Product Review · Pressure Washers · #3 Ranked
Simpson PowerShot PS3228
Pro-grade gas washer, Honda GX200 and AAA triplex pump · Reviewed by Drew · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 84
The Simpson PowerShot is the toughest build in the category, and quality at 94 and reliability at 90 say so: a Honda GX200 engine with low-oil shutdown, an AAA triplex pump with thermal relief and a welded, powder-coated steel frame. Simpson's coverage is also the longest on the gas side, with a 3-year engine, 5-year pump and 10-year frame warranty. What holds it to 84 is value at 70, because $639.99 is nearly double the Westinghouse WPX3200, and satisfaction at 88 rests on just 182 ratings. Note that the title says 3500 PSI while Simpson rates it at 3300 PSI.
What you're getting
- Power: gas, Honda GX200 engine with low-oil shutdown
- Max pressure: 3500 PSI per listing title; Simpson rates it 3300 PSI
- Max flow: 2.5 GPM
- Pump: AAA triplex with integrated unloader and thermal relief
- Hose: 25-ft MorFlex, non-marring jacket, threaded M22 connection
- Tips and wand: 5 quick-connect nozzles, 16-inch wand, rear-load gun
- Frame: welded, powder-coated steel; 10-inch pneumatic tires; 72.8 lb
- Limitation: $639.99; 49-state compliant, not sold in California
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- Gas, Honda GX200
- 3300 PSI rated (3500 in title)
- 2.5 GPM max
- Price$639.99
- TierPro-grade gas washer, Honda GX200 and AAA triplex pump
- Category rank#3 of 10
Should you buy the Simpson PowerShot PS3228?
The Simpson PowerShot PS3228 is for the owner who washes every week, manages rental properties or does side jobs, and wants a pump that can be serviced instead of replaced. At $639.99 it ranks #3 of 10 in our Pressure Washers category. If you clean a house and driveway a few times a year, the Westinghouse WPX3200 does it for $329.00. Stock is thin: the listing showed only 2 left.
Where it earns its score
- Honda engine. The GX200 has a long track record for easy starting and long life, and it adds low-oil shutdown.
- Triplex pump. The AAA triplex pump with unloader and thermal relief is built for long service, a step above the axial cam pumps on the Westinghouse models.
- Longest gas warranty. Simpson lists a 3-year engine, 5-year pump and 10-year frame warranty, a commercial-grade package.
- Pro hose and fittings. The 25-foot MorFlex hose resists kinks, will not mar finished surfaces and uses a threaded M22 connection.
What to know first
- Value is the lowest factor at 70. At $639.99 you pay $310.99 more than the Westinghouse WPX3200 for durability most homeowners will never test.
- Plan on 3300 PSI. The title says 3500 PSI, but the listing bullets and Simpson's own spec list 3300 PSI at 2.5 GPM. Satisfaction also rests on only 182 ratings.
- Carbon monoxide and spray safety. Run it outdoors only, never in a garage or shed, even with the door open. Never point the spray at people or pets.
Our verdict
The Simpson PowerShot PS3228 scores 84, a Good Buy, led by Quality (94) and Reliability (90) plus the strongest gas-side warranty here. Buy it if you use a pressure washer weekly or for paid work and want a Honda engine and triplex pump. For occasional home use, the Westinghouse WPX3200 (86) scores higher at about half the price.
Westinghouse WPX3200
Questions buyers ask
Is the Simpson PowerShot 3300 or 3500 PSI?
The Amazon title says 3500 PSI, but the bullets and Simpson's spec for the PS3228 list 3300 PSI at 2.5 GPM.
What engine does the Simpson PowerShot use?
A Honda GX200 gas engine with low-oil shutdown.
Can you buy the Simpson PowerShot in California?
No. The listing says it is 49-state compliant and not for sale in California.
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Simpson PowerShot PS3228 · ViperScore 84 · Good Buy · $639.99
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