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Review: Generac 6602 OneWash 4-In-1 PowerDial 3,100 PSI 2.8 GPM 212cc OHV Gas Powered Residential Pressure Washer

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The Generac 6602 is one of the best-selling gas pressure washers.

UPDATE: after using this for mainly household chores like cleaning the driveway and patio, I noticed that the negative wire connection clip keeps coming off due to the engine vibration. To fix it, I just tighten the clip but it can be annoying at times especially when the unit is still very hot. Also make sure that you click the hose nozzles all the way in. I did not at it shot across my entire yard after the first trigger pull. Speaking of Pulls, the unit fires up almost instantly most of the time as long as you are using the choke properly. Some times it takes 2 pulls to start but overall it has been very easy to start.

Features:

  • 212cc OHV engine – very powerful and one of the best in class engines available. It produces 3100 PSI at 2.8 GPM which is capable of cleaning just about anything around the house. When I made the jump to a gas pressure washer I had to have something with at least 3000 PSI to work correctly with a surface cleaner. Anything with a lower PSI just took longer to clean and left streaks on the concrete driveway.
  • PowerDial Variable-Pressure Control – this allows you to easily adjust the pressure to clean something as hard as cement or as soft as car paint. Being able to adjust the pressure is a handy feature as you do not want to damage items while cleaning. This unit also includes 3 quick connect nozzle tips in the range of 0°, 25°, soap applicator.
  • 30′ hose – most of the time you get a 25 foot hose or smaller. Adding the extra 5 feet is really beneficial so you do not have to keep moving the power washer around and can focus on getting those tough stains out.

Conclusion:

Overall I give the Gererac 6602 4 out of 5 stars. I removed a star mainly because of the packaging. The black and yellow wires that go to the power switch were off and I had to figure out which one goes where. These should not be getting disconnected during shipping. Generac makes some great pressure washers and the 6602 is one of the best in the under $400 price range. I love the 212cc OHV engine and it is rated as the largest and most powerful engine in its class.

If you are looking to save some money and do not need all the power, you can check out my review on the smaller Generac 6597. This unit is very similar and will save you about $100.

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Review: Generac 6597 2,800 PSI 2.5 GPM 196cc OHV Gas Powered Residential Pressure Washer

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The Generac 6597 gas powered pressure washer is the 2nd best-selling gas pressure washer and there are 2 versions available for the same price. They have a CARB complaint version and a non CARB compliant version. People who need a CARB compliment version are usually California residents as they have strict laws the regarding engine pollution.

Let me start off by saying that Gererac is an excellent company and this is one of the highest rated machines that has 2800 PSI with 2.5 GPM for under $300.

The Generac 6597 is powered by a 196cc OHV engine and Axial cam pump. Now what makes Gererac great on their pressure washers is the pump themselves. It is mounted out the back and not down towards the bottom. it is mounted on the horizontal plane and not on the vertical which makes this a superior design not only for accessibility but for long term longevity of the pump. It also lets you connect hoses easier without having to kneel on the ground.

This unit also has a built in soap and chemical dispenser and has a tube that connects directly to the pump. When you put on the soap nozzle it will spray out soap or your choice of chemicals. This is very convenient for storing your cleaning detergents.

The wheels are plastic and not rubber. I would prefer to have rubber but I am not going to complain as these are still very sturdy and can easily move this pressure washer around which weights about 70 pounds. The overall unit is not big so you can easily store it away in a small place

The spray gun feels very sturdy and comfortable in your hand. On this particular unit you receive 4 different quick connect nozzle tips.

Conclusion:

Overall I give this pressure washer a 4.5 out of 5 stars.  It looks great, feels very sturdy and overall is very well built.

The only things that bothers is the included 25 foot hose. It is very cheap quality. Luckily hoses can be replaced very easily and if you are looking to do certain jobs, you may want to get a longer 50 foot hose like the Apache 10085591 Thermoplastic Rubber Black Pressure Washer Hose. Cheap quality hoses seem to be a very common complaint with all Gererac pressure washers and model 6597 unfortunately suffers as well.

This is a great pressure washer for the price and will easily get your job done!

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