FAIP Power Washer PWS1800 – U Electric Pressure Washer Review

This Power Pressure washer easily meets even the most demanding of the cleaning projects around the house. The unit includes a new universal motor delivering 1800 PSI at 1.6 GPM. The automatic total stop system switches the Pressure Washer on only when the trigger is on the gun. When trigger is released the pump and motor stop automatically to save energy and prolong the life of the unit. The PWS1800 comes with a spray wand which adjusts right from pencil point to wide fan spray. The spray pressure can easily be adjusted from high to low to meet your needs. The PWS1800 has a turbo nozzle for handling heavy duty work around the house. On board tool storage on the integrated roll-around cart is a given, and is equipped with large wheels for greater convenience and mobility. The pressure washer comes with a 23 foot reinforced high pressure hose with a fitting which connects it easily. The power cord is 35 foot long which is a good thing about the kit. The hose reel kit makes storage a breeze. This product is UL listed. It comes with a 1 year warranty.

The FAIP Power Washer PWS1800 is easy to assemble

The PWS1800 is easy to assemble, is quite light and looks quite decent too. The motor is quiet and using it is easy. The wand feels nice and easy even with decent cleaning pressure. That is until something goes wrong. The variable pressure wand is notorious for its seal bursting and there have been numerous complaints about this. The turbo wand solves the immediate problem. But then you cannot use the turbo mode for long. The auto stop feature shuts the motor off when there is not water flowing. But then after a few uses, even this feature stops working and you are forced to stop using the unit to avoid burning the motor. It is not necessarily a bad thing if something is made in China. A lot of products in the market now are made in China. It helps keep the prices reasonable, but that is no excuse for having something this bad.

If the FAIP Powerwasher pressure washer unit works then it should receive good ratings as it is a great pressure washers doing its job with ease. But it is actually quite difficult to find people who haven’t had any trouble whatsoever with this unit. If it has to be described in one word, that would be unpredictable.

On the positive note, people for whom the unit works are happy with the PWS1800. The pickup tube can be used to mix soap and water before rinsing it. The pickup works find too but you have to adjust the nozzle to the lowest pressure. There is a strainer which needs to be watched. Keeping dirt away from the insides of the machine is crucial to its good running. The price for this unit is much lower than the competition in this segment. To ensure safe operation, read the instructions carefully. The GFI needs to be checked before you go about running it.