Jeff, as a woman alone who thought I couldn't do many DIYs, you have helped me with so many projects with your clear and sensible explanations and demonstrations. Not only can I take pride in doing it myself, but I've saved a ton of money. Thanks SO much!😃

@gergemall

Жыл бұрын

God bless you l You only fail if you don’t try .

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

Жыл бұрын

Happy to be of help! Cheers and Well Done!

@adhc8560

Жыл бұрын

@@gergemall Thanks! That's true, and you may be surprised at what you can do on your own! Just keep watching Jeff!😃

Been using a 3000 psi gas model with a Honda engine for 10 years. Other than marrying my wife, best decision I ever made. They both start on the first pull.

Hi Jeff! Just thought I'd let you know, that you helped inspire me to start a handyman business 3 years ago. 1st year I made about $20k. Last year did over $100k in business and by the end of the year I'd hired two full time employees. I'm paying them a $60k salary, and we're on track to do about $300k in sales this year! I'm way to busy now to still watch all of your videos, but I still catch one when I can! Thanks for the inspiration!

@Mr.Meme01

Жыл бұрын

In what state? Are you in a dense city

@captaintortuga3191

Жыл бұрын

@@Mr.Meme01 South Carolina. I definitely wouldn't call Columbia a DENSE city. I mean if you're describing some of the residents, sure, but the place itself barely qualifies as a city.

@shoyrushoyru

Жыл бұрын

thats amazing! did you have any real handyman experience prior to watching jeff's videos?

@samoday2992

Жыл бұрын

Well done chap from sunny 🇨🇦

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear this story. Way to go Captain!

Soap won't draw with a pressure trip. You have to use the black tip to get the cleaner to pull out.

The best feature of an eclectic pressure washer is the automatic off feature. For gas, if you let it idle without spraying you will overheat the pump and kill the machine. Electric doesn’t have that problem.

I reach for my little Ryobi electric pressure washer with 1600 psi and 1.2 gpm for every pressure washing job aside from the driveway. It can actually clean concrete surprisingly well with the wand, but of course it isn't powerful enough to run the surface cleaner. I only break my gas pressure washer out once a year to clean the driveway now. You can't beat the convenience of electric, and most jobs don't actually require anywhere near the power and gpm that gas machines are putting out.

Have had one for over 15 years. Most motorised ones are knock offs of the Honda 4 stroke engine. With any pressure washer especially on a flat or near flat surface, I use a rotary head attachment. I have used the head on horizontal and vertical surfaces. Have used this head to clean fences and concrete walls. There are many advantages for using a pressure rotary head. The two most important are, the time reduction is considerable and the results with the shorter time is better. Can use the normal spray nozzles to 'cut in' when adjoining areas don't need to be touched/washed. Size is not important. The bigger the washer pressure, the bigger the diameter of the rotary head. For big businesses, the motorised machines can have a hot water system attached. For car washing, a snow foam system can be attached.

Things to buy to get more friends. 1) A Truck 2) A Trailer 3) pressure washer 4) A garage TV

Pulling the trigger while you start the motor makes it easier on everything. I like all your videos

Been cleaning my house vinyl siding once a year with a Briggs and Stratton 2700 for over 10 years now, and it still works like new and does a great job. Also use it on the car. Worth the investment.

It’s funny, I have a really nice gas pressure washer. Used it only 2-3 times. It’s loud as hell and hate that I have to turn it off and on if I’m washing a car. Bought a nice electric one recently and already used it 4 times. Squeeze the trigger to turn on/off. It’s also enough power for all but the toughest jobs. I fear my gas one will be collecting dust from now on.

Jeff, just a helpful tip, do a soft wash (no high pressure required) with 30 second clean (about $30). If you're siding doesn't look brand new, then use a pressure washer. Pressure washers are not cheap and etch the siding making it get dirty quicker. Trust me try thriy second clean from your local hardware store. I was blown away by it, it doesn't just clean your siding it makes is shiny and new looking. We did this before listing our house for sell and most thought we just had the siding installed. Nope its clean but original to the 12 yr old house. It works that good. No I don't work for them, they just make a product that most don't know about. Cheers!

I have that exact same pressure washer! Bought it 2 yrs ago, definitely worth the investment. Use it more than anything I have

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

Жыл бұрын

Cheers

I put quick connectors on all my garden tools and hose, including the pressure washer. Never have to worry about messing up the threads again!

@poeticsilence047

Жыл бұрын

Same

@-LIONHEART

11 ай бұрын

And it doesn’t twist

..if you rent/buy the 2nd floor extension wand, make sure you're not missing any couplings to attach to your machine before leaving the store.

Isn't it going to be a lot more diluted at the nozzle, since you're bringing in more water from the hose?

Exactly, I got taken from tv ad, not enought psi for electric pressure washer. I wanted to throw in trash.

Electric pressure washers are convenient to use, but very light duty - rinsing a trailer or a small deck in the spring. Gas is a must for larger projects like a whole house or driveway...you want at least 2500 PSI. Just gotta watch out on wood surfaces, if you get closer than about 8" you'll leave marks or crack old brittle materials.

I saw a video recently that the main reason for any pressure washer failure is not running water while the unit is on. The water flow is essential to not burn out the pump parts. That also explains the dribble at pay car wash bays.

When I purchased my petrol washer the guys recommended to have water coming through the gun while starting to take pressure off the pump and easier to pull start. Done it from the first day and always starts so easily

I went with the DeWalt 2100 that was on sale for 250 and best part about it is that it is maintenance free. I absolutely hate small engine devices. they always clog up or old gas or when did you change the oil last. Is this one 2 stroke or regular. I just cannot stand gas anything anymore. Also the 2100 is super compact and packs all into the pressure washer housing!

I use an electric with a battery pack to eliminate dragging a long cord. Of course no solution for dragging the long hose.

30 seconds outdoor cleaner(sold everywhere) does a really good job at killing algae and mold, mildew... spray it on go around house spraying it by the time you get back to where you started just pressure wash it off. Btw need to use black tip for soap to be dispensed low pressure and all other tips are for angle of pressure (not soap/cleaner)

Just went through this and finally picked up a harbor freight predator (Love their engines despite their crap tools) pressure washer this past spring... a world of difference from my old crap-ass karcher electric model

Hey Jeff! I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the amazing videos you create. Your videos have inspired us(my wife and I) to start our own KZread channel. Your passion and dedication shine through in every video, and I hope to capture that same level of enthusiasm in my own content.Thank you again for sharing your knowledge and expertise with the KZread community. Your videos have been a game-changer for me, and I can't wait to see what other fantastic content you have in store. Keep up the fantastic work!

My cheap electric pressure washer has been on a downward trend since I bought it. Plus between the power, extension cord, garden whose, and wand hose, there's just too many things to fight with every time I use it. A gas one is in my future.

@Dabby724

11 ай бұрын

don't worry, when batteries become more advanced we'll get cordless electric pressure washers. Just wait roughly a century.

Is it loud?

Good choice- I bought one of the Ryobi electric pressure washers- it only worked 3 times and died. If you lose the receipt, you have no warranty. Another reason to have a Home Depot account is to track these purchases because things can and do fail. This unit you have has a lot more power, but you can't haul it with you in e.g. a motorhome. Thanks for sharing.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

Жыл бұрын

Good tip

@KLondike5

Жыл бұрын

I saw a video recently that the reason that mostly happens is from not turning off the unit when you're not spraying. If the pump is running it needs water flowing through it to not be damaged. They really should have a default dribble setting instead of just putting a warning in the manual.

As a homeowner who owns both gas and electric pressure washers, I advise others to avoid the gas units. I retired mine. The electric models are compact, quieter, and much lower maintenance. I learned from professionals who do “pressure washing” that pressure is secondary to the chemical cleaners they use. The chemicals do the heavy lifting. The pressure washer is used for rinsing…not cleaning. Pressure is needed to reach higher stories. Get a soap/chemical dispenser that fits on the end of the washer’s pistol or wand. Don’t siphon chemicals through the pump.

@TheTurbinator

Жыл бұрын

I have an electric one with a brushless motor and oh my that thing is INSANE. Better than any gas washer I've ever used.

@evictioncarpentry2628

Жыл бұрын

I guess they didn't inform you of the main more important difference....GPM. Electric is inferior in every way unless you just want to rinse something off.

@tycox8704

Жыл бұрын

@@evictioncarpentry2628 GPM would improve the _speed_ of the task. As a DIYer, that is not a concern to me. Time is money to a pro.

@unclebedhead9099

Жыл бұрын

@@TheTurbinator what make model? looking for a good electric one, thanks.

@user-ig7uy5xu7k

Жыл бұрын

@@TheTurbinator what type of yours

Cool man, still say that's the place I grew up in

5:20 Is that a Tennessee Vols logo all the way in Canada? Either way I love your videos but if it is I love them even more.

@shoyrushoyru

Жыл бұрын

hes actually in the US fixing up a mobile home in florida right now

@brucegriffin1153

Жыл бұрын

@shoyrushoyru that's almost even better that it's in Florida, haha.

Do pressure washers help keep my deck from peeling ? The sun kills it how can I keep it looking new without staining and without using expensive composite thing

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

11 ай бұрын

wood needs protection. if all you have to do is spay a new coat every year with a pump sprayer and never scrape or sand again....you win. Cheers!

it is easier and better to softwash siding.

Two comments.. 1 throw the PW hose that came with unit , in the Garbage and go buy a good one Flexilla or urberflex or yamatic.. 2.get quicks connects for both washer pressure hose and the inlet water hose.

What PSI is it? There are affordable electric ones that are 3k PSI. Without the hassle of gas.

Make your life easier and get quick disconnects for the hose ends.

I wonder about the gas vs electric washers. Are the electric ones just weaker because they're cheaping out on the electric motors? Are we running into a power ceiling when it comes to a typical 120 volt circuit?

@shoyrushoyru

Жыл бұрын

i would imagine its a size and power thing, would likely need a bigger motor, and then it's power draw would probably trip your breaker for regular household outlets

@clarkpalace

Жыл бұрын

Nothing new here. Gas gives alot of power

@tycox8704

Жыл бұрын

@@dropndeal Are you certain about that. I have a shop vac that has a peak horsepower rating of 6.5 hp.

😂😂😂 u being here in Fl, your coming up with whole new videos. Welcome to FL ✌️. You won't answer anyway but, what PSI Washer you using?

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

Жыл бұрын

i bought a 3000 psi model. Cheers!

I also use my pressure washer cause I do water jetting when needed

@FHES2005

Жыл бұрын

@Home_rono_Vision_DIY- sure is this your email

Have had electric and gas. Electric works well for jobs that don’t need a high PSI. Like washing your car or removing surface dirt and mold. The heavy duty jobs need gas power. Like your driveway. 3,000+ PSI makes quick work of tough jobs. Pay a little extra and get gas.

i didnt' hear anything much about electric pressure washers. can you recommend a good one? not interested in gas equipment ever again. thanks!

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

Жыл бұрын

You get what you pay for. nothing under $200 will last!

prefect every time

This guy lives in Canada and yet it always seems to be Summer. 🙂

Aziz! Focus!

I have four different pressure washers . Gasoline, electric. Depends on the need. ❤

Home Depot doesn't sell Craftsman. Lowes does

When i was younger i mindlessly sprayed my hand and the skin turned completely white and it hurt like hell when the blood went back to the area. stupid lesson learned.

Use PPE.

Both gas and electric pressure washers are still limited to where they go by the hose ut uses for water. You can say all the pros and cons for both and atill in the end come out almost equal except that gas has higher pressure than electric for now. You dont NEED chemicals with a gas washer for most projects the pressure will remove almost anything so less expense. I cleaned a thick moldy driveway in 10 minutes with pressure alone as well as sidewalk and steps. Yes soap or chemicals only draw up with the washer head fitting ONLY none of the other heads will and those are very low pressure so you gave to go over everything twice to get it done. I have both and electric and a gas that are used according to what isneeded cleaned. The biggest benefit of electric is the auto shutoff to kerp from killing the pump. Eventually they will get an electric washer over 2500 - 3000 PSI then I will go that route alone. Pressure is the key factor in a pressure washer, otherwise just use a garden hose with a high pressure nozzle.

Combustion engine's are so last century. Electric will get the job done and be basically maintenance free. It also doesn't make an ungodly racket, or spew exhaust stench everywhere. My 100€ Bosch came with a three-in one nozzle that does the necessary stuff and you can also just buy a patio washer and whatever attachment you need. Sure, it may not have the absolute top end pressure but pressure enough to do real damage to wood and such if you're not careful... so no, you can keep your noisy combustion engines. As soon as I can find a good two-stage snow blower with lithium batteries that won't cost me an arm and a leg I'm ditching my last combustion engine too, which is the snow blower. Everything else is electric, or robotic and electric.

I was gifted a electric pressure washer I used it one time and threw it away and bought a gas one the power just isn’t there for electric yet

I don't think California is going to let us buy the gas version in the future

@philshock3805

Жыл бұрын

Yep. The hardest thing will be timing your needs when they limit electricity usage to two hours per day ... because the grid can't handle the extra electric use. But hey, at least you got that prop 65 warning on every single thing you buy keeping you "safe". Sorry man ... l fled CA 20 years ago.

@KimmoJaskari

Жыл бұрын

@@philshock3805 In what way is it California's fault that the US spends $2380 billion a year (yes, literally that number) on war related expenses, and a pittance on infrastructure, and now the infrastructure is 100 years old and rotting fast? I'm confused.

If water isn't coming out, make sure the guy behind you isn't kinking the hose before you stare into hose. 😁

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

Жыл бұрын

LOL

Only issue I have with my gas pressure washer is that it is more of an event to use so I have to remind myself to not be lazy.

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

Жыл бұрын

😂

For your car get yourself a foam cannon that attaches to your pressure washer

Now you need a foam cannon!!!

What ever happened to the church?

👍👍

After two electric pressure washers went bad, I am going to make my next one a gas operated PW. They seem to be more powerful and they really piss off the Global Warming people. A double whammy reason to buy one.

Not so pro tip … dont run it too close to vinyl siding it warps ! Done it 😀

@HomeRenoVisionDIY

Жыл бұрын

Good tip!

This is not a dig at Jeff, he’s the man. But if you’re really a beginner with a pressure washer, and want to make money with one, there are better resources out there. Equipment and techniques demonstrated in this video are subpar. Equipment is expensive, especially if you have to buy it twice, and proper technique costs you nothing but time. Again, Jeff is great and I appreciate what he’s trying to do here, but he just can’t be an expert at everything.

You did a very poor job of matching your title to content. You showed how to clean a house siding. This is neither a discussion of investment on a gas washer, nor a comparison between electric and gas washers. Misleading title and text. You took off on a tangent. Don't use a clickbait title and not deliver the right content. Scam video. Please do not add music to any demo, DIY, tour, cooking, or wildlife video. It hurts the ears, drowns out natural sounds we need to hear, and irritates the mind immensely. Your choice of music is not mine. I came for the video. I got blasted with obnoxious rock music I detest. Why??? What purpose does it serve besides chasing away subscribers? It adds nothing. It subtracts everything. I wanted to hear the decibel level of the washer, how hard the water fizzes out of the nozzle at max pressure, the sounds of starting it up. Learning is not just visual, it is auditory too. You removed the whole audio section of how this works, and included your voice and music. Well that does nothing for learning. I need to hear the SOUND of the washer too. So frustrating. I do not want to be a slave to the volume button turning it ON OFF ON OFF, to hear you speak in between the music. I hope this resonates with you. NO MUSIC. Save it for the man cave and beer buddies. With the door closed please.