Kärcher Pressure Washer K1700 Cube, CETA Certified, 3 Spray Nozzles, Detergent Tank, for Cars, Driveways, Siding, Patios, 1.2 GPM

I had been wanting to downgrade from my gas powered 2600 psi pressure washer because 2600 is just too powerful to use on cars. After doing research and reading reviews I selected this model. I put it through its paces yesterday doing the back patio and two cars (with additional snow foam cannon). Coming from a gas powered machine I really didn't know what to expect. The machine did a great job. No leaks, which really surprised me. I have to believe that those who experienced leaks might have cross threaded the connections. If you are coming from a gas powered to electric you'll appreciate that you only hear the machine when you're pressing the trigger. Unlike the gas powered engine that is loud and always on. No ear protection needed, although always a good idea. The machine didn't seem to get hot, something I was expecting and surprised that it didn't. The size and portability combined with the cleaning ability really impressed me. Swapping out this cube for my gas powered full size pressure washer helps me reclaim valuable garage space, a big win. Upgrade by adding quick connects for the machine to pressure hose and pressure hose to gun and possibly longer hose or connect two 20 footers. Gun is pretty standard. I do wish the extension was not a bayonet type connection because I'd like to use the gun without the extension when connecting foam cannon. Might upgrade to different stubby gun. I will probably disconnect the soap feed and go directly from the container (using a filter at the tip of a longer tube) because I don't want to leave any unused soap in there and I don't see a way of draining it. I also found myself filling it a few times. I wish I knew what the feed ratio is soap to water, but I'm guessing it's 1:1. I could probably get more foam out of something that had a higher GPM but it worked good enough. Very happy with this.

Nice and compact and lightweight, mounted on a shelf in my garage, and put a 150-foot hose and reel on it, It has been working great, with good pressure, not as much water flow but it is expected, overall no issues, and have used it a lot around the house (prepping roof for sealer re-coat, washing exterior walls and windows, cleaning concrete floors, washing cars, etc.) Much more practical than a gas power machine and can be moved very easily if needed, NOTE it has less power and flow than a gas-powered one but it's good for most applications without the hassle of gas and pull starting it.

This is easily one of the best budget pressure washers on the market. Nothing comes close. However buy a new wand because quite frankly the accessories it comes with are pathetic. I used the wand it came with three times and now I can even get fittings on it anymore. One of my issues with this pressure washer is the fact that it leaks, but it's not terrible so I'll only dock a star. It provides more than enough power for cleaning decks and washing cars so it's definitely worth the money, and it's small in appearance and it's versatility is unmatched. It can get a little noisy but other than that it's pretty great.

Small, light and perfect for car washing. I use this with a foam cannon and it works great. I own a powerful gas power washer but it is cumbersome to use. I needed something small, quiet and easy to use and store. This is perfect. It is plenty powerful enough for car washing

Oh my! I thought I was indulging in a luxury when I bought this to clean my boat deck. But let me set this up. I didn't want to spend a lot of money, needed something compact to fit in my car trunk, wanted it to be electric and not too powerful. Hey. I don't want to blow the gelcoat off, just the dirt and bird poop! After having used this a few times, it's not a luxury; It's a necessity! It saves so much time and does what I needed perfectly. I've loaned it to others at the marina and they love it too. It's easy to set up, just powerful enough and is good quality. I highly recommend it if you need the same thing I did. The hose and electrical cord are long enough that reaching is easy without an extension (which they don't recommend anyway). This is a no brainer. I don't know what you'll find to complain about...unless you prefer pink. SINCE MY ORIGINAL REVIEW: A valve in the spray gun has broken. Karcher was absolutely no help finding a replacement. Google searches have resulted in lots of hits, but none are clearly replacements for the entire gun (which seems to be the only option). BEWARE that parts might be hard to get. However, I contact Karcher via email and they responded within MINUTES. I complained that I was having trouble finding the part and they quickly told me the correct part number. While the information on the web regarding parts is bad, their customer service on that point was GREAT!

I purchased this pressure washer to detail our vehicles (foam and rinse each vehicle’s paint, engine and undercarriage), power wash mats, etc. I am a weekend warrior … not a professional detailer. I only detail about 1-2 cars per week (on average) … so, I don’t need an expensive pressure washer. Given my needs, my research pointed me to this unit as my best value … being able to provide low enough water pressure to avoid damaging a vehicle’s paint while being both affordable and of reasonable build quality for weekend warriors use. In addition to good function and good value, I also wanted ease of access to (and storage of) the unit. So, I installed my unit on a wall shelf and added an MTM Hydro 50-foot hose reel below the wall shelf (see photo). Pros: The K1700 cube comes with fittings that are commonly used by higher quality pressure washers (M22 threads and 1/4” fittings). I bought and installed MTM Hydro 1/4" stainless steel quick connects to easily connect / disconnect the unit from my home’s water source, its hoses, etc. that were readily available and didn’t require special adaptor fittings to work on the K1700. This was important to me because I live in a climate with freezing temperatures in the winter, don’t have a heated garage and therefore store my setup in my basement for the winter. The K1700 cube is relatively light and compact … facilitating my shelf install. The K1700 cube has an easy to use and convenient foot pedal to turn the machine on and off. Because my setup is on a wall shelf, I simply press the pedal with my hand. The K1700 cube has a water intake on the left side and its water outlet on the front. These locations work very well for connecting hoses for the summer (and disconnecting the machine and the hoses for winter storage) … especially when you have a wall shelf installation. The K1700 cube’s water pressure and water output (that I have reduced by using a 40-degree 3.0 orifice MTM Hydro quick connect nozzle and an MJJC Foam Cannon with 1/4 Inch Quick Connector) is sufficient for my applications. This machine comes with a 25-foot power cord with built-in GFCI (ground-fault circuit interrupter) protection designed to shut off the machines electric power in the event of a ground-fault (such as contact with water.). This hose length should be more than adequate for most every installation. The K1700 cube has a built-in storage container. I use mine for storing extra nozzles (I bought a set of MTM Hydro 3.0 quick connect nozzles), etc. Finally, the K1700 cube comes with a 3-year warranty (the cube unit … I don’t believe the warranty covers all the accessories). This is a very good warranty for a more “budget” pressure washer. I should point out that more “budget” units like the K1700 (although well made) are not designed to last forever. So, for Karcher to warranty this unit suggests their confidence in the product. Certainly, based on my experience so far, the K1700 cube appears well-made and has not given me any problems. Cons: The K1700 is not designed for cleaning decks, driveways, etc. If you are seeking a pressure washer to perform these tasks easily, look for a higher PSI machine. This is not a problem for me. I use my K1700 cube strictly for car detailing. I have a much more powerful pressure washer for handling tasks that require higher PSI ratings. This machine comes with “budget” accessories … a 20 foot pressure washer hose, a pressure washer gun and wand and some nozzles. The problem is that all lower cost pressure washers come with what I would describe as “budget” accessories (hoses that are too short in length, inflexible and tangle and break easily, pressure washer guns and wands that are made out of lesser quality parts), etc. I left the attachments that came with my K1700 cube in the box and bought higher quality attachments … a hose 50 foot MTM Hydro Kobrajet hose, a Mosmatic NEO pressure washer gun with swivel (again that can be quickly and easily connected / disconnected using my quick connects) … am very happy that I did. It has greatly enhanced my pressure washing experience … eliminating fighting with lesser quality components as well as making my pressure washer very convenient to use and to put away / store after use. The K1700 cube comes with a build-in soap dispenser. For me, this is a con because I use a foam cannon (or other foamers and sprayers) to apply cleaning products (like car shampoo, wheel and tire cleaners, engine degreasers, etc.). I never use built-in “features” like soap dispensers … which I should point out only function as a sprayer (not a foamer). Recommendation: I highly recommend the Karcher K1700 Cube. In my humble opinion, I am of the view that this unit was by far the best value for money to meet my needs (for all the reasons that I set out above). Notwithstanding, I suggest that if you are considering buying this unit (or any other unit that includes accessories with the unit) for car detailing (or other applications), that you replace the accessories (pressure washer hose, spray gun and nozzles) that ship with the unit with higher quality accessories. You also may want to consider buying quick connectors to make attaching / detaching pressure washer guns, foam cannons, etc. faster and more convenient. I made these modifications right at setup. But, these upgrades can be done at any time. It has certainly improved my car detaining experience.

Buena hidro, muy practica con su cubeta para llevar todo, se escucha y se siente potente. le puse unas conexiones rapidas para poner y quitar las mangueras y todo esta funcionando bien. Viene con 3 boquillas (jabon, 40° y turbo) suficientes para el auto y casa, la mangera se dobla facilmente pero posteriormente la cambiaré por una uberflex.

De lo mejor de Karcher, medidas estándar, es fácil hacer upgrade para una mejor manguera y mejor pistola, conexión a cualquier manguera estándar, fácil de usar, muy buena potencia, la puedes detener con el pie, y sirve muy muy bien sobre todo si la usas para automóvil. La manguera es corta y esta corrientita, al igual la pistola no es de la mejor calidad, pero sustituyéndolas por otras te dará el mejor desempeño.

I am very happy with my purchase great item

Very nice for light duty use like running foam cannons and car washing. Portable and easy to store in a cabinet when not being used. Do not expect to blow paint off your fence or attack dirty concrete with this unit; its not the intended use case. Excellent for light to medium pressure jobs; buy a gas unit if your looking to blow a hole in something :)