SIMPSON Cleaning PS3228 PowerShot 3300 PSI Gas Pressure Washer, 2.5 GPM, Honda GX200 Engine, Includes Spray Gun and Extension Wand, 5 QC Nozzle Tips, 5/16-inch x 25-foot MorFlex Hose, 49-State

Great quality product. Works better than expected.
Tried two other gasoline power washers from another brand from a big box store. Both malfunctioned within an hour of starting them. Both were returned. This Simpson is a horse. Started on the second pull of the starter rope and runs like a dream. Very smooth operation. Honda engine technology and attention to detail are worth the price here. The pump works great. Variable pressure available via the large knob on the top of the pump. Have used it around the house several times. Each time the engine starts on the first pull. It makes pressure immediately and provides enough pressure to really clean the concrete driveway or whatever else you intend to clean. It does make more pressure than most garden variety electric pressure washers, so beware. If you’ve had a plug in electric model in the past, this one will make considerably more pressure than most if not all of those. Overall we are very pleased with this purchase, pleased with the Honda engine and the Simpson brand overall. Highly recommended.

Save your money – don’t buy Simpson
Have written and updated this four times now and still not showing up in reviews for some reason. Last attempt.I originally posted some comments and described the failure of my machine; withholding full review unit seeing how Simpson supports their products. Now I’m documenting the answer to that…Here is how Simpson pitches this machine: “ The SIMPSON® PowerShot™ Series is designed to meet the rigorous demands of the cleaning pro. Heavy-duty pressure washers with flow and reliability.” They go on to say how this is a great tool for contractors. And this is why I bought this model – though I’m only using it around my home, I wanted a product designed to provide long lasting performance, reliability and durability.Well, friends – this isn’t it.After only two years my pressure washer pump has failed; it has water leaking into the pump oil and Simpson Customer Service informed me it’s caused by a leaking seal or piston issue – and these are wear items so they won’t cover it.The rigorous demands of the cleaning pro is interpreted to mean wearing out after two years is acceptable. I’m a mechanical engineer and worked for 30 years in the HD diesel engine industry so I am familiar with mechanical products, duty cycles and wear.This product failing at two years is “premature wear” especially in light of the relatively light duty cycle it’s experienced. Contractors could not afford to spend money on a product that fails in two years.So if you’re considering a purchase I recommend you save some money and opt for one of the many lower priced options available. I’ve been using a good number of tools from Harbor Freight as of late with good results. Lower priced and performing well——————————————————————Original post:I bought this two years ago and it’s performed well, but yesterday I looked at the sight glass to check pump oil and couldn’t see anything; the glass looked white.So this morning I drained the pump oil and it came out milky white as shown. My understanding is this means water has gotten into the pump mechanism and based on the color and froth – especially after sitting overnight – I don’t think this could be from a little internal condensation, but from a bad seal in the pump. I imagine this would quickly cause damage to the pump, too, so assume warranty service is at minimum a complete rebuild or replacement of pump.I’ve drained and replaced the oil before and it was fine. I emailed customer support this morning on how to obtain warranty service as this should have a 5-year warranty on the pump.I will revisit review after seeing how they respond.Coincidentally – this afternoon I am due to receive a new pump for my old Excell pressure washer with Honda engine. Engine is still fine and pump gave out after more than a decade. And it was an oil-less pump so never had to service it.So by tomorrow sometime I should have that one back up and running with an upgraded pump.

I have only used it a couple of times and it is impressive. I have many projects aligned for the warmer weather. If you use the narrower nozzle it digs in concrete. Hope the Honda GX will hold up to its reputation. Only little detail is that it backfires when you throttle off, which is an indication of a too small pilot jet. I will have to check if they are changeable and if so, I will change it.

This is an incredible pressure washer. I’m very impressed with the design and build quality, it’s definitely commercial calibre. It took dried sap off my vehicle without a problem. Runs smooth, and customer service is very responsive if you have any questions. Highly recommended.