Sun Joe SPX3001 2030 PSI 1.76 GPM 14.5 AMP Electric Pressure Washer with Hose Reel, Green

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I've owed a couple of the popular name-brand power washers that retail in the $100-$200 range and have been very disappointed by both of them. The nozzles never worked very well, the hose was cheap plastic, etc.I was looking around for a new one and saw the SunJoe brand and decided to read the reviews. They were almost all very positive and so I decided to take a chance. I'm glad I did.The product was shipped in a double cardboard box, which speaks for the concern the manufacturer has for their product arriving to the consumer in good shape. When I got it unboxed, I was immediately impressed with the material and overall quality of the product and accessories. The hose is a nice, flexible rubber. The nozzles are all brass and stainless steel. The quality of the plastic parts is over and above what the competitors are putting out there. There was minimal assembly required: attach the hose and screw on the wand attachment brackets. I had the thing hooked up to the hose and gave it a test run within 30 minutes of opening the box. I used it today to wash away a few years of accumulated grime and dirt off my camper and it performed wonderfully. I like the soap dispenser and really appreciate the flow control for it. The previous ones I've owned were a pain to work with and you couldn't control the amount of soap coming out of the bottle.I knocked the Maneuverability score down a notch as the wheels don't turn too well and I ended up carrying it across the yard rather than wheeling it. No problem for me, but it might be an issue for someone who can't carry it. (it isn't a lightweight toy like some others)Bottom line: I highly recommend this power washer to anyone looking for a quality tool and doesn't mind spending a few dollars more than some of the more popular brands sold at the place with the orange aprons.

So this is the first time I’ve ever used an electric pressure washer and I really am impressed. I’ve never owned a pressure washer before this one but I’ve used gasoline powered washers many times through the years. Even the smaller gas powered washers start about 2,800 PSI, 800 more than the Sun Joe but they’re also about twice the price. If you have a LOT of square feet of concrete to clean you probably want a gas powered unit simply as the higher pressure will allow the wand to have a wider spray with still more cleaning power. Having said that I did also purchase the Sun Joe 10-inch Surface, Deck and Patio Cleaning attachment (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E0DPVYC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and I was able to do our patio in about half - 2/3 the time of the last time I cleaned with a gas powered washer. I like this attachment but it takes a little getting used to, to produce good results. But it’s inexpensive. The cleaning power of this electric unit is excellent. The yellow spray head does a great job on concrete (actually better than the 10” disc) but it’s only cleaning a path about 2” wide. Of course that width varies on how dirty your concrete is and how close you have to hold it.If I have any negative comments at all it’s the cable management for the electric cord. The 3001 does have an “ear” on the top backside to drape the cord over but there’s nothing corresponding on the bottom to be able to wrap the cord around to get it tight, so it dangles. Minor issue, if even an issue.If you want to make the setup even sweeter, put quick disconnect/connect connectors (QD’s) on the gun. Both the male threaded on the bottom where the pressure hose connects and the female connector on the front where the wand screws in are 22mm threaded connectors BUT, there is a difference besides just male/female. The connector for the pressure hose has a 15mm ID but the connector for the wand has a 14mm ID. These NEED TO BE MATCHED appropriately. These 15mm ID pressure hose connectors are apparently unique to electric pressure washers. Seems gas units are almost all (if not all) 14mm ID connectors. Fortunately not a problem as Amazon has everything you need.For both a male/female 22mm x 15mm QD for the pressure hose I used; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GNJFWNR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and it works perfectly. These are 3/8” plug/connector instead of 1/4” but that’s a good thing as this connection will see maximum pressure and this is a heavier connection.For both a male/female 22mm x 14mm x 1/4” QD for the wand to gun I used; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HMHBLRD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and again, it works perfectly. The only reason to put a QD on the wand is if you plan on using different accessories beside the wand that came with the unit. Such as a foam cannon, the above 10” cleaning disc, perhaps others. Sun Joe provides this stupid connector called a transfer adapter for the 10” disc. To use it without QD you have to unscrew, the wand, screw in the transfer adapter, connect it to the disc, on/off, on/off, on/off, this gets old fast hence QD’s. You will need additionally however https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0778LRDCR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 to screw onto the transfer adapter then making the cleaning disc a quick connect/disconnect accessory. If you buy Sun Joe’s foam cannon you’ll need this adapter for it to as it also uses the stupid transfer adapter but if you buy something like MATCC’s foam cannon with the 1/4” plug (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CE78VO8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) it plugs right into the QD you put on the gun.All in all I consider this an EXCELLENT purchase! It is so nice not dealing with gasoline, oil, noise (the Sun Joe is a bit noisy when you pull the trigger but no where near gas powered and it goes silent when you let go of the trigger). It’s lightweight (~32lbs), rolls easy enough and you just flip an on/off switch and pull the trigger.NOTE: If you have any issues with the pump sounding like it "racing" and little pressure, check FIRST you water supply and pressure. At one point I connected two hoses together (for reach) with two of the inexpensive brass shutoff valves in the mix and the shutoff valves restricted the water so much the pump couldn't work correctly. Too out one of the shutoff valves and things went back to working normally.

I bought this in August of 2021, and it still works like a champ and fires up like it's brand new. The assortment of accessories and nozzle tips is nice, and it's not loud enough to require hearing protection.As others have said, the handle to roll the hose up is pretty hard to turn, so I always have to guide the hose along with my other hand to get it go. Even then, it's a bit of a chore. Also be careful of the nozzle tip storage thing running across the washer. If you aren't careful, it doesn't take too much to crack it at its weakest point in the middle. (Ask me how I know.)With it being electric, you have to be mindful of having your power cord and hoses all tangled up, especially if you're using it with an extension cord, but that comes with the territory.Outside of that, it's been massively handy for washing cars, sidewalks, and decks. I'm fully impressed with it.

Have used this for a couple of months now. It works quite well. But the hose reel is pretty stiff to turn, and it's at the top of the machine, so if you pull to get more hose it will likely tip the machine over. I just unreel all of the hose each time I use it.The other flaw is the power cord. It's nice and long and has a GFI at the business end, which is great, but the material the outer insulation is made of gets pretty stiff when the temperature gets below 10°C or so. This makes the cord difficult to wind up after use.Otherwise, great value, no regrets.