The compact models are also cheaper than the ful control versions too, so if you don’t think you will use the detergent bottle feature and don’t need the full control lance, then you can save some money with the compact version which is also smaller and lighter too. What are the differences between the Premium & Compact models? On the plus side, this pressure washer’s weight helps to keep it steady while it’s in use. There was no danger of it toppling over, even if the hose was accidentally tugged on. That said, the hose is long enough that you can easily work your way around a car without having to yank on the main unit, and the fact that the hose didn’t kink or coil was a big bonus. The detergent bottle isn’t built-in, you get a suction tube that you insert into your own bottle that you would have to place on the ground next to the pressure washer.

Providing an energy efficient, powerful cleaning solution, the K7 Compact Pressure Washer is a compact answer to your domestic cleaning needs. Thisdurable top-end unit is ideal for a medium to large sized domestic environments. These power washers are equipped with a reel for the pressure hose. This is the difference with the power control and smart control versions. Karcher Power Control (formerly: Full Control) These are the smaller and lighter models. They are easy to transport and store, and they are cheaper than the premium/power control models. Home-Kit For tasks that don’t take too long and don’t have too much of a dirty area to be cleaned, the small models are usually Ok.Conversely, this also means that every tenth buyer of a Kärcher high-pressure cleaner was dissatisfied. For some it was because the unit did not live up to expectations, for others because it soon broke down or lost water, the performance was too weak or was generally perceived as being of inferior quality.

The highest possible water pressure is not an advantage when washing a car. On the contrary, more than 130 bar can damage the paintwork or even leave dents. Spray lances are always within easy reach and everything can be compactly stored on the device once cleaning is complete. In 2019 Karcher rebased compact models of their pressure washer range, for example, you can buy a Karcher K2 Full Control, or K4 Full control, and you can also get a Karcher K2 Compact, or Karcher K4 compact. With this pressure washer, you’re also paying more for its technology. With its smart LCD display and bluetooth connectivity, this is the most high-tech pressure washer that I’ve used. Is it worth paying more for? In some ways, yes. Being able to adjust the pressure using the gun helps you to get the job done with more finesse. However, the bluetooth feature wasn’t useful in the slightest. I would imagine that most people would happily go without this in exchange for a slight drop in price! The K7 Compact Home’s state-of-the-art water-cooled motor will impress you with its long life, performance and high quality results.The K5 is themore powerful mid-range option, this is a great model for patio and driveway pressure washing. It has 145 bar pressure and a water flow rate of 500l/h. This is ideal for the task and also comes with a patio cleaning attachment. The 450 Patio Cleanerattachmentis a splash-free cleaner that helps to clean the wooden fences and also the rooftop without any effort.

It clearly has the best price-performance ratio of all Kärcher models. The device is of good quality and has enough power to clean all heavily soiled objects comfortably and reliably in an average household. The Karcher K7 Compact features a high-quality N-Cor pump to reduce noise pollution and an impact-resistant, recyclable plastic casing effectively prevents dirt particles from damaging the motor and pump. The state-of-the-art long-life water-cooled motor gives extra durability & outstanding performance. All car and home models come with extra equipment for cleaning your car (Rotating washing brush, foam jet, car shampoo) and cleaning your home (home-kit). Devices with the car kit only are not available. Differences between Karcher Compact and Full Control (Power Control) This Karcher product has a full three year Karcher Domestic use warranty. The warranty covers the machine for faulty or defective parts during the three year warranty period. This does not cover wear and tear and any consumable parts such as filters, brushes, high pressure hoses, trigger guns, lances, accessories or the result of commercial or industrial use that will result in the warranty being void and invalid.Every single model comes with a different range. There are the Premium versions, Power Control versions (formerly full control), Home Kits, Car Kits, Compact versions and, for the top models, the Premium Smart Control versions. Karcher Premium Most home pressure washers offer a maximum of 140-150 bar. However, the Karcher K7 takes things a step further with a pressure range of 20-180 bar . You can definitely feel the extra power when using the machine, although whether or not this extra pressure is actually needed for most home tasks is another matter. So what are the differences? The compact version is more compact, it is the same spec as the full control counterpart. So the engine is the same, in terms of accessories you get a lance, however, the compact version is more basic and doesn’t have the visual settings of the full control version.