Hello,
Let me start by saying I wish I would have discovered this website sooner. I recently purchased a Troybilt 3100 PSi pressure washer and was pressure washing a driveway yesterday when the connecting rod shot through the engine block. Great. I was able to return it to the seller (Guy on facebook, very lucky he exchanged) I get the new one today, drain the oil completely, fill it up with specified amount, and the thing starts spewing smoke. I call customer service, get case numbers, alert corporate, then I drain half the oil and try again. This time it runs for about 4 hours (runs out of gas constantly) before the O-ring in the gun blows out. Now i’ve tried to replace the o-rings but they of course do not fit so I am two days in the hole and am really hating this POS. If I am ever able to crawl out of this massive trashfire what would be the best pressure washer to get moving forward for business use? A simpson? I understand Troybilt sucks but this is frankly unbelievable.
My game plan - #75 by Nashvillewash.
click that link
Throw that troybilt away and stay away from simpson.
What would you suggest?
The search button will be highly useful as these suggestions have been made countless times.
“Stay away from Simpson”.
My Simpson is a GX 390 with cat pump, works perfectly. I think you mean steer clear of their AAA pumps.
Edit: I see it’s for business. Bare minimum is going to be a 4gpm machine, 5.5 and up is ideal. Don’t worry about PSI, it’s the GPM that counts. If you can swing it now, spend the $1500 on a 5.5gpm belt drive and be done with it. Personally I couldn’t afford that so making do with a 4gpm.
Well I purchased one because a lady I do landscaping/general labor for in my free time asked about pressure washing for an upcoming event she is hosting and I found one new in box on FB and have since spent way too much time trying to pressure wash one (Large) driveway. Along the journey though I discovered the world of pressure washing and while I know I am just scratching the surface I am interested in the business model and how it could be applied in my area.
Rent one
Before you spend any more money just read as much as you can on this site, there is money making GOLD in here.
I had tried to avoid this initially but it looks like I am going to have to visit the ol sunbelt(never been)
I see your in Bama. Stones throw away. Ill sell you my rig. It will make you money. Will come with everything you need. 8gpm 3500 psi.
I agree I would rent one. You can get done what you need to do and take it back. Anything you get from a big box store is going to be junk right out of the box. People sell these Troybuilt and Husqvarna pressure washers for cheap because they are only meant to be used a few times a year to clean patio furniture…basically throw aways… if it even lasts a year.
West Al
I appreciate the well formed response.
Im glad my topic thread is helping others.
Hope you find a decent machine! Ill post my updates as I move along. Theres good people and info here
