Karcher K1700 Review

Karcher is a name that people have associated with quality pressure washers for many years. Therefore, it should not come as a surprise to anyone that the Karcher K1700 is also a favorite for many people.

It offers a lot of features that are good and comes with a turbo nozzle. What more could you hope to find in a pressure washer?

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Features of the Karcher K1700

This powerful cleaning machine offers a full 1700 PSI thanks to its TruPressure technology. However, it only uses 1.2 GPM so that you do not have to worry about running up your water usage when you bring it out to deep clean the exterior areas of your home. To further ensure that you do not waste water, it has a convenient on/off switch that you can control with your feet.

In as little as five minutes, you can go from opening the box to using the pressure washer. It is that easy to hook up and you will never need to use tools on it.

It comes with three nozzles for you to use to get the cleaning power that you need. There is a turbo nozzle for extreme cleaning of stubborn areas, a 15 degree, all-purpose nozzle that works well with most standard cleaning projects, and a detergent nozzle for areas that need soap to get clean.

This pressure washer comes with a large, removable bin that can hold all your accessories or personal items. This means that you can keep everything you need close by, but dry if you need it to stay dry.

It also has a removable, 0.5-gallon tank for detergent and soap for easy cleanup and use. If you want, you can use industry-standard pressure washer accessories with the K1700.

If you want heavy-duty cleaning from a heavy-duty machine, you will love that it is covered by a limited 3-year warranty.

You will also be impressed by the fact that it has a heavy-duty frame and all metal hose connections. Even the wheels are perfect for durability since they are oversized, no-flat wheels.

You will also be able to move it around and store it easily. All cords and hoses stay close to the machine while in storage and it weighs only 20.7 pounds. It measures in at 33 x 16.5 x 17.25 inches to give you the ability to store it in a small storage area.

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Pros of the Karcher K1700

This pressure washer has a lot of reach with its 20ft and a power cord that extends to 35ft. This means you can reach the top of your vehicle or a large deck without having to move it around all the time.

A three-year warranty ensures that you will not have to deal with issues. If a problem comes up at any time within the first three years, you can contact customer support and exchange it.

This is a lightweight machine when you are moving it around. The large tires make it even easier to work with.

The K1700 is designed for heavy duty cleaning. It comes with the accessories you need and everything is simple to put together.

Cons of the Karcher K1700

Water may leak from the hose connection. This can be fixed with a little Teflon tape and most people never have to deal with it again.

If you do not have a lot of water pressure at your home, you may not get the power you want from this machine.

Our Thoughts on the Karcher K1700

This machine is used and loved by a variety of people, even those who use it for commercial cleaning projects. There are professionals who point out that most all pressure washers leak from around the hose and they recommend that you purchase extra O-rings or use tape to fix the problem.

Some people do not like that it is an electric pressure washer, but others love it since they do not have to worry about the fuel system gumming up during the winter months. There are some owners who say that it is a great machine to use, but they feel it could be better.

They say that it lacks water pressure, but that it most likely stems from them not having good pressure at their spigot.

Is the K1700 Worth It?

Karcher pressure washers provides quality pressure washing machines. The K1700 is no different. There may be a few issues, such as a leaky hose, but overall it is an easy to fix this issue.

Other issues are covered by the impressive warranty and we love it for that reason alone.