AR Blue Clean AR383 Electric Pressure Washer Review

AR Blue Clean AR383

Among the many entry-level electric pressure washers on the market today which run on cold water, the AR Blue Clean AR383 is currently one of the most popular. It’s geared for light-duty cleaning with its 1,900 PSI of water pressure and triplex pump, which is regarded as one of the best pumps in the industry.

What consumers mostly love about this pressure washer is its ease of manoeuvrability, good pressure and convenience due to its long hose and power cord.

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Features of the AR Blue Clean AR383 1,900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer

• 1,900 PSI pressure; 1.5 GPM flow rate
• Total Stop System
• Hose Storage Reel
• 30 ft power cord
• 20 ft hose

Quality Construction

Good quality craftsmanship is a hallmark of this machine. The use of solid aluminium fittings means you can be confident that the important parts which house the connections won’t crack over time like machines which use plastic parts often do.

Durable Triplex Pump

AR North America is well renowned for the quality pumps they put in their equipment which are both durable and economical. This model features a Triplex wobble plate pump which has tempered stainless steel plungers that give it a level of durability which plastic pumps can't match up to.

1,900 PSI

The AR Blue Clean AR383 delivers a pressure of 1,900 PSI at a water flow of 1.5 GPM. This gives it ample oomph to tackle many light cleaning jobs in and around your home such as cleaning concrete paving, brick paving, wooden decks and garden furniture.

Convenient

A 35 ft GFCI power cord is included which gives you plenty of freedom to do outdoor cleaning jobs which are far away from the power outlet without the hassle of using an extension cord. Additionally, the long 20 ft hose allows you to reach those hard to reach areas which short hoses can’t manage. The on-board hose storage reel also makes storing the machine much easier as the hose can be neatly wound up and not in a tangled mess.

Auto Shut-off

One of our favourite features is the auto shut-off.  This stops the pump when you release the trigger so there is no potential problem of the pump overheating and burning out. It also comes in handy when someone is talking to you whilst you’re cleaning so you can quickly quieten the machine.

Attachments

Five different pressure tips are included which give you a suitable level of water pressure for each cleaning job you need to tackle.

• The red tip is used for tackling stubborn dirt stains and small cracks such as between planks on a patio deck.
• The yellow tip is the most universal tip which is suited for the majority of surfaces.
• The white tip provides a wider spray range which makes it suitable for delicate jobs such as cleaning down windows.
• The black tip uses a low level of pressure which allows you to apply detergents.
• In addition to the above pressure tips, there is also a turbo nozzle included which rapidly increases the speed and water pressure for superior performance to get cleaning tasks done as quickly as possible.

Pros and Cons of the AR Blue Clean AR383 Pressure Washer

Pros

The AR Blue Clean AR383 is compact, portable, lightweight, quiet, has a great pump and is easy to assemble. The versatile attachments are really good for taking on a wide range of cleaning tasks.

AR’s customer service is high quality so any problems are usually dealt with in an efficient and prompt manner.

Cons

As with all entry-level pressure washers, it doesn't deliver high pressure when spraying detergent using the attachment, so it’s a bit pointless using this feature.

Final Thoughts

For medium-duty cleaning tasks, the AR Blue Clean AR383 is a great performer. Being lightweight and portable makes it good for cleaning different areas outdoors without the difficulty of lugging heavy machinery around. This unit has an excellent PSI for an electric model so it packs in a good amount of power.

We give this our recommendation as a good choice if you need an electric pressure washer which has a good balance between portability and pressure.