Karcher K7 Premium Full Control Home Pressure Washer Review

The Kärcher K7 Premium Full Control Home Pressure Washer replaces the now discontinued older K7 model; while still having the same spec motor and power as its previous model, it now features a new design and new features. Now with a new sleek design while still coloured in the Karcher black and yellow colour scheme the K7 still maintains its top-spec performance and it is still the top-of-the-range Karcher power washer.

Kärcher K7 Premium Full Control Review

The key features of the Kärcher K7 Premium Full Control Home Pressure Washer are as follows.

Features

The K7 is very easy to put together out of the box taking just a few minutes. As with all Karcher pressure washers, the attachments all click and connect and are ready to use. There is a telescopic aluminium handle making this robust device easy to move around; weighing 18kg this is a solid and weighty bit of kit that won’t be easily knocked over.

Kärcher K7

Our Rating

With a 5 year warranty making it a great investment, if you are buying a pressure washer just to clean your car then it is worth thinking about of jobs that you could tackle that you haven't consider, such as patio furniture, bins, drive way, garden brick work, the list goes on.

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On the back of the K7 is a hose reel which will hold the 10m long high-pressure hose when not in use. It is easy to roll up or unroll when finished. To the front are holding parts for the lances and trigger guns, allowing you to hold them there when not in use or when you have finished and are packing away. There are two large and robust wheels on the pressure washer making it easy to move around, as well as the telescopic handle. There is also a handle grip at the front to the base too for lifting. At the front is also the on/off switch which is very solid and of high quality, reflecting the overall build quality.

The Karcher K7 pressure washer has an in-built water cooling mechanism that cools the motor. Before the water pumps out of the machine, it flows through a network of pipes around the motor to keep it perfectly cool. To test the product we started with the garden pavement which was very long as it wound around the entire house. The results were just excellent; the entire pavement was cleaned just in one round and was shining like anything.

The washer comes with a much more powerful T450 patio cleaner. This is perfect for bringing your patio up like new. The patio jet has an extra flat nozzle which helps get rid of the dirt from the corners and the places that are difficult to clean. The pressure washer has an additional detergent regulator switch for controlling the quantity of detergent being used. The regulator dial can be set to minimum or maximum as required depending on how you are using it. There are handles on the unit which allow you to wash vertical surfaces, which is great for cleaning your garage for example.

The environment-friendly washer saves almost 20% of the water and power. It judiciously uses water and prevents any kind of waste. Even the body of the pressure washer is made up of recyclable material. To initiate an eco-friendly cleaning just twist the switch to the eco sign and automatically the device regulates the water and electricity consumption.

The pressure washer is easy to use and move. It is operated in an upright position making it easy to grip and move across to different places. To increase the coverage area of the washer it comes with a 10m long hose. This hose is wound over the in-built reel under the handle. The Karcher K7 Premium Eco Home pressure washer reel helps to wound the hose neatly.

There are specific slots to store the gun and accessories directly in the washer thus making it easy to store and organise. The pressure washer is electrically safe as the switches have a rubber coating and also the wheels are rubber coated for safe and smooth mobility. It is a heft bit of kit and the twin wheels make it easy to move around like a suitcase, also the weight ensures that it won’t easily fall over.

LED display trigger gun – With all new Karcher pressure washers that are now ‘Full Control’ they come with a new trigger gun. The difference with this one is the previous version is the LED display; it requires 2 AAA batteries that come with it to power. The display shows what setting you are on and what it is best suited for. On the display, you will find an image of a fence, car and brickwork, for soft, medium and heavy use.

Plug’n’Clean Detergent System – With just one simple movement you can drop in your detergent bottle and you are ready to go. No need to fiddle around with tubes and settings; just drop it in and off you go.

Warranty – This premium K7 version has a 5-year warranty giving peace of mind when investing in this.

Performance

With 160 bar pressure, the K7 is the pressure washer of choice for the toughest of jobs. The power makes cleaning patios and driveways easy and with a water flow of 600 l/h it is extremely quick too. This model will allow you to clean up to 60 square metres an hour. The motor is water-cooled using Karcher’s patented cooling system helping to reduce wear and increase the machine’s lifetime.

ACCESSORIES

With the home package, it comes with the Karcher’s T450 Patio Cleaner attachment, a 1litre Plug’n’Clean Detergent as well as two different lances for your spray gun.

1. Vario Lance: Easily regulate the water from a fine spray to a high-pressure jet simply by twisting the Vario Lance Spray Lance making it ideal for adjusting depending on the job in hand. Increase the pressure to remove stubborn stains from your patio, and make a finer spray when washing your car.

2. Dirt Blaster: The Karcher dirt blaster does what you may expect. It produces a powerful rotating point jet that should be used to blast away stubborn dirt making it ideal for weather-worn surfaces.

3. T450 T Racer Surface Cleaner: This is the top-spec patio cleaner attachment and it works really well. With the power of the K7 it gives amazing results in transforming old and tired-looking driveways and patios. The handles on it allow you to clean vertical surfaces too, such as your garage doors for example.

4. 1L Stone detergent: The Powerful stone and facade cleaner with a Three-in-One formula for high cleaning performance, care and protection in one step. Suitable for stone patios, walls and facades all around the home.

5. High Pressure Hose: The Karcher K7 comes with a lengthy 10m high-pressure hose making it easy to get around without having the keep moving the pressure washer too. This is ideal for washing cars, vans and caravans, as well as large patios and drives.

In the box

• Karcher K7 Premium Full Control Pressure Washer
• Vario Power spray lance
• Dirt Blaster spray lance
• T450 patio cleaner
• 1-litre bottle of stone detergent
• 2 x AAA batteries.

Perfect for…

Being the top model from Karcher it has enough power to tackle any job, the pressure is more than powerful enough to clean your car so make sure you adjust the vario lance. This is perfect for cleaning your drive, patio and brickwork as the power and pressure will make it quick and easy. The K7 is ideal for cleaning boats, bikes, cars, caravans and everything else.

Conclusion

This top-spec Karcher pressure washer is fantastic, it will tackle any job thrown at it, is well-built and comes with all the attachments you need. The only thing holding it back from 5 stars is the price, it is top of the range but this hefty piece of kit also comes with a hefty price tag. The price is very expensive compared to industrial pressure washers but it certainly packs a punch.

If you will be using your pressure washer a lot, for work or weekend car cleaning then this is certainly worth investing in, the K7 Premium Eco comes with a 5-year guarantee so it gives peace of mind.

Kärcher K7

Our Rating

With a 5 year warranty making it a great investment, if you are buying a pressure washer just to clean your car then it is worth thinking about of jobs that you could tackle that you haven't consider, such as patio furniture, bins, drive way, garden brick work, the list goes on.

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The Kärcher K7 Premium Full Control Home Pressure Washer is pricey. It is the top spec model and will set you back over £440, however that being said you are buying a fantastic pressure washer that is undoubtedly well-built and has enough power to tackle any job. Although not cheap it does come with a 5-year warranty making it a great investment, if you are buying a pressure washer just to clean your car then it is worth thinking about jobs that you could tackle that you haven’t considered, such as patio furniture, bins, driveway, garden brickwork, the list goes on.

If you have got the budget for this then you cannot go wrong. it isn’t cheap, however, it is a fantastic piece of kit that will bring up your home like new.

Karcher K7 – Models

The Karcher K7 pressure washer is the most powerful model.  It is suited for all applications. However, you can choose from different types within this product range. This table shows the differences.

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