The Ins and Outs of Investing in a Pressure Washer

Pressure washers are a relatively new product that’s quickly growing in popularity. Over the last couple of years, the quality of pressure washers has increased, while the prices have become more and more affordable in Utah and across the nation.

A lot of families can’t justify purchasing a pressure washer because they see it as a luxury item. However, any family can utilize the cleaning ability of a pressure washer, which can used to remove dirt, grime and algae. In order to understand how much value pressure washers can have for you and your family, it is important to know what a pressure washer is and how it works.

The Lingo

States like Utah that experience all of the seasons are contemporarily transitioning from winter to spring, which makes it the perfect time to invest in a new pressure washer. However, before you can go out and buy the right one for you, the first thing you have to do is learn pressure washer lingo.

Once you have picked up the jargon you can accurately read the labels and basic ratings. One of the most common terms you will see is HP or horse power. Horse power is used to measure how much power the engine can produce. Another common term is pounds per square inch, which measures the water pressure between the pump and the spray tip.

CPU

One of the most important ratings — although often misunderstood — for pressure washers is the CPU or cleaning power unit. In order to determine the CPU rating of a high-powered washer, you multiply the PSI by gallons per minute. You want a higher CPU because the greater the washers CPU, the greater its ability to clean both deeply and effectively.

Most consumers have been trained to focus on the PSI alone, but it is time to start looking at the CPU, especially for residents that live in states like Utah. Areas like Salt Lake City have high amounts of salt and debris when it rains and snows, so it is important to have a strong pressure washer to combat the weather.

Vincent Otiede is a home improvement writer. Information provided by Croft Sales and Service. Vincent writes for Fusion 360, an advertising agency in Utah.