Review - Karcher K1700 Electric Power Pressure Washer
- The Pressure Washer Expert
- Oct 13, 2021
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 21, 2021
If you are looking for an Electric Pressure Washer that will be great for Car Wash Pressure Washing, or if you need to find a Pressure Washer For Your House maintenance; siding and more, this Karcher machine might just be what you are looking for. With this mighty product you will also be able to clean your driveway, your deck, green bins and garbage bins, barbecue grills, and so much more.
Karcher 1700 Electric Pressure Washer Specs :
Pros:
An On / Off foot switch enables you to keep your hands on your tools when they are busy.
This Electric Pressure Washer from Karcher includes three nozzles: 15 degrees (an all purpose nozzle), Turbo (is the strongest that takes tough to clean jobs become easy), and a detergent nozzle (used for applying the cleaning agent, this is car wash pressure washing at it's best)
Includes a large, removable bin in which to store all the accessories and Pressure Washer Attachments to help make storing a breeze.
This model come with a 3/4 garden hose adaptor will take on most hoses quickly and easily.
Extrusions on this product are made of metal which will give longevity to it's performance.
This is a great Electric Pressure Washer For House maintenance, the oversized wheels makes for easy moving around, even in the grass and gravel.
It has a removable detergent tank, which allows for easier tank filling of your preferred cleaning agent.
Quick connect wands on this product make nozzle and Pressure Washer Attachment changing easy to do.
Karcher offers 90 days of warranty for parts like the hose and fixings, and a 3 year Warranty for the internal functions like the pump.
This product is very sturdy, and will stay upright when in use.
This product is easy to assemble so you can get to cleaning in no time.
Cons:
The wand on this model is heavy.
The hose is tough especially when cold water is used, and wants to recoil on itself.
The 3 year warranty does not cover all the parts and accessories found on this Pressure Washer product, see the Warranty information for what is covered under the 90 days warranty, and the 3 year warranty as these are not the same.
Maintenance tips for your Karcher Electric Pressure Washer:
Drain the machine completely before storing away, especially for long periods of time.
Use Pump protector lubricant after each use to protect internal gaskets.
Find a list of lubricant here .
A method to clean your nozzles or Pressure Washer Attachments when they get gunky is to fill a a bucket with vinegar and let the nozzles soak for a few hours, rinse them out well afterwards. Repeat 2 times and dry thoroughly, and then spray with some lubricant to prevent future corrosion.
If left outside and in the rain you might have electrical issues that are easily fixed.
To prevent this, keep your new favourite sidekick in a dry place and bring indoors for the winter.
Important information
Make sure to read all the instructions in the instruction manual, you will get pro tips on how to maintain, use and care for your pressure washer.
Before connecting the machine to the electricity; with the water hose connected, and water input is turned on, squeeze the gun until some water starts coming out. Taking out the air and letting the machine fill up, thus preventing it from running dry.
Conclusion:
This product has a lot of Pros that cannot be overlooked. Standard sized fixings are always a big plus when shopping for Pressure Washers as the replacement of such parts is much easier to find.
Though this machine got a lot of bad reviews, it has a lot of good ones as well. The Pros outweigh the cons on this Electric Pressure Washer. Knowing how to do proper maintenance can be an issue of malfunction for most Pressure Washers whether they are Electric or Gas Powered, and all other machines in general, and so reviews need to be viewed with this in mind.
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