Sun Joe SPX3000-XT Electric Pressure Washer
$99.99
$239.99
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Condition: New
Model: SPX3000-XT
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Exceeded My Expectations!
By jc21 on Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2016
In a former life I used a pressure washer almost daily. The best pressure washers imho have a Honda GX series commercial grade engine, a CAT pump (which can be rebuilt) and 3000psi+ pressure. They clean well and hold up well over the long haul but are expensive, starting in the $700 to $800 range and out of my budget range. I didn't expect much when I ordered the Sun Joe SPX 3000 but I was pleasantly surprised especially considering the price (Deal of the Day) I paid. Ordered on a Sunday and it was sitting on the front porch Tuesday (thanks Amazon!). It's packed well and that's a good thing considering the box was found upside down- no damage thanks to the good packaging. Assembly is easy ... if you read the manual first, it's clear and concise. I'd use a regular or ratcheting screwdriver instead of a power tool (i.e.cordless drill or impact driver) on the self tapping screws used for assembly- there's far less risk of stripping the hole. Mine came with a metal supply fitting instead of the all plastic one others have mentioned - no leaks. The Good- it works well. The pro style gun tips make it versatile- even at just 2000 psi the 0 degree tip can do some real damage if you're not careful.. No, it doesn't have the power of a commercial grade pressure washer but so far it has done everything I and most homeowners would ask of it- clean siding, concrete walks, the nasty underside of a mower deck or your vehicle. It's quiet especially compared to gas engine powered pressure washers. There's no gas to buy or oil to change. Two year (residential use only) warranty, a better warranty than many. And real live U.S. based humans in customer service The Bad- it's a bit difficult to move with the 35' (iirc) power cord on the rear and the water supply hose on the front. And you WILL have to move it as there's only 20' of high pressure hose. I'm going to order Sun Joe's SPX-25H 25' extension hose later this month- 45 total feet of high pressure hose will save a lot of moving. I disconnect the supply hose before moving- the new supply coupling may be metal but it attaches to a plastic fitting on the machine. Dragging around 25' or more of garden hose can't be good for it. Suggestions- 1. Check your water supply before you buy any pressure washer. Take the hose you're going to use with the pressure washer and fill a 5 gal. bucket for exactly one minute. Check the quantity of water in the bucket- you should have at the very least what your pressure washer is rated for (1.76 GPM in the case of the Sun Joe) and preferably more.. Some older homes with galvanized steel water pipes have id's the size of a pencil due to years of sediment/corrosion and will not have enough water flow as will some homes on wells .... better to know before you buy. And if you have enough water flow, make sure you open your hose bib/wall hydrant/ spigot ALL the way, every time. Using a larger hose can help- I use a 3/4" commercial garden hose on mine instead of the usual 5/8". 2. Read the manual thoroughly before you start, especially if this is your first pressure washer.... you will probably save yourself some aggravation. 3. At first sign of freezing weather get your pressure washer to someplace where it won't freeze unless you want to wind up with an expensive plant stand on wheels. Conclusion- The Sun Joe SPX 3000 is a good machine at a great price and for most residential homeowners, it is as good as it gets. It's quiet, does the job, no gas to buy or oil to change. Update 9/13/20: It's still working and still no complaints. The extra length of hose has been helpful. Store it properly and you should get good life out of it.
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105 people found this helpful
Changed review from 5 to 3......For an electric unit, it works well.
By Rich on Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
Ok, this is my 3rd post for this review. I've never done an 'edit' review, much less 2 edits. But, I did more pressure washing with the machine cleaning an aluminum pool cage, and had another issue. The plug got wet, and worked as it's supposed to.......it tripped and killed the power. No biggee, reset the button on the plug and continue. That didn't work, it kept tripping and would not reset. So, I figured I'd take the plug apart and dry it out. It should've not gotten wet internally, but I figured it must have. First problem with the plug was taking it apart. They used a 'non standard' screw to hold the plug together. 5 of the 6 screws were phillips head, one had a head with just 2 holes in it (see picture) requiring a special screwdriver -- which I do not have. I used small needle nosed pliers and worked the screw out. Supposedly others manufacturers use a similar screw in electrical applications, but it is unnecessary and annoying. Might be code in some applications. Second issue with the plug is the 'waterproof' white reset buttons on the plug do not seal........so they are not 'waterproof'. (See picture). They easily come loose inside the plug. Third issue was the gap beside the metal plugs that go in the outlet (see picture). It appears that water can get in those holes, they are large. The plug actually had a nice rubber gasket that should've sealed the plug well, but obviously the plug has areas that allow water in as I found water in the plug when I took it apart. This plug does not fare well in wet environments. A poor plug to use for a pressure washer that will have water around it all the time. I considered downgrading to 2 stars on this edit, but did not. Machine works, it's just not a stellar product. The Greenworks machine my son had worked well until the pump gave out. Probably should've just replaced the pump on it. It was reliable and solid. --------------------2nd review------------- I have changed my initial 5 to a 3 star for one simple reason..........Sun Joe has made their hose connections non-standard. They MISLEAD you by saying the hose connector is M22, which is standard, but the inside diameter (ID) is not. The Sun Joe hoses are NOT compatible with other electric pressure washers. I had planned to use my other extra hoses to extend my reach. I bought a coupler from Amazon to connect my extra hose to the Sun Joe hose. The couple fits my extra hose, but not the Sun Joe hose. And, my extra hose will NOT fit the Sun Joe washer. I am quite disappointed that Sun Joe has gone to proprietary hoses and connections. I would NOT have bought it had I known this. -----original review------ I've used gas powered, 3000+ psi washers for years but got tired of the weight and gas and noise, so tried this one. My son has this unit also, and likes it. It's lightweight, fairly quiet (don't need earplugs to use), and for a 2000 psi machine, it cleans decently. If you expect it to blast like a high powered gas unit you will be disappointed, but for most home cleaning jobs it does very well apparently. I just got it, so my experience so far is cleaning my gutters, the facia and soffit, and walls of my house. I've cleaned some mold off concrete and other areas, and it does fine for that. I used the 15 degree nozzle for all my cleaning so far, and you do have to get fairly close (6-8") for most cleaning, and closer (4-5") for concrete cleaning. I wish the hose was longer. The 20' hose isn't long enough if you're on a ladder reaching high places, you have to move the washer often. And, I have some very high areas on my house that the hose won't even reach, so I'll have to elevate the unit to get to them. Needs a 30' hose minimum. This Sun Joe hose is heavy duty. My son had a Greenworks washer and the hose on it was flimsy, kinked easily, and developed a hole from a kink. Hopefully it is durable and will last. It is suprisingly light weight, which is nice for transport and moving. The hose connections are solid and appear durable. Hopefully the motor and other componenets are durable and will last. Time will tell.
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