PSI and bar are the numbers that matter most here, since they tell you how much power is behind the spray. Customers use these for washing floors, cleaning cement, clearing debris, cleaning patios, and washing cars, and this whole lineup covers that range.
| Tier | Pressure | Wattage | Example Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Duty | 100-105 bar (around 1,600 PSI) | 1,300-1,600W | Black & Decker PW1300TD, VonHaus 15102 |
| Heavy Duty | 130-165 bar (up to 2,000 PSI) | 1,600-2,200W | Karsher K2, VonHaus 1600W portable, VonHaus 2200W heavy duty |
1,600 PSI is the standard rating in this lineup. The heavy-duty models simply put out more bar and more wattage for jobs that take longer to cut through; there's no strict rule for which PSI a given job needs, so if you're between tiers, sizing up gives you more room to spare.
Every unit here is electric. We currently don't carry gas models, and all of them are built for 220-240V current, generally at 50Hz. Most ship pre-fitted with a rounded Euro plug or a UK plug; if your outlet takes something else, swapping the plug (never a converter) does the job.
Comparing options? Weigh bar and PSI ratings across this lineup before you buy. It works just as well as a car washer for weekend detailing as it does for clearing a driveway.
Weigh bar rating against wattage for what you're tackling, whether that's a high-pressure car wash on the weekend or a full driveway job.
Orders leave our warehouse in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, ready to travel whether you're headed overseas or fitting out a boat.
No transformer needed. Match the plug to your outlet with a simple adapter if required, and you're washing within minutes.
Kärcher carries the most name recognition in this lineup, alongside VonHaus and Black & Decker. Every unit is built for 220V and 240V power from the start, not a US model retrofitted after the fact.
We don't currently stock gas pressure washers. Every unit plugs straight into your outlet, so there's no fuel to source or store once you're overseas.
We've called Elk Grove Village home since 1979, sending 220-volt gear to movers, tradespeople, and homes outside the US.
Have a question about PSI, wattage, or plug fit? Reach out before you buy, and we're just as available if something needs sorting out afterward.
In practice, none. Our units are built for the full 220-volt to 240-volt range, so a model labeled 220V and one labeled 240V run on the same power band and perform the same way.
Yes. Every pressure washer we carry is rated for 220-240V power and generally runs at 50Hz, so a 240V outlet is well within range.
Our lineup runs from 1,300 watts on standard-duty models up to 2,200 watts on heavier-duty units. Wattage is listed on each individual listing if you want the exact figure before ordering.
No. US homes are wired for 110-120V, and this equipment is built for 220-240V only, so a typical American outlet won't power it. It's meant for overseas use or a vessel wired for 220V.
1,600 PSI (about 105 bar) is standard across most of our lineup, with heavy-duty models reaching up to 2,000 PSI (165 bar) for tougher jobs.
We generally don't recommend it. These motors draw a heavy surge of power at startup, and running one through a step-up transformer adds strain and reliability risk. It's simpler to buy a 220V unit outright for overseas use, or a 110V model for the US. If you already have one and are not purchasing a new one, you can try a voltage transformer that is 3 to 5 times the power in wattage of the wattage used by the power washer.
Compare PSI or bar rating for cleaning power, wattage, hose length, and included accessories like nozzles or a detergent tank. Confirm the plug too: most are already fitted for a European or UK outlet, and an adapter handles the rest.
Yes, that's a common way people use these. A wider fan nozzle and some distance from paint and trim are generally recommended to avoid damage.
