Aluminum ALH3228-S 3400 PSI at 2.5 GPM HONDA GX200 Cold Water Pressure Washer

pretty much ready to go right out of the box. ..warning dont loan it to friends you might not ever see it again.. lol.

Very nice and effective. Would be nice if hose was longer. Probably 15 ' at best

I got this a few weeks ago and have used it twice. So far, I am very impressed with the build quality and performance of this unit. I was looking to a pressure washer that would last me a long time - not a throw away unit that I would have to replace in a few years. Most units at the big box stores are throw away consumer products. Stepping up to this unit gets you both a commercial quality Honda engine and a CAT water pump. That's a great combo! It also came with quick release hose connections, which the cheaper units don't. I am very happy with it!

Overall it's a good pressure washer. Have approx 5 hrs on it. I did add an induction type hour meter for maintenance intervals. The Honda motor and CAT pump are great. Starts VERY easy with the nozzle removed and the trigger handle wedged open. Remember to crank down on the unloader to get the pressure you want. The frame, not so much. Tends to 'walk' when using. Within the 5 hrs, the 'feet' were worn down. I ended up pulling the feet off my 20+ year old pressure washer (that never wore out) and put them on the Simpson. Also used some Destaco type push/pull clamps to add brakes to the wheels so it won't move around. May end up adding some vibration isolators between the engine and frame like my old Craftsman pressure washer had. Used some 1.25" galv conduit and raised the handle up around 12". Added another hose hanger and a basket to put accessories. I'd buy it again at the price point.

Overall it's a good pressure washer. Have approx 5 hrs on it. I did add an induction type hour meter for maintenance intervals. The Honda motor and CAT pump are great. Starts VERY easy with the nozzle removed and the trigger handle wedged open. Remember to crank down on the unloader to get the pressure you want. The frame, not so much. Tends to 'walk' when using. Within the 5 hrs, the 'feet' were worn down. I ended up pulling the feet off my 20+ year old pressure washer (that never wore out) and put them on the Simpson. Also used some Destaco type push/pull clamps to add brakes to the wheels so it won't move around. May end up adding some vibration isolators between the engine and frame like my old Craftsman pressure washer had. Used some 1.25" galv conduit and raised the handle up around 12". Added another hose hanger and a basket to put accessories. I'd buy it again at the price point.

#1 Unit arrived missing wand. Contacted home depo. first after trying to tell me it wasn't part of pressure washer they took 4 days to reply and refunded me for missing part saying Simpson wouldn't do anything about it. #2 pump leaked oil and i had never even ran unit. Contacted Simpson they were clueless and said take it to service center 1 hr away( brand new ) or Home Depot ( hr away). Before i did that I contacted Cat Pump ( excellent customer service). They solved it right way. Turns out Simpson mounts this pump upside down from what it is orientated for from factory and they did not switch vent cap for drain plug so vent was on bottom drain plug on top! No wonder it leaked. Not impressed with Simpson but this unit has quality components ( Honda gx200 engine and cat pump) looks durable. Starts easy and good pressure. Too bad only comes with 25ft hose! Time will tell.

I wanted a pressure washer that was powerful enough to do jobs but light enough I could easily lift it into the trunk of my Toyota Prius. I found it in this one! The first time I used it a couple nuts came off and bolts were loose. I was thankfully able to find them in the yard and tighten them up. I only use ethanol free fuel in it. I also upgraded to a longer hose.

Don’t think there is a better performer or better valve out there.. this Honda GX200 engine and Cat pump combination makes for one reliable beasts . Quality product with a nice commercial warranty

Starts easy. Ran great. Used it 6-7 hours on back to back days with no issues.

Received unit on Jan 19th 2019 and it was in great condition. The unit was packed very well with blow molded foam and everything was a tight fit. Instructions for assembly were very clear and it was easy to assemble. I added oil and fuel and gave it a test run. It fired up on the third pull which I expected as it has to get fuel through the lines. Since then, it starts on first choked pull when cold and first unchoked pull when warmed up. The nozzle tips fit firmly in their holes and I have no concern of them vibrating out and getting lost. The hose seems durable but a bit stiff. It has a steel braid so that probably adds to its rigidity. Not a problem using it though. The wand and hose holder seem to work just fine. Pressure on the unit is great and is knocking the grime off bricks and concrete. The only issue I'm having and I don't think it's a big one, is I'm getting a little small backfire/afterfire every once in a while when letting off the trigger. It will also do it occasionally when I shut the unit off. It's very small and I've used others that do it when shutting down. I checked the spark plug gap to be sure I was getting enough spark and it was at a .022in. Honda recommends and .028-.031in. I went ahead and re-gapped just to try it and it didn't really make a noticeable difference. However, I can idle it down just a hair (not enough to make a difference in the sound of the engine hardly) and it won't do it nearly as often. Maybe it just needs some break-in time as I've only used it for about 3hrs. I'm going to run it for a few tanks of gas before I try to make any carb adjustments if I make any at all. If anyone has input I'd love to hear it. Also I'm running 93 octane ethanol free fuel. Overall I think the unit is great and at 3400PSI and 2.5gal this should be all I ever need. With the Honda engine and the CAT Triplex pump it should last 15+ years with my usage. I've started on my driveway and have about 20 brick columns that surround my property to do. I'll be cleaning them and the house every year. I have no doubt that it will get the job done. The Simpson Surface cleaner is a must if you're going to be cleaning patios and driveways.