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 is the better pressure washer overall, rated 3.7 to 3.2. The PowerSmart DL1038A leads on hose, warranty and value. The Simpson Clean Machine 3200 PSI wins on cleaning power. The PowerSmart DL1038A costs $59.01 less ($269.99 vs $329).
Simpson Clean Machine 3200 PSI
#13 in GasFull review
A light, well equipped homeowner washer for decks, siding and cars. The soap tank and turbo nozzle make it the better buy than the 2900 PSI Clean Machine.
Amazon $329$329
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the PowerSmart DL1038A for hose (35 ft hose vs 25 ft hose), warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and value ($36 per 1,000 cleaning units ($269.99, 7,500) vs $41.12 per 1,000 cleaning units ($329, 8,000)).
- Choose the Simpson Clean Machine 3200 PSI for cleaning power (8,000 cleaning units (3,200 PSI x 2.5 GPM) vs 7,500 cleaning units (3,000 PSI x 2.5 GPM)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every gas pressure washer; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | PowerSmart DL1038A | Simpson Clean Machine 3200 PSI |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 97 $36 per 1,000 cleaning units ($269.99, 7,500) | 83 $41.12 per 1,000 cleaning units ($329, 8,000) |
| Cleaning power 30% | 42 7,500 cleaning units (3,000 PSI x 2.5 GPM) | 50 8,000 cleaning units (3,200 PSI x 2.5 GPM) |
| Hose 10% | 100 35 ft hose | 33 25 ft hose |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| PowerSmart DL1038A | Simpson Clean Machine 3200 PSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Pressure | 3,000 PSI | 3,200 PSI |
| Flow | 2.5 GPM | 2.5 GPM |
| Cleaning units | 7,500 | 8,000 |
| Nozzles included | 5 | 5 |
| Detergent | Onboard tank | Onboard tank |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or motor | 212 cc (UP170B) | 174 cc (Simpson CT170Z) |
| Pump | Axial cam | Axial cam |
| CARB compliant | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Hose | 35 ft | 25 ft |
| Weight | 60.4 lb | 50 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |