We read reviews about people melting their high-pressure hoses on the engine when they weren’t careful. While this is definitely something you should note, it certainly isn’t a deal-breaker. We were skeptical at first that the Westinghouse had enough power to effectively blast grime off an old sidewalk and driveway that had permanent rust and oil stains. The red tip, though, cleans like a laser, leaving white lines in the stains, so we switched to the 15-degree green tip to evenly clean a wider patch. Needless to say, the red tip ripped off old paint in an instant.
We bought this with the surface cleaner to do our back patio and it worked great. But machine is fairly rugged in construction and that’s a plus. Longer lengths allow further reach without the need to move the main unit. The Westinghouse WPX3200 is part of the Pressure Washers test program at Consumer Reports.
Going through multiple cleaning sessions let us repeatedly set up, break down and test portability of these units. Many pressure washers had unique features like a hose reel, little baskets, spray wand rests, multiple spray tips, and other little features we tried out on-site. We didn’t lug all six washers to each location, but testing out each unit multiple times was sufficient to put it through its paces and get a real feel for cleaning with it.
If you’re the type who considers pressure washing more of a passion or an obses… Alex owns a home improvement and restoration company in Vancouver. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Saskatchewan Polytechnic and is a NARI Certified Remodeler. His team does a wide range of home restoration products, both interior and exterior. Users tend to brag about their ePX3050, often noting their appreciation of the purchase and recommending the product to others. The most significant standout comments from reviews reference pricing, power, size, and weight, which is a pretty solid summarization of what makes the ePX3050 so great.
Despite all being positively reviewed by consumers, we definitely noticed usability and quality variances between products. All the units we tested can get the job done, but our top picks made setting up, cleaning, and storage much more enjoyable. No sun joe spx 3000 pressure washers were ‘quiet’ and we found gas models were decibels louder than electric models. This is going to be the case with any gas pressure washer though. The Generac clocked in at about decibels louder than the electric models we tested.
I ended up ordering this Westinghouse and it is a fantastic pressure washer. I was able to clean the sides of my house quickly and have already used it on my deck as well. My neighbor even asked me where I’d gotten this powerwasher (which is funny because he’s one of those ‘lawn nuts’ who Champion Power Equipment only buys the best for his precious property). The leaves are starting to fall, and you may be thinking about power washing your gutters. It’s the perfect time of year to maintain those dirty drainage systems. The cool weather brings out dirt build-up, which can cause more problems.