Kärcher Pressure Washer K2300PS, CETA Certified, 4 Spray Nozzles, Detergent Tank, Hose Reel, for Cars, Driveways, Siding, Patios, 1.2 GPM

Got the 1700. Was a good price and it works as stated. Great for cleaning patio and cars. I purchased this brand based on the stars and years of business. Really quick set up, maybe 5 minutes. They have cleaners available for various uses, I got the car wash, it says it will do 20 washes per gallon. There is no measurement on the bottle or instruction. I filled the container about 3/4 full and did 2 cars. One other item of concern is the oil. I don't see anywhere on the machine nor in the instructions where to fill it or check its levels??? I do like that it has a gfci plug and has a place to wrap the cord. The hose is stiff and hard to place in the bucket area. Overall happy with purchase.

I’m a typical suburban home owner and after tons of research it was clear that the K1700 is the best choice for an around-the-house pressure washer. Check out Matt’s review of this unit on the Obsessed Garage YouTube channel for a very detailed performance test and rundown of its features. He personally tested around 30 electric pressure washers and found that he K1700 actually had more flow (1.45 GPM) than the competition, including more expensive models and even more than Karcher’s K4 and K5. Due to its performance and features he chose the K1700 exclusively to carry in his own store of heavily curated cleaning products and if you know Matt, that says a lot. The Obsessed Garage name is VERY fitting for his whole operation.My experience using it:I had it assembled in under 5 minutes without any tools, which only involved installing the wheels, handle, hose, and gun. Everything snapped or screwed together easily and all the parts fit perfectly and without issue. I read the manual in about 2 minutes and was power washing within 15 minutes of opening the box. Using it is as easy as a garden hose and works great for the things I purchased it to do. To be clear, this is not going to remove years old stains on concrete or strip paint from old cars but it did make quick work of my pollen and bird poop stained deck, mud stained brick foundation, grass stained Cub Cadet riding mower, and the bug covered front grill on my car. The unit is light weight, rolls easy, and has a nice long power cord so maneuvering it around the yard was very easy and low impact. After 2 hours of work around my house everything is looking basically brand new. Seriously, the bang for the buck here is incredible. Putting it away was as simple as disconnecting the garden hose, running the motor for 30 seconds to spray out any leftover water inside it, and coiling up the power cord and sprayer hose.Build quality:This is a sturdy feeling machine. All the plastic is nice and thick, the handle is metal and extremely easy to attach/detach. I almost went with the K1800 for the folding handle but that’s really not a necessary feature since the handle on the K1700 can be removed in 10 seconds without tools by just pressing two spring-supported metal balls. While feeling well built, it weighs under 20lbs so you can easily pick it up (or roll it) without breaking a sweat. The garden hose attachment point is metal and Karcher includes a metal swiveling female-to-female adapter for that connection as well.The best thing about the K1700, and a major advantage over the K4 and K5, is that this unit uses industry standard M22 threads and 1/4” quick disconnects on the hose and spray gun. That means you can purchase any brand of hose, gun, attachments, nozzles, swivels, quick disconnects, etc. as you expand your setup. I went ahead and bought a MATCC foam cannon and a set of various spray pattern nozzles ($17), a 50’ hose ($24), a 180 degree swiveling quick disconnect ($12), and an assortment of stainless steel quick disconnects ($8). All of them fit perfectly and work great on the K1700 and with the new quick disconnects I can snap everything together in different combinations on the fly (without needing to turn off the machine) like Lego pieces.Con?:If I had to pick one shortcoming on this machine, and this is literally the only one I can think of, it’s that the hose is too short for car washing. I highly recommend picking up a 50ft hose along with the various quick disconnects needed so you could attach the two hoses together for a total of 75ft if needed. I found 50ft to be more than enough for washing 2 cars parked in the same driveway without needing to move the machine but having the option for 75ft will be perfect when I get on the roof to clean out the gutters.Conclusion:Overall I’m extremely happy with this purchase. It makes pressure washing so easy that I can’t wait for things to get dirty so I can have a reason to use it again. I’ve been spending $20-30 per month at the car wash so the K1700 should pay for itself in car wash savings alone over 4-5 months. That’s not even counting the gas or time I use to drive and wait in line at the car wash.Setting up, using, and putting away the K1700 is so quick and easy that I wouldn’t hesitate recommending this unit to anyone, young or old, as an around-the house pressure washer. Even if you have no interest in cleaning your home/deck, this makes car washes so easy (and FUN with the foam cannon) that anyone that likes to keep their vehicles clean should pick up one of these. I even caught my neighbor sneaking a peek out his front window when I was foaming my car and then grabbing his wife to show her how cool it was. Anyone that lives in a typical suburban middle class neighborhood knows the joy making the neighbors jealous!

Beautifully made....all fits together correctly. I originally tried it without turning on the electric power , very weak jet; But then I connected it up to electric power and it ran very well. I bought it originally because it replaced a very noisy gasoline powered one (Simpson), which my friendly neighbor destroyed since it interfered with his daytime sleep time. It would have cost me more for a replacement part than for a whole new power washer. I got for at a clearance price. It is still underpowered....I would advise to pay more for the next one up. There is no doubt a huge benefit of water powered over much more expensive gas.

So far so good. I appreciate that I don't need to worry about adding gas, changing spark plugs and cleaning a carburetor with this thing. Honestly, that is why I bought this. I have a gas powered pressure washer and it's fine. But having to clean the carb this year was a hassle that I didn't want to deal with. So, I purchased this one to see if there was a difference. I've used it three times already to wash some patio furniture and clean my cars. It works flawlessly. I like that I don't have to pull a cord to get it started. Just plug it in and step on the pedal. Very easy to use and it's incredibly quiet during operation as well. Like I said, so far so good. We'll see how long it lasts, which is my only real concern.