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AR Blue Clean AR390SS Electric Pressure Washer Blue
Last Updated: March 15, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.0
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Cleaning
51soap, ar blue clean, washer, hose, ar390ss
+75%
-25%
" ... Had plenty of power to clean a years worth of moss and tree pollen from my driveway, patio and sidewalk. ... "
" ... This is my 5th pressure washer in about 15 yrs and my second AR Blue Clean model. ... "
" ... I have only had it three days, but have cleaned my concrete full length front porch, my gutters and vinyl awning, and have started on an enormous deck (48ft x 48ft surrounding a pool. ... I am using the AR390SS to clean the deck, and it is working really better than I had expected. ... I have looked at a lot of videos on cleaning decks, and see some using a 15degree nozzle. ... With the 25degree, I have to get pretty close to the wood to get it clean, and I have started using OxiClean mix to help break it up. ... I use a brush and bucket to put down the Oxi wash, let it sit 10 minutes, then use an old floor scrubber with natural brushes to scrub it before washing it off with the sprayer. ... Better, but still won't come clean unless I work on about a 3inch strip each pass (very close to the wood). ... Cleaning my concrete patios, porches and sidewalk. ... Cleaning vinyl siding. ... Cleaning my deck and privacy fence has taken me a LOT longer than I had expected (my fault due to years of neglect and a freaking huge deck) so it was a good move on my part to buy this instead of renting one. ... I have used the soap nozzle, and it works fine for spraying cleaner onto the deck/fence. ... "
" ... The nozzles all work well as intended and when paired with a foam lance, it’s great. ... For patios etc, the dirt buster nozzle provide excellent cleaning, get those stains off with minimal passes. ... "
" ... I called AR Blue Clean and they were prompt to answer, friendly and resolved the issue without question by sending me a new plug. ... "
" ... Most significantly, AR Blue Clean has one of the best customer service centers I've ever dealt with. ... "
" ... The rotating nozzle is great for concrete. ... "
" ... 2000psi isn’t what I hoped it would be but is the minimal amount to get all the home equiptment cleaned on a regular basis and it works well. ... "
Product Reliability
37years, smoking, quit, stopped, motor
+30%
-70%
" ... I used it once 2 days ago, and it worked ok but it started smoking a little after several minutes of use. ... I tried it again today, and it worked for about a minute then turned off. ... "
" ... I didn't even use it very much and in less than a year it's broken ... "
" ... It started smoking and stopped working. ... When I tried to use again again summer of 2017 it stopped working. ... "
" ... That only worked the first time. ... "
" ... It just stopped working!! ... plugged it back in and it started smoking! ... "
" ... Had this unit for about 18 months before it quit. ... When it finally quit the motor would not turn on at all. ... It just stopped working. ... "
" ... BROKE AND DOESNT TURN ON AAFTER ONE WEEK ... "
" ... Plug is defective. ... "
Build Quality
35reel, pressure, washer, wand, karcher
+46%
-54%
" ... The unit seems to be poorly designed as it is top heavy and the little plastic foot on the bottom is next to useless ... The hose connection is plastic and doesn't seem it would last a long time. ... "
" ... BROKE AND DOESNT TURN ON AAFTER ONE WEEK ... "
" ... but where are the parts made? ... "
" ... Had trouble with the rail for the hose, broke with-in the first week of having it. ... "
" ... Only used 4 or 5 times then started to fail to build up pressure. ... "
" ... When I opened the box the bag that held the attachments had been ripped open. ... I do know for a fact the factory does not rip open the attachment bag before closing the box. ... "
" ... The plastic handle on the hose reel broke the first time I used it, so I stored the hose around the handle. ... The hose is very stiff so I'm not surprised that the handle broke right away. ... There is a silver colored attachment for the garden hose and that silver attachment is connected to a black plastic piece that goes into the body of the pressure washer. ... "
" ... 2) The handle to wind the power hose is broken ( very cheap plastic) ... "
Ease of Use
31easy, powerful, easy to assemble, operate, easy to set
+97%
-3%
" ... But that is easy. ... "
" ... Both more effective and easier to use than I would have thought! ... VERY minor assembly required. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble and set up with no gasoline messed. ... "
" ... It is easy to use - his last one was too hard to start with a pull chain. ... "
" ... Easy to use and did a good job. ... "
" ... Ease of use is excellent. ... It is effective, very easy to set up and store away. ... "
" ... This one is easy to use and it does a pretty good job. ... "
" ... Great design, documentation. ... "
Washer Dryer
28pressure, power, gas, electric pressure washer, psi
+75%
-25%
" ... This is my third pressure washer in about 8 years, and it is the best one. ... "
" ... Easiest Power Washer to use! ... "
" ... Decent pressure for an electric pressure washer. ... "
" ... I'm pretty impressed with this power washer. ... After drying it out it fired right up. ... "
" ... I am extremely pleased with the AR390SS pressure washer. ... I still, after a month of nearly daily use, highly recommend this pressure washer. ... "
" ... The washer is relatively quiet too. ... "
" ... Awsome pressure washer works better than any other one I have had ... "
" ... We got this pressure washer in August and it worked great. ... "
Washing
19washer, cars, pressure washer, wash, detergent
+74%
-26%
" ... I’ve managed to power wash my house, wash the cars and I’m on to the deck next. ... "
" ... Between myself and some friends who have borrowed it, this washer has seen a lot of use. ... "
" ... The washer is relatively quiet too. ... "
" ... THIS IS NOT a commercial washer but it does the job for me! ... I am very happy with this washer! ... "
" ... I’ve used this for washing my vehicles. ... "
" ... I used this pressure washer to wash cars and clean the moss on walkways/driveways. ... "
" ... This is the BEST Pressure washer we have ever owned! ... "
" ... Great for washing cars ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
16reel, wand, garden, water, stiff
+38%
-63%
" ... Hose reel too small ... "
" ... I did some research and found that it is common that the water inlet valve could be the problem and requires disassembly, but it is NOT guaranteed to fix it and that the pump might be faulty. ... "
" ... Advert states 30’ hose but is in fact 20’. ... "
" ... The only con is the very weak hose bib. ... "
" ... The hose attachment parts are largely plastic. ... "
" ... Tipped over a couple of times because the hose isn't as long as I'd wanted it. ... Hose and reel are cheesy. ... "
Drying
14washer, gpm, soap, psi, ar390ss
+79%
-21%
" ... highly recommend to anyone looking for electric pressure washer! ... "
" ... I'll update my review after I actually use the new Pressure Washer. ... "
" ... This AR Blue Clean AR390SS pressure washer is a really nice sturdy unit which replaced our never really satisfactory underpowered psi Karcher washer. ... "
" ... Awsome pressure washer works better than any other one I have had ... "
" ... Great power washer for handling most cleaning jobs for any homeowner. ... "
" ... We let it rest for awhile and it appeared to be dry ... "
" ... I rate four stars because it is a good basic pressure washer. ... This pressure washer will give you a more milky soap vs the thick foam you would expect. ... "
" ... Received the pressure washer a couple of days ago. ... "
Cables
12hose, extension cord, releasable, electric, reel
+58%
-42%
" ... The electric cord is extra long too which is great. ... "
" ... The cord and power cords are so easy to unwind and wind. ... "
" ... The cord and pressure hose storage design is very convenient. ... "
" ... The cord storage and hose reel aren't the easiest to use. ... "
" ... I just made big loops and hung it from the handle with a releasable cable tie ... Between the long electric cord and the spray hose it reaches fairly far. ... I bought a 15 foot 14/3 extension cord for some extra length. ... releasable cable tie (handy things). ... "
" ... The variety of spray heads and length of power cord and reeled hose has allowed me to do things like back off distance a bit and clean mold off vinyl sided outbuildings and clean up the garden tractor at the end of the day. ... "
" ... Plus, the benefit I was hoping for is that when the hose and cord is wrapped up in the unit, it has a very compact storage footprint. ... "
Price
11price, waste, something, expect, 200
+64%
-36%
" ... You can’t beat the price for what you are getting . ... "
" ... Great for the money. ... "
" ... Great little device for the money! ... "
" ... For this price you expect something good. ... "
" ... Seems to be decent quality and good value. ... "
" ... It was a good price and now I am finding out why. ... "
Fit
11pressure, nozzles, nozzle, hose, foam cannon
+36%
-64%
" ... Did not recieve all the nozzle heads and missing the quick connect and the detergant holder. ... "
" ... The unit loves to fall over, and the foot mount is a joke. ... "
" ... The wand-storage bracket likes to slip out when the wand is pulled out but this can be remedied with a bit of adhesive caulk or household glue. ... "
" ... I've seen it fail to remove stickers at full pressure with the 25° attachment. ... "
" ... When I opened the box the bag that held the attachments had been ripped open. ... I do know for a fact the factory does not rip open the attachment bag before closing the box. ... "
" ... Now won't hold pressure ... "
Overall performance
10good job, powerful, performance, machine, job done
+90%
-10%
" ... I love this machine and it’s powerful and gets the job done! ... "
" ... I’m a contractor and believe in having the right tool for the job. ... "
" ... This one is easy to use and it does a pretty good job. ... "
" ... Does good job for me ... "
" ... I have used this unit on concrete for over six hours in the last two days and I am very pleased with the performance. ... "
" ... I use this daily and it performs flawlessly and with much more pressure than my other machine. ... "
Setup
9easy, assembly, told, running, get
+89%
-11%
" ... Easy to assemble and set up with no gasoline messed. ... "
" ... Assembly was easy - took me about 10 minutes. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble and get running. ... "
" ... Documentation is a 'step up' from so much of what is out there today and is very easy to follow ... "
" ... Easy setup and storage. ... "
" ... Would be 5 if the house wound up easier and didn't have to fight with it coiling and uncoiling. ... "
Comfort
8washers, trigger, tired, stopped, squeezing
+50%
-50%
" ... Then the pressure stopped and didn’t start again. ... "
" ... Loses pressure frequently and barely blows at all. ... "
" ... The other thing I noticed with this one is that the pressure changes all on its own. ... "
" ... Now won't hold pressure ... "
Capacity
7siding, house, around, patio, jobs
+100%
" ... My husband and I used it for the whole outside of the house including brick/siding as well as the driveway and sidwalk and back concrete slab patio. ... Otherwise this was a great product for having around the house. ... "
" ... So far we have used it on our deck, the siding, and our vehicles. ... "
" ... Will take up little room in my garage. ... "
" ... Doing the garage floor and driveways takes some time but the AR390SS still did an excellent job. ... "
" ... great little machine for the price, it has limits but for general around the house chores it dose well ... "
" ... Unit is compact and doesn't take up much room when storing away. ... "
" ... Working good around home. ... "
Marketplace
7website, promised, powerwasher, part, manufacturer
+71%
-29%
" ... Sent in timely manner and arrived product as promised. ... "
" ... Available on Amazon. ... "
" ... Works great but beware of Amazon recommendations. ... "
" ... Glad we were able to find it on amazon.com. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
Water Resistance
7soap, pressure, pool, spray, pump
+43%
-57%
" ... I Have only ran water so that is not the issue. ... "
" ... I am able to put water in my mouth and just blow it into the soap hose and I can hear it trickling inside the machine and then it eventually comes out the bottom, something obviously let go inside the machine. ... "
" ... The pump has always been hard to prime, no matter how much water I run through it before turning it on. ... "
" ... We had to pull the tubing out if we just wanted to use plain water. ... "
Size
7stores, powerful, power, move around, lightweight
+100%
" ... I think it is a great machine for smaller jobs. ... "
" ... It is a great compromise between portability and power. ... "
" ... It is easy enough to move around. ... "
" ... However, for the price, quality, and lightweight handling . ... "
" ... Unit is compact and doesn't take up much room when storing away. ... "
Water Usage
6hose, pressure, tank, spraying, spray
+17%
-83%
" ... I did some research and found that it is common that the water inlet valve could be the problem and requires disassembly, but it is NOT guaranteed to fix it and that the pump might be faulty. ... "
" ... I Have only ran water so that is not the issue. ... "
" ... The clutch seems to disengage regularly, such that you're just spraying water with hose pressure until you wait for it to regain itself. ... "
" ... We had to pull the tubing out if we just wanted to use plain water. ... It's also finicky and sometimes tricky to connect a water hose to it ... "
" ... Used for the second time today and the internal water tank busted and leaked everywhere. ... "
Power Consumption
6like, gas
+50%
-50%
" ... It's okay not a lot of power. ... "
" ... Just not enough power. ... "
" ... The psi wouldn't pull like it said, and would power down and lose power. ... "
Returns
6sent, someone, returned, replacement, policy
-100%
" ... I’m going to return this because one use and it died. ... "
" ... Not worth fixing or buying the same as a replacement. ... "
" ... Unable to return since I missed the 30day window by 2 days. ... "
" ... Wish I could return this equipment. ... "
" ... The first one burned up the first time I used it and I exchanged it. ... "
" ... I can only assume they sold this to someone else who was not happy with it and returned it and Albanytoolco. ... That is just wrong for what they sent me. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
6cleaning, get, overall, nozzle, close
+100%
" ... It comes with multiple heads for different clean purposes. ... "
" ... With the 25degree, I have to get pretty close to the wood to get it clean, and I have started using OxiClean mix to help break it up. ... "
" ... Overall very pleased with the AR Blue Clean AR390SS ... "
" ... Worked great to clean up my combine after harvest. ... "
" ... I love it, makes cleaning easier. ... "
Sound Quality
5noise, engine, sounds, quiet, powerful
+80%
-20%
" ... this is by far the best thing I ever bought after using a cantankerous gas-powered one with a Honda engine this thing runs quiet runs cool and turns itself off I could not be happier ... "
" ... Also is just sounds well made. ... "
" ... Love it, perfect for washing vehicles and it isn’t making constant noise due to it being electric. ... "
" ... It did the job as well as more powerful gasoline engine powered units I have used in the past without all the deafening noise and noxious exhaust fumes. ... "
Delivery
5box, arrived, shipping, quickly, packaging
+100%
" ... It came a lot sooner that expected, and the package was in perfect condition. ... "
" ... I used it right out of the box! ... "
" ... Arrived on time as promised. ... "
" ... Shipped quickly and works great. ... "
" ... Sent in timely manner and arrived product as promised. ... "
Design
5looks, years, think, reel, powerful
+60%
-40%
" ... The overall design is pretty good, nice an powerful, but I can see an issue for the future, I think the handle on the winding reel will break pretty quickly, I don't think it's strong enough to reel in the stiff hose. ... "
" ... Everything looks brand new ... "
" ... Great design, documentation. ... "
Features
4power, lock, years, washer, trigger
+75%
-25%
" ... It is made well, and has the power and features I was looking for! ... "
" ... Great features, no brainer for the price, and my foam cannons lock right up without the need for adapters and such. ... "
" ... This power washer has all the features any one could asked for. ... "
Storage
4storage, soap dispenser works, soap dispenser, nozzle, attachments
+50%
-50%
" ... The soap dispenser works when it feels like it. ... "
" ... When I opened the box the bag that held the attachments had been ripped open. ... The other bag was empty. ... So how did the bags get opened? ... I do know for a fact the factory does not rip open the attachment bag before closing the box. ... "
For Running
3run, get, easy to assemble
+100%
" ... Doesn’t constantly run and is simple to hook up. ... "
" ... It was easy to assemble and get running. ... "
Battery Life
3long, lasts, ar
+33%
-67%
" ... I requested a refund and they want to charge me return shipping and a 25% restocking fee. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 360 meters