{"id":1207443,"date":"2023-11-30T15:00:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T20:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1207443"},"modified":"2023-11-30T15:00:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T20:00:59","slug":"the-differences-between-pressure-washers-and-power-washers-and-when-to-use-each","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prime-wow.com\/?p=1207443","title":{"rendered":"The Differences Between Pressure Washers and Power Washers (and When to Use Each)"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to maintaining a home\u2019s exterior\u2014from the house itself, to the driveway, sidewalk, deck, and patio\u2014pressure washers can shave hours off of an otherwise time-consuming, tedious job. For example, if you\u2019re restoring your wood deck<\/u><\/a>, you could spend countless hours scrubbing stains and old paint with a stiff-bristled brush or broom\u2014or use a pressure washer, and get it done much faster.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In that particular DIY scenario, and many others, using a pressure washer\u2014rather than a power<\/em> washer\u2014makes the most sense. That\u2019s right: Though the terms are often used interchangeably, they\u2019re not the same piece of equipment. Here\u2019s a breakdown of the difference between pressure washers and power washers, and when to use each.<\/p>\n

The difference between pressure washers and power washers<\/h2>\n

Both pressure washers and power washers use highly pressurized streams of water to clean exterior surfaces. The main difference is that pressure washers use cold or room temperature water (whatever comes out of the hose), while power washers heat the water to temperatures up to 311\u00b0F<\/u><\/a> before blasting it out. But that heat comes at a price: While a pressure washer will set you back between $100 and $200, power washers start around $2,000.<\/p>\n

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