Karcher K 2 Range
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I purchased the K2 Pressure Washer recently and couldn’t be more impressed. I was able to use it on multiple outdoor surfaces including decking, windows, glass pool gates, stone pavers & gutters. I was extremely impressed with the power & strength of this washer. Show details · 1
Couldn't be happier with how this performs! It easily blasts away dirt and grime from my driveway and courtyard that gets filthy with the Melbourne weather and wind!! The adjustable pressure settings make it perfect for different cleaning jobs. Setup was simple, and the trigger gun is comfortable and easy to use. I've never used one before so it… Read more · 1
was a really seamless process.
With multiple attachments, including a turbo nozzle, it’s incredibly versatile and works well on a variety of surfaces. The build feels solid and durable, yet it’s compact enough to store without taking up much space.
Overall, it’s efficient, easy to use, and a great addition to my outdoor cleaning tools — I highly recommend it!! :)
Incredible! It was so easy to set up, easy (and quite fun) to use. Made a really big difference to our girls that’s for sure! Was really blown away by the product. Show reply
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Incredible product! So easy and enjoyable to use. I recommend to everyone! Show reply
Such an awesome pressure washer , it’s super easy to use and does the job perfectly , my driveway has never been this clean for ages Show reply
A great product, absolutely love it! Highly recommend to everyone.
poor manufacturing – Not satisfied with this product, a K2.180. ok, it's not new but it's also not old. Plastic pump body has failed and leaks water. This is the 2nd Karcher pressure washer which has failed for me. Previously a K3.150 failed in a similar way. Have written to Karcher Australia (again) but not holding my breath for a helpful response. It appears… Read more
these things are made to a price and not a quality standard. Won't be buying Karcher again, and could not recommend Karcher to anyone looking for a quality product
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Quick return product – Got this without doing research first, mainly because I thought the long warranty was a sign they had high confidence in their product. Used it for 15 minutes or so the next day, after a short break the machine got extra noisy and would not build up water pressure anymore. Went back to the manual to confirm that I had done everything I was… Read more
supposed to and did some troubleshooting. Was not able to get it to work again, so I had to take it back to the shop for a refund. Luckily the short turn-around time meant I got a full refund without any hassle.
While I was happy with the water pressure when cleaning the washbay, I was less impressed with the very short functional life of the machine. I don't know if I was just unlucky, but the guy working in the outdoor tool department told me Karcher is crap when I brought it back, make of that what you want.
I honestly get the impression most brands of pressure washers are a bit hit-and-miss, judging by the reviews. Personally I would not recommend this brand.
Built-for-purpose. Know its Purpose! – The plastic on the K2 is superior to the K3 and more compact. Assemble is easy and straightforward. What it is: 1. A Turbo-hose pipe. 2. A powerful cleaner. 3. A Super water-saver. What it is not: 1. A competition-grade paint-stripper. 2. An industrial-grade pressure cleaner that blasts through 20 years of grime in a single pass. 3. A Magical… Read more
clean-all water-wand.
Aesthetics, stability and power aside, the K2 is a welcomed tool for around the home and garage. Reasonable pressure and good for speeding up jobs that would otherwise have take 5-7x longer. Good for brickwork, paving, garage floors and cleaning of moderately dirty outdoor equipment.
Very useful indoors when deep-cleaning tiles and grout, provided there as been a pre-soak with cleaning products. This is further augmented by the minimal use of water by the appliance. This CAN be used indoors with some preparation, due to the low water consumption, making mop-up a lot less.
Do not expect this appliance to perform heavy-duty grime stripping. This is a power-washer, NOT a power-cleaner.
Long story short: Everything you would use a hose-pipe to clean, this does at 5x the speed @ 1/10th the water usage.
Good So Far, But With Some Warning Signs – I bought this purely to attach to a snow blower for washing the cars. It was literally the cheapest model in the Karcher range, with a corresponding lowest pressure in the range. That is not an issue, because I don't really want too much pressure when washing the car - I've got a different high pressure washer if I need to do heavier work. There… Read more
are some worrying signs with it though, mostly down to build quality / longevity -
- after minimal use, I can smell an electrical 'burning' smell. That's not a very encouraging sign that it will last for years. - because this model doesn't have wheels, I have to pick it up and move it around. The carry handle is a weak plastic loop which is quite flimsy and has fallen out of the latch a couple of time already. - the hose isn't very kink resistant. I am worried that in the long run I will accidentally kink the hose and destroy it - replacement hoses aren't cheap.
Anyway, I guess as always you get what you pay for. It does what it says it does, I'm just worried how long it will do it for
Positive reviews
I recently purchased a Kärcher pressure washer, and I'm incredibly satisfied with its performance. It effortlessly tackles dirt and grime on my driveway, patio, and vehicle, thanks to adjustable pressure settings that suit any cleaning task. The setup was straightforward, and the comfortable trigger gun makes it easy to control. With a variety of… Read more · 1
attachments, including a turbo nozzle, it's versatile enough for all surfaces.
The build quality is impressive, feeling sturdy and compact for storage. Overall, I highly recommend the Kärcher pressure washer, it's efficient, user-friendly, and has become an essential tool in my outdoor maintenance routine!
Really impressed at how easy to use and lightweight the pressure washer is for how incredible of a job it did at cleaning my driveway, pathways and the outside of my house! Very very happy with the end results!! Show details · 1
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I used this to clean my new home, focusing on my backyard, the stairs, walls and outside glass doors. Was absolutely amazing. The pressure is insane. I couldn’t be any more happier Show reply
Negative reviews
Can’t wash a German car with a German pressure washer! – Was looking at pressure washer reviews before buying my fifth washer after 4 Karchers. Was at least happy to see it was not just my bad luck. My 1st one leaked and bought another. A friend borrowed it and it stopped for him after minimal use. He was good enough to replace it and that new one pulsed and leaked after a short time. When my father… Read more
went to a retirement home I brought his Karcher that had little use home to use - guess what - it leaked. 4 out of 4 leaked. Most people I ask about Karchers say the same thing and we all thought - buy German. Ha. At least my Porsche is reliable and still going after 55 years.
Terrible product – This product is terrible and is not worth the money. I strongly recommend not to purchase this product as the pressure is very weak and after 12 minutes continue use it stops working. It can’t even get bugs off the hood of the car It’s that weak.
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Hardly used it in the couple of years we have had it and it’s already lost it’s high pressure – Not enough pressure, over rated, Germi was a better basic cleaner Show details
Recent reviews
it gets all the jobs done that need doing, has amazing power and saves me the hassle of going to the car wash when i’m feeling lazy! Love having this product at home and it really makes my whole life so much easier. definitely reccomend Show reply
It’s lightweight, easy to set up, and has great pressure for cleaning around the house. I used it on the balcony and front portch—everything looks so much better now. Perfect for everyday home use! Show details
We have the Kärcher k2 pressure washer and its safe to say it's my new best friend now! Its so simple to use and very efficient. I stripped paint off an old chair to give it a new lease of life and cleaned all the concrete around my house and driveway. Do strongly recommend.
Unbelievable – Had use of older model for a few years. Bought the K2 because of ease of connection and power control+paving cleaning lance and 6m hose. Reducing the pressure for car cleaning is excellent. The paving lance that swerls highest cleaned paving+concrete unbelievably. Cannot be happier with the purchase. Show details · 1
A waste of time and money – I bought the karcher 2 to clean pavers in the patio. Each paver took 10 minutes and wasn't all that clean. I gave up. Someone took pity and loaned me their powerful Stihl. Did the job in no time. Maybe 1/2 minute a paver. Okay big difference in price but I totally wasted my money buying the karcher 2 Show details
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K2 karcher.. They don't make them like they used to – I've owned karchers all my adult life and still have one that I purchased over 20 years ago. This new one was to be for washing my boat.. So I bought the K2 and it blew up after about 3 hours of use. The internal planetary gear set is made of plastic and they simply shattered.. Absolute junk.. Show details
A replacement of my old Karchar K2 – I bought the Karcher K2 Plus from Bunnings yesterday due to my old K2 (over ten years old) was broken. I found Bunnings drops the price to $129.99 for this K2 Plus. I don't want to spend too much money for highest model. After work, I try the K2 Plus with all the nozzles including my two old nozzles from K2 which are also fitted as well. After… Read more · 1
the testing of 4 different nozzles, the new two nozzles come with the box is the best. It is more powerful than the old nozzles. This is excellent for cleaning car, deck and driveway. This machine is also come with 5 years manufacture warranty.
It is a basic model but it does the jobs well!
Cheap nasty and dangerous – Karcher used to be the brand of choice. Oh how things have changed. Used maybe 4 times, and the internal plastic fittings have cracked spraying water all over the internals. This an electric cleaner with massive internal water leaks that’s dangerous. Customer care line never answers so you can’t even report the issue. I doubt this K2 is a… Read more
year old definitely not two but since customer care never answers, the 2 year warranty isn’t much use. 5 minutes googling and you find lots of reviews stating the same theme, cheap nasty plastic internal fittings cracked leaking water all over the internals and no customer care. And that’s for all this style electric Karcher cleaners not just the K2. Wish I’d looked first. I’d like to give this cleaner zero stars.
Waste of money – I borrowed one from a friend to clean a concrete path, of about 2m X 13m. After a few neater I turned it off to get something and I didn’t turn on again. Then I didn’t get my lesson and I bought one. I used it a few times over about 4 years. The last time I used it, at some point (about an hour or so) it started l noticed some noise and leakage… Read more
and that’s it, it randomly goes on and off. I had only used this machine once a year so in total 4 times. I am going to buy a different brand
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great value – cost $120.00 at bunnings, cleaned about $1000 worth of stuff!! honestly its so cheap to purchase i could throw it away now and be happy, never turn this unit on without having water connected and turned on, running this unit dry will kill it in about 30 secondfs, instructions clearly state that and im thinking a lot of people made this mistake… Read more · 1
and thats why it blew up, instructions say light clenaing, cars bikes but ive done pavers concrete driveway and it worked a treat, amazed by its power and cheap purchase price, but beware, follow instructions!!
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Dangerous – Poor design- 1 oring fails on a very poorly designed fitting & it sprays high pressure water into the electric motor. Shouldn't be sold. Avoid these if you value your life! Show details
Don't buy this machine – Bought Karcher K2 early in 2020. Used it a couple of times, but then mid way through a job, motor went to full revs but no pressure. When I took it apart, there is an epicyclic gearbox between the motor and pump, which had broken. Karcher has gone cheap with plastic gears instead of metal, and there are only 2 gears. Show details
Piece of junk – Bought from Bunnings Parafield SA , 3 broke down within first year . Do not buy this machine it’s piece of junk . Swapped to Gerni , much much better machine . Also received “bitchy treatment from Bunnings Parafield SA store manager. Have to go to another store to refund. Show details
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