Hire an electric pressure washer in Sydney
Pickup and return in Millers Point, Sydney CBD. Collect 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, return 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
| Hire rates | |
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| 1 Day | $69 |
| Weekend (Fri-Sun) | $110 |
| 1 Week | $290 |
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Book up to 30 days in advance.
Machine and hire details
| Machine | Karcher K7, electric |
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| Weight | About 18 kg |
| Pressure | Up to 2600 psi |
| Flow | Up to 486 L/h |
| Needs | 240 V power point, plus a garden tap or the supplied 60 L tub |
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| Included | Surface cleaner, 10 m hose, inlet hose, 60 L tub, suction hose, nozzles and lance |
| Pickup and return | Millers Point, Sydney CBD |
| Pickup hours | 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM |
| Return hours | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM |
Water: with or without a tap
The machine needs a steady supply of water. A garden tap is easiest, but you do not need one: every hire comes with a 60 L tub and a suction hose, so it can draw water from the tub instead.
With a garden tap
Connect the tap to the machine with the inlet hose and tap connector, turn the tap fully on, then switch the machine on. That is all.
No garden tap (most balconies)
- Stand the 60 L tub next to the machine, on the same level.
- Fill it with clean, cold water from any indoor tap: run a garden hose from a kitchen or laundry tap into the tub, or carry it in buckets.
- Fill the suction hose with water, put its filter end in the tub and screw the other end onto the machine's water inlet.
- Start cleaning. A full tub gives about 7 minutes of non-stop spraying. Keep a hose running into it while you spray and it lasts around half an hour. Turn that hose off whenever you stop, or the tub overflows.
Keep the tub topped up. Never let the machine run dry, because that damages the pump. And do not connect a kitchen tap straight to the machine: indoor taps do not flow fast enough (it needs 12 litres a minute), which is why the water goes through the tub.
How it works
- 01
Pick your dates
Pick your hire dates on the calendar, up to 30 days ahead.
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Pay online
Hire fee plus a $100 refundable deposit, in one secure payment.
- 03
Collect it
Millers Point, Sydney CBD, 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. Address and access details come by email.
- 04
Bring it back
Same spot, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on your last day. Hand it back undamaged and the deposit is refunded, typically reaching your account within 3 to 5 business days.
What you can clean
One electric pressure washer covers most outdoor cleaning jobs around a Sydney apartment, house, driveway or car. It runs off a normal power point, with water from a garden tap or the supplied tub, so there is no petrol and no generator.
The same balcony after pressure washing, the tiles a uniform pale grey and still wetBeforeAfter
| Cars and utes | Snow foam, wheels, arches and door shuts. |
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| Motorcycles | Chain grime, mud and winter road salt. |
| Mowers and tools | Caked grass and mud off the deck. |
| Boats and kayaks | Salt and sand off the hull and trailer. |
| Balconies and courtyards | Mould in the tile grout, algae and slip. |
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| Driveways and pavers | Oil spots, moss between pavers, concrete stains. |
| Bins and barbecues | Wheelie bins, hot plates and grills. |
| Outdoor furniture | Plastic, powder-coated metal and stone. |
| Brick, render and fences | Cobwebs, dirt and mould off walls. |
Questions
Where is pickup?
Pickup is in Millers Point, in the Sydney CBD. The exact address and access instructions are in your booking confirmation email.
How does it work?
Pick your dates and book online. You pay up front, including a refundable deposit. You collect the washer in the morning and drop it back in the evening at the end of your hire, and the deposit is refunded once it is back undamaged.
How far ahead can I book?
Up to 30 days ahead. The calendar shows which dates are still free, so pick your dates there and pay online.
What machine do I get?
A Karcher K7, electric. It weighs about 18 kg and delivers up to 2600 psi (180 bar), with a flow of up to 486 L/h, which is 8.1 litres a minute. The hire includes the flat-surface cleaner, a 10 m high pressure hose, the inlet hose, a 60 L tub and suction hose for use without a garden tap, the nozzles and the lance.
What do I need on site?
A standard 240 V power point and water. A garden tap is easiest, but you do not need one: every hire includes a 60 L tub and a suction hose, so the machine can draw from the tub instead. The hire also includes a 10 m high pressure hose, the inlet hose, the nozzles and the surface cleaner attachment.
No garden tap? Can I still use it?
Yes. Every hire includes a 60 L tub and a suction hose. Fill the tub with clean, cold water from any indoor tap, by running a garden hose from a kitchen or laundry tap or by carrying water in buckets, and the machine draws from the tub through the suction hose. A full tub gives about 7 minutes of non-stop spraying, or around half an hour with a hose running into it while you spray. Keep it topped up so the machine never runs dry, and turn the hose off whenever you stop spraying so the tub does not overflow. Do not connect a kitchen tap straight to the machine: indoor taps do not flow fast enough, which is why the water goes through the tub.
What can I clean with it?
Balconies, courtyards, patios, tiled and paved areas, brick and rendered walls, driveways, outdoor furniture, bins, barbecues, bikes and cars. It comes with a flat-surface cleaner attachment, which is what makes tiled and paved areas quick rather than tedious.
Can I use it on an apartment balcony?
Yes. It is electric, so there are no exhaust fumes and it runs off a normal power point. That is the main reason to hire this rather than a petrol unit, which should never be run on a balcony or in any enclosed or semi-enclosed space because of carbon monoxide. Most balconies have no tap, which is what the supplied tub and suction hose are for.
How does the deposit work?
A refundable deposit is charged with your booking. It is refunded when you hand the machine back undamaged, and typically reaches your account within 3 to 5 business days, depending on your bank.
Read the hire termsDo you deliver?
Not as a standard option. Pickup keeps the price down. If getting to Millers Point is genuinely difficult, send a message before booking and I will see what can be arranged.