Customer Reviews for Greenworks - Pro Brushless 2300 PSI (SGS Certified) 2.3 GPM Max / 1.2 GPM Electric Pressure Washer - Green
Customer Rating
4
Good for smaller projects
on November 30, 2017
Posted by: Matt in Iowa
from Iowa
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This pressure washer is great for washing you car or boat or other smaller projects but it lacks the power for larger projects like washing your house or other large items. The first one I got leaked bad from the water inlet valve due to not being assembled correctly. Greenworks sent an additional unit to replace it and seems to be fine. I also had an issue with the tips, they were clogged with manufacturing residue and it took me a while to figure out what the issue was since no water came out of the gun like it was broken. These are good sprayers and work well, seem to be built fairly solidly. I would recommend them for anyone wanting to wash their car or deck or other smaller projects.
I have a townhouse and our homeowners association contracts to do most of the exterior work. It's great because it frees up a lot of my time to do things other than yard work, except this means that I'm tied to their schedule, like power washing the outside of my house once every three years. There's been a lot of construction in our neighborhood which has left a fine coat of red clay dust on our patios. I wanted to clean it off for the holiday season (family guests), so I bought this power washer because I didn't want some huge package (townhouse remember).
It worked great for what I need! Small package, reliable, easy to use and store. Now I know it's not some massive industrial heated tool, but it's absolutely just right for what I do at my house. Since purchase, I've used it to clean my patios, the patio furniture, decking, siding, and my cars ... after cleaning off the brake drum dust off the wheels of my old beater jaguar, it actually cleared the "stability control failure light". Honestly, I don't care if it knocked off the sensor; it's worth the purchase price of the power washer just to get rid of the annoyance light (remember daily commuter beater car).
I'd definitely recommend this power washer for any homeowner who just needs a tool for maintenance kind of cleaning. I haven't had any issues with it at all. Now I do have limited space in the townhouse, so after each use, I make sure to drain the lines and store it where it can't freeze in the wintertime. But overall, I'm really satisfied with this power washer and after letting a few of my neighbors borrow it, one actually went out and purchased one also.
My Mechanical Engineering Hat on, my first thought: Wow, this is small, probably wimpy performance... Well, that was my first incorrect analysis, of several. Actually it's very handy to tote around, everything has a place on the unit. I wanted to clean off some Patio furniture and the Birdbath, so I figured I'd have to pull out my extension cord..well, wrong again, the unit has a VERY long power cord. I was able to plug it in the garage and was able to use it 50' out in the yard. Hookups were very smooth, nothing leaked anywhere (I have a full sized [gas] Pressure Washer, that I hate to use, it floods my yard). That brings up my Epiphany, I don't use the Big Washer because I'd rather not deal with it at all, it's just too strong for some areas (removed paint on my Jeep...(Oops) and IF it starts, leaks as I mentioned and runs constantly. This unit only makes a sound when you use it (squeeze the trigger), otherwise it's so quiet I can hear the Wife calling me (a plus for Her I suppose, me, not so much). All in all, it's a washer I actually will use, without thinking of reasons NOT to wash something. Very handy, very light, very portable and user friendly. Good work by the design team at Greenworks!
After owning Gas powered pressure washers for over 20 years, I can honestly say I wish I had tried an electric unit years ago. Compact, easy to use and powerful. The quick disconnect nozzles are easy to change and clean. The soap dispenser takes seconds to attach and makes car washing a breeze. The hose is braided steel coated with rubber so it doesn't scratch the vehicle. Much quieter than my gas unit, with none of the "recoil" or pulsing from the pump which causes fatigue. The hose could be longer, but the unit is so light and portable, moving around with it is not an issue. Be sure to prime the pump by running water through the hose and wand before turning on the unit.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently purchased an average-sized house on a 1/4 acre lot. The back patio and siding don't see much sun, so they both grow mold and other things. Once thing I really needed was a pressure washer.
I have a few tools in the 40V Greenworks line, which was my introduction to the company. All of those products proved to be dependable, easy to use, no-frills tools. This pressure washer is no different. There is a 6-step explainer (with pictures) right under the handle, in case you're never used a pressure washer before. Once the water was in and primed, I fired this thing up and vwalah, it is exactly what you might hope for. I had to take it within about 2 inches to get the deep stuff out of the cement, and to get the mildew off, but once I got that close and took it at a steady pace, it had no problem leaving my siding looking like new and the cement looking years younger, even without any cleaning product. I haven't used this on the cars yet, but I'm certain from this experience that I'll be satisfied with that as well.
Some tools under-perform their value, others over-perform while still others are lemons. This one is exactly what you should expect for the money you're paying, and I expect it to be a useful part of my tool shed for a long time.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I used this pressure washer today to wash my car. It worked OK, but nothing to rave about. The pressure was somewhat sufficient, but would not even remove bug splatter. ( I would not use it for any other purpose, since the pressure is inadequate)I tried the "foam cannon" that came with the unit. The pressure was like a garden hose and no foam. Useless! The hose is not even long enough to go from the front to rear of a full size car without having to move the unit constantly. The unit itself worked fine. On/Off while using was fine. The pressure tips for the unit are the only ones that will work. I tried other standard tips and they would not fit.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks Customer Service , Greenworks Technical Support , November 29, 2017
Hello BillR
We are very sorry to hear about your experience with this product. This unit offers 20' of hose length and 35 Foot Electric Cable with GFC. The quick connect nozzles are 1/4" quick connects; the closer you move towards the object being sprayed the more pressure. The green pressure washer tip provides high versatility with its 25 degree angle tip. Referred to as the washing tip, because it provides adequate pressure to remove dirt from surfaces, but is designed to not damage many surfaces. This pressure washer tip is designed for “sweeping” foliage or debris given its wide angle. This tip is versatile due to its wide area of cleaning and strong pressure application. The white 40 degree tip, referred to as the “fan” tip creates the widest area of cleaning with relatively low pressure. This pressure washer tip is best used for light or delicate cleaning applications. It is recommended for light cleaning on wood decks and other soft or delicate surfaces.
Lastly, while the GWP1500 PSI offers 1800 cleaning units our GWP2000 PSI offers up to 2400 cleaning units to get you through your job quickly.
If we may be of further assistance, please email us at info@greenworkstools.com or call our Parts & Technical Support Line 1.888.909.6757.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just tried out my new 1500 psi electric pressure washer and was very pleased with the results. The components all went together very easily exactly as the instructions indicated. I washed about 15 years of grime off of my sidewalk in a very short time.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I USED IT TODAY TO WASH MY MOWER BEFORE PUTTING AWAY FOR THE WINTER. IT HAS AMPLE PRESSURE AT 1500 PSI TO WASH AWAY DIRT AND GRIME WITHOUT DAMAGE TO THE PAINT.I LIKE THE FEATURE OF IT SHUTTING OFF WHEN THE TRIGGER IS RELEASED.