Weekend frustration set in when staring at your dirty deck. You want it clean but don’t really feel like untangling hose and fixing leaks all afternoon. Whether this are going to be a long project or a quick chore depends on machine that you select.
For many homeowner the comparison is between the Simpson orange box sitting next to green DeWalt box in the aisle of hardware store. Which will fit best and not become storage issue? So, why brand?
Comparing DeWalt and Simpson Pressure Washers
Pressure Washer Brand Overview
For obvious reasons. If you’re looking at Simpson, it’s known for easy-to-use pressure washer. DeWalt are a powerhouse player in the construction space with strong tool system.
Based off your current tools and how much maintenance you want to do, you’ll have to decide. It isn’t all about raw horsepower. Consider how machine fits into your routine.
DeWalt: Built for Professionals
Consider if it fit in your garage. For pros, these DeWalt pressure washers has strong appeal because they matches other DeWalt tool (battery and otherwise). That’s really helpful if you’re an existing DeWalt tool owner.
You don’t need different accessories or different battery. It all work together, making it easier on you. DeWalt pressure washers themselves comes equipped with steel frame and heavy duty motors that should handles tough jobsite condition.
These things will take a beating and keep going. But they can feels like industrial washer. They are not as user friendly than consumer washer are.
Simpson: Designed for Homeowners
It’s a matter of getting work done, and sometimes you get something complex, too. For Simpson, it’s all about making power washing something you can get out of box and use with very little time spent reading an owners manual. The machine tend to have simpler control.
They’re often not as tough. That makes sense: You aren’t using this thing every day or even once a month. You might just need to run through some siding or maybe clean your patio furniture (and that’s OK).
It should of be easy to pick up. A Simpson model will tend to be lighter weight and move easy in the yard. Again, it have been designed for convenience, less so for toughness.
Durability and Engineering Differences
It’s a cleaner interface that require less work to get going. The biggest difference between their engineering philosophy lies on durability. DeWalt machines is designed to be beaten on all day every day.
Component are selected based off how they will hold up to abuse as well as temperature extreme and dirt. Simpson machine are designed to work seasonally in the home environment. If you use them part time, then they’ll last, but it’s tough to see them lasting 8 hours per day.
So if you have a small business or you rent machine out, go DeWalt. If you’re looking for something to start in the springtime and sit in storage the rest of year, Simpson makes sense. You’re paying for varying level of toughness.
Noise and Operator Comfort
Long term satisfaction is also determined by noise and vibration. In general, the more industrial grade the motor, the noisier and more it vibrate. DeWalt can be rough on operator over time.
To help decrease operator fatigue, Simpson frequently use dampening feature. It’s the little things that makes a difference, and after an hour holding wand it adds up. How comfortable the machine is determine how much you get done.
If you have a quiet one, maybe you will keep it running longer. This help you clean more regularly so your property stays cleaner. It takes less effort every time.
Making the Right Choice
Ultimately, the decision rest on what kind of user you are. For a contractor who require something that can take a beating from both dust and drops, go with DeWalt. For a homeowner looking for an easy answer to cleaning their deck and driveway, Simpson offers the smoother ride.
Either brand make a good pressure washer. Choose the one that best matches tools you already have in your garage and how you plan to use it. Go with the one that work for you and your lifestyle, not necessarily the one with the biggest PSI number.
Your deck will be clean either way whether you choose the green or the orange machine.