PowerSmart DL1038A
#7 in GasFull review
A low cost gas washer with a long hose for homeowners who clean a few times a year. Judge it as a 3000 PSI machine, not the 3800 PSI in the title.
Amazon $269.99$269.99
The PowerSmart DL1038A rates 3.7 among gas pressure washers; the Karcher K 3000 E rates 3.5 among electric ones. The PowerSmart DL1038A costs $179.99 less ($269.99 vs $449.98).
Karcher K 3000 E
#3 in ElectricFull review
Karcher’s most powerful plug-in washer, for homeowners who want near gas cleaning on driveways and decks. It costs as much as many gas washers.
Amazon $449.98$449.98
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different power source classes (gas and electric), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power source peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | PowerSmart DL1038A | Karcher K 3000 E |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 35% | 97 $36 per 1,000 cleaning units ($269.99, 7,500) | 13 $136.36 per 1,000 cleaning units ($449.98, 3,300) |
| Cleaning power 30% | 42 7,500 cleaning units (3,000 PSI x 2.5 GPM) | 100 3,300 cleaning units (3,000 PSI x 1.1 GPM) |
| Hose 10% | 100 35 ft hose | 100 35 ft hose |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
Specifications
| PowerSmart DL1038A | Karcher K 3000 E | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Pressure | 3,000 PSI | 3,000 PSI |
| Flow | 2.5 GPM | 1.1 GPM |
| Cleaning units | 7,500 | 3,300 |
| Nozzles included | 5 | 5 |
| Detergent | Onboard tank | Onboard tank |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Electric |
| Engine or motor | 212 cc (UP170B) | 15 A, brushless |
| Pump | Axial cam | - |
| Build | ||
| Hose | 35 ft | 35 ft |
| Power cord | - | 35 ft |
| Weight | 60.4 lb | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |