31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for home use, November 26, 2007
This review is from: Karcher K 5.93 M 1,850 psi 1.5 gpm Electric Pressure Washer (Lawn & Patio)
Pros:
I was looking for something to clean the brick pavers in the backyard and driveway. This thing did the job. The vario wand it comes with made my backyard look like new after 3 hours of work. It cleaned thoroughly without the need of detergents (even though I bought it).
*Comes with a 'safety' so kids can't pull the trigger.
*Only sprays when you pull the trigger.
*Be careful with the vario wand....it stripped paint off of wood fencing.
*Super easy assembly and operation. I mean easy.
*Cords were long enough to leave the main unit in one end of the backyard while I walked around with the wand. 25' Wand cord and even longer electric cord.
*Wasn't noisy at all. I thought I would need earplugs but the noise it produces it definitely easy to deal with. No neighbors complained or even peeped out to see what was happeninig. A benefit of electric I guess.
*Got it at Lowes though. Needed it asap.
Cons:
*Needs a way to keep trigger depressed to alleviate hand strain.
*Wheels only roll on rough surfaces. A bit clunky rotating.
*Hard to screw in water hose. I feel the hose entry port should be easier to access. (It's in the front recessed inside the housing)
*Cord storage could be better. It has a hanger on the front but it just barely accommodates the wand cord and electric cord.
Overall, I'm happy with the purchase. This is my first pressure washer, btw. The cons are not really a big deal to me. The performance blew me away and overrides the small setbacks.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Caveat Emptor, July 23, 2009
This review is from: Karcher K 5.93 M 1,850 psi 1.5 gpm Electric Pressure Washer (Lawn & Patio)
If you're considering a Karcher electric power washer, you should know that Karcher will not warranty their products unless they're purchased at an "approved outlet." They play this little game by talking about that requirement on their website, but fail to mention that if you buy from eBay or anyone else they consider "not authorized," you get no warranty whatsoever.
I'm out $200 because, as one of the people they have the nerve to call a 'customer care representative' told me, "You should have read the warranty card that came with your product."
When asked how a consumer could accomplish that before purchase, considering the warranty card is inside the box with the washer, she was stumped for an answer. When I asked why they don't disclose on their website that they won't warranty products from unapproved retailers, more silence ensued.
Very disappointing to encounter a high-profile brand with deceptive business practices.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Broken Right Out of the Box, June 20, 2009
This review is from: Karcher K 5.93 M 1,850 psi 1.5 gpm Electric Pressure Washer (Lawn & Patio)
Broken in at least two ways right out of the box. The box arrived without any damage but the unit had two broken pieces jammed into the unit's housing. The on/off switch and the attachment for the high pressure hose. Where is the quality control in the company that "is associated worldwide with top performance, innovation and quality."
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