Best Stihl Electric Pressure Washers

I have had my this re 130 plus for 5 years and had nothing but problems. It only gets used 4 or 5 times a year at the most. and I always handle my… Read more

equipment with care. First year engine died. Semiconductor year fitting on hose broke. Third year hose sprung a leak and stihl told me I must drag it across my sandstone pavers. Now the inner part of the handle which is attached to the reel is broken and part is $60 + the repair guy said couple of hours would end up $200 plus part to repair. Would never waste money on this if I had known. Works well when it’s not in need of repairs though.

What a serious waste. Worked well(ish) for about a year, then once the trigger was released, it kept on washing. Shortly after that the end of the… Read more

wand started to leak and there was no pressure at all. It still works with the bottle but that's it. Useless. Used for 120 hours.

Stihl trashes its reputation with poor quality and cheap manufacturing – Purchased in 2019 after having had a previous Stihl pressure washer that lasted 22 years. First issue was the detachable pressure spray head firing… Read more

off the wand like a projectile. This hard plastic missile does amazing things for the paint and panel work of your car. Thankfully Stihl dealer fixed this under warranty. Fast forward to early 2023 with fortnightly use for cars and driveway cleaning in between, and the pump develops a leak. Stihl dealer investigates and pronounces it "too expensive to repair, just get another one." ??? Well I can’t let it rest there, surely it’s just an o ring. Turns out the pump main casing seal is ruptured and with a new design that seals a pump, motor and gearbox, that is filled with lubrication, all together with the same attaching bolts. Hence you cannot repair any component independently. Well done Stihl you truly have made a machine with built in obsolescence in mind. Don’t pay the price premium this brand once deserved.