: 656 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I checked Costco and I think theirs was over $300. So, I bought a used one off of cl. Honda engine, 5 hp, OHC, and 2600 psi for $200. Reasonable enough considering how much I plan to use it. __________________ '04 Sagebrush EX-L w/ Navi / Class III Valley Hitch / Mito self-dimming rearview mirror, Muth signal mirrors / upgraded door speakers / front set of Pilot Pads / full size spare / AVS hood deflector / MTX 404, 4 channel amp / rear cargo cover / '06 tail light upgrade, full LED interior light conversion. Gone to a new home but not forgotten. Sold to a good friend. '03 BMW M5, Carbon Black '04 Mercedes SL 500R, Silver '98 Honda Accord EX V-6, Nighthawk Black Pearl '05 Honda Accord EX V-6 w/ navi, Deep Green Pearl

04-25-2007, 10:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
dothedishes Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: socal Posts: 73 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry about your folks. If you don't want to rent, you might try Costco. My DH was looking at theirs. Don't know if they have any online.

04-22-2008, 12:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Some Beach Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 29 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry to hear about your parents... THis post may be late but it's funny because I just finished pressure washing my driveway and sidewalk. My wife bought me a Troy Bilt gas-powered PW about 3 years ago. If I'm not mistaken, it runs 2200 PSI and hasn't failed me yet. I highly recommend getting a turbo nozzle in addition to the standard array of tips. Be careful though, depending on your PSI, the turbo nozzle can tear up a deck or siding.

04-22-2008, 07:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
colorider Olde Timer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 6,772 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Moved to Off-Topic. __________________ '10 Honda Pilot EX-L '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '12 Yamaha XT1200Z Enjoy Life Today Yesterday Is Gone Tomorrow May Never Come

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