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 3.3. The PowerSmart DL1038A leads on value, hose and cleaning power. The Westinghouse WPX3000 wins on warranty. The PowerSmart DL1038A costs $29.01 less ($269.99 vs $299).
Westinghouse WPX3000
#10 in GasFull review
A light, low cost washer for homeowners with occasional deck and car jobs. Buyers who use soap often should look at the WPX3400 with its built-in tank.
Amazon $299$299
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 value ($36 per 1,000 cleaning units ($269.99, 7,500) vs $43.33 per 1,000 cleaning units ($299, 6,900)), hose (35 ft hose vs 25 ft hose) and cleaning power (7,500 cleaning units (3,000 PSI x 2.5 GPM) vs 6,900 cleaning units (3,000 PSI x 2.3 GPM)).
- Choose the Westinghouse WPX3000 for warranty (3-year warranty vs 2-year warranty).
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 | Westinghouse WPX3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 35% | 97 $36 per 1,000 cleaning units ($269.99, 7,500) | 77 $43.33 per 1,000 cleaning units ($299, 6,900) |
| Cleaning power 30% | 42 7,500 cleaning units (3,000 PSI x 2.5 GPM) | 32 6,900 cleaning units (3,000 PSI x 2.3 GPM) |
| Hose 10% | 100 35 ft hose | 33 25 ft hose |
| Warranty 25% | 25 2-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| PowerSmart DL1038A | Westinghouse WPX3000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Pressure | 3,000 PSI | 3,000 PSI |
| Flow | 2.5 GPM | 2.3 GPM |
| Cleaning units | 7,500 | 6,900 |
| Nozzles included | 5 | 4 |
| Detergent | Onboard tank | Siphon tube |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or motor | 212 cc (UP170B) | 212 cc (Westinghouse OHV) |
| Pump | Axial cam | Axial cam |
| CARB compliant | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Hose | 35 ft | 25 ft |
| Weight | 60.4 lb | 50.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 3 years |