Dewalt 61147S 3300 PSI 2.4 GPM Gas Cold Water Pressure Washer

I’ve used it about 10 times now, one of those times was for 11 hours, the shortest was three hours. While it does give consistent pressure and works wonderful in every sense, now that it’s broken in it does have a strange burning fabric, kind of smell when it first gets started. But it is still my favorite pressure washer that I’ve ever had.

Works great. Just ensure you clean it once you use it. This is a machine and if you ensure it has oil and clean gas, and keep it serviced, it will last forever. Do not store it during winter with gas in the unit. Drain it out. I have read many reviews that indicate that their unit is hard to start. This is what I recommend. If it is a cold start, I move the choke to ON (engage choke), pull the cord "once" and if it does not start, I pull the cord only "once more." If it starts, DISENGAGE the choke and you are good to go. If it DOES NOT START on the second pull of the cord, DISENGAGE the choke and pull without the choke engaged. It has always started for me at that point.

It starts with an electric starter. The instructions are easy. It has mazing performance. The only problem is you must hide it because the neighbors constantly want to use it to have a driveway that looks as good as yours!!

I set up and used my new pressure washer for a test run and it worked fine for a couple of hours. I shut down, with the intention of finishing the task the following day. After checking all fluids, I started the unit this morning and it worked fine for a couple of minutes and then shut down. I went to restart the washer, and it not only would not start, but the pull cord to start the engine would not retract.I called Amazon to get service and was passed around between their customer service and DeWalt's, retelling my story multiple times, and being passed along to another representative, who would be THE ONE, who would help me resolve my issue. The line somehow disconnected twice, so I got to call back and retell my story yet again.The last customer rep (Amazon this time) told me that I needed to write an email to DeWalt and explain the situation (I had be assured that he was the one Amazon rep who would definitely be able to solve my problem, but he just passed me off to DeWalt, after waiting on hold for another 15 minutes). I guess I'll write a letter to DeWalt just to cover all bases.I bought this unit based on the DeWalt name. It was a replacement for a cheap no-name Chinese unit, but at least that lasted for a couple of years - not dying on its second use.I don't know if I'm more disappointed with this horrible pressure washer. or the awful customer service I received trying to resolve this problem.

If you were to look in my shop you would see that I have been a long-time DeWalt user. Too many tools to mention here, but they have all served me well. But today is different. I have just received my DeWalt 61110S and I am TERRIBLY dissatisfied. I finished putting it together, added the oil that was sent in the box, added non-ethanol gas that I purchased only an hour before, connected my water hose and the spray hose, anticipating a good experience. This model has an electric start (2 bad rotator cuffs prevent pulling on a rotary cord). I then insured the gas was in the on position, moved the choke to crank, and hit the button. It fired up immediately to a low idle. I pulled the pressure wand trigger and started to wash the back of my truck and when I released the trigger, the unit cut off. So, I cranked it back up, and started again to wash my truck. The engine idles the same, under pressure or not. There is no increase in engine rpm. Once again, when I released the trigger, the unit cut off. It is sitting level all connections seem to be as they should bel.A sad note is that this model cost me twice as much as the Craftsman unit I still have. Brand new, and it is not, as Grandaddy used to say, 'Not worth kicking a hog in the butt for!'If there is a solution for this, and I find it, I will update this review. Until then, don't waste your money.UPDATE!!!!!!!At the risk of sounding like a complete imbecile, I am updating my review. The problem I had was that the engine would not rev. This was due to the fact that I assumed (We all know how dangerous that can be.) this engine was like my 4 previous washers, which had governors, rather than an adjustable throttle. And although I at first noticed the throttle, I did not exert much pressure to turn it. It is not too difficult to turn, but it is firm. So, in the long run, I give the unit 4 stars. The worst complaint I have with it now is that it is too low. I will be putting extensions on the handle.

This model is better use designed then previous. I don't use the battery start, as I am more familiar with the manual ... it is a breeze! I use this equipment about 3 times a week. Very pleased!

First use of my dewalt pressure washer30 year old picnic table

I hate pressure washers but I needed one so I wanted a good one. This one seems to fit the bill. Runs well, easy to use and seems to put out a lot of pressure. I searched all the user reviews and this one did very well.