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SIMPSON Cleaning 80165 Universal 15" Pressure Washer Surface Cleaner
3.1 out of 5 stars
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Jan 15, 2024
Disappointed in Omaha
1 out of 5 stars review

One Consistent Problem that Simpson won't fix.

The first one of these that I purchased was replaced as a warranty claim, even though my product was just outside the normal warranty. While I appreciated the courtesy of a free replacement, the replacement didn't fare any better than the original. The replacement worked fine for two uses over about a two-month timeframe. When I tried using it a third time, the heads would no longer spin. Water would spray just fine, but the spinning action was non-existent, rendering this tool useless. This complaint is so common that Simpson really needs to fix this or stop selling these. I have two other surface cleaners (off-brands from Amazon) that have lasted for several years with no issues.

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reply from Simpson Team

We're sorry to hear about the spinning troubles. This particular issue can be caused by clogs somewhere in the system and often easily resolved. If you would reach out to our team at 877-362-4271 or email us at productsupport@simpsoncleaning.com we would be happy to do some troubleshooting to see what is needed to get you functioning properly again. We appreciate you taking the time to share this experience and hope you will be in touch!

Sep 2, 2024
GW60
1 out of 5 stars review

Crap

Stopped working after one year and 4-6 hours of use. Do not buy.

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May 7, 2023
RLG9
1 out of 5 stars review

Never works

I bought this & got 1 use out of it. It appeasrs that maybe there is a black lining inside the minuscule hole where the water is SUPPOSED to come out. Only 1 side works. Curious if anyone else has had this problem.

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reply from Marketing

Hello, RLG9- We're disappointed to hear about the Surface Cleaner's performance. This is not what we expect, and we'd appreciate a chance to do some troubleshooting. Would you give us a call at 877-362-4271?

Apr 29, 2024
Delat
1 out of 5 stars review

Piece of Junk

I was only able to use the Simpson surface cleaner for about 3 hours of total time before it quit working properly. Water comes out of the two nozzles, but the arm will not spin. The arm spins freely when I push it. This is a piece of junk.

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May 18, 2023
Matt1120
2 out of 5 stars review

no

Bought this to start my pressure washing company, i finished one job. The next day i went to another job and it doesnt rotate anymore. Used the tool and cleaned it very well, still no good. Great way to waste money trying to start a business.

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reply from Marketing

Hi, Matt1120. We are sorry to hear about the spinning issue you describe & the inconvenience it's caused your startup. If you would please contact our support team directly at 877-362-4271 or email us at productsupport@simpsoncleaning.com we would like to determine just what is needed to get you back in business as quickly as possible. We hope to hear from you quickly and appreciate your feedback.

Dec 29, 2021
alfa
1 out of 5 stars review

Junk

This scrubber doesn't meet the exactions at all, just a waste of time and money, gives only streaks/stripes and has no added value, sorry, but I expected way more.

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reply from SIMPSON Team

Hi, alfa. We're sorry to hear about your disappointment over the streaking. Often streaking can be corrected by using a slow, steady motion across your surface. Would you reach out to our support team at 877-362-4271 or email us at productsupport@simpsoncleaning.com? We'd like to ensure this unit is operating properly & hope to offer some solutions to improve your experience. We appreciate your time and hope you will be in touch with us soon.

Mar 25, 2024
gtv805
1 out of 5 stars review

Good machine, poor accessory

As all other's have said, complete junk after one use. Solid machine, especially with the Honda motor, but the surface cleaner clearly needs help. I hope they have pulled this design from the shelves.

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reply from Simpson Team

Hi,gtv805. We're sorry to hear about the difficulty you've experienced with the surface cleaner & would like to see if we can improve performance. If you would give our team a call at 877-362-4271 or email us at productsupport@simpsoncleaning.com, we would like to discuss the problem in more detail. Spinning issues can be clog-related and often easily resolved. We appreciate all feedback and hope you will be in touch soon!

Aug 9, 2023
Nospin
1 out of 5 stars review

Won't spin

I purchased this a year ago and it worked great then. Tried it again and now it won't spin. If rotates freely and nozzles are good and positioned correctly, good pressure and water flow comes out but it won't spin.

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reply from Simpson Team

We're sorry to hear your unit is failing to spin. Spinning issues can sometimes be caused by debris somewhere in the system. Try checking the water inlet filter where the garden hose attaches and make sure nothing is clogged. Second, use a small wire (or an inexpensive pressure washer nozzle cleaning tool) and make sure nothing is lodged in the nozzle tips. We also would suggest checking the center hub for debris that may be impeding the spinning arms. Please give us a call at 877-362-4271 or email us at productsupport@simpsoncleaning.com if these steps do not resolve the issue and we will be happy to do a bit more troubleshooting with you if needed. Thanks for sharing your experience and we hope you are up and running again very soon!

Jan 28, 2022
jayp98
1 out of 5 stars review

Worked for a minute

I hooked this up to my simpson pressure washer. It's rated at 3200 PSI. It worked for a few minutes then stopped spinning. It worked great while it lasted. Adjusted the pressure up and down with nothing making a difference.

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reply from Marketing

Hi, Jayp98. We're sorry to hear about the trouble you've had with the surface cleaner, but we have a couple of steps you can try to get the product running as we expect. First, check the water inlet filter where the garden hose attaches and make sure nothing is clogged. Second, use a small wire (or an inexpensive pressure washer nozzle cleaning tool) and make sure nothing is lodged in the spinning nozzles- it's possible that a very small piece of dirt or debris is preventing the surface cleaner from operating properly. If you're still having trouble with the unit after these two steps, please give us a call at 877-362-4271 for additional support from our product experts. Thanks for your feedback & we hope you're up and running again very soon!

Jun 30, 2022
Unhappy
1 out of 5 stars review

Stopped spinning

Worked great for 30 mins then would not spin and water going everywhere. Thought it was operator error. Did not have time to look at since I was cleaning for a grad party. Leaking around where the fitting rotates.

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reply from Marketing

Hi Unhappy. We are sorry to hear about the spinning/leak issues you've experienced. Would you please reach out to our product support team during M-F business hours at 877-362-4271 or email us at productsupport@simpsoncleaning.com? We'd like to do a little troubleshooting with you to determine what you need to get running smoothly again. Again, we are sorry for your inconvenience, but appreciate your sharing your experience & we hope to be hearing from you soon.