Husky 3000 PSI Gas Pressure Washer Review

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• Looks like it does a great job!

• I am looking for a quality pressure washer. I had a Troy Bilt 2550 psi. Used it four times and the pump stopped working. After five weeks of waiting for a repair, I went back from whom I purchased it and got my money back. All I want is something to use around the house. Thank you. Bud Maxwell

  • @ Bud - I've used this pressure washer all summer and it's worked great. Probably have 30+ hours on it already.

• I bought this washer today - floor model from Home Depot. User's manual wan't attached. I'm having a hard time finding the manual online. Any suggestions?

  • @ Dave - Anything in particular you're looking for? I can't scan it all but I suppose I could scan a page or two as a last resort.

  • Call Techtronic Industries they Husky manufacturer 1-866-340-3912

    They are very helpful. Ask for Pam...

• Iam considering buying this unit but have a couple of questions that some of you may be able to answer.

  First, is there a pressure regulator? For some jobs I think 3000 PSI is too much.

  Also, is the feed for the soap solution on the "downleg" (output) side of the pump??

  Thanks to all---------

• I have this pressure washer and I use it to wash my 09 Sierra slt Z71. I received it as a present on Xmas. It has great power and works great; however, I also wish that the hose was longer. The greatest flaw in my opinion is that once it has been running for about 15 min or longer and it is shut off you need to let it cool down before you can attempt to start it up again otherwise it won't start. When cooled it will start within the 3rd pull.

  • @ Bass - That's interesting....I've never had that problem. I've used mine for hours pressure washing decks and I take quite a few breaks to move things out of the way and it starts right up. Are you using it in cold weather?

    • We are having the same problem with our pressure washer. What gives?

      • I believe you have to let the pressure out of the hose and then it will start.

        • I am running into the same problem. I let the pressure out of the hose but it still happens.

• It's 5:53pm and 61 degrees outside. I turned on the husky on the 2nd pull and ran it for 5 to 10 min. I turned it off and tried to turn it back on. When I tried to turn it back on after running it I pulled and pulled and didn't turn on. It sounded like it wanted to go on but it never did. It only turns on once it cools down. Any suggestions. It's about 20 days old.

  • @ Bass - Sorry to say I have no idea....sounds like you might want to return it.

  • I have the same model. I have been very happy with it in comparison to the electric models I've used in the past. I have the same issue Bass, but I get my started within about 5-6 pulls. When its cold, it only takes 1 or 2 pulls. Maybe it just needs a stronger pull or maybe it is a flaw.
    Something else I found interesting with this model. My paperwork only has information on putting it together, a parts listing and a book on the honda motor. Just doesn't have any information about the soap dispenser on the front. I filled my with cleaner solution from Home Depot and it just sits there. The pressure won't pull it through. One day I removed the nozzle to spray for some reason and soap came gushing out. I put the nozzle back on and the soap only lasted as long as it took for the high pressure to rinse it out of the wand. Is there an adjustment somewhere which might help the soap dispense during high pressure usage? I have been pressure "Rinsing" vinyl siding with it. 3 homes so far. Some usable cleaner sure would be nice to get working.

    • James - It's my understanding that only the "soap" nozzle works for that. It's the large black one.

      • Thank you Todd. That would be a true statement.

  • The issue may be the gasoline containing ethanol, that can cause this starting problem. Therre is a product made to stop the problem./

    • Do you know what that product is called by any chance?

      • Which product?

  • With just About any pressure washer you have to let the pressure out of the nozzle and keep holding it while you pull the starter. Works every time!

  • Hi, I was just reading reviews on here because I'm thinking about buying this unit and I came across this post. It sounds to me like you're trying to start your pressure washer with the choke on. When the motor is cold, it will start and run with the choke on. You are supposed to turn the choke off after about 20-30 seconds of it running. If you forget to do this and then shut the motor off after using it and then try to start it again while the motor is still hot, it won't start. Turn the choke off and it will fire right up.

• @Todd-I exchanged the unit for a new one and the new one works great. Starts on first or second pull. So far so good. The only downer is that it doesn't have a brand name pump (But for $400 can't expect a commercial pump). I wonder how long the pump will last before it gives out since it's a simple non-branded axial cam pump. I guess only time will tell. Despite the pump, pressure washer is great.

• I just bought this unit a few days again. Took it out of the box yesterday, put it together, filled up the oil and gas as per instructions and it with NOT start. Switch is ON, fuel is ON and with choke in or out it doesn't give any indication that it's firing. I've tried letting the pressure our of the wand, even holding it open while attempting a pull start. Nothing. Am I missing something or should I just return it?

  • Dan - Sounds like you need to return it. Did you check the plug and plug wire?

    • I made sure the plug wire was seated but that was it. Think I should take the plug out and check the gap? Doesn't seem like something I should have to look for on a brand new unit. Thanks Todd.

      • Dan - Sounds fishy....probably better off just returning it and swapping it out.

        • Hi Todd I meant to write back earlier to say thanks. I returned the original unit to Home Depot and they exchanged it without issue. I brought it home and set it up like before. The unit started on the first pull and on every pull after that. I put about 4 hours on it myself and then lent it to a friend and he loves it. I do agree that it burns through a tank of gas quickly, but otherwise it's the easy-starting ease-to-use unit that I was looking for, and it did a great job on my driveway and deck. Highly recommend the "sweeper" attachment for anyone that hasn't use one. Thanks again!

• My husband borrowed this brand new pressure washer from work. He used it last night to show me how stunning our deck would look when I got home from work today. When I got home I discovered he'd been fighting the machine for about an hour trying everything he could think of to get it to start up again. He cleaned the spark plug and it worked again. but then shut off and he can't get it to start.

  Certain that his attempts to overpower the machine had broken it, I wrestled the lifeless pull cord away from him and sent him on an errand. Perhaps it will start when he gets back!

  I've been looking for an online user's manual, but your comments have been a BIG help! Maybe his boss will just have to return it. Thanks!

  • I spent the better part of 2 hours this afternoon trying to start my pressure washer. I relieved the pressure in the wand after each pull. I finally began to sputter and it took about 50+ more pulls before it started. I ran my pressure washer in December 2015 and had a heck of a time trying to start it then. I also made sure there was no gas in the tank when I stored it. I ran out of gas and refilled it this afternoon and had to pull it about 20+ times before it would run. The unit has plenty of power when it runs however I shouldn't have to work so hard to start an easy start Honda motor. I am very disappointed in this

    • Almost every pressure washer we've ever tested (gas motors) have this issue....you'd think someone would come up with a better mouse trap!

• I have a husky power washer with the Kohler courage xt7 engine and it won't even try to start the unit is new -- I purchased it late last year from Home Depot and has only been used three times and each time it was a bear to get it started I drained the gas and drained it from the hose that conects to the carb and there was good flow I change the plug and doubled check the gap I am thinking maybe a defective switch and might hot wire it to see if it starts I will never buy a Husky product again does anyone have any ideas?
  Thanks

  • Karl - Did you try to return it? A few readers have had trouble and returned it with success.

    • It was purchased late last years and I don't have the box and can't find the reciept -- might be able to look it up on my HD charge but I'm sure time has run out on returning it -- I am getting tired of getting prouducts that are manufactured to fail -- its a basic combustable engine it should start

      • Karl - Sorry to hear about the troubles. Sometimes they can look it up at the store. Worth a shot at the very least. Maybe a reader will have an idea.

  • Try replacing the filter or see if it will start without it.