Customer reviews for SIMPSON PowerShot 3300 PSI at 2.5 GPM Honda GX200 with AAA Triplex Pump Professional Gas Pressure Washer forMember photos









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Great product for the price
I’m very happy with this Simpson 4400 PSI pressure washer. It starts up easily, even for a gas unit, and delivers strong cleaning power for tough jobs like concrete, driveways, and equipment cleaning. The included accessories and good instructions made setup straightforward. The price was excellent for the performance and specs. The AAA triplex pump works well when maintained and gives reliable pressure. Overall, a great value and powerful washer that’s easy to use and worth the money!
Thanks for such thoughtful feedback, Cme2zz. We are happy to hear your 4400 PSI pressure washer has delivered ample power & performed for a five-star cleaning experience. You can show off your work any time by tagging #simpsonclean on social media & we'd love to see any before/after photos. We appreciate you taking the time to review!
Simpson 3500 psi pressure sprayer
Unboxing and setup were very easy. Less than 30 min later I was putting it to good use. I like the low profile and how the different nozzles are securely held in place. My first big job was cleaning the aggregate near my pool. Pressure was really good and a full tank lasts a long time. Very happy with my purchase so far.
Good for the price but Pump is questionable
I purchase two of these units with one eventually will be given to my sister. I am going to try to write the review and rate each major components of the pressure washer as I always find it useful when reading other reviews in this format. I am not a pressure washer pro, the review is based on my two units that I purchased and looking at other reviews as well as other reviewer's comments. Price: I thought the price for the unit is excellent. Both Amazon and Sam's Club sell for $499. Although I am not sure why the model number sold by Sam's Club is PS3228-S vs regular PS3228 sold by amazon and other stores. Many other stores sells the unit for about $750. An email to Simpson regarding the two model version was never answered. I give the PS3228 a five star for price. Engine: The engine is a Honda GX200. I think its the entry level commercial engine. The spark plug on each of the two units I purchase is different. One is a Denso and the other one is a NGK. Both are equally good in my opinion and a Japanese spark plug in a Japanese engine makes much sense to me. As the mechanic "ETCG" on youtube said "the Engineers design the whole engine around the spark plug". There are two more small differences on my two unit with regard to the engine. on the top of the fuel tank there are two wide grooves or indentations. One of my unit the groove faces the left wheel while the other unit it faces the front of the engine. The other variance is the knob for the air filter, one is metal and the other one is hard plastic. These variances is also visible when I looked at the pictures of the GX200 on the Honda small engine website. I give the engine five star and is also mainly the reason I purchase the units. Internet research showed the Retail price of the Honda GX200 engine alone is about $350 to $450 with shipping. Tractor Supply sells it for $440. I give the engine five stars simply its a Honda. Frame: The frame is very nice. Feels sturdy and strong. I am 5'9" and its about the right height for me. I think for someone 6' or taller may find the unit low. However this can be fixed by adding couple pipes to the vertical handle. Many people complained the nozzles pops out of their holders when the engine is running. I personally did not experience this but if it did, It would not be much of a problem. Just put it in the plastic bag or something. I gave the frame four stars due to other many reviews regarding the nozzle coming out of the holders. Pump: This is the component that I find why the unit sold for $499. The pump is a AAA "Industrial triplex with powerboost" which I do not know what that means but all I know are the following facts. It is my understanding that "CAT" or "GENERAL" makes the best pressure washer pumps. I did an online research and found the CAT pump that is compatible with the GX200 sells for about $350 retail. So one can do the math. One website listed the AAA pump for about $226. As other as mentioned, The oil filled at factory in the pump is low. The owners manual says the oil level should be at the center of the pump "window". I had to add two more oz to each of the pumps on both units to get the oil level to be at the center of the pump "window". The Owner's manual indicated the pump oil capacity is 6.5 oz but the label on the pump itself indicates 8 oz. I wonder if this is why there was a 2 oz short. If 6.5 oz is correct capacity then why did the owner's manual said the oil level should be at the middle of the pump window then it would take 8oz? so which one is right? 8oz or 6.5 oz? The other thing that I dislike about the pump is that it indicated to use 15W-40 oil. This grade of pump oil can not be found anywhere at HD or Lowes or any local hardware stores near me. Whats interesting is the Dewalt owner's manual for the DXPW3228 which is the same pressure washer as the PS3228 indicated nothing about 15W-40 but You can use any pump oil or a non-detergent 30W oil. The pump on the Dewalt model is the same as the PS3228 and the label on the pump for the Dewalt indicated to use 15W-40 so another controversy(I actually went to Home Depot and physically looked at the Dewalt unit and the pump). I finally found out the pump oil that goes with this pump is the Karcher 15W-40 part number 6.288-050.0 which is not sold anywhere near me. The retail price plus shipping is about $20 per liter online for this oil. One bottle of this oil can probably last 4 oil changes. For many of us, one or two bottle is probably all is needed for the life of the pump. I gave the pump a two stars simply because I know its the not the best pump in the market and the 15W-40 oil plus the contradiction on the owner's manual resulted for the two stars. If its not for the price of the unit at which I got it for, I would rate the pump a one star. Hose and Wand: The hose is 25 feet. I find this is sufficient for me but many complained that the quality is not that good and too short. The wand is ok in my opinion. The hose connectors are not "quick" connectors. But to me, its not a big deal. I rate the hose and wand four stars based on other reviews and my personal opinion. Other Thoughts: The unit came with a bottle of engine oil. Both of my units had residual gas in the fuel tank as well as residual oil in the engine. This is due to the manufacturer testing the units. You can due a search online for Dewalt machine and there is short video on "how the pressure washers are made" which did showed the manufacturer tested the units before its ready for sale. Overall its a good unit and I am just not sure how long the pump will last. As a reviewer of the Dewalt unit mentioned that the engine will outlast the pump for sure. Simpson's Customer service and warranty services from what I gather reading of other reviews is that its poor.
Great Pressure washer
This product is great for all activities around me the house, washing cars, drive ways, and even washing the house. Highly Recommend! I wish they we better about their labeling in the front it looks like duct tape on a brand new piece of equipment.
Absolute beast
From the second I unboxed this machine I knew it was going to be phenomenal. It’s a beautiful piece of equipment and it performs just as beautifully. I purchased this for my power washing business and it constantly outperforms its price tag. Stop looking and just buy it already.
Great features!
Bought my Simpson not too long ago and the first thing I noticed was how the unit appeared and its durability. Strong structurally for an entry residential/small commercial unit. The detached handle is an AWESOME feature that allows me to put my power washer into my trunk. The weight distribution is also a strong advantage compared to its sister model, which weighs over 120+ Ibs. This unit is light (70-78Ibs) and easy to handle for a solo operator. Without the detachable handle and the weight distribution, I would not have bought this unit or recommended it. Nothing but good things to say so far.
Terrible Pump
I've used my pressure washer about 10 times and probably has 20-30 hours on it. This week the pump broke! I think I've had it for over 3 years, so the pump warranty has expired. The pressure washer cost about $530 and the pump alone is over $300 without labor. I had another Honda pressure washer for 20 years and it never failed, but the pump was different. I gave it to my neighbor and it still works. I bought this one for more pressure. Worked great for about 20 hours. If anyone from Sams would like to help you can reach out to me . Thanks!
Hi Steve,<br />Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to let us know about this pump issue with your PS3228.We want every customer to receive products and services that exceed all expectations. You are valuable to us and we would love to have the chance to keep you among our most valued customers.Please reach out to us via email at productsupport@simpsoncleaning.com or by phone at 877.362.4271 at your earliest convenience. <br /><br /><br /><br />SIMPSON TEAM
from Mardi
Best pressure washer, ever. I've purchased other pressure washers from Big Box stores - Lowes, Home Depot, but they always break down. This is my 3rd and last pressure washer. It's got an incredible Honda engine, not that piece of junk Briggs churns out to the Home Depots of the world. This one has muscle. Only drawback is the handle. It's short. I wish it was taller
Awesome pressure washer! Excellent size and performance.
I bought this a couple weeks ago to replace my broken unit for home/farm use. Great performance without breaking the bank! Easy to operate and small enough to load up in the side by side and transport around the homestead. Love the actual pump versus the lower unit style pumps that fail after a couple of seasons.
Very Pleased
This is my first pressure washer, first time i have ever used one. Instructions were easy to follow and had it up and running in no time. I cleaned a 30yd long asphalt driveway and a fair sized mold stained patio deck the first weekend with no problems. The delivery i thought was very quick. I was looking for something with a Honda engine and a triplex pump and this the best price i could find.