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A power washer is a great machine to have around your house. It can quickly and easily clean cars, trucks, boats, decks, concrete or asphalt driveways, and more! The water that is sprayed out is pressurized, and is therefore more powerful than a garden hose. So a power washer can remove dirt and grime faster and more efficiently than a garden hose can.
There are two types of power washers- the first one sprays cold water, while the second type sprays hot water. Generally, most machines that are made for residential use are the cold water type. A cold water washer can successfully remove general dirt and grime.
This type of machine is also smaller and lighter in weight than its counterpart. So, it is naturally easier to move around, haul, and store away. It is also less expensive to purchase. And, it comes in a wider variety of models than a cold water power washer does.
If you have general duty jobs to do around your house, then a cold water power washer will probably work fine for you. Just be sure that you purchase a model that has a pressure rating that is high enough to perform the jobs you have in mind.
A hot water power washer has its disadvantages. It's heavier than a cold water machine. This is because it has a heating system built into it. This heating system turns cold water into hot water for
better cleaning.
A hot water machine is also more expensive to purchase. Loading it into the bed of a pick up truck or the trunk of a car can be more difficult because of its weight and larger size.
However, if you are looking for a power washer that will work efficiently on removing more difficult grime, the hot water machine is the way to go! Examples of "more difficult grime" includes oil, grease, and fuels like gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, fuel oil, barbecue grills, garbage cans, et cetera.
If you need to clean oily and greasy surfaces, then you must choose a hot water unit . The heated water can break down contaminants that cold water just can't. You know this is true if you have ever had grease or oil on your hands. If you tried to wash them clean with soap and cold water, then you had a tough time of it. However, if you turned the faucet to hot water, then you found that the heat helped to break down the oil and release it from your hands.
Hot water power washers can heat water up to two hundred degrees Fahrenheit. The high pressure, in combination with the heat, creates a team that cleans with an abrasive action. This type of machine loosens oil and grease from a surface, for example, then the high pressure of the water blows the contaminants away.
A power washer of this type can be especially useful if you work on your cars or trucks in your garage or on your driveway. It's also a quicker, more efficient way to clean poultry barns and horse stalls.
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