Customer Reviews

Generac by Briggs & Stratton Power Products 1694 1900 PSI 2.0 GPM Pressure Washer

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I recently purchased the 1694 from Amazon. The first thing to note is the item description. The engine that powers this unit does not employ OHV as Amazon states. I was disappointed since part of the reason for purchase was the OHV engine.

PROS: High PSI at slighter more weight than an electric unit. Easy to use. Very portable and stable on its rubber feet. Tried and true Briggs engine (The old lawn mower type.)

CONS: No wand/hose storage. Poor grade rubber hose, tends to kink easily. Gas guzzling engine for its size. Starting engine requires several pulls even after priming.

Summary: All in all this is a great inexpensive alternative to large pressures washers. For slightly more than a good electric washer you get the power of gas in a slightly larger form factor. This unit cleans /w ease, my only complaints are those listed above.

I purchased the Sears Craftsman version of this item that is rated at 2000 psi and 2.0 gpm. The Sears unit also came with the turbo wand and extra oil for $199. Engine started second pull and has continued to do so. Its clearly for residental use not commercial, but does a lot of things very well. Do read and follow the instructions closely about purging air before startup. CONS: Engine/pump gets very hot and will kill grass where it sits. Engine will not empty gas tank. Stops running at about 1/4 tank and requires refill. I'd have it repaired under warranty, but its too darned reliable to have somebody messing with it.

I purchased the 1900 psi Briggs & Stratton Power Washer four months ago. It started up right away on one pull, then ten minutes later it stopped. My local authorized repair place diagnosed the problem as a faulty part covered under warrantee. Three months later I still don't have the 1900. After several calls and emails to Amazon and Briggs & Stratton I received encouraging customer service that told me the part was due the next day. Still waiting. I'm dissappointed because I've grown up with respect for the Briggs & Stratton name and have only had good experiences with Amazon. I'm hoping the part will arrive, the repair made, and I can regain my confidence in these two companies. I have been told that if the 1900 cannot be repaired, I can apply to Amazon for a new one which is a mixed promise. First, I can apply for a refund is not inspiring and secondly, I face the unknown of whether it was just a lemon or bad design.

I'll have to wait and see.

I will be very dissappointed if the 1900 can't be repaired and Amazon refuses to either refund the purchase price plus shipping or is willing to ship me a new one, and not a reconditioned one.

We'll see.

I purchased this unit two years ago to clean my motocross and enduro machines. I also use it to clean the wheels and tires of my Silverado and the wifes Xterra. With this unit, I have yet to maually scrub the wheels and tires clean of brake dust - the washer just pounds it off. Leaves the tires/rims spotless (inside of the wheels also). You're not gonna blow the siding off the house, but it has plenty of power for basic cleaning. The unit has faithfully started on the second pull for two years - winter and summer.

I've owned two other portables and although this unit does not have quite the power of my 5 horse unit (2400 psi), it still does a great job. Very portable & easy to set up (brass quick disconnects from Northern Tool).

Overall, it represents an excellent value. Two friends purchaed this unit for motorcycle cleaning, and both are very satisfied.

I ordered a new pressure washer and you sent me a used one with oil all over the inside of the box. I'm pissed. I thought that a web site like amazon.com would not go so low as to dupe a coustomer. I am returning this item and I will not buy anything else from Amazon.com. I will tell all my friends that ask me what I think about amazon.com, not to buy anything from them. Even thought shipping this pressure washer back will cost me the shippihg, it's OK as long as I get rid of this peice of this thing. I'm am very disspointed with this service.

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