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Buying and Using a Kärcher Pressure Washer

 

Karcher Pressure Washers

Kärcher is one of the most well-known pressure washer manufacturers worldwide. A German company, the Kärcher pressure washer lineup is mainly designed for residential use. Several Karcher pressure washers can even be purchased for less than a hundred dollars, making it an ideal purchase for the homeowner who has occasional jobs requiring a pressure washer. This low-cost solution makes a good compromise for homeowners who have jobs requiring such a unit, but do not wish to spend the hundreds or even thousands of dollars for a more professional pressure washer.

Known for their high quality yet rock-bottom price structure, the Kärcher pressure washer is a sturdy pressure washer with a compact size. Several models only put out 1.7 gallons per minute, which is lower than commercial or industrial models yet works well for water conservation coupled with home use. Although this is considered a low-power spray, it is more than adequate for most home uses. A Kärcher pressure washer can be used for many home tasks including washing the car and cleaning gutters, siding, or windows. Because it is smaller, it is also easier to move around, perfect for doing tasks around the yard such as cleaning patio furniture or a deck. Because of its low output, it is not suitable for stripping paint or cleaning tough oil stains from concrete; for these tasks, you’ll need a pressure washer with higher PSI. The Kärcher pressure washer provides a low-maintenance option for homeowners in the market for a pressure washer, because it is known for its high quality construction.

Kärcher is known not only for residential pressure washer, but also top-quality professional and industrial models at realistic prices. In fact, Kärcher is the world’s largest manufacturer of pressure washers, both light and heavy-duty. Kärcher pressure washer models range from those suitable for simple household tasks to those for commercial pressure cleaning services.

Kärcher is a family-owner German company which as founded in 1939. The Karcher line of pressure washers began in 1950 with the development of the world’s first hot-water pressure washer. Kärcher’s German-built electric hot water pressure washers still rank among their most technologically advanced units. About a quarter of all Kärcher pressure washer units sold are hot water units; hot water pressure washers are used for more thorough cleaning and sterilization than cold water units.

Kärcher currently holds over 260 patents, meaning that their pressure washers are some of the most technologically advanced units currently on the market. Known for an ergonomic and user-friendly design, a Kärcher pressure washer makes a sensible choice whether you are a homeowner new to the world of pressure washers or the owner of a large pressure washing business. Nearly all Kärcher units offer a smaller, more compact size than comparable models from other companies. Almost all Kärcher pressure washer models incorporate a patented axial pump system offering high efficiency. Professional models also include Kärcher’s popular Dirtblaster nozzle, a concentrated spray that still offers a wide coverage area, allowing for quick and efficient deep-cleaning. These patented improvements have long made the Kärcher pressure washer a popular choice.

 

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