SIMPSON Cleaning PS3228 PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer, 2.5 GPM, Honda GX200 Engine, Includes Spray Gun and Extension Wand, 5 QC Nozzle Tips, 5/16-inch x 25-foot MorFlex Hose, 49-State

2024: I've had this model since 2013 now. Little to no issues other than a sticky piston valve assembly which is common and is an easy fix once you know that's the cause of little water pressure. Some summers I use it, some I don't at all and it starts right up thanks to the Honda engine. I may go 2-3 yrs not using it. The pump still is working strong. There is a reason Simpson still sells this SAME model and uses the SAME parts a decade later. I should change the oil regularly but honestly as much as this washer sits and isn't routinely maintained it's amazingly reliable. I should dump the fuel out as well this year. Mental note to change the oil in the next month though. You don't need more than 3k-3500psi. The GX engine and AAA pump is the right combination. Honda's GX is always the better way to go whether it's on a mower or generator. The hose I upgraded to at the time of purchase is still in service with no issues and believe it or not the QD connectors are still good. Did spray one with wd-40 today because it was sticky and wouldn't snap on. Anyone having issues that I saw came from shipping but that happens and that's not a manuf. fault or the seller. Carriers all suck typically. --------- First Review: This was a replacement for a lessor HP/ PSI consumer model that I owned for 10 yrs or so (craftsman). Like many people I did a lot of research and it eventually came down to Simpson and Generac. I chose this Simpson model because of its features, engine and pump quality. I did upgrade to a Simpson 50ft hose (MH5038QC) and QD connectors for the hose and wand. This model is similar to the Dewalt DXPW3228 but at a substantial savings in price. Simpson makes many (if not all) of Dewalt's pressure washers. I used that money to purchase the hose and still saved $200 (minus local taxes had I purchased in a store). The price for this unit on Amazon cannot be beat and you will not find a lower price (I looked everywhere). This is a unit that will serve many purposes from general household uses to vehicle cleaning, etc. If you are going to be cleaning your driveway, porch and walkways...purchase a cylindrical surface cleaner like the EZ Clean AEZ31023. This single attachment is THE most useful tool for cleaning concrete!! I can't stress this enough after not using one for years it made my life so much easier and saved me a lot of time. My unit came shipped with everything with no missing parts, no damage, etc. The directions are very easy to understand/ follow and are authored for the inexperienced user. Setup was easy...just add the included oil and your fuel and off you go. The engine was quieter than my previous Briggs & Stratton. Honda engines are good quality and generally are more quiet than others. Pressure washer engines in general though aren't quiet so don't expect this one to be any different. I'm not sure why people complain about the noise....it's an engine, it makes noise. I only know of a few generator engines that are quiet but they are $1600 and up so you pay for the noise reduction. This unit has the GX engine which is better than the GC. It has a triplex pump which will last the average homeowner a really long time if taken care of (meaning in the winter or when storing for a long time, use pump saver like the Briggs & Stratton 6039 can). It utilizes the most common connectors and parts so finding them will be easy. You can always cross reference with the Dewalt model if you have problems finding them. Enjoy your pressure washer!

Tried two other gasoline power washers from another brand from a big box store. Both malfunctioned within an hour of starting them. Both were returned. This Simpson is a horse. Started on the second pull of the starter rope and runs like a dream. Very smooth operation. Honda engine technology and attention to detail are worth the price here. The pump works great. Variable pressure available via the large knob on the top of the pump. Have used it around the house several times. Each time the engine starts on the first pull. It makes pressure immediately and provides enough pressure to really clean the concrete driveway or whatever else you intend to clean. It does make more pressure than most garden variety electric pressure washers, so beware. If you've had a plug in electric model in the past, this one will make considerably more pressure than most if not all of those. Overall we are very pleased with this purchase, pleased with the Honda engine and the Simpson brand overall. Highly recommended.

Powerwasher delivered today, took me about 30 minutes to set up. Instructions are a bit sketchy and come in three separate documents but pretty easy to figure out. No damage in the shipping, all the parts were intact and in place. Engine started on first pull, no issues at all with the setup and test spray job on a pretty dirty portion of a concrete driveway. Give tires make it easy to maneuver, All in all, seems like a quality machine.

Have written and updated this four times now and still not showing up in reviews for some reason. Last attempt. I originally posted some comments and described the failure of my machine; withholding full review unit seeing how Simpson supports their products. Now I’m documenting the answer to that… Here is how Simpson pitches this machine: “ The SIMPSON® PowerShot™ Series is designed to meet the rigorous demands of the cleaning pro. Heavy-duty pressure washers with flow and reliability.” They go on to say how this is a great tool for contractors. And this is why I bought this model - though I’m only using it around my home, I wanted a product designed to provide long lasting performance, reliability and durability. Well, friends - this isn’t it. After only two years my pressure washer pump has failed; it has water leaking into the pump oil and Simpson Customer Service informed me it’s caused by a leaking seal or piston issue - and these are wear items so they won’t cover it. The rigorous demands of the cleaning pro is interpreted to mean wearing out after two years is acceptable. I’m a mechanical engineer and worked for 30 years in the HD diesel engine industry so I am familiar with mechanical products, duty cycles and wear. This product failing at two years is “premature wear” especially in light of the relatively light duty cycle it’s experienced. Contractors could not afford to spend money on a product that fails in two years. So if you’re considering a purchase I recommend you save some money and opt for one of the many lower priced options available. I’ve been using a good number of tools from Harbor Freight as of late with good results. Lower priced and performing well —————————————————————— Original post: I bought this two years ago and it’s performed well, but yesterday I looked at the sight glass to check pump oil and couldn’t see anything; the glass looked white. So this morning I drained the pump oil and it came out milky white as shown. My understanding is this means water has gotten into the pump mechanism and based on the color and froth - especially after sitting overnight - I don’t think this could be from a little internal condensation, but from a bad seal in the pump. I imagine this would quickly cause damage to the pump, too, so assume warranty service is at minimum a complete rebuild or replacement of pump. I’ve drained and replaced the oil before and it was fine. I emailed customer support this morning on how to obtain warranty service as this should have a 5-year warranty on the pump. I will revisit review after seeing how they respond. Coincidentally - this afternoon I am due to receive a new pump for my old Excell pressure washer with Honda engine. Engine is still fine and pump gave out after more than a decade. And it was an oil-less pump so never had to service it. So by tomorrow sometime I should have that one back up and running with an upgraded pump.

Bought a Pressure washer, had a couple of issues with damage from postage but was sorted out very swiftly by management, overall happy with the product and service.

I have only used it a couple of times and it is impressive. I have many projects aligned for the warmer weather. If you use the narrower nozzle it digs in concrete. Hope the Honda GX will hold up to its reputation. Only little detail is that it backfires when you throttle off, which is an indication of a too small pilot jet. I will have to check if they are changeable and if so, I will change it.

Super potente, realmente excepcional

This is an incredible pressure washer. I'm very impressed with the design and build quality, it's definitely commercial calibre. It took dried sap off my vehicle without a problem. Runs smooth, and customer service is very responsive if you have any questions. Highly recommended.

Me gusto la potencia y fácil de operar , no me gusto : motor un tanto ruidoso y la manguera es corta