I wouldn't buy anything less than 3000 psi, 3 gpm. The less powerful models
are good for washing the car, but that's about all.

If you decide to buy one, take a good look at the pump. A $400 model gets
you a plastic oilless pump. If you want an oil-lubricated metal pump from
Cat (US) or Annovi Reverberi (Italy), expect to pay $800-$1000.

Gas engines require maintenance. If you aren't going to use the washer very
often, renting it might be the way to go, even if you end up spending more
in the long run. Let the rental store deal with storage, parts and
maintenance.



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I'm planning to paint the exetrior of my house to get it ready for
sale. The old paint is in decent shape, with not much peeling, so the
main function of the pressure washing will be to clean the surface, not
strip the old paint. In fact, I'll mainly be repainting the faded trim
and only touching up the walls.

I was planning to rent a 2,400 psi washer from Home Depot, but am also
considering buying a low-end consumer washer for $70-100. For example,
there's one on sale at Sears with 1,500 psi (not sure about the GPM
rating).

Would something like this be sufficient for my needs, or should I rent
the heavy duty one?

Thanks.