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Do you like cleaning the car when it's caked in mud or scrubbing the patio when it's covered in green algae? Why not let a pressure washer do most of the work and save you time and money.
Pressure Washers Buyer's Guide

How Pressure Washers Work

How Pressure Washers Work

Pressure washers work by increasing your standard tap pressure by over 100 times. This increased pressure is then usually enough to remove road grime from your vehicle and ground-in, stubborn, dirt and algae from patios and paths. Additionally, if you use a specialist detergent you will get even better results.

By using a pressure washer, rather than a standard cleaning method such as spraying with a hose-pipe, you complete the job faster and use less water, saving you time and money.

Why Go To Halfords?

Why Go To Halfords for pressure washers?

We have a comprehensive range and our advisors will be pleased to talk you through all the features.

We sell a range of pressure washer accessories from brushes and sponges to nozzles and connectors.

All our pressure washers have Auto Stop, to prolong motor life. This ensures the motor runs only when you are pulling the trigger.

We also sell special detergents.

The pressure washers at Halfords include a number of useful extras such as:

  • Wheels for portability.
  • A hose that retracts, instead of getting entangled dangerously round your feet.

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How To Choose

How To Choose a pressure washer

We sell a range of pressure washers so you might find it helpful to think about these factors and then look at our Comparison Chart below:

  • The Rate Pressure (measured in bars) tells you how much force is behind the water. The higher the pressure the greater the ability to shift stubborn dirt.
  • The Flow Rate is the volume of water the pressure washer uses in an hour, in litres. The higher the Flow Rate the bigger the area you can clean in the time.
  • The Wattage indicates the size of the motor in the pressure washer. A higher wattage motor gives you more cleaning power and better overall performance.
  • The longer the hose length the more manoeuvrability you have when cleaning. We suggest that you measure your working area before buying. It's easy to under-estimate how much hose you will need, especially when cleaning a car on all sides.

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Comparison Chart

Makes Sold At Halfords Rated Pressure (bar) Flow Rate (litre/hr) Motor Wattage Hose (m)
Halfords
HP2800 115 450 2000 8m
HP2000 105 420 1800 7m
HP1500 80 390 1500 5m
HP1400 70 340 1400 5m
KARCHER
K4.600 120 440 1900 6m
K3.575 110 420 1800 6m
K2.400 90 400 1600 6m
K2.120 80 340 1300 4m

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FAQs Car Care & Maintenance FAQs

  • Not all motor oils are the same and all cars need a specific oil to keep them running efficiently and that's where we can help.

    Simply type in your vehicle registration plate in the 'choose the right oil' page on our website. You can also text the word OIL + your registration number to 81707, or visit any one of our stores where there is a customer reference guide located on the oil aisle or ask one of our in-store team.

  • Yes, Halfords can provide an alternative solution to costly repairs.

    Our bodyshop trained technicians are available in all stores, offering scratch, chip and dent repair for your car and save you at least 75% off bodyshop prices.

  • Yes, Halfords trained professionals offer a range of fitting services including:

    »Car battery fitting for just £6.99.
    »Car headlight bulb fitting for just £6.99.
    »Other car bulb fitting for just £3.99.
    »Wiper blade fitting for just £1.99 (for one blade) or £2.99 (for a pair).

    Pre-booking may be required - contact your local store. Fitting subject to vehicle inspection. Take a look at all of Halfords fitting services.

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