Karcher K5 Premium Electric Pressure Washer 2000 PSI - with Vario Power & Dirtblaster Wands, Pressurized Hose Reel - 1.4 GPM

First time using a Karcher pressure washer, very impressed. Plenty of power for what I need it for and accessories are reasonable.

Muy buena calidad

Read a lot of reviews about pressure washers: different makes, models, types etc. And finally decided to stop on Karcher.I know that chinese analogs with same specs are cheaper: sun joes, greenworks etc. And somewhere has better specs but I saw a lot of reviews on YouTube where complained about real values and quality.So I’ve got k5.740 and here my review.Overall quality:Many questions here where it was made. It made in China. But I wouldn’t say that’s bad. The Apple makes all its stuff in China as well so it’s just what quality standards companies use for production.When I opened the box everything inside has been packed very well. No any weird cheap plastic smells or leaks (oils or lubricants).Assembling hints:- use silicon spray for connectors what has rubber rings (pressure hoses). It prevents any damage and leaks then. And it will be easier to assemble.Assemble is pretty straight forward, there is nothing hard.If you’d like to use extension cord - please use at least 14/3 gauge cord. It says: motor needs 15 Amp. So I’ve found 50’ cord at HomeDepot with 15amp max.First use:When you connect water hose DO NOT ON washer!! Just allow water to come out of the gun by regular water pressure. It will remove all air from pump and hoses. After 10-15 seconds you can power on washer.Using:I was really impressed how powerful it is. I cleaned my deck in 20 minutes I think. Please check my pics and video. And another one thing: it’s soooo quiet!! I’d think my neighbors happy by this fact as well. :))Motor has automatic start/stop function but if I fill that I need pause more than one minute I prefer to power off it and drop the pressure. When I ready to continue - just power on it again.Overall thoughts:Pros:high qualityeasy to usegood powerwater consumptionquiet motorCosplastic wheels, I’d prefer if they’d be with rubber coatsoap function is not good. I’ve ordered external foam cannona bit heavy for my wife :))

It's a decent product. Quiet and great for washing cars - that the good. The bad - hose split 3 months in. Because of covid I delayed my warrantee as I had troubles contacting anyone via Amazon. Eventually went directly to Karcher. First phone call was great, said they were replacing the whole unit because they didn't have replacement hoses. They sent me the paperwork and I sent the paperwork back - 3 days later they said they would not replace the unit. Called today to find out what the issue was. They said they wouldn't replace the hose but I could buy one - which is not in stock. So now I have a paper weight sitting in my garage - good thing I didn't take the old machine to a recycling facility as "STRONGLY RECOMMENED" on the paperwork they sent me to replace the whole unit.Not to mention most of the attachments fall off and the hose reel is useless as I sure this was the cause of the damage to the hose.

No la compren falla mucho a los 5 meses me fallo el apagado y a los 9 meses fallo el cabezal de valvulas este modelo es reconstruido con piezas de la k4 yo tenia una k3 y nunca me fallo por 5 años si no quieres batallar con esta maquina no la compres