Sun Joe SPX3000 Electric Pressure Washer Review

It’s only natural for outdoor furniture and surfaces to sully over time. After all, they’re exposed to the elements, plus plenty of dirt and mildew. But just as you would clean your living room with a cordless vacuum and wipe down your kitchen with a top-notch mop, your outdoor area can look good as new with help from the right tools.

Its cleaning abilities are less than spectacular and it’s loud for an electric model. That being said, if you don’t need heavy-duty performance and you don’t mind a few extra decibels — the SPX 3000 is a great choice. The Sun Joe Pressure Washer has a trigger lock to keep the spray wand from spraying accidentally, which could damage some surfaces or injure someone if hit with the high-pressure spray up close.

I have it with some car wash liquid, but want to switch it for a vinyl siding solution. Many people have been happy with how quiet the machine runs. But at 81 dB , it’s somewhere between a hair dryer and blender as far as noise goes. The machine is compact enough to easily store without it taking up too much space, although the handle does not fold down. It’s lightweight, making it easy to transport from one job site to another. Sun Joe Pressure Washer SPX 3000 is a powerful electric cleaner for decks, driveways, patios and even boats, RVs and cars.

They have great Honda engines that have been utterly reliable. The only problems have been caused by our crew knocking things off or wrecking gas tanks (not that difficult westinghouse pressure washers when they’re dropped off the back of a pick-up). Lastly, the trigger gun needs to be connected to a hose that carries high-pressure water from the washer to the trigger.

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The sounds emitted by a pressure washer can either be mellow, or they can be painful. This can be a deciding factor when it comes time to make a purchasing decision — we concluded that noise should be worth 15% of the total score. To measure volume we employed Champion Power Equipment a sound meter to take readings right next to the machine as well as from 25 feet away. We also used a panel of judges to decide whether or not there was anything particularly annoying or bothersome about the pitch each model made at full throttle.

Knowing the type of problem, you can use our diagnose table to find the cause and solution. If you’re looking for heavy-duty, hours-long cleaning session, you’ll probably be disappointed. Running this machine for too long can make it prone to leaks. The aluminum hose connector threads can also be stripped after a few uses, which increases leak chances. They like that it’s quiet and compact for easy storage. The handle is about waist-high so that it is easy for most people to roll around.

For that, it deserves a long look as you shop around for a power washer. This is one of the best electric pressure washers you can buy. It is powerful enough for just about any job you throw at it, and it is packed with useful features that make it a breeze to use.

Also, check if the extension cable is fine if you use that. To troubleshoot your Sun Joe pressure washer, the first step is to identify the type of problem. Is the pressure washer not producing the correct pressure? Or is the pressure washer pump or another part of the machine leaking?