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  • Outstanding Performance: The K 3 Follow Me's highly reliable universal motor and non-corrosive N-COR pump means a longer operation life, all while maintaining optimal performance.
  • The Karcher Promise - Cleaner. Quicker: Operating at a powerful 1800 PSI/1.3 GPM, the K 3 Follow Me is perfect for cleaning concrete, pavement, driveways, patios, decks, sidewalks, RVs, cars, boats, homes, fencing, and more.
  • Versatile Cleaning Options: Includes a pressure-regulating Vario Power spray wand for light-duty jobs, and a patented Dirt Blaster spray wand for superior cleaning performance on tough-to-clean surfaces. Compatible with a wide range of Karcher accessories.
  • High-Pressure Hose: Comes equipped with a generous 15' kink-resistant high-pressure hose that offers plenty of reach.
  • Onboard Detergent Tank: Features 1 (0.2 gallon) onboard detergent tank for easy soap application.

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Karcher K3 Follow Me Electric Pressure Washer

Karcher’s 1800 PSI K3 Follow Me pressure washer is designed to “follow you” while you work. Compact and convenient design delivers strong cleaning power for most household jobs.

Follow Me

Mobile and highly maneuverable, the K3 Follow Me lets you work uninterrupted anywhere you need it.

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Unique Four Wheel Base

Oversized rear wheels and durable front casters are designed to maneuver over and around most obstacles. Follows you to your next cleaning project.

Vario Power Spray Wand

The adjustable Vario Power Spray wand allows you to easily switch from low to high pressure, and everything between, while you clean. Automatically dispenses detergent when in low pressure mode.

DirtBlaster Spray Wand

For your most stubborn stains, attach the included DirtBlaster Wand. Perfect for cleaning concrete, stone, bricks and other hard surfaces. Not for use on delicate surfaces - those should be cleaned with the Vario Power Spray Wand.

Onboard Detergent Tank

Equipped with an onboard detergent tank for easy soap application. For best results use with Karcher's cleaning detergents.

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Item Descripion Features an 11" cleaning head, variable pressure dial, and 32" wand extension Cleans an 11.5" wide path; three integrated spray nozzles Extends the reach of your pressure washer nozzle by up to 67" Water pressure-driven rotating brush automatically dispenses detergent. Includes adapters Right angle permits cleaning of hard to reach areas Makes up to 5 gallons of ready to use detergent from 1 quart. Made in USA
Cleaning Application Cleaning patios, driveways, paths, and decks Cleaning stairs, patios, facades, garages, walls, paths, and driveways Great for cleaning difficult to reach areas such as second story windows, large vehicles, and gutters Ideal for use on cars, trucks, SUV's, RV's, boats, pools, patio furniture and more Great for cleaning car underbodies, car wheel arches, and gutters Perfect for cleaning outdoor surfaces such as decks, driveways, sidewalks, stone, brick and more

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Karcher 1800 PSI K3 follow me pressure washer is designed to "follow you" while you work. Compact & convenient design delivers strong cleaning power for most household jobs. The Vario spray wand allows for quick adjustment between low & high pressure without the need to switch nozzles. For stubborn stains, the patented dirt Blaster spray wand will clean up the toughest chores. Onboard detergent tank included.

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CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts! Not for children under 3 years old!

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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1,858 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, ease of use, and cleanliness of the pressure washer. For example, they mention it works well, is easy to set up and use, cleans cars fantastically, and is great for washing your car. That said, some complain about the quality and water consumption. They say that the pump just broke and leaked water.

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292 customers mention235 positive57 negative

Customers like the performance of the pressure washer. They say it works well for simple home projects, and the wheels do a great job of steering the washer behind them. It operates with virtually no kick and is easy to use. However, some customers feel the product is nice but expected more for the price.

"...wand, not the adjustable pressure one, but the one for dirt, and it works great!..." Read more

"...leave a slight discoloration in the stucco but still worked good enough for my needs." Read more

"...On the other hand, this unit operates with virtually no kick and is as easy as a garden hose with a trigger...." Read more

"...Karcher also offer many useful accessories all using their quick connect feature set, which is very nice...." Read more

151 customers mention144 positive7 negative

Customers find the pressure washer easy to set up and use. They mention the fittings are easy to install, and the unit is light weight. They also appreciate the quick and painless connections, and mention that the manual was right on.

"...The fittings are easy to install, and the only leaker was the one between the unit and my old garden hose that I need to replace soon anyway...." Read more

"...Overall for the money it’s performance was excellent and pretty easy to work with...." Read more

"...The wand and pressure hose are quick connect and so is the end where the water hose is connected. They supply the adapters...." Read more

"...This really makes jobs easier and more fun...." Read more

122 customers mention111 positive11 negative

Customers are satisfied with the cleanliness of the pressure washer. They mention that it cleans cars fantastically, quickly, and easily. They also say that it does a great job cleaning moldy bricks and even removes dried up paint. The wand is interchangeable, so it can handle any cleaning project with ease. Customers also say it's valuable for cleaning brick walls and that the dirt comes off nicely. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...as it turns out, it's sort of tan and not really concrete gray; it is so clean and bright that it's hard to believe that little unit, about the size..." Read more

"...It’s decent for what I’m paying. And yet it did a great job cleaning my moldy bricks and even removed some dried up paint and tar on the the bricks..." Read more

"...It does remove dirt off the driveway.Updated 7/1/2015Broken. Just outside the warranty. Leaks water inside and out the bottom...." Read more

"...it might be done but if you get a good deal on one it is great for washing your car!" Read more

77 customers mention70 positive7 negative

Customers like the weight of the pressure washer. For example, they say it's easy to carry around, has excellent power, and is easy to move around. Some mention that the handle/wand is light enough that it takes several hours before they may feel a weight. Overall, most are happy with the weight and size of the product.

"...The handle/wand is light enough that it takes several hours before you may feel a little fatigue...." Read more

"...Consequently, it's light, not at all bulky, portable, stores easily in my garage, and doesn't run constantly - it runs only when you pull the..." Read more

"...The device is compact (and lightweight) enough it's more minor annoyance than true downside...." Read more

"...WAND 2 ATTACHMENT WANDS THE HIGH PRESSURE LOCKING HOSE....ITS VERY LIGHT WEIGHT AND REALLY DOES FOLLOW YOU AS YOU COMPLETE YOU TASKS....LOL WATER..." Read more

90 customers mention35 positive55 negative

Customers are mixed about the pressure of the pressure washer. Some mention that it has good and constant pressure, while others say that it cracked and could not create pressure. The cords get tangled and the product lacks a little bit of water pressure.

"...so July 5th 2019 the motor on this cracked and would run but could not create pressure it would just leak out the bottom...." Read more

"It does not tip over. Cord is long. Not noisy. Has a high pressure water wand. Its safe...." Read more

"...There is no longer any pressure from the water and this just becomes an expensive water hose extension...." Read more

"...this one, I don't rely on anyone else to get it going, and the pressure is just right for general cleaning projects that I need to handle...." Read more

86 customers mention59 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the power of the pressure washer. Some mention that it has enough power to do a great job, has a good pump, and is quiet. Others say that it's not powerful enough, has an inadequate power tip, and produces a weak stream.

"...In my opinion, this little thing has plenty of power, even for really, really, black and dirty concrete." Read more

"...When the pressure washer works, its a great tool. Small, compact and powerful...." Read more

"...Even the power tip is pretty weak so you have to get really close to the concrete...." Read more

"Love the power and ease of the product. Connecting and diconnecting hose is easy...." Read more

140 customers mention26 positive114 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the pressure washer. They mention that it broke within a few months, the pump just broke, and the dirt buster wand broke after one day of use. They also say the sprayer is poorly constructed, and that the slot for the dirt blasters was poorly constructed. Customers also mention that the product is cheaply made and has flaws in the manufacturing.

"...Update , so July 5th 2019 the motor on this cracked and would run but could not create pressure it would just leak out the bottom...." Read more

"...Updated 7/1/2015Broken. Just outside the warranty. Leaks water inside and out the bottom. Still sprays but press is decreased. Sad :..." Read more

"...is that one has a chance of about 1 in 10 of receiving a very short lived product when buying a K3 made with the same process and materials as those..." Read more

"...Right in the middle of washing the siding on the house. The pump just broke and leaked water and lost pressure...." Read more

104 customers mention0 positive104 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the water consumption of the pressure washer. They mention that it spouts water like crazy at the connection point. Some customers also report that the seal broke in the motor and it purged water everywhere.

"...and would run but could not create pressure it would just leak out the bottom. Still for 100.00 bucks I did a lot with it...." Read more

"...latches on properly to the pressure water hose and water leaks right through the handles...." Read more

"...Updated 7/1/2015Broken. Just outside the warranty. Leaks water inside and out the bottom. Still sprays but press is decreased. Sad :..." Read more

"...In November 2018, about 9% [62 out of 693] complained of leaks, and in May 2019 about 12% [91 out of 737] complained of early leaks despite that..." Read more

The decline of a once reputable German manufacturer
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The decline of a once reputable German manufacturer
TL; DNR* A relatively low pressure of 2340 'cleaning' units good for light-duty jobs* Easy to use, but only when the hoses and power cord are kept untangled* Water must be purged in winter; use antifreeze protection when freezing* Even with winterization, its pump cracks within 1-2 years in 1 of 10 units* A broken unit under warranty may be replaced via the exchange programUPDATEBy March 2021 the short-life issue of some K3 pumps still remains a matter of concern.____ORIGINKärcher GmbH is a German company with a North American subsidiary in Colorado. This K3 Follow-Me washer is made by a subsidiary in Changsu, China; it is destined only for the U.S. and Canada markets, as I could not find it in the Kärcher websites for other countries, which are accessible via the company main international website. (In other world regions, such as Europe, the four-wheel model K4 washer --a brand name that designates a totally different model than in the U.S. or Canada-- has a look somewhat similar to but is a much better designed and more expensive washer than the K3.)ASSEMBLYIt has two steerable front wheels, each with twin rollers, and two fixed rear wheels. The latter are mounted by simple hand pressure until clicking in place, but the former need a forceful approach because the C-ring in the wheel's metal post makes it very hard to push the post in. I placed the (dry) unit, undercarriage up, on two sofa pillows with the handle in the middle of them, inserted a 1"-thick piece of wood in the space between the twin rollers of the wheel (see my first figure), and hammered the wood until the wheel was mounted. You may have to hit harder and a few more times than you might expect.OPERATIONThe Owner's Manual is well illustrated and written in concordant English, Spanish and French, and has important instructions for first-time use and storage of the device. Kärcher offers a non-transferable, limited warranty of 2 years for the motor, pump, and structural and electrical components (see below).1. PRESSURE. Kärcher claims a maximal water pressure of 1800 PSI at the nozzle and a water flow rate of 1.3 GPM, resulting in 2340 nominal "cleaning" units -- in practical terms, these units translate into a light(ish) residential duty and casual use. Keep in mind that the actual force of the pressurized water jet on a surface depends on the nozzle geometry and distance to the surface.2. WINTERIZING. The washer must be purged of all water for its winter storage and Kärcher recommends its silent video "Kärcher Hochdruckreiniger winterfest machen" [winterizing Kärcher pressure washers] in Youtube to learn how it is done. Though not mentioned there, in cold climates you should fill the pump system with an antifreeze protector before freezing develops for protecting seals and valves. The company sells its Pump Guard antigel, claimed to help protect down to -25°F [-32°C].RESULTSI used the washer for light and medium duty jobs on spring and summer during its first year, when it performed well but for the annoying tangling of both the 35-ft power cord and the 15-ft high pressure hose, which notably detracts from the convenience of the follow-me capability of the K3.It was valuable for cleaning brick walls. The perimeter of our house lot is fenced by brick walls; dirt and mold (a result of hot humid days, and the water irrigation system, especially in the north-facing walls) darken the bricks, and eventually require cleaning. My second figure shows the before and after results from a part of the brick wall facing the street's sidewalk: the wall segment to the left of the pillar and the pillar itself were pressure washed, whereas the segment to the right of the pillar was not.In mid-Autumn, I fully purged water from the device, filled it with the Kärcher antigel pump guard per the instructions printed on the bottle, and stored it in a leveled horizontal place inside an unheated garage. The annual *extreme minimum* temperature where we live is between 0 and 5°F in winter (USDA plant hardiness zone 7a), but in the winter of 2018 the extreme minimum was of only 30°F. Thus, the protected device ought to have been totally safe and ready to work the next year. Alas, it was not. In mid-Spring I prepared it for its first use of 2018, and after 10 minutes or less of working, the water output suddenly became almost nil. As seen in my third figure (whose inset shows the antigel pump guard I used), removing the high-pressure hose and the spraying gun from the unit did not improve the output. The cause was a copious *leak* from the bottom of the washer, shown in my fourth figure. This was due, as I found later when taking apart the machine, to a crack in the plastic manifold of the pump system. The K3 has a wobble-type pump made of a material that the company calls N-cor, which is a hybrid made of glass fiber and a synthetic polymer.Wobble pump systems cannot be economically replaced. Perhaps because of this, Kärcher offers a replacement via an exchange program; the replacement unit's warranty lapses on the termination date of the old unit. The Kärcher service agent was easy to work with, and I received a replacement unit seven workdays after emailing the required documentation. The new device had all the signs of an unused unit, and came in a new packing box (to judge from its condition and its still unopened push-in hand slots to carry the box). Rather than relying simply in its winterization, the unit is kept in a heated storage room during winters._____THE CHANCE OF GETTING A SHORT-LIVED UNITIt is disappointing that even with proper care the pump system breaks down so easily with little use. Mine was not an isolated case. At the time of this writing, the only comment to the Youtube's video is from a woman complaining in German that she has "now four dead Kärcher" that "have always died relatively quickly." (After my initial review mentioned that, Kärcher responded to her saying they would like to know what were the frequent defects. Seriously.) More ignominiously, of the 22 K3 reviews in the Kärcher's U.S. website dated between 2017 and 2018, only 4 were positive while 18 were negative. (Other, much older reviews in that site were ignored as they had been transferred from other sites). This is a high failure rate (85%) but the sample size is too small to draw firm conclusions, except that early failures are *not* rare.This Amazon page, however, provided a better sample size. When I bought the unit in May 2017, 7% of the reviews [28 out of 399] complained of similar leaks by the first or second annual season of use. In May 2018, 7.5% [47 out of 620] complained of the same problem even though the total number of reviews had increased by a factor of 1.5. In November 2018, about 9% [62 out of 693] complained of leaks, and in May 2019 about 12% [91 out of 737] complained of early leaks despite that the total number of reviews had nearly doubled. This is a remarkable stability of the fraction of early pump-failure complaints over two full years, of almost 1 in every 10 units.By itself, the stability seems to exclude random 'lemon' unit cases during manufacturing, or an improper winterization by the users. From the viewpoint of manufacturing reliability analysis, this points much more to an issue of weak materials, or production flaws, vis-à-vis the absence of *proper screening* (such as doing a burn-in screen for electronic products) to avoid what in manufacturing is called the infant mortality stage of product failures. Be as it may, what the stability predicts is that one has a chance of about 1 in 10 of receiving a very short lived product when buying a K3 made with the same process and materials as those used by the company's Chinese subsidiary.Kärcher should take a very hard look at these early failures pointing to the decline of a once reputable manufacturer..
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