17-09-2012, 02:55 PM
I've heard it said that Kärcher are over-priced for what they are and the lances are a definite weak point.
That said, my neighbour had one which went wrong and was replaced by one from B&Q which was no more powerful than a jet nozzle on a garden hose; it was a 'proper' make but I can't recall which. She made enquiries about getting the Kärcher repaired but no tradesmen seemed interested. One however went as far as to say that it could be the filter and if it wasn't then it wouldn't be worth doing. Luckily it was and I fixed it.
So I'd say they are fine while they're working but, as is so depressingly familiar, if it goes wrong don't expect to be able to get it repaired unless you can do it yourself.
- Joe
That said, my neighbour had one which went wrong and was replaced by one from B&Q which was no more powerful than a jet nozzle on a garden hose; it was a 'proper' make but I can't recall which. She made enquiries about getting the Kärcher repaired but no tradesmen seemed interested. One however went as far as to say that it could be the filter and if it wasn't then it wouldn't be worth doing. Luckily it was and I fixed it.
So I'd say they are fine while they're working but, as is so depressingly familiar, if it goes wrong don't expect to be able to get it repaired unless you can do it yourself.
- Joe
