How Much Does It Cost To Rent A Pressure Washer At Lowe's?

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Lowe’s offers many fair rental prices, and that includes renting a pressure washer. Several factors determine the cost, such as the washer’s PSI. Follow along as we explore how hourly rates and PSI affect the rental cost at Lowe’s.

Sometimes there are projects that you do not need to purchase large equipment. You will only need them for the one-time thing. When this happens, you can go to Lowe’s and rent what you need, such as a pressure washer.

Some terms and conditions apply when renting power tools and equipment. There should be no problems if you only need to rent their equipment for a few days. So how much does it cost to rent pressure washers at Lowe’s when you need them?

The answer depends on the size and PSI and can range from $26 to $76 for four hours. Prices get better as you keep it for longer in a package deal. They range from four hours to four weeks.

Rental Information on Different Pressure Washers

There are different PSI for each pressure washer and the time limit packages are the same for all equipment. All of the equipment requires a deposit which goes down as a prepayment toward the ticket. These are the time limits on all equipment rentals and package deals:

  • Four-hour rentals.
  • 24-hour rentals.
  • Seven-day rentals weekly rate.
  • The four-week rate for up to 28 days.

Below are the different pressure washers we will connect individually with the prices for each throughout the article.

  • Electric 1500 PSI Simpson Electric Pressure Washer
  • Gas 3000 PSI Simpson Small Gas Pressure Washer
  • Gas 4400 PSI Simpson Large Gas Pressure Washer
  • Makinex Dual Pressure Washer 2500 PSI

Electric 1500 PSI Simpson Electric Pressure Washer

This is the only electric pressure washer available on the Lowe’s website for rent. These smaller pressure washers work great for carports, driveways, garages, and washing cars and trucks. They work well even for small sheds and mobile homes.

These are the options for the package deal with a $100 down payment:

  • Four-hour rentals – $26.00
  • 24-hour rentals – $36.00
  • Seven-day rentals weekly rate – $144.00
  • The four-week rate for up to 28 days – $360.00

Gas 3000 PSI Simpson Small Gas Pressure Washer

These are straight gas blowers with a higher PSI capacity to handle large homes, large decks, and cleaning pool tiles. All of the high-power PSI does not matter because you can adjust the pressure on each piece of equipment. This allows you to have the lowest setting with the maximum PSI you need to get the job completed.

These are the options for the package deal with a $100 down payment:

  • Four-hour rentals – $51.00
  • 24-hour rentals – $72.00
  • Seven-day rentals weekly rate – $288.00
  • The four-week rate for up to 28 days – $720.00

Gas 4400 PSI Simpson Large Gas Pressure Washer

These are the largest and most powerful, with a whopping 4,400PSI backing up the pressure. The same rules apply with this bad boy, and there is nothing you cannot clean with this one. Everything is fair game as it is one of the lowest setting industrial pressure washers made for commercial use.

These are the options for the package deal with a $150 down payment:

  • Four-hour rentals – $62.00
  • 24-hour rentals – $88.00
  • Seven-day rentals weekly rate – $352.00
  • The four-week rate for up to 28 days – $880.00

Makinex Dual Pressure Washer 2500 PSI

This piece of equipment is one of a kind with two purposes. The first one is a 2,500PSI pressure washer. The other added feature to this item that makes it a dual-action machine is the buffer brush underneath.

It is made for driveways, decks, patios, walkways. When it comes to pressure washing, it is in the middle of PSI. The perfect idea is to clean the swimming pool areas like the tile and the pool house.

These are the options for the package deal with a $200 down payment:

  • Four-hour rentals – $76.00
  • 24-hour rentals – $108.00
  • Seven-day rentals weekly rate – $432.00
  • The four-week rate for up to 28 days – $1080.00

The Terms of Agreement and Extra Fees

Everyone who rents a pressure washer from Lowes has to be 18 or older, no questions asked. There is a contract to sign and a deposit for each item before Lowe’s Rental Department hands over anything. Here is a list of added charges if the conditions of the agreement are not met:

  • If the rental is not turned in on time, the time limits over the limit will be added to the charge at drop-off.
  • If the equipment is returned damaged or not cleaned properly, an extra charge will be added.
  • Lowes expects the gas tanks to be filled upon return. If the gas tanks are not filled, there will be a ten-dollar “Refueling Service Charge.”

If you notice there is a problem with the pressure washer you are renting, do not panic. You may find water leaking from the pump. If there is damage that you did not cause, call the rental department immediately.

They understand that it is a machine and can break at any moment. If this happens and you are not at fault, they will bring a new one to complete your project.

What Are Pressure Washers Used For?

Pressure washers are used for cleaning. Water comes out at such a fast rate, known as PSI, as it cleans with pressure. It takes skill to pressure wash because it can cause damage if you do not understand what you are doing.

There are times you will need light cleaners to spray with a spray pump when pressure washing. As the cleaners get into the dirt and grime, the pressure washer is used to rinse off the cleanser. There is so much pressure that comes out of the nozzle; it can make an old item look brand new.

There are residential pressure washers to rent that clean around the home. Commercial pressure washers are for the industrial side, which does this for a living. Those pressure washers are made for constant use and have the power to move quickly on a job.

Safety Tips For Using a Pressure Washer

Here are some great ideas that can help you while you are cleaning with the pressure washer. You always want to have a safety first. In other words, you cannot complete a job if you are severely injured or dead, so stay safe.

  • Wear your PPE (personal protective equipment). This includes gloves, goggles, a long-sleeved shirt, ear protection. Also, keep in mind when working with water to wear non-slip boots or shoes.
  • Keep the pressure washer at about three feet away from everything you are cleaning. Any closer can cause property damage.
  • Use in a sweeping motion, and try not to stay in one spot too long. This will also cause property damage.
  • When spraying with cleaners, always spray downwind. Never spray into the wind. Even though the pressure washer is powerful and pushes it away, the wind will still blow chemicals toward you.
  • Keep eyewash and a First-Aid-Kit handy when doing any project.

Be Courteous When Renting

Renting is a great privilege and responsibility. When the rental department hands everything over to you to use, please bring it back in the same shape. If too many people are not considerate, people will not be able to rent anymore.

When the rental department lends you equipment, it is full of fuel, oil is checked, and all maintenance is done. It is the one who is renting that has full responsibility to keep everything in check. Mechanical breakdowns are overlooked after investigation.

If everyone trashed Lowe’s pressure washers and other rental items, no one would have anything left. Being courteous is also being respectful with time. Bringing back the equipment on time means the next person in line can get their share of use on time.


Related Questions

When should I contact Lowes to rent a pressure washer?

You may want a particular brand and PSI pressure washer. It may not be available when needed, so contact them no less than three days before you need the equipment. This also gives you plenty of time to go over the agreement’s terms and anything you may need to know.


What if I need to rent it longer than I requested?

When you get the days requested, let the rental department know as soon as possible you will need it longer. It allows others who may be waiting for the equipment to know ahead of time the availability. The deposit should cover the extra days or hours over the limit.


What if I rent a pressure washer and it is not strong enough to do the job?

Each rental department’s rental item is charged a deposit and no less than a four-hour minimum. Bring the item back as soon as possible for only the minimum charge. If it is not over the four hours, we will charge you for the next upgraded pressure washer.We will add on the correct deposit if needed and the new package deal. The old agreement will be discarded, but the four-hour minimum will remain for that item.

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