It is time to clean the outside of your house. What was the first clue? It was the crows that were gathering to feed on the corn growing out of your gutters. “Wash Me” has been written and re-written on your outside wall that it has started to form a pattern. It is time to get the muck and dirt off your abode.

What do you use? Hand scrubbing would take too long and it is Saturday. You have worked all week and you really wouldn’t like to spend the weekend working on your home. There has to be a way to get the house washed off quickly.

A Simoniz pressure washer can be used for tough cleaning jobs outside the home. Cars, aluminum siding, decks and jungle gyms are just some of the outdoor items that can be effectively cleaned with a Simoniz pressure washer.

The Simoniz pressure washer is made by Simoniz USA, located in Bolton, Connecticut. The Simoniz pressure washer works by using a high pressure pump to turn slow moving water from a garden hose into a stream of fast, powerful water.

Comparing

In order to choose the best Simoniz pressure washer for your needs, you'll need to understand what the different Simoniz pressure washer ratings mean. A Simoniz pressure washer is rated according to pounds per square inch (psi) of max operating pressure. Simoniz pressure washer units are available with different operating pressures, from 1300 to 1750 psi.

Keep in mind the ways in which you plan to use a Simoniz pressure washer when selecting a unit. For example, a Simoniz pressure washer with a lower operating pressure is sufficient for washing cars, but will not clean siding as effectively. Generally speaking, the stronger the operating pressure of the Simoniz pressure washer, the less time it will take to complete a job.

The flow rate of a Simoniz pressure washer is measured in gallons per minute (GPM). The combination of the flow rate and the operating pressure determines the amount of cleaning power of a Simoniz pressure washer.

A Simoniz pressure washer must be plugged into a line with at least a 15 Amp circuit breaker to operate properly. If the circuit breaker is lower than 15 Amps, it will probably trip when you try to use your Simoniz pressure washer. Also the water coming into the Simoniz pressure washer from the garden hose should have a pressure of at least 20 psi but not more than 100 psi for the unit to operate properly.

What kind of Power Washers do they have?

Two of their most popular are the SPH 190 1300 psi Pressure Washer and the SPD 220 1750 psi Pressure Washer ($96.00 and $149.00 respectively). The SPD 220 is their most powerful model exerting 1750 psi. The other specs are as follows for the SPD 220:

Electrical Requirement: 120 volts, 15 Amps, 50 Hz
Electrical Cord: 35 feet
High Pressure Hose: 20 feet
Minimum Amperage Source: 15 amps
Flow Rate: 1.6 gallons per minute

The SPD 190 is the lightweight cousin to the SPD 220. Offering power and mobility it is a great washer to take to school car washes and other washing fund raisers. It is also an excellent low cost washer to just do your exterior household cleaning needs.

The SPD 190 specs are as follows:
Pressure: 1300 max operating pressure
Electrical Requirement: 120 volts
Electrical Cord: 35 feet
High Pressure Hose: 20 feet
Minimum Amperage Source: 15 amps

The Simoniz pressure washer is equipped with a rheostat that turns the unit off if it is left on for a long time but not used. If this occurs, it is necessary to give the motor time to cool of before the Simoniz pressure washer will work again.

Simoniz has been around since 1911 providing cleaners and accessories for motor vehicles ever since they were running the rough dirt roads of yesteryear. Simoniz has grown to one of the most recognizable and most sough after brands of automotive and cleaning products nationwide.

Aside from their cleaning line is their hardware. Simoniz pressure washers, called Power Washers, are excellent tools to remove any variety of dirt and grime from your house, car or patio. Their price range makes them more attractive to homeowners being moderately priced and providing excellent power.

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