Chemical Guys ProFlow PM2000 Pro Pressure Washer Review

I’ve talked about buying a pressure washer for years and somehow just never got around to it. I never want to waste my money and there are so many options to choose from that I know I’d spend far too much time researching it. So for far too long I’ve just relied on the old garden hose for car cleaning duty.

For someone who loves cars, it’s pretty shameful.

My wife suggests buying me one every Christmas, but when you look at the snow outside in December, it seems like a pretty sad gift. So years have gone by and my cars aren’t getting any cleaner.

Until now.

Recently Chemical Guys reached out asking for some free love on a new product of theirs: the updated ProFlow PM2000 Pro Pressure Washer. And I figured, why bother having ChatGPT re-hash a press release when we could do a legit test?

Isn’t it nice when everyone wins?

What’s New

If you’ve been shopping for a pressure washer like this for quite some time you might have come across this product before and already read reviews on it. This review might be a bit different, however, as ChemicalGuys recently updated this unit. 

Here’s What’s New:

• Enhanced 1680W motor
• Short and long-barrel gun attachments
• Detachable onboard storage organizer
• Longer 25-foot flex hose
• Pre-installed 360° lockable caster wheels
• Tool-free setup

Not everything here is exactly what I’d call new, but it’s what the brand lists. How exactly the motor is enhanced, I’m not sure, especially as the specs haven’t changed. The organizer is new. And the caster wheels are new. In fact, I particularly like them as they let the unit roll easily, but they aren’t so loose that it slides away on its own. (I have a slight incline to my driveway so it would be extremely annoying if the unit just slid away on me). 

But the most critical item is the longer hose, which is now 25-feet long. That length seems like table stakes for these units and anything shorter would be a huge drawback. You can get up to a 40-foot hose with Ryobi’s pressure washer, but with 25-feet now available this is one previous drawback that the Chemical Guys team has solved.

The hose is also quite flexible and doesn’t pinch unless you’re actively trying to pinch it.

Real World Use

One of the first things you’ll notice is just how small this unit is. Measuring just 14 x 9 x 8.25 inches it’s easy to pick up and store. There are plenty of cords and cables, as you might expect with a pressure washer so setup takes a bit of time, but everything does just snap into place easily.

I probably shouldn’t say this but I like to avoid looking at the instructions for any product unless I get stumped and I need to. In this case, I never had to. It’s that simple.

During use, it achieves around 1350 PSI and 1.06 GPM. That’s more than enough for regular use and it might only face issues if you’re trying to clean hardened-on mud if you’re into the Jeep Jamboree lifestyle. (To be fair, I didn’t test it, so it might very well work for that… I’m just not sure).

That said, calling this unit a “Pro” is a bit of a stretch for both the power and size. I don’t think ChemicalGuys really intends it to be used as a professional tool. They just want to market it well. For personal use, it checks all the boxes.

Another benefit I noticed is the ability to swap the angle fitments on the end of the wand without having to turn off the water. Thanks to the quick release mechanism you can alter your pressure quickly and without getting soaked. This same setup also means that if you want to hook up a foam sprayer, you can do so without any fuss.

The car wash process uses dramatically less water overall. Normally with the garden hose you’re spraying loads of water down your driveway and watching it all run past your neighbors’ houses and into the sewer. With a quality pressure washer like this, the driveway barely gets wet. It’s a win for the environment and for your water bill. And as an added bonus, because it’s so efficient, you aren’t left with huge water spots that you need to dry off with a chamois. 

OK. So if you’re anal like me you’ll still want to chamois your car, but the dry-off part of washing the car is now much less time consuming.

And finally, I’m impressed that when you turn the unit off and unplug it, it doesn’t drip water. I don’t know why I expected it would, but it’s a nice touch that shows it’s a quality product. This means you can put it away quickly and not worry about coming back to a wet mess.

The Verdict: Should You Buy the Chemical Guys ProFlow PM2000 Pro Performance Pressure Washer?

At around $225 retail, the Chemical Guys ProFlow PM2000 Pro Performance Pressure Washer is a bit more expensive than some competitive models but it also comes with a lot of extras. If you’re looking to save a few bucks and want only the basics, there are some more compelling options out there. However, for a full package solution, this is a polished product that goes well beyond car detailing - my front steps have never looked cleaner. 

If there’s any real drawback it’s just that, well, it’s a whole specific tool that requires setup. 

I don’t have the space to leave it permanently plugged in and attached to the water. Yes it’s amazing for those intense cleaning jobs or for when I’m doing more than one car at a time. But for a quick rinse, sometimes it’s hard to beat the garden hose.