Go to Home Depot, Lowe, Tractor Supply, and etc.

Look at the pressure washers displayed out front for a "RECONDITIONED" unit that matches the new one you want. Generally the "RECONDITIONED" model was purchased at that store, used once and returned. (Kinda like renting for free.)

The unit is then sent to a reconditioning facility and brought back to brand new specs. Said "RECONDITIONED" units are generally 1/2 or less than the cost of a new one, and carry the same warranty.

I have done this twice, and saved a ton of money on the purchase. Each has subsequently been used to death, and replaced with a third that is still going strong.

All three had three things in common:

1) Lower initial purchase cost.
2) Honda engines
3) CAT brand pumps.

Just remember not to leave the engine running without water passing through the spray wand (LOADED), as the valves in the pump are now plastic and will melt. The water passing trough (UNLOADED) is what cools the pump.


Keep in mind the "RECONDITIONED" units I had previously were used about 30 hours a week by employees who could care less if I had to purchase another one. Even then, they only destroyed two in 10 years.....