Introduction
Pressure washers are one of the most important tools to have if you own a home or business. They make tasks like cleaning cars, boats and driveways much easier than doing it by hand. But what is more important when buying a new pressure washer – PSI (pounds per square inch) or GPM (gallons per minute)? That depends on your needs!
The main thing for car owners to know about pressure washers is that more pressure doesn’t equal more cleaning power.
The main thing for car owners to know about pressure washers is that more pressure doesn’t equal more cleaning power. That’s because a powerful engine generates more PSI than a smaller one, but it takes a lot of energy and therefore time to deliver those extra pounds of force.
In short: If you want your next car wash to be quick and easy, focus on getting the right amount of GPM instead.
The bottom line is that PSI alone isn’t a great indicator of a pressure washer’s power, and that when buying a gas-powered washer, you should be looking at CU.
The bottom line is that PSI alone isn’t a great indicator of a pressure washer’s power, and that when buying a gas-powered washer, you should be looking at CU. The units are more telling than PSI because they’ll show you how much work the engine can do.
The more cubic inches an engine has, the more powerful it will be—but don’t worry! A bigger engine does not mean higher operating costs or costlier repairs down the line. Running costs for gas-powered machines are lower than what you’d pay for an electric model, as well as being easier to maintain and repair in general (it’s also worth noting that most companies offer lifetime warranties on their engines). Gas models are also better suited to large jobs like cleaning driveways and sidewalks quickly because they can generate higher pressures without overheating or losing suction power over time.
There are two kinds of pressure washers, electric and gas.
Electric pressure washers typically have lower PSI than gas models. This means that electric pressure washers are not as powerful as their gas counterparts, with the exception of high-end models.
Electric pressure washers are also more portable and cheaper to buy than gas-powered machines, but they lack the same power and performance of a model that runs on fuel.
Gas-powered pressure washers have more PSI than electric ones, for the most part.
If you’re looking for a pressure washer that has more PSI than a gas-powered pressure washer, you’ll want to stick with an electric model. Electric power is much less expensive and requires far less maintenance than a gas-powered unit, and the motors in these machines are usually less powerful than their gasoline counterparts. They can clean as well as any standard electric appliance, but they are limited in how quickly they can do so. Gas pressure washers have far more power and durability than electric ones. The fact that they run on gasoline means that they will last longer because there are fewer moving parts involved; there’s no need for a compressor or any other part of the machine to wear out over time. However, if you’re looking for something cheap or if your needs aren’t particularly demanding (like cleaning your house or washing your car), then an electric model may be what works best for you.
When considering the best pressure washer for your needs, you should keep in mind that higher PSI doesn’t always mean better cleaning power.
You might be asking yourself, “Why do I need a pressure washer?” Well, there are many reasons. A pressure washer can be used to clean your car and driveway, as well as your deck and patio furniture. It can also be used to remove mildew from walls or grout in between tiles.
The higher the PSI (or pounds per square inch), the more powerful your pressure washer will be. The higher the PSI rating is, the more likely you’ll damage your car if you’re not careful when cleaning it with one of these machines.
A GPM rating tells you how much water the washer uses per minute.
A GPM rating tells you how much water the pressure washer uses per minute. A higher GPM rating means that it will take less time to clean your driveway or patio.
That said, not all pressure washers have a high enough GPM rating to operate effectively as an electric model. Electric models usually have lower gallons-per-minute (GPM) ratings than gas powered ones do because they don’t need as much power and therefore don’t use as much fluid when they spray at full blast, which means that you can use them for smaller jobs without worrying about running out of fuel within minutes of starting your cleaning project.
Gas-powered pressure washers can also be rated according to their cleaning units (CU), which combines both the GPM and PSI ratings into one number.
Gas-powered pressure washers also can be rated according to their cleaning units (CU), which combines both the GPM and PSI ratings into one number. The CU represents the total cleaning power of a pressure washer and is a more accurate way to compare different models. If you’re looking at several brands, don’t just look at PSI or GPM alone; check out their CU numbers as well.
The formula for calculating an electric unit’s CU rating is:
CU = GPM x PSI
When considering a new pressure washer, it is best to look at both PSI and GPM.
When considering a new pressure washer, it is best to look at both PSI and GPM. PSI refers to the amount of pressure that the pump can generate. This can be used to measure how much power is behind each shot of water you fire at your surface. The higher the PSI, the more powerful it is. GPM refers to the amount of water that can be pushed out per minute (litres per minute). A machine that has high GPM but low PSI will not be as effective because it takes longer to get things clean. On the other hand, if you want something with lots of power but don’t mind spending more time cleaning then having a lower GPM would be for you!
Conclusion
We hope that this article has helped you understand how to choose the best pressure washer for your needs. We also want to reiterate that while PSI is an important figure to know, it should not be the only thing you consider when deciding on a model. If you have any questions about our suggestions or would like more information on pressure washers in general, feel free to contact us today!
