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There are two main differences between our commercial and consumer grade pressure washers.

1. Flow Rate: The working flow rate of our consumer grade pressure washers greatly exceeds the consumer grade working flow rates. Our commercial grade units max out at 1.8 GMP working flow rate, while the average working flow rate of our consumer grade pressure washers is about 1 GPM. With a higher flow rate, you'll be able to feel less atomization in your spray, which means you'll be shooting more water at the same high pressure. This means you'll be cleaning more effectively, and have a noticeably more powerful spray.
2. Working Lifetime: Our consumer grade pressure washers are rated for about 100 hours of use, which is more than adequate for the average user only washing their car, siding, or patio every once in a while. Our commercial grade pressure washers are rated for over 500 hours of use, making them ideal for extended, repeated use.