Electric Pressure Washers Get the Job Done

Electric pressure washers are powerful tools that can do a lot of important tasks quickly and efficiently. They are simple to use, but can be harmful if not used wisely. Many people don't realize that the force of the water coming out of these machines can actually damage wood, brick and even stone surfaces if not used properly. This article is a general discussion about these machines.

First, I just wanted to offer up a few tips for taking care of the machine itself. As my Dad used to say, "money doesn't grow on trees". Boy, isn't that the truth! The point is that electric pressure washers are not free. They are fairly priced, but they still cost enough to offer a high level of motivation for most users to take good care of them. So a few tips on how not to harm the machines are in order. First of all, make sure you take time to bleed out all the air before starting up the washer so it doesn't burn up the pump. Second, keep hoses, nozzles and the motor clean. This is always a good suggestion when talking about power tools of any sort, and it certainly applies here.

Electric pressure washers can be used for many tasks. The first time I used one it was to try to deal with about 40 years of dirt and discoloration on the white brick on part of the front of my house. I had tried scrubbing with hot water and soap and had no luck. Imagine the little grin of satisfaction when I turned on the pressure washer to start cleaning and the grime just blasted away! I was hooked. I soon discovered that I had to be really careful as I worked along though. If I got too close, or lingered too long in any one spot, the pressure of the water literally blew away the brick. This was easy to avoid once I got the feel for the tool. As long as I kept moving, didn't get too close, and held my mouth just right, there were no problems.

Another experience I had with electric pressure washers was when I helped my parents tend to their cedar sided house. The years of water damage splashing off the deck had darkened the wood for about the first 3-4 feet up the walls. We tried chemicals and other ways first, but didn't have any satisfying results until we unleashed the "beast". It was a unit we rented from a local rental shop. They gave us some basic instructions and sent us on our way. Little did we realize how much fun we were about to have. As soon as we started working the years of darkened wood just disappeared. As when I used it on the brick project, we had to be careful to not damage the material. After just a short time we were finished and applied new stain. We felt pretty proud of ourselves after that job was done.

Electric pressure washers may not seem like something you would use much, but you would be surprised at how handy this machine really is. Whether you are taking care of everyday chores like cleaning dirt off bikes and garden tools, or keeping your car looking nice, or blasting grime off of siding, brick, decks, or walkways, electric pressure washers are a definite plus to have. They get the job done when no other tool will do.