AR Blue Clean AR118 Hand Carry Electric Pressure Washer Review

AR Blue Clean AR118

Those who need their pressure washer to be truly portable should take a good look at the AR Blue Clean AR118. This hand carry portable model outputs 1,500 PSI to give you enough power for general light-duty cleaning tasks on smaller areas.

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Features of the AR Blue Clean AR118 Hand Carry Electric Pressure Washer

• 1,500 PSI water pressure
• 1.5 GPM flow rate
• Auto safety value with pump head pressure shut-off
• AR triplex plunger pump
• 30 ft power cord; 20 ft hose

Setup

Setting up the machine is quite easy. However, the provided instructions don’t properly explain how the hose connection works so you should familiarize yourself with the procedure in advance so you know what to do.

The connector on the machines inlet features a metric style thread type which differs from the thread on standard hoses, so to enable your hose to connect properly you need to connect the supplied water inlet filter to the main inlet on the machine then connect the black/blue fitting to your hose. Now the fitting can be connected to the water inlet filter securely and won’t result in any leakage.

Highly Compact

The supremely compact design makes the AR Blue Clean AR118 a stand out model in the electric pressure washer crowd. Its dimensions of only 9" x 14.5" x 10" and lightweight make it small and light enough to carry up ladders to clean in high-up areas and get to places which isn't feasible with a regular sized machine.

Performance

Don’t be fooled by the small size of this machine, it delivers a powerful water stream of 1800 PSI at a reasonable flow rate of 1.5 GPM. The long 30 foot power cable and 20 foot hose give you lots of reach.

Most impressively, it runs nearly silently so you can use it for hours without getting annoyed by the noise. We found that it performs well on windows, decking, driveways, patios and car - pretty much any surface which doesn’t have heavy grime or is too large.

Pros and Cons of the AR Blue Clean AR118 Hand Carry Electric Pressure Washer

Pros

The AR Blue Clean AR118 boasts a very compact size and light build, but still retains a good level of pressure. The pump is very high quality as expected from an AR product.

The long adjustable wand plus the lengthy power cord and hose makes it very flexible.

Cons

The instructions don’t explain the setup procedure accurately. However, it’s easy enough to work out.

Storing the hose and power cord onto the unit is awkward because of their long length. The photos illustrate a shorter power cord so you don’t get a proper view of what it’s like with the longer cords.

Final Thoughts

The AR Blue Clean AR118 Hand Carry Electric Pressure Washer should be a serious contender if you need the convenience that a portable pressure washer can bring. Many elderly people have commented on how easy it is for them to use. It’s also well suited for the budgeted buyer who’s not quite ready to fork out for a higher end machine.

Keep in mind its limitations as a light-duty unit and you’ll be pleased as punch with this nifty machine.