There is no more doubt that the demand for pressure washers is rising by the day; it has become a machine that almost every home possesses as no one would instead opt for a more challenging method when there is a more straightforward and efficient way of cleaning. Most homes that need the pressure washer to simply clean common stains, dirt, and grime go for the light-duty electric model pressure washer with pressure levels of 1,700-2,000 pounds per square inch.
The primary reasons why they go for this model type is because electric models are:
- Easy to carry and more portable
- less expensive than the gas model types
- Requires little maintenance and also helps to cut cost as it does not need gas or diesel
- It gives out no exhaust fumes thus, making it the perfect choice to clean both the indoor and outdoor of your house.
- It will not cause any damage to their home like a heavy-duty model type with a higher pressure would if used there.
Features of Pressure Washer
- Cleaning Unit: This particular feature determines the efficiency of the cleaning power of your pressure washer. The cleaning unit of your pressure washers is determined by two factors; PSI(Pound per square inch) and GSM (Gallon per minute).
- PSI: This is defined as the degree of force in which your pressure washer sprays out water. The higher the PSI of a washer, the higher the cleaning unit. For a light-duty electric pressure washer, you should look out for a washer within the range of 1,400- 2,000 PSI to be able to blast away almost every common stain and dirt.
- GSM: This is the rate of the volume of water that passes through the washer nozzle every minute. While buying your domestic pressure washer, you should opt for one with a GSM within the range of 1.7 to 2.8 GSM. A pressure washer with high GSM cleans your surfaces faster.
- Multiplying these two factors to determine the perfect cleaning unit you should go for while choosing your domestic washer, you should go for a pressure washer with an average cleaning unit of 3,500.
- Engine Size: It is essential to check your electric washers' power( watts) as they also help determine how efficient they turn out to be.
- Butt Water Connection: It is also advisable to go for a washer that can connect with a water butt. Water butt helps collect rainwater for your washer; this enables you to save money and utilize your natural resources.
- Other Convenience Features: You could also consider some features that ease you while operating the machine. These include; wheels to help move around, long hose length, long cord lengths, etc.
