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I don’t know if this is a typo in the buying guide but the price range in dollars is missing. Please see the snip below:
I have 2 karcher domestic units that are different models. They have been very good cleaners and very reliable hard working units, that will happily run off the water tank etc but they both suffer from a pressure switch fault that develops over time usually well after the warranty expires. The fault occurs only sometimes after the unit cycles off due when the trigger is released and the rising pressure trips the overpressure switch, randomly they will refuse to restart when the trigger is again pulled as the pressure switch sometimes stays in the off position after the pressure is released, I have developed a couple of work arounds that means I can force the pressure switch back to the start position.
The fact that both machines do it suggest that a lot of karchers may develop a similar fault after a period of time.
The displayed ordering seems sus as does the inclusion of the tested models, as well as getting perpetual buffering. Probably a server problem.
Regardless, I noticed my top rated unit from the last review is no longer included, although a lower end product from the same manufacturer is. I am aware Choice decides what to test based on what people are buying but it seems reasonable that products should be kept in test results as long as they remain on the market rather than dropped off. If results are from a previous test a pesky asterisk can denote that.
Thanks for the report, there may have been some server issues earlier today. We normally continue to include older models in our reviews, so I’m not sure why this model has been removed in this case but I’ll follow up and see if there is an explanation.
Our Karcher also developed an issue after moderate use but well outside warranty. It is not unloading when you release the trigger. This results in the motor stalling then auto restarting repeatedly.
It does a great job and is very efficient user of water. Especially important when we live off a single RW tank.
@PhilT, I spoke with the product tester and she let me know that for this particular test, the results are not comparable year on year. There’s a note in the buying guide that also mentions those previously recommended models, which are still a good option.
Theres a note here:
It might be helpful to also put a reference on the current results pages when that happens. Many of us look at the test results but not the buying guides.
Hi all - we’re looking at testing pressure cleaners again (just building a buylist presently). We’re interested in finding out what kind of tiles you have. I’ve setup a poll below for your answer. It’s the most common outdoor tile you have in your yard, so I’ve left it at one choice.
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Go for it @MattSteen. Our Gurney is due for a refresh.
We use ours on:
No tiles around here.
Noticed you can only select one option.
Guess the right answer is - no tiles, unless we gurney the bathroom?
It would be very useful if you could also include an assessment of the after sales service and support available for each product. If possible ask for a spare parts price list, availability and suppliers with each machine tested?
Ours has a similar finish to Pebble Mix on our concrete outside, so chose concrete as closest possible match.
We have exposed aggregate, stencilled concrete, and wood, some painted, some Sikkens coated.
One type which is missing is clay pavers which are commonly used for pathways, driveways and around pools.
We use our high pressure cleaner on both pavers and concrete surface…as both are rough and porous and hard to clean other ways.
