SIMPSON Cleaning ALH3228-S Aluminum Series 3400 PSI Gas Pressure Washer, 2.5 GPM, HONDA GX200 Engine, CAT Triplex Pump, Includes Spray Gun, Extension Wand, 5 QC Nozzle Tips, 5/16" x 25' Hose, 49-State

I read a LOT of reviews here on Amazon and other online resources before deciding to make such a sizable investment in this 4200 PSI/4.0 GPM machine. This is not my first pressure washer, but my third actually. Each time I upgraded in both PSI and gallons per minute. This is my first pressure washer that is categorized as commercial use. Having finally taken the time to put this machine to the test, I can honestly say this thing has more than enough power to satisfy the average homeowner or DIY’er. As I said in the title: this thing is a beast!Mine arrived complete and undamaged. Other reviewers reported scratches and dents but that was not my experience at all. Assembly was quick and easy. My shipment contained a quart of Amsoil synthetic 10W-30 for the engine crankcase but I have seen other reviewers that got their oil in a plastic pouch.Once assembled, the crankcase filled with the supplied oil, and the fuel tank filled 1/2 way, I hooked up the garden hose and bled the air out for 30+ seconds as recommended. Set the throttle to half-way and closed the choke and gave the starter a quick pull and it fired right up on the first attempt. After allowing the engine to run at partial throttle with the trigger open to keep the water flowing and the pump cooled for a few minutes, I increased the engine speed to approximately 3/4 and started cleaning the concrete patio as my first project with this unit. The pressure even at less than wide open on the Honda GX390 was more than enough to get the accumulated grime blasted off effortlessly. Next up, I connected my 15” surface cleaner which really sped up the process. The 4240 pressure and water flow are a perfect match for the Karcher 15” surface cleaner.With all of the positive attributes of this machine, there is one thing that I feel is a negative: the hose. It’s more than long enough for most jobs but the stiffness makes moving around with it a real challenge. Given the higher than average PSI capabilities of the ALH-4240 it’s not surprising that the pressure hose is more on the stiff side, but as others have commented, it would be a good idea to upgrade to a better hose. Honestly, at this price point, a better quality hose should come with it.Overall, the ALH-4240 is a great pressure washer that has all of the power that the average person could want for DIY use. The high PSI and GPM make short work out of even the toughest cleaning projects. Time will tell if it lives up to the Simpson advertised claims of dependability and reliability.

Phenomenal so far. I was going to spend around $500/$600 but after research I determined the Honda engine, 4GPM flow, and CAT pump were critical.Ended up spending slightly more than double my original budget, but so glad I did.Combined with a surface cleaner, I cleaned the entire pool deck in 30-45 minutes which would have taken me 5 hours before and not as good results.

Purchased this machine because it had the Honda GX engine & because it was made in the USA! Have several other Honda powered pieces of equipment that have been reliable, easy start and trouble free. However, this SIMPSON power washer would not start I should say, after about 5 tries it did start several times but then immediately died Took me repeated tries (nearly an hour) with waiting, in case it was flooded, between tries. Once I did finally get it started I could not adjust the choke or throttle, as suggested in the manual, without the machine dying . The machine only ran for a few minutes before it began backfiring. It would only run without backfiring if the water wand was kept in the washing position at all times. I could not take my hand off the wand handle or the machine would backfire. After calling the help line their only suggestion was for me to take this brand new machine into the repair shop. It was Saturday, mid day by this time, and the repair shop did not have a repair person available to help so would have to leave it for them to look at in a few days or so. Out of frustration I tried to go ahead and continue using it and kept the power wand in the open-wash position but gradually the machine started backfiring anyway. I turned it off and let it rest thinking maybe it was hot (my previous power washer - 15 years old - would run and run until out of gas, then I would let it rest and cool before re-filling the gas tank.) After turning it off, I was not able to restart it again. I had hired a couple young men to come help me move items, power wash under & behind, then return the items to their proper place. Many of the things had already been moved. I Needed to get power washing under and behind before returning them to their place. I had already been paying for them to stand around while trying to get the machine started then trouble shoot on the phone. I had to go buy a Costco power washer so I could get the work done while I had helpers!!! Now the company whom sent this is saying it can not be shipped after oil & gas have been added. It had oil in the pump when it was shipped so this does not ring true. Besides I can completely empty the gas and let any residual evaporate and the oil can be drained. I do not need 2 power washers and certainly not one that doesn't work! Needless to say I am not a happy camper right now! I purchased this through AMAZON so hopefully their guarantee will help me with this problem. P.S. This machine is now on line for $100.00 less than my purchase price :(