{"id":608,"date":"2017-10-06T21:08:12","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T21:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/?p=608"},"modified":"2017-10-06T21:10:13","modified_gmt":"2017-10-06T21:10:13","slug":"makita-pressure-washer-review-hw101","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gardendad.co.uk\/makita-pressure-washer-review-hw101\/","title":{"rendered":"The Makita HW101 Compact Pressure Washer Reviewed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introducing Makita\u2019s entry-level pressure washer, the HW101 is indeed a basic pressure washer without all the usual bells and whistles. But like I always say, there\u2019s nothing wrong with an appliance that actually does the one job it\u2019s meant to do perfectly. With a weight of 6.3 Kg, 240V on that hardy motor, and one heck of a tortoise shell for an exterior, this is a great budget pressure washer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s my candid and balanced review of the Makita HW101 Compact Pressure Washer.<\/p>\n

Makita HW101 Compact Pressure Washer review<\/h2>\n<\/a>\n
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What are you buying?<\/h2>\n

In the handheld power tools scene, Makita is definitely making big leaps. That\u2019s why it comes as no surprise that their recent release is arguably one of the most sought-after models for all types of home pressure washing tasks (of course, the lower price tag has a lot to do with that).<\/p>\n

Maybe it\u2019s because of its petite nature that makes it an entry level appliance. This just means that it\u2019s suitable for smaller cleaning jobs and not those large scale pressure cleaning jobs. So you\u2019ll have no problems whatsoever giving your vehicles, bikes, windows, patios and other parts of your home a thorough hose down.<\/p>\n

But don\u2019t be fooled by the small frame for even one minute. At 6.3 Kg, the HW101 is a bit heavier than most of the pressure washers you\u2019ll find here. But as you\u2019ll soon find out, there\u2019s a good reason for that. They used metal and plastic to make the exterior more durable.<\/p>\n

Makita understands that cleaning with water is never enough. Sometimes, you need to bust out the cleaning solutions and detergents to shift all the dirt and grime. The HW101 compact pressure washer a detergent bottle that is fixed to the gun for improved cleaning quality. We\u2019ll look into how that works later on.<\/p>\n

Now for the specs; at 240 V, the motor is powerful enough to get almost all the dirt out of some surfaces. However, I did find it a bit slow when dealing with extremely dirty outdoors. But I really enjoyed the wobble plate pump technology that Makita incorporated in the HW101. This allows the washer to produce incredibly high pressure and even run completely dry.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, these types of pumps have been known to have longer lifespans. And lastly, the 3m pressure hose is ideal for cleaning small and medium spaces. But if you\u2019re cleaning a considerably large area, you might have to lift or drag your unit a few times.<\/p>\n

How easy is it to use?<\/h2>\n

Like I said at the beginning, the Makita HW101 Compact Pressure Washer is as basic as they come. So as you would expect, everything about it oozes user-friendliness. Except of course for the slightly heavier weight which is a huge pain in the arms. Other than that element, there are no major qualms from me.<\/p>\n

The HW101 does require some assembly once you get it unpacked, but I found that it\u2019s a relatively easy process since there\u2019s not much to assemble anyway. Word of caution though; make sure you feed the water line correctly when assembling the unit. That part really gave me a hard time.<\/p>\n

After that, it\u2019s just a matter of getting your water in, applying some detergent in the bottle that connects to the lance and you\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n

This unit has a very sensitive trigger, so make sure you don\u2019t go all trigger happy on it. In addition to an adjustable nozzle that lets you manoeuvre through different angles, this bad boy also has a couple safety features such as the total stop system that automatically works the on and off button to save your motor.<\/p>\n

Last but not least, I was surprised to find storage accessories that let you store all the components directly on the HW101\u2019s casing when done.<\/p>\n

What accessories are included?<\/h2>\n

You should expect the following items in the box once you make your purchase:<\/p>\n