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Pressure Washers

Concrete driveways, barn siding, equipment covered in a season’s worth of grease and mud. These are the jobs that separate a real pressure washer from one that just moves the dirt around. PSI and GPM together determine how fast a washer cuts through the tough stuff, and gas models carry enough output for the kind of deep cleaning that properties in southwest Missouri tend to need. Nixa Hardware & Seed Co stocks electric and gas units with staff who can help match the machine to the job.

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Helpful Questions & Answers

Find answers to common questions about Pressure Washers from the Nixa Hardware & Seed Co team.

What Is A Good Psi For A Pressure Washer?

Choosing the right strength for your cleaning chores is mostly a matter of respect for the surface you are working on. We suggest staying around 1,200 to 1,900 for washing the truck or the patio furniture, but you will need a bit more grit for those concrete walkways throughout Christian County. Most Pressure Washers come with different nozzles to help you regulate that force, which is handy since you don’t want to use the same blast on your vinyl siding as you do on a brick chimney. It is a lot easier to start low and work your way up than it is to explain to the missus why the deck looks like it was attacked by a beaver.

What Is Best Pressure Washer For Home Use

Our favorite pick for the average homeowner is usually an electric model because they are quiet enough that you won’t annoy the neighbors during their Sunday nap. For those living in the 417, a sturdy Stihl electric unit is hard to beat for reliability and ease of storage in the garage. These Pressure Washers give you enough oomph to handle the siding and the cars without the fuss of mixing fuel or pulling a cord until your arm goes numb. They are about as close to “plug and play” as you can get for outdoor maintenance, and they generally start up every single time without a complaint.

How To Use A Pressure Washer

To use a Pressure Washer effectively, you start with a thorough pre-flight check: connect your garden hose to the unit, attach the high-pressure hose to the spray gun, and ensure your water supply is turned on fully before you ever crank the engine. It is vital to squeeze the trigger to purge the air out of the lines until a steady stream of water flows; this prevents the pump from “cavitating” and burning out. Once the engine is running, select the right nozzle for the job—typically a 25-degree green tip for general cleaning or a 40-degree white tip for delicate surfaces like siding. In the Springfield-Branson area, where limestone accents and wooden decks are common, we always suggest starting several feet back and moving closer until you find the right distance that cleans without etching the material.

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