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Model: 85.400.062
$39.98
Factory-Direct
Features
Grade
Entry Level
Style
Electric Cold Water
Water Pressure
2000 PSI
Water Flow
1.4 GPM
Cleaning Speed
2800 Cleaning Units
Engine
N/A
- Durable 5 Series Performance From Karcher
- Delivers 40 times more pressure than your garden hose
- Axial Pump
- Same style pump found on Karcher gas pressure washers
- Water-Cooled Induction Motor
- Lasts longer than other electric motor styles on cheaper units
- Compact Yet Powerful
- Light enough (35 lbs.) to easily wheel around the yard
- Strong enough (2000 PSI) to clean decks and patios with ease
- Two Spray Wands Included
- Vario Spray for most tasks; applies detergent at low pressure
- DirtBlaster Rotary Spray agitates water spray for tough jobs
- Two Ways To Apply Detergent
- Siphon tube pulls pressure washer-safe detergent out of a bucket
- Foamer bottle to applies thick foam when needed
- Built-In Hose Reel
- Keeps hose tidy; protects during storage
- Hose must be removed from reel before use
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Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Diisononyl phthalate (DINP) which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer, and Lead which is known to the State of California to cause Developmental Harm.
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Specifications
K5.68
Overview
Weight
35 Pounds
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
1 Year
Product Length
13.2 Inches
Product Width
13 Inches
Product Height
34.3 Inches
UPC
036339019109
Motor
Motor Type
Induction
Running Amps
13 Amps
Motor Voltage
120-Volt Single-Phase
Power Cord Length
35 ft GFCI
Hose
Hose Storage
25-Ft Reel
Hose Length
25 Feet
Hose Material
PVC/Plastic
Hose Diameter
1/4 Inch
Hose Connections
Threaded
Housing
Frame Type
2-Wheel Cart
Wheels
Plastic
Spray Gun
Spray Gun Connection
Karcher Bayonet
Spray Gun Grade
Residential
Spray Gun Wand
Adjustable
Turbo Nozzle
Included
Pump
Pump Brand
Karcher
Pump Type
Axial Cam
Adjustable Pressure
No
Chemical Injection
Siphon Tube
Water Temperature
Cold
Water Pressure
2000 PSI
Water Flow
1.4 GPM
Reviews
(45)
Karcher K5.68 Reviews & Ratings
Customer Rating
3.40
(46 Ratings)
5
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No More Gas Power Washers
By Omar L.
Hebron, Maryland
Purchased 07/29/2016 |
Review Posted 10/07/2016
I have had a 1700 PSI Karcher Washer for about 10 years. It still works. I wanted more powerful one to clean my house, driveway, and patio. WOW, it did the job. Thanks to Karcher Electric Power washers. They are very dependable and maintain.
I had 2 gas power washers that had to be scrapped after several years of use.
I had 2 gas power washers that had to be scrapped after several years of use.
Omar L. Recommends This
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5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Still Haven't Been Able To Use It--IT LEAKS!!!
By Gerrude S.
syosset, New York
Purchased 07/19/2016 |
Review Posted 08/11/2016
Am extremely disappointed -- machine leaks even after you sent me a replacement garden hose attachment! There i nothing wrong with my rubber hose. I is used to attach to my sprinkler AND NO LEAK. It is also attached to other garden sprayers and NO LEAK!. I'm beside myself with your plastic junk.
Am not hsappy!
Am not hsappy!
Gerrude S. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
Your file shows we sent a brand-new replacement unit to you at no charge that was left at your front door on 7/21. Is wasn't just the garden hose attachment. If you didn't receive the unit please contact us right away at 1 (866) 618-9274 so we can ask FedEX to find out where it went.
Your garden hose may just need a new gasket (about 25-cents at any hardware or grocery store) to make a tight seal. The gasket fits inside the garden hose connector, and gets crushed after a period of use so it doesn't seal well. Your sprinklers may not put enough pressure on the gasket to cause it to leak, but the pressure washer back-pressure may be enough to disrupt the seal.
The pressure washer itself is covered under Karcher's Rapid Exchange program. You can contact them directly at (800) 537-4129. Please be sure to have the pressure washer's serial number handy if you call them, they will ask for it.
Your garden hose may just need a new gasket (about 25-cents at any hardware or grocery store) to make a tight seal. The gasket fits inside the garden hose connector, and gets crushed after a period of use so it doesn't seal well. Your sprinklers may not put enough pressure on the gasket to cause it to leak, but the pressure washer back-pressure may be enough to disrupt the seal.
The pressure washer itself is covered under Karcher's Rapid Exchange program. You can contact them directly at (800) 537-4129. Please be sure to have the pressure washer's serial number handy if you call them, they will ask for it.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Manufacturer Response
For the two piece garden hose quick connector, please check that the small black part of the quick connector is threaded onto the pressure washer and the larger yellow part is threaded onto your garden hose. If these are reversed, it could cause a leak. Thanks in advance!
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Don't Buy From Pressure Washers Direct
By Terry K.
Steubenville, Ohio
Review Posted 08/07/2016
I purchased a karcher k5 preminum as recommended by their expert. Not much better than my garden hose. I called about returning it and purchasing a more powerful unit. They said sorry it's used and can't be returned. Should of purchased local as a big box store would of given me my money back.
NO QUESTIONS ASKED..
BUY LOCAL . Don't get screwed and lose all your money like I did.
NO QUESTIONS ASKED..
BUY LOCAL . Don't get screwed and lose all your money like I did.
Terry K. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
I respectfully disagree with the assertions in your review. According to our records, when you called and said your pressure washer wasn't functioning properly we followed the rules set by Karcher and referred you to their Rapid Exchange Program. Having your pressure washer replaced by Karcher seemed to be a better solution for you than our Return Policy.
The link for our Return Policy appears at the bottom of every page of our website. It part, it says "Opened Merchandise- "Opened" products and accessories can be returned within 30 days of delivery*, but will be subject to a 25% restocking fee to cover testing, cleaning and repackaging expenses. Simply return the item to us, shipping prepaid & using the most convenient shipping method available to you. Some products include free shipping, so if you return one of these products our actual outbound shipping costs will be deducted from your return refund. Opened returns must be in salable condition with original materials and packaging."
When you called back and said that "Karcher didn't carry the K5 models" and couldn't help you (odd, since Karcher's website plainly shows the K5 Premium) we arranged for a refund for you anyway.
I believe we've done everything we can to help you, and more. We take pride in the quality products we sell and the customer service we offer. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.
The link for our Return Policy appears at the bottom of every page of our website. It part, it says "Opened Merchandise- "Opened" products and accessories can be returned within 30 days of delivery*, but will be subject to a 25% restocking fee to cover testing, cleaning and repackaging expenses. Simply return the item to us, shipping prepaid & using the most convenient shipping method available to you. Some products include free shipping, so if you return one of these products our actual outbound shipping costs will be deducted from your return refund. Opened returns must be in salable condition with original materials and packaging."
When you called back and said that "Karcher didn't carry the K5 models" and couldn't help you (odd, since Karcher's website plainly shows the K5 Premium) we arranged for a refund for you anyway.
I believe we've done everything we can to help you, and more. We take pride in the quality products we sell and the customer service we offer. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Manufacturer Response
The K5 Premium is a new model that Karcher released in 2016. We are pleased have stock available for our fine dealers such as Power Equipment Direct.
Rating Breakdown
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2/5
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Only Worked One Time.
By Owen S.
Mount Joy, Pennsylvania
Review Posted 06/28/2016
I had great success with it when I first bought it last year. I cleaned the deck around our pool then at the end of summer, I tried to use it again and it would not start.
I tucked it away for the Winter and now I am trying again. It simply will not start. It's not humming as though it were the capacitor. It's not leaking and the cord is fine and the GFCI is working properly.
I checked the website and it offers only the dumbest answers.
I tucked it away for the Winter and now I am trying again. It simply will not start. It's not humming as though it were the capacitor. It's not leaking and the cord is fine and the GFCI is working properly.
I checked the website and it offers only the dumbest answers.
Owen S. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
There are Troubleshooting Tips starting on page 16 of the Owner's Manual that might help. If you don't have your copy you can download one under the Specs tab on our web page..
This unit has a 1 year Factory Warranty through the folks at Karcher. I didn't see where you bought the unit from us, so I'm sorry, I can't tell if it's still covered.
You may want to give Karcher a call at (800) 537-4129 to see if it's still eligible for the Rapid Exchange Program. Please have the serial number of your unit handy when you call them- they will ask for it.
This unit has a 1 year Factory Warranty through the folks at Karcher. I didn't see where you bought the unit from us, so I'm sorry, I can't tell if it's still covered.
You may want to give Karcher a call at (800) 537-4129 to see if it's still eligible for the Rapid Exchange Program. Please have the serial number of your unit handy when you call them- they will ask for it.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
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Very Bad Choice
By Serge
New York
Review Posted 06/16/2016
I star using it and the house breaker did not stop to come out. I try other outlet with other breaker always the same thing
I piece of......
I piece of......
Serge Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
Under the Specs tab on our web page, and on pages 4 and 5 of the Owner's Manual it says this unit requires a 13 amp circuit that is grounded in order to operate properly. If you're in an older building it may need to be on a circuit that doesn't have anything else plugged into it.
Since you tried plugging it into another circuit as well and still had a problem you may want to call the folks at Karcher at (800) 537-4129. This unit is covered for 1 year under their Rapid Exchange Program so they'll send you a replacement if it's covered.
Please have the serial number of your pressure washer handy when you call Karcher; they will need it to set up your claim.
Since you tried plugging it into another circuit as well and still had a problem you may want to call the folks at Karcher at (800) 537-4129. This unit is covered for 1 year under their Rapid Exchange Program so they'll send you a replacement if it's covered.
Please have the serial number of your pressure washer handy when you call Karcher; they will need it to set up your claim.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Manufacturer Response
You could plug it into the kitchen outlet and do not connect the water but turn it on for 5 to 10 seconds to see if the problem follows the pressure washer. The kitchen usually has larger breakers for the toaster and coffee pot. Also, make sure you are not using an extension cord as they can reduce the power getting to the machine and pop the circuit breaker, too.
Rating Breakdown
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1/5
Wheels Do Not Turn
By Howard A.
Omaha, Nebraska
Purchased 02/23/2016 |
Review Posted 03/17/2016
I received the washer and began to use after assembled. I had to drag the unit everywhere I had to go do to the wheels would not turn. This just will not work.
Howard A. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
I am so sorry the wheels on your pressure washer aren't working properly! Please make sure the wheel assemblies have been pushed in far enough that you heard a 'click' as shown on Page 6 of the Owner's Manual.
If the wheels have clicked into place but still don't turn properly, please give the folks at Karcher a call, toll free, at (800) 537-4129 so they can send you a new set of wheels. Please also have the serial number of your unit handy when you call Karcher; they will ask for it.
We appreciate your business, and apologize for any inconvenience.
If the wheels have clicked into place but still don't turn properly, please give the folks at Karcher a call, toll free, at (800) 537-4129 so they can send you a new set of wheels. Please also have the serial number of your unit handy when you call Karcher; they will ask for it.
We appreciate your business, and apologize for any inconvenience.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
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Nice
By John S.
Clyde, North Carolina
Purchased 10/12/2015 |
Review Posted 11/03/2015
Nice entry-level washer.
John S. Recommends This
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Very Disappointed
By Kathryn S.
Cumming, Georgia
Review Posted 09/21/2015
I ordered this from you. I was very excited because at my age I cannot start a gas moter any more. It worked great the first year but this year when I started to wash my porch water started to pour from the bottom.
Carried it in for repair and got it back and water still comes out the bottom. I went to a local store to get another one, they had only smaller PSI. Carried it home, but have not opened it iI wanted a stronger PSI. Now that I have read these reviews will be returning it and buy something else.
Carried it in for repair and got it back and water still comes out the bottom. I went to a local store to get another one, they had only smaller PSI. Carried it home, but have not opened it iI wanted a stronger PSI. Now that I have read these reviews will be returning it and buy something else.
Kathryn S. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
Karcher guarantees their pressure washers for a year from the date of purchase. I searched our records back 2 years and wasn't able to find your purchase, so you will need to check your original receipt to see if you are still in the warranty period.
Water coming from the bottom of the unit usually means either the pump has overheated and vented itself, or it was left in the cold over the winter without using a Pump Guard product and frozen water has damaged the seals.
You may want to give the folks at Karcher a call about your warranty (toll free) at 800-537-4129.
Water coming from the bottom of the unit usually means either the pump has overheated and vented itself, or it was left in the cold over the winter without using a Pump Guard product and frozen water has damaged the seals.
You may want to give the folks at Karcher a call about your warranty (toll free) at 800-537-4129.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
Rating Breakdown
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The Good The Bad and The Ugly
By Lance F.
Naples, Florida
Purchased 08/19/2012 |
Review Posted 08/13/2015
The good. It works well and is simple to use.
The bad. The wheels, at least on my unit, are decorative only. They do not function. And the unit is bulky.
The ugly. It died after very minimal use.
I called Karcher to inquire about repair or some discount on purchasing a replacement. No cigar. They referred me to a local repair business. When I called and spoke to the owner he told me he could fix it but I wouldn't be happy. That I'd be better replacing it.
Yes, It's three years old. But, it has had VERY minimal use. It's only been used to clean the pool deck three times and my short driveway once.
I can't recommend a Karcher. I'll be replacing it with another brand.
The bad. The wheels, at least on my unit, are decorative only. They do not function. And the unit is bulky.
The ugly. It died after very minimal use.
I called Karcher to inquire about repair or some discount on purchasing a replacement. No cigar. They referred me to a local repair business. When I called and spoke to the owner he told me he could fix it but I wouldn't be happy. That I'd be better replacing it.
Yes, It's three years old. But, it has had VERY minimal use. It's only been used to clean the pool deck three times and my short driveway once.
I can't recommend a Karcher. I'll be replacing it with another brand.
Lance F. Does Not Recommend This
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Expert Response
I apologize for the issues you are having with the unit. I am going to send this over to the folks at Karcher to make them aware of the issues you had.
Dale V.
Power Equipment Expert
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Karcher pressure washer
By Ingrid T.
BRADENTON, Florida
Purchased 04/29/2015 |
Review Posted 05/21/2015
I had to by 2 other pressure washers before I finally bought quality and not just price. This is the best pressure washer we ever owned and we don't regret buying it. The quality is excellent for our purposes and we can highly recommend it. German engineering?
Ingrid T. Recommends This
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