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(18 customer reviews) 90 of 90 people found the following review helpful
Karcher Better Quality than FAIP,
June 25, 2007 Joe (BEN LOMOND, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Karcher K 5.85 M Plus 1850-PSI 1.5-GPM Electric Pressure Washer with 25-Foot Hose and Hose Reel (Lawn & Patio)
I have owned a few Karchers. My old unit broke during some deck cleaning - it was probably about 5 years old. I ended up ordering an FAIP because there were several good reviews on it. I quickly regretted buying the FAIP PWS1750 unit.
I promptly returned the unit to Amazon and ended up buying this Karcher unit. It is considerably more money, but I believe it is worth it. It exudes much better quality in many ways over the FAIP. The high pressure hose reel is a great feature- this is the feature that sold me. Unlike the FAIP PWS1750, the hose stays connected when you reel or un-reel the hose - I mean, isn't that how a hose reel is supposed to work? It makes it very easy to put away (I only wish the power cord did the same thing).
The optional T-racer surface cleaner attachement is much better than the FAIP's ultra cheap PowerWash Broom.
It is on the high end for an electic power washer price wise, but also quality wise. You know the old saying; you get...Read more
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
With the right Attachment this is Great,
April 10, 2010 ZenReader "ZenReader" (washington,dc) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Karcher K 5.85 M Plus 1850-PSI 1.5-GPM Electric Pressure Washer with 25-Foot Hose and Hose Reel (Lawn & Patio)
The first thing to realize on this washer is that this washer is German. The attachment nozzle on the front is large and brass. To connect a hose you need to have a metal coupling on your hose. You'll spend 15 minutes trying to connect a plastic coupled hose to this thing. Second some genius decided to put a GFI on the cord for plugging it in. I plugged mine into an outdoor outlet that already had a GFI and --zippo-- nothing. The GFI on the washer would not set. I removed it and plugged it into an outlet in the garage without its own GFI and -bingo- worked fine. I'm sure alot of the washers people say were dead on arrival was caused by this "safety" feature. So if you get one --make sure the machine is off, plug it in, press the top button (reset) on the plug, the little window will fill with red if its set, then turn the machine on...remember its German it cares. Once working the machine is relatively quiet with reasonable strength. I used it to clean concrete around a pool and...Read more
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Another Excellent Karcher,
October 7, 2010 Emile Amirsaleh (Alpine, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Karcher K 5.85 M Plus 1850-PSI 1.5-GPM Electric Pressure Washer with 25-Foot Hose and Hose Reel (Lawn & Patio)
I purchased a Karcher 3.67M directly from Amazon and used it twice a week for over 15 months (in the blazing hot sun, and freezing cold) and it finally started acting up on me. Instead of resolving the problem, I decided to purchase a new unit instead as I felt the 3.67M had served me well for the $170 I paid for it.
Anyways, I have now had this K 5.85M for a little over a month and it is an excellent machine. I spent the extra $$$ for the on-board hose reel and aluminum pump because I use my pressure washer so frequently. I'm loving the on-board hose reel, and there's even a cord wrap on the back of the handle for wrapping up the electric cord so the pressure washer and all of its included items are quickly and easily stored away. I intend on continuing my bi-weekly use of this machine and I will update this review as I have more experience with it. Keep in mind that you may need to purchase or have the little o-ring to connect your garden hose to the unit. Mine did...Read more
