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Generac 7954 Pressure Washer 2900PSI Black Orange
Last Updated: May 6, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Detailed Mode
Cleaning
55siding, washer, carb, soap, nozzle
+80%
-20%
" ... The wand has a dial with icons for various types of cleaning operations. ... "
" ... Cleaned every thing,tractor, house, car. ... "
" ... Otherwise, the pump and engine work great, cleans with great pressure and the nozzle selections included are prefect for home and auto. ... "
" ... Use for household concrete, decking, vehicles, and off road vehicle cleaning ... "
" ... I was using my surface cleaner when the machine quit. ... Rinsed and ride everything completely, drained the gas and oil, cleaned the spark plug. ... "
" ... I've cleaned my deck, washed off pavers, cleaned concrete, washed cars, etc. ... "
" ... Cleaned house, sidewalk, gutters, patio, hot tub, etc. ... It actually cleans better than the rental units - which often don't have the detergent options. ... I used the simple green Oxy cleaner. ... You just put the suction tube in the bottle, add the soap nozzle for better spread, switch the lever on the handle to the soap setting, and coat the surface. ... Then use the cleaning tip of your choice and adjust the handle mounted pressure setting and go to work. ... "
" ... Use it with circular attachment and cleans our composite deck thoroughly. ... "
Ease of Use
50easy to start, easy to use, assembly, pull, instructions
+94%
-6%
" ... The ease of assembly and use. ... "
" ... I followed the assembly and prep instructions (easy), then dealt with the oily carburetor. ... "
" ... It was very easy to put together. ... "
" ... As easy to start as my Generac generator. ... "
" ... Starting is simple. ... "
" ... It's easy to start! ... "
" ... ASSEMBLEY IS VERY EASY. ... "
" ... Love the easy start ... "
Product Reliability
49start, ran, generac, engine, update
+33%
-67%
" ... Expect 1-2 years of residential usage before failure. ... "
" ... Quit working after the first day. ... "
" ... Only concern is that it shakes a LOT when under load so I am worried about things working loose over time. ... "
" ... I have no confidence that this unit will survive long term so it is going back. ... "
" ... After taking almost a month to get it with all of their shipping issues, I wouldn't recommend this junk to anyone. ... "
" ... Out of my own error I melted the hose on the exhaust and it ruptured. ... "
" ... Started it for the first time, ran really rough, wouldn't stop smoking. ... "
" ... Had to drive an hour to have it serviced. ... It wasn’t available for many months. ... "
Washer Dryer
46pressure, power, pressure washer, generac, gas
+57%
-43%
" ... I received my pressure washer yesterday. ... That is one of the greatest features I have seen on any gas pressure washer. ... But I guess that would have been true any gas pressure washer. ... All-in-all, I am satisfied so far with this pressure washer. ... "
" ... I have now used this pressure washer a few times now and overall I like it. ... "
" ... I'm very happy with this generac pressure washer so far. ... "
" ... This is my 4th pressure washer. ... "
" ... Very nice pressure washer, love the electric start . ... "
" ... This is a terrific power washer ! ... The second power washer works much better at the higher psi ! ... "
" ... Very nice pressure washer. ... "
" ... This is a great power washer! ... "
Build Quality
43pressure, wheels, washer, wand, handle
+42%
-58%
" ... This "SPEEDWASH" is poorly designed. ... "
" ... Very disappointed in the quality of the power washer, holster-very poorly designed and very cheap plastic. ... The nozzles are made from lightweight plastic and lowquality metal, I found WEN nozzles to be a better grade overall-the engineering team gets and F. ... "
" ... What I got was a disaster: While assembling it, I found that the frame was loose. ... "
" ... 1st, when rolling the unit to my backyard, the little rubber stopper that attaches to the bottom of the front frame fell off. ... "
" ... The gun holder is also very flimsy and I don’t expect it to last long. ... The boxes aren't designed to withstand this. ... "
" ... I experienced none of the issues others have reported like heavy vibration, hard starting, hose blowing a hole, wheel breaking off, etc. ... "
" ... While investigating what happened I found a broken ”O” (within the pressure valve). ... "
" ... I turned around after finishing a spot on my garage floor and noticed the rubber casing on the hose was expanding after I depressed the trigger on the handle. ... "
Drying
24washer, wand, oil, generac, dry
+54%
-46%
" ... This pressure washer is great for general around the house usage. ... "
" ... We ordered this pressure washer as it was highly recommended. ... "
" ... Washer works fine . ... "
" ... I have now used this pressure washer a few times now and overall I like it. ... Having never owned a pressure washer it took me approx, 10 minutes to put the handle on, Run the concentrate hose and push the different nozzles into their respective spots which is clearly marked telling you what the spray is and what they are best suited for. ... After adding the oil (that it does come with, shipped dry) I left the switch off and gently pulled the starter rope a few times just to get some oil on the internal parts. ... "
" ... this pressure washer works great, & my husband loves it. ... "
" ... Washer works great, startup a breeze and setup and tear-down was very easy. ... "
" ... The machine has a LOT more power than my old electric pressure washer. ... "
" ... The Generac SpeedWash 7122 3200 PSI pressure washer does the job that it was designed for. ... I received my pressure washer yesterday. ... "
Setup
22easy, assembly, setup, easy to assemble, followed
+82%
-18%
" ... Very easy to assemble, no tools required. ... "
" ... Next, assembly was very easy. ... Once I had everything setup, I was excited to start using my new toy. ... "
" ... Very easy to setup and started right up with the first pull. ... "
" ... Assembly was easy enough. ... "
" ... I followed the assembly and prep instructions (easy), then dealt with the oily carburetor. ... "
" ... Very easy to assemble with no tools needed. ... "
" ... I actually read the assembly instructions and put it together exactly as it described and that was very easy. ... "
" ... It came packaged very well for shipping and was easy to assemble. ... "
Marketplace
22supplier, return, pictures, neither, manufacturer
+45%
-55%
" ... I contacted seller who told me to contact the manufacturer, and the manufacturer did not respond to my repeated emails. ... "
" ... CAME IN LATER THAN FIRST STATED BUT NOT A BIG DEAL. ... "
" ... I purchased this unit brand new from Amazon. ... "
" ... Again called Generac and they suggested bringing it to. ... "
" ... Worst purchase in my Amazon history . ... "
" ... After waiting 6 weeks to get it repaired I had had enough and called Amazon. ... "
" ... (Edited 2.26.2019) ... "
" ... That's too much effort for a brand new item so I returned it to Amazon and got a different brand. ... "
Comfort
22wand, trigger, spray gun, pull, handle
+73%
-27%
" ... Started on the first pull, and very has good pressure. ... "
" ... The ability to change pressure on the wand makes use a breeze. ... "
" ... It is also nice to have the pressure settings right there at your finger tips. ... "
" ... Ive had troybilt and simpaon pressure washers in the past. ... "
" ... Multi function on the hand held is a great addition. ... "
" ... The handle is user friendly, trigger doesn't have a lock but is comfortable for gripping for extended use. ... "
" ... The spray wand has a squeeze handle that has good ergonomics and made it easier on my arthritic hands. ... "
" ... Easy to put together started on second pull. ... "
Fit
21wand, hose, pull, first pull, engine
+38%
-62%
" ... Would not run without choke being engaged out of the box, the hose would not fit the wand, had to call Generac with video attached to get and wait for hose to arrive. ... "
" ... Also have a broken fitting ... "
" ... while assembling the unit the end of the wand hit the floor when I placed it on hook that it is supposed to hang on and it broke where you connect the attachments at the end of the wand. ... "
" ... I tried the pull start and it was really difficult to pull. ... "
" ... And when I opened the box it had a rivet, from the nozzle mount, sitting at the bottom of the box. ... "
" ... The gun holder is also very flimsy and I don’t expect it to last long. ... "
" ... The cord snapped off, the rubber bushing fell off, water leaked all over. ... "
" ... Cheep plastic handle holder with cheap plastic fasteners, the wire hose holder? ... "
Price
19money, cost, great value, worth the money, well worth
+89%
-11%
" ... Good product and a great price ... "
" ... Worked above expectations. ... "
" ... It's far better than the first, a different brand that cost almost as much. ... "
" ... For the price and the pressure it provides, I had a hard time finding a better unit without getting much more expensive. ... "
" ... I honestly wanted a 3100+ PSI but missed a deal and got this one at a great price. ... "
" ... Very reasonable price for what it is. ... "
" ... I must have bought this at just the right time because shortly after I bought it the price increased by almost $100. ... "
" ... For the cost, I expected quality. ... "
Returns
18returned, replacement, refund, amazon, ship
+11%
-89%
" ... Had to return it was leaking. ... "
" ... 3 days later I got nothing, so I contacted amazon and got a full refund. ... "
" ... I was gonna return it but there was no return window. ... "
" ... I am not returning because I have used the unit. ... "
" ... So I returned it. ... Still don’t understand why I had to pay $69 return shipping for something that didn’t work. ... "
" ... Did not purchase returned deective ... "
" ... Unfortunately by the time I used it for the first time it’s outside the return window. ... "
" ... I have since received a replacement, but haven't had a chance to use it. ... "
Delivery
18box, arrival, unit was delivered, delivered, damage
+61%
-39%
" ... Item was just as expected. ... "
" ... Mine is working great now, but would not start on arrival. ... "
" ... Came on time package nice . ... "
" ... Fast and free shipping, great product, works amazing! ... "
" ... ARRIVED, WE PUT TOGETHER & IT STARTED RIGHT UP. ... "
" ... Received the unit with no shipping damage. ... "
" ... I received the new filter assembly in 2 days. ... "
" ... Order came promptly. ... "
Capacity
16deck, whole house, pool, patio, generator
+94%
-6%
" ... The power broom has 4 nozzles built into in and worked beautifully on 1,440 ft/sq driveway and sidewalks and aprons around my in ground pool ... "
" ... Cleaned every thing,tractor, house, car. ... "
" ... Cleaned house, sidewalk, gutters, patio, hot tub, etc. ... "
" ... A home owner would have to have a small house and yard for a 50 foot hose to be adequate. ... "
" ... Deck/concrete attachment works great. ... "
" ... More for your great-great aunt's house. ... "
" ... I own a whole house Generac generator that is powered with propane and it performs well. ... "
" ... The second week I had it, I was doing a pool area for a client. ... "
Washing
15washing, pressure, wash, pressure washing, oil
+87%
-13%
" ... Does a great job of washing the vehicles, the patio and the sidewalk. ... "
" ... The soap option worked well and there is no need to remove soap tube when rinsing. ... "
" ... I was looking for some time for an all around solution for the home needs but specifically for washing my cars. ... "
" ... But I have no doubt with a little TLC this washer can last many, many years of residential use. ... "
" ... I don't need the detergent at the moment but will continue to study this a bit and will ... "
" ... Great power wash. ... "
" ... Best price I’ve seen on a 3000+ psi washer. ... "
" ... This is the best pressure washer I have owned. ... "
Battery Life
15started, hours, start, charged, charger
+53%
-47%
" ... Got this and was using it within two hours. ... Battery charged very fast, assembly so easy and works great. ... "
" ... For the price I hope it lasts. ... "
" ... The agent was very helpful and offered to send a replacement part at no charge. ... "
" ... The rechargeable battery for starting works amazingly well. ... "
" ... The unit is nice, it works fine, the battery start sometimes takes a few starts. ... "
" ... Battery seems to last well have started 12 times so far on single charge. ... "
" ... I used it for a total of 8 hours (5 hours Saturday and 3 hours Sunday) with no issues. ... "
For Running
14run, stay running, would not stay, started, running
+43%
-57%
" ... I MEAN IF WERE A SITUATION WHERE I HAD IT FOR SOMETIME AND IT HAD ACTUALLY RUN THEN I WOULD BE MORE UNDERSTANDING. ... "
" ... Would not stay running. ... "
" ... Unit does not run ... "
" ... It started after first pull BUT ran like the choke was on (it wasn’t). ... Let it sit for a few hours and it started by ran rough again. ... "
" ... Run time was around 12 hours. ... "
" ... The second one was very difficult to start and would not stay running. ... "
" ... START WITH PROBLEM AND THEN WORKS FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE OFF .THE ENGINE NO RUNS GOOD ... "
Overall performance
14job, machine, job done, gets, start
+100%
" ... When it does run, it is extremely powerful and does a nice job. ... "
" ... Product runs great. ... "
" ... Great Machine, runs great so far. ... "
" ... very nice -does great job ... "
" ... Gets the job done. ... "
" ... Has plenty of power for any job ... "
" ... Machine performance exceeds expectations and I did not experience any problems starting or running. ... "
" ... Runs well, works well. ... Easy to use and gets the job done ... "
Storage
11wheels, washer, storage, soap dispenser, pressure washer
+55%
-45%
" ... Easy to move around and doesn't take up a lot storage space. ... "
" ... The washer was well packaged and no damage found. ... "
" ... I would agree that they really should use better packaging for UPS shipping since the vendor packaging is good for a store shelf but not really for shipping . ... My unit had little visible packaging damage on the outside and the machine was pristine inside the box. ... "
" ... Insert the handle onto the unit (no tools needed), as well as the nozzles into the storage area on the handle. ... "
" ... It’s packaged with really thick pieces of cardboard and from the looks of my box it holds up well. ... "
Controls
8pressure, button, settings, push button start, push
+50%
-50%
" ... So the internal pressure bypass is jacked up and the push start won’t work. ... "
" ... The on/off switch is terribly located on the side of the engine and poorly designed. ... "
Water Usage
8pressure, started, oil, gas, flow
+25%
-75%
" ... It forces water out of the house at a higher pressure than the faucet does. ... "
" ... Water company said no chance of that. ... "
" ... I unscrewed the oil dipstick and gas and water poured out. ... "
" ... The problem occurred when water started to flow through the unit. ... "
" ... Still a bit strange for me but maybe water has to be already flowing through everything before you start it? ... "
Inlet Outlet Pipe
7foot, blew, 25, m22, high pressure hose
+71%
-29%
" ... It has a 25 foot hose. ... "
" ... The hose melted. ... Have to purchase a new hose already. ... "
" ... The other thing I note as a for sure is the length of the hose that comes with the unit. ... "
" ... The 50-foot hose length is not awesome, I could use up to 75 in places, but I can work around it. ... "
" ... The 30ft hose is nice. ... "
Cables
7hose, hose holder, starter cord, pressure, handle
+14%
-86%
" ... The wire hose hanger is stupid, and also the little bag to put the rest of the accessories. ... "
" ... So, I attached the Power Broom, and pulled on the cord. ... "
" ... Cheep plastic handle holder with cheap plastic fasteners, the wire hose holder? ... "
" ... Called Generac, some young girl who didn't know jack . ... "
" ... The cord snapped off, the rubber bushing fell off, water leaked all over. ... "
" ... The hose holder is extremely cheap, it is a preformed piece of 1/8i sh wire. ... "
Defective Delivery
7visible, oil, damage, came, arrived
+29%
-71%
" ... This product has defective engines. ... "
" ... On off switch came broken. ... "
" ... Box was destroyed when I received it. ... "
" ... Opened the box and all the nozzles were missing. ... "
Features
7washer, pressure, store, many, gas
+100%
" ... This product was cheaper than buying in store, plus it came with more features than the one in store. ... "
" ... I like all the features of this pressure washer. ... "
" ... I researched features and ratings and and decided on the SpeedWash 7122 3200 psi unit. ... "
" ... That is one of the greatest features I have seen on any gas pressure washer. ... "
" ... you can't beat the electric start feature! ... "
" ... High quality, has features not found on other types of washers. ... "
" ... Many features and this thing is powerful. ... "
Water Resistance
6pool, washing, washer, pump, wand
+50%
-50%
" ... 2nd, while washing the pool, when the gun was under load, it would begin to shake quite a bit. ... "
" ... Water company said no chance of that. ... "
" ... Still a bit strange for me but maybe water has to be already flowing through everything before you start it? ... I do hook the water up now and just pull the wand handle to make sure I have water through the pump and at the end of the wand. ... "
Software Platform
5root, problem, generac, cause, 4
+40%
-60%
" ... The GENERAC Power Sprayer was not the ROOT CAUSE of the problem. ... Then I came to a conclusion the ROOT CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM>>>>>>> ... "
" ... Is it powered by Windows 10? ... "
" ... Learn from my error! ... "
Ease of Cleaning
5cleaned, whatever, little, cleaning, clean
+100%
" ... I used the simple green Oxy cleaner. ... "
" ... Built, and can clean ... "
" ... Cleans like no other. ... "
" ... no damage just needed cleaning up. ... "
Design
5quality, like, well, product, look
+80%
-20%
" ... And yes they have it dolled up pretty to look like quality. ... "
" ... Also very well built and looks like a quality product. ... "
" ... It looks great. ... "
" ... Outside of a couple rust spots, the unit looks good . ... "
Charging
5charger, charged, charge, replacement, part
+60%
-40%
" ... Battery charged very fast, assembly so easy and works great. ... "
" ... The agent was very helpful and offered to send a replacement part at no charge. ... "
" ... Filling the oil convenient and lithium battery for push button start charges in less than two hours. ... "
Wash Programs
4settings, oil, filter, well, water
+75%
-25%
" ... The soap option worked well and there is no need to remove soap tube when rinsing. ... "
" ... The ability to change settings. ... "
" ... The water pressure settings are best in class ... "
Pedometer
4step
+50%
-50%
" ... This is when the washer started "walking". ... "
" ... I called Generac and they walked me through all troubleshooting steps and confirmed I wasn't missing anything. ... "
Size
4size, easy, large, engines
+100%
" ... Assembly was easy and unit is perfect size not overly bulky. ... "
" ... Size and mobile ... "
" ... It makes it easy to cover large areas. ... "
" ... The variable pressure on the wand is really handy. ... "
User Manual
3user, complaint, time, started, read
-100%
" ... Re-read the users manual for a third time in case I missed something. ... "
" ... My only complaint is that as complete as the user manual was for this item, I believe this step should have been included. ... "
" ... I followed the manual's user guide steps prior to the first day of use as well. ... "
Power Consumption
3power
+100%
" ... It has plenty of power. ... "
" ... It still had and maintained very adequate power, just not that extra umpf that I wanted. ... "
" ... Runs like a dream plenty of power👌 ... "
Packing
3good, packaged very well, came
+100%
" ... Packaging was great. ... "
" ... Packaged very well. ... "
Product As Described
3exactly, attached, advertised
+67%
-33%
" ... It shipped quickly and was exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... I recieved exactly as described. ... "
Device Compatibility
3-100%
" ... AGAIN COMPUTERS DON'T CARE & APPARENTLY NEITHER DOES THIS COMPANY. ... "
" ... Is it powered by Windows 10? ... "
" ... After this the distance to drive was unreasonable. ... "
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