NEW Craftsman 1900 PSI Washer from LOWES - Review, Unbox, Demo

Today we're taking a look at the new Craftsman pressure washer from Lowes, model number CMEPW1900.
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[@ctsfiddler]

My gas unit is staying in the shed. This machine does all i need. great review.

[@sheilatwite5479]

Thank you Aaron! I was super frustrated that there was no mention of how to use the soap valve in the manual. Technical writers completely suck at their job. Unless, their job is to make everything way more difficult!

[@DetailClinic]

Awesome video ! You are greatly appreciated ! 👌🏽

[@techyk7279]

Awesome review, I just purchased the 2100 and waiting for it to be delivered. This video was very helpful in making my decision.

[@ignacioramos4256]

Just got the craftsman 2400 psi thanks for the review 👍👌

[@AZFirefighter92]

Fantastic review. I just bought this unit this weekend then I found your video. I'll be adding the 1/4" valve before using as it'll probably make the after-use cleaning easier if nothing else. I used your link for the quick connects I was already getting anyway as a thank you for the great video and valve idea. Thanks again! T.

[@aaronstestlab]

Appreciate the support

[@johnfink9021]

Great detailed review!! Ty!

[@clockworkbadger2363]

Thanks bud this was helpful

[@Lasvegasal]

Awesome review !

[@hamsack981]

To switch between the gun and the foam Cannon do you have to turn the pressure washer unit off? Do those quick disconnects only allow water flow when they're connected?

[@nickski7953]

Great video thank you!

[@donr9389]

Very thorough review

[@kaleemsyed1277]

Hi, could you tell me what size screws are used to attach the accessory bracket ? Thanks

[@juanacuna9031]

You can't attach the soap cannon to the factory gun it comes with?

[@HottgirlzinMiami]

Loved our & been pressure washing everything cars, porch, driveway, & deck furniture One thing I noticed is no power cord wrap in the front came with ours🤔. We did get the back one though

[@HottgirlzinMiami]

We love ours & it’s yard work I love/actually doing😂

[@noah_akers1]

I'm definitely getting this it oughta work good for wash a atv and tractors

[@aaronstestlab]

Yeah it will

[@petesmith4208]

Hi Aaron Did you use 2 sets of the quick connects in order to also use that shorty gun? I just picked up the quick connects but can't seem to figure out how to hook it up to use both the standard wand and shorty gun. Pete

[@aaronstestlab]

I personally do have several sets, simply from doing a number of these videos. However, when I only had one, I think I attached male ends to the long gun and the shorty and left the high-pressure outlet coming out of the pressure washer alone. Doing it this way, you'll still have to thread the hose on during setup, but are then free to swap guns mid-job.

[@petesmith4208]

@@aaronstestlab ok thanks

[@olliemoto253]

Thanks! I'm looking for an affordable pressure washer for dirtbikes. Looks like this can do the job!

[@ccho907]

do you need the foam cannon? doesn't this unit shoot soap already?

[@petesmith4208]

Hello Would any of the electric pressure washers you reviewed work on vinyl siding? My highest point on house around be 20 feet.

[@aaronstestlab]

Any of them would with a telescoping pressure wand

[@abelaguilar3178]

Is there a way of using this unit as for the plug in part for the powe. I bought one and the third time I used it the thing just stayed running after I released the trigger. Any i deas on why that would happened? Thanks great video by the way. I couldn't find any reviews on this unit at the time I bought it.

[@aaronstestlab]

Only reason I could think of would be a lack of water in the lines.

[@fitpatricks594]

Great video, i appreciate it. My question. To switch from soap to non soap. Do you just have to use all the soap in the tank. Until just water is coming through

[@aaronstestlab]

No, you switch to a pressure nozzle instead of the soap nozzle

[@ajfelice3]

Aaron do you have a recommendation on a gutter cleaning extension wand to use with this pressure washer?

[@aaronstestlab]

I've never used one

[@Trooper2888]

Im stuck between the 2100 psi Craftsman PW and the Greenworks 2000 psi PW. Which one would you recommend I get? Im leaning towards the Greenworks at the moment.

[@aaronstestlab]

It's kind of a coin-toss between those two as real-world performance will be near as makes no difference. But assuming they were the same price I'd go Greenworks on account of a nicer hose being included.

[@robertwolstein8111]

Hi Aaron, I just purchased and assembled the Craftsmen 1900. My question is how do you shut off the soap dispenser in order to do a clear water rinse? The instructions do not discuss this. For cleaning and rinsing backyard furniture and bird droppings on concrete.

[@aaronstestlab]

Can't without modifying, see 4:52 in this video for my solution to this problem.

[@robertwolstein8111]

Thank you Aaron, for someone who is not mechanical like me, the modification is difficult. However I found that I can purchase a soap dispenser that attaches to the wand.

[@robertwolstein8111]

At the end of the video you applied soap to your car. Then rinse. What did you do to shut off the soap valve?

[@aaronstestlab]

Swapped guns. One had a foam cannon the other didn’t.

[@luislomeli1887]

@incorrigible Aaron- could you please give me the link for 1/4 inch valve for the soap line I'm considering to buy this pressure washer and I would like this valve thank you

[@aaronstestlab]

Here you go: amzn.to/2OvJE5t We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

[@powertools2375]

Awesome review. Do you know if I can get the soap cutoff valve at at b$m store? I don’t need three plus shipping for one valve that I need.

[@aaronstestlab]

I don’t know what a b$m store is.

[@powertools2375]

@@aaronstestlab sorry, I meAn a brick and mortar. An actual store I can drive pick it up at.

[@domw1111]

Do you recommend a lowes 2 year warranty? Since the crafstman warranty seems a bit odd to get a hold of?

[@aaronstestlab]

I'd recommend buying it on a credit card that offers an extended warranty for free

[@domw1111]

@@aaronstestlab i bought it on a credit card but how do you get an exteneded warranty for free?

[@janwiktorowicz5860]

Hi I'm trying to find the links for the extras you purchased for this unit, thanks.

[@aaronstestlab]

Thanks. They're both in the video description and pinned at the top of the comments.

[@neysatg]

I'm purchasing the Craftsman tomorrow. First time pressure washer user. Can you explain what the 1/4" valves are for?

[@aaronstestlab]

Controlling soap flow

[@kexia]

If you have soap in the Plastic tank. What do you do when you switch to rinse ? Do You just disconnect the plastic tank ??

[@aaronstestlab]

answer in video

[@kexia]

@@aaronstestlab thanks. I skip the assembly part.

[@FernandezGrill]

So I have the exact same one. Today was gonna be my third time using it. The line never charged and the thing kept trying to charge the line. About 2 min later after it running non stop I hit the test button. I was never able to reset it. Light stayed green. I bypassed the gfci and ran it to a gfci outlet and it turned back on but it still never charged the line and just kept running with no pressure. Any idea of how to fix for a first timer?

[@aaronstestlab]

Sounds like there's air in the line. Did your purge with water before turning it on?

[@FernandezGrill]

@@aaronstestlab yes

[@FernandezGrill]

@@aaronstestlab I purged then switched it on and let it run for a while. Still never switched off.

[@jonathanDIYs]

@incorregible aaron - so after all these pressure washer reviews - which is your top rated and go to pressure washer? Is the GPW2300 your top recommendation even with the delay?

[@aaronstestlab]

If you don't mind the start delay it would be the GPW2300

[@jonathanDIYs]

@@aaronstestlab Would you consider reviewing the GPW2700? From my online research, it seems to be more powerful from the GPW2300 without the start delay. Thanks for putting out these videos! :)

[@aaronstestlab]

Actually just coincidentally placed an order for one. Will hopefully get a video out on it by next weekend.

[@jonathanDIYs]

@@aaronstestlab Looking forward to watching that! I ordered one myself - should be here Thursday!

[@96SupraTT]

@@aaronstestlab why order last year's model GPW2700 (now) when it's been superceded by their GPW3000 for only $50 more? Greenworks touts their newest 3000psi model as the "best electric pressure washer on the market" "notably improved GPM at higher PSI levels" according to their online support vs their older 2700psi model.

[@andyness417]

This vs the 2100psi?

[@alondralares6526]

Could you put the car soap in the tank it comes with?

[@aaronstestlab]

Sure why not

[@josephthomas2226]

very good review. Have you tried the craftsman surface cleaner? It's a low-priced one, so I wonder how well it works

[@aaronstestlab]

I have not. I've tried the Greenworks 11-inch one, also low priced and was very happy with it. Actually like it more than the 15-in Karcher one which I felt was too big for an electric pressure washer.

[@josephthomas2226]

@@aaronstestlab thanks. I went ahead and ordered the Craftsman 1900 (it comes with a free surface cleaner from lowes this week). The 1500 I had was not powerful enough, and my gas PW won't start. Thankful I have a wife who doesn't fuss when I buy new tools!

[@josephthomas2226]

@@aaronstestlab thanks!

[@NOFXCatfish]

Why are you testing the product using nozzles that don't come standard with the unit? Also, do you have Porsche floor mats in your Toyota?

[@aaronstestlab]

I use the same nozzles on all the pressure washers I test. Floor mats are for the girlfriends car if they say Porsche on them.

[@robertjacobs2178]

why worry about the post-sale warranty when you cut the soap line? you're already "hosed" lol

[@NOFXCatfish]

Hahaha, that was the same thought I had when I saw this the first time.

[@DailySource]

I just spoke to Lowes. They said if I buy their 2 or 3 year extended warranty ($30 to $35) for the 2100 psi unit that sells for $199), it turns Craftsman's warranty into a 5-6 year warranty, and covers all of this: 1) accidental damage; 2) parts; 3) shipping to and from a repair place. You bring it to the store. Then If it's during the 1st 3 years, they might ship it to Craftsman's repair center. After 3 years, they send it to their own repair provider. But no shipping fee either way. If it can't be repaired or replaced, they give you a full refund of the pressure washer. I didn't ask them much about the Craftsman warranty on its own, but it sounded like it was far more limited and definitely didn't cover accidental damage. I almost never get an extended warranty, but for what this one covers for 5 to 6 years, I'm surely going to do it. I think the odds are high that by the end of those years, I'll have either gotten a lot more than my money's worth. I tried calling around to get warranty info on half of the other manufacturer's and they all seemed fairly bad. The biggest issue is the shipping, as most of the time there isn't an authorized repair center within a decent drive, and shipping is pricey. There are 2 Lowe's within 10 minutes of me. The other big issue is parts, because: 1) some of those will break during the warranty; and 2) some parts will be out of stock because the models are old. So you're stuck buying a new washer. With the Lowe's warranty, if they don't have the parts to fix it, and if there's no full units available, you get a full refund. I assume that because the 1900 PSI unit is under $150, that the extended warranty is more like $20 or $25 for the 2 year.

[@aaronstestlab]

salespeople promise a lot of things

[@aaronstestlab]

*Shorty Gun/Foam Cannon:* amzn.to/352zNJv *Quick Disconnect Kit:* amzn.to/3aX7zn8 *Oxy Deck Cleaner:* amzn.to/3cp2apg *1/4" Soap Valves:* amzn.to/2OvJE5t We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

[@gabrielanes7606]

Mine doesnt turn on. Its the 2nd one.

[@akberet35]

I bought the 2100 psi and used ones last year now it is leaking from the pump. Bad product.

[@chrisbecerra8163]

It is absolutely INSANE to me that you have to MODIFY this unit and buy extra parts to use the soap option!!

[@aaronstestlab]

TBF, you don't have to modify it to use the soap function. I just modified it so I can control the amount of soap dispensed.

[@EmilysInLA]

OMG Im so frustrated. I bought this unit, bought the attachments from amazon. I turned it on for the first time and it blew out the airline. Now it won't start back up to even TEST it. I reset the buttons, I turned on and off the water. I've tried everything. It just won't turn on. The reset light is green. I click test, NOPE. It won't turn on. why did I even watch this video??? You don't even show how to attach the hose or the gun, I get it, you have a lot of guys watching this, but for some females, this was hard. the stupid screws that I drilled into the plastic wouldn't even screw all the way in unless I apply HEAVY PRESSURE which I didn't do out of fear I would break it. So now I have 1/2 inch screws sticking out (FRUSTRATING, I SHOULD HAVE STOPPED THERE AND RETURNED IT) So now I have a machine I just bought that doesn't work. wow. This video talked about warranty, really?? That was the simple part, you should have spent more time on a step by step

[@aaronstestlab]

Not sure we're talking about the same product. This Craftsman 1900PSI pressure washer doesn't have any pneumatic lines.

[@GodIsCallingUs__]

When you started talking about all the extra, irrelevant components, it confused the life out of me.

[@aaronstestlab]

I'm sorry to hear that

[@butteronthetopside3909]

This thing sucks quit working for no reason