PowerShot PS60841

8 June 2019 This is a follow up review however I do not see my first review. Maybe SIMPSON didn’t like it. Anyways, this follow up review is to highlight some changes I made to make this a more user friendly power washer. I purchased model PS60841 on 3 Jun 2017 at Lowes. I read some reviews prior to purchasing but one of the main reasons I purchased this unit was local availability - not too many choices where I live. The handle height has been noted as a point of concern by many and it is. Even though the low height tilts the unit you still end up walking kind of sideways and when on uneven ground e.g. gravel or grass, it is uncomfortable. I went to Home Depot and purchased a length of electrical conduit of a size that fit inside of the metal tubing. I then drilled a hole in each side and was able to use the bolt and spin knob to secure it. The height is now perfect! I was also able to turn the handle around so that it faces the tires. This allows me to easily pull or push the unit after tilting on the tires. Very comfortable and easy to navigate anywhere especially over uneven ground. I also installed a flexible hose extension with a quarter turn valve which allows easier hook up of the garden hose. I also installed quick release connectors on the pump outlet and wand inlet. This allows me to quickly connect/disconnect the hose from the pump and wand. Prior to use I can bleed the pump easily and then after connecting the hose and wand, to bleed both. It also allows for quick drainage after use. These were simple and inexpensive modifications so please see the attached pic. A few other notes: after the first summer of use, the hose developed a pinprick hole and ballooned up necessitating a new hose. After the first season the pressure relief valve for some reason popped and required replacement. During winter storage always use the pumpguard fluid for filling the pump. Change the oil regularly. Also angle the exhaust deflector to a position other than straight down as it will burn your grass if you operate the unit on the grass. After modifications this has become a quick and easy unit to hook up, use and place back into storage. It has now been two years and I am happy with the washer now but unsure why SIMPSON couldn’t design it this way from the beginning.

Used it several times during the first week after purchase, then about a month later it wouldn't start. Service center said the exhaust valve was stuck due to rust. Not covered, told me I must have gotten the unit wet. After the repair I made sure to run the unit after using it, making sure no spray was near it to allow any moisture in the engine to burn off. I used it fairly regularly for the next two months. I went to start it today, and same thing... stuck exhaust valve. The guidelines for posting say not to mention competitors, so I won't. I will say that sitting next to my pressure washer is a very very inexpensive piece of power equipment that starts up every time even when sitting for months. I only mention this to rule out storage "environment." I wanted a pressure washer for a long time and it is a big expense. Now I'm stuck with junk!

I have not used yet, but saw many reviews about the handle height... yes it's low when it's sitting... however, it has 2 wheels... when you lift up the handle it comfortably adjusts to whatever height you may be... hypothetically, if you are 7' tall it may be awkward... I'm 6' tall and it's perfectly fine... anybody complaining of this is kind of a moron.

I bought this pressure washer from Lowe's and it worked great for the first season. Then after storage and next years use the aaa triplex pump broke. I called the warranty department with simpson and was informed they wouldn't replace because of hard water build up in the pump. I have had other pressure washers before and never had this issue before. I've never heard of hard water clogging up a pump after one season of work. I will never buy a simpson product again.

It says avoid writing about customer service here but I have contacted customer service and they were excellent, the issue is with my local service provider, took it in for a oil leak coming from the bottom of the motor, they stated they ran it 45 minutes with no leak, I ran it 10 minutes and oil creeped out, I really don't think they ran it because the same amount of fuel was in it that I had taken it with, charged me 13 dollars so I just picked it up, cant be major, runs great, I've wrote simpson through the contact page to see if their was any other options, haven't heard back, I love the machine and wouldn't hesitate to buy another or next model up with the Honda engine, I have no issues taking the motor off and looking at it myself, but before I do and possibly voiding my warranty I wanted to make sure their wasn't another option, this unit is used a hour on Saturdays to wash my car, the washer is excellent, I'm just to picky and the leak is just bugging me, thanks for any advice you can give, wished my Lowes had a service dept.

Bought this 2 weeks ago to wash the sidung on my house. The 35' hose really comes in handy. Only negative is that the Kohler engine has an exhaust deflector the aims exhaust to the ground. Killed the grass in 18" wide circle in 2 minutes. Solution is to pop the 2 screws attaching the deflector and drop in the trash can.

Plenty of power for most cleaning projects, easy to start. The hose twisted up a lot and the wand is not commercial grade didnt like at all .The Kohler 6.5 starts easy and runs smoothly and has enough power for the pump without bogging down.

I bought this machine about a month ago. One of the best features is the handle is perfect since I’m a little person and is only two feet off the ground and fits me perfectly and easy to push around. I’m really excited to own a machine that is not specifically designed for those who are over 6’ tall. Also I don’t have to have someone modify this for me should nice it’s at my waist level and won’t have to spend an additional hundred dollars for modifications. Thank goodness.

I bought this about a month ago only complaint is the handle is too short. If I was four foot tall it would be perfect. It seems it about 12 inches to short and you have to bend over and walk to transport. Not too happy about that. Called customer service they said nothing we can do. I even asked if they had an extension that would raise it to waist height. She said I would have to make my own or pay to have a service center make those repairs. What a bad design especially when your claiming it to be a professional grade and is not user friendly.

When my old power washer pump failed, second time, I wanted a triplex piston pump. Since the engines on washers never failed I opted for less expensive engine. My driveway is approximately 180 ft long and this washer helped me clean it in just a few hours versus days. Good machine