Karcher K5 Premium Electric Power Pressure Washer Review
Overview
The Karcher K5 Premium Electric Power Pressure Washer has been designed for high-end performance with 2000 PSI and a 1.4 GPM water flow rate. It is perfect for users who look for the ultimate level of home cleaning, and with up to 40 times the pressure of a typical garden hose, the K5 Premium is equipped to tackle the toughest cleaning jobs around your home.
It is also engineered to withstand the demands of heavy-duty use and comes equipped with a patented water-cooled induction motor to extend the life of the motor by up to 5X. At the same time, it reduces noise output and lowers energy consumption.
The Good
Our review of the Karcher K5 Premium Electric Power Pressure Washer put this pressure washer set through its paces. Let’s take a look at some of the best features of the Karcher K5 Premium Electric Power Pressure Washer…
Tackle the Any Job at Home:
The Karcher K5 Premium Electric Power Pressure Washer has been designed for high-end performance, with 2000 PSI and a 1.4 GPM water flow rate. It is perfect for users who demand the ultimate level of home cleaning, as it can deliver up to 40 times the pressure of a typical garden hose. With features such as an on-board hose reel, an onboard detergent tank, and a high-pressure Dirtblaster spray wand, this pressure washer is equipped to handle the toughest cleaning jobs at home.
Built to Last:
Engineered to withstand the demands of heavy-duty use, the Karcher K5 Premium Electric Power Pressure Washer is equipped with a patented water-cooled induction motor, which extends the life of the motor up to 5X, reduces the noise output and lowers energy consumption. It also comes with a patented N-Cor pump, which is durable, maintenance-free, and is non-corrosive, so you never have to worry about replacing it. It also comes with a built-in hose reel, a large 7.7″ high compact wheels, and a tall handle.
Other Inclusions:
The Karcher K5 Premium Electric Power Pressure Washer is backed by the Rapid Exchange Program, which helps you to bypass the hassles of the usual repair program by providing you with a quick and free replacement for pressure washers that have in-warranty repairs. Also, all Karcher K5 Premium models are covered by a 2-year warranty.
The Bad
The Karcher K5 Premium Electric Power Pressure Washer has a few flaws that prevent it from reaching its potential. Customers have been disappointed by how the unit is assembled, which is practically impossible and unnecessarily tricky. On top of that, the manual needs a magnifying glass to be read, and once its finally assembled, it gives more headaches as it leaks water all over the place.
But the problems don’t stop there, as the handle broke off as the customer was trying to reel in the hose, which makes us believe that it is cheaply made — this unit has issues left, right and center. Truthfully, there’s more in this list, but heed the warnings and trust on the feedback already provided, this model brings more trouble than it’s worth.
The Bottom Line
In the end, the Karcher K5 Premium Electric Power Pressure Washer isn’t good enough to be crowned the year’s best pressure washer. In fact, it’s not even good enough to be in our homes, unless you’d like to conduct a series of troubleshooting and make a few calls to the Karcher customer service. Yes, it can perform its primary job well, but it fails to deliver in every other aspect, in terms of quality, design, and build, which are things we also look for when choosing the right pressure washer for our home.
If you’re in the market for a new pressure washer, then I suggest you take a pass with the Karcher K5 Premium Electric Power Pressure Washer and save yourself the disappointment of spending a lot on a product that will only cost you more money. It doesn’t matter that this model has fancy patented technology, or that it has “maintenance-free” parts, since these promises may not deliver how they say it will. All in all, we couldn’t recommend this product to our family and friends so that we wouldn’t recommend it to you.
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