WEN PW224G
#2 in GasFull review
A budget washer with good flow and a 3 year warranty for homeowners cleaning driveways and siding.
Amazon $309.07$309.07
The WEN PW224G is the better pressure washer overall, rated 4.0 to 3.2. The WEN PW224G leads on warranty, value and cleaning power. The WEN PW224G costs $19.93 less ($309.07 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 WEN PW224G for warranty (3-year warranty vs 1-year warranty), value ($33.67 per 1,000 cleaning units ($309.07, 9,180) vs $41.12 per 1,000 cleaning units ($329, 8,000)) and cleaning power (9,180 cleaning units (3,400 PSI x 2.7 GPM) vs 8,000 cleaning units (3,200 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 | WEN PW224G | Simpson Clean Machine 3200 PSI |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 35% | 100 $33.67 per 1,000 cleaning units ($309.07, 9,180) | 83 $41.12 per 1,000 cleaning units ($329, 8,000) |
| Cleaning power 30% | 70 9,180 cleaning units (3,400 PSI x 2.7 GPM) | 50 8,000 cleaning units (3,200 PSI x 2.5 GPM) |
| Hose 10% | 33 25 ft hose | 33 25 ft hose |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| WEN PW224G | Simpson Clean Machine 3200 PSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Pressure | 3,400 PSI | 3,200 PSI |
| Flow | 2.7 GPM | 2.5 GPM |
| Cleaning units | 9,180 | 8,000 |
| Nozzles included | 5 | 5 |
| Detergent | Onboard tank | Onboard tank |
| Power | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine or motor | 223 cc (WEN OHV) | 174 cc (Simpson CT170Z) |
| Pump | Axial cam | Axial cam |
| CARB compliant | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Hose | 25 ft | 25 ft |
| Weight | 73.7 lb | 50 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |