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B&Q Performance
1.6 stars
Average rating for this product is: 1.6 out of 5

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Average Ratings for B&Q Performance

  • Value for Money1.9 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings1.5 stars
  • Overall Rating1.7 stars

23 Reviews For B&Q Performance

  • Guest 23rd Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    This machine has never worked efficiently. the auto cut-out failed on first use, then the handle developed a major leak within the first two weeks of use (possibly due to failure of auto cut-out?). The machine is now completely unusable, after no more than 5 hours total operation. This would seem to be the normal result, judging by EVERY other review I have read on this machine. I would recommend avoiding this model and manufacturer at all costs.

  • Guest 11th Oct 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Likewise water gushing from the handle - appears to be unfixable and my B&Q no longer seem to stock. Wonder why? Waste of money - next trip is to the skip!!

  • Guest 30th Sep 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    After one year of use it"LEAKS LIKE A SIEVE"

  • Guest 14th Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    I bought the B&Q own brand pressure washer and after only using it a couple of times water started gushing from the handle. I evenetually took it to bits and discovered that part of the O ring had slipped out of its seating. Tried in vain to get a replacement O ring. Out of curiosity I used the same size O ring from the rear of the valve unit - within 5 minutes it started gushing water ... same issue as before and I didn't find any reason for it - no ridges etc inside the lance. Looks like po ...

  • presurewash 3rd Jul 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    the B&Q Performance addapter for cleaning foot paths fellapart first use
    and the multi fix presure gun snaped after 3 uses

  • Guest 28th Jun 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    From new the B&Q Performance machine only reached full operating (useful) pressure twice. It was obviously faulty but since I filed the reciept to my accountant yonks ago I imagine replacement (from BQ) would be a futile effort.

  • Codemaster 21st May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    Having purchased the product from B&Q for patio cleaning after about 6-8 uses water started gushing under pressure from the detergent tank. The stopper came like a bullet, very dangerous. Being just out of guarantee the B&Q store, HQ and manuafcturer all gave me the runaround. So cannot even pay for it to be repaired.
    Avoid this brand.

  • Guest 14th May 2009

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Bought the B&Q Performance because it had a hoze reel but unpaacked and saw the hoze cant be reeled in with the lance attached like Karcher. It is very impractical.

  • op 19th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    The B&Q Performance worked fine for ten minutes then water gushing out of lance bevery where new lance supplied under warranty same thing happened definite design fault

  • wallers 6th Apr 2009

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    I bought the B&Q Performance mac 2 just under a year ago used it once now water does not come out what a complete waste of £89 seems like it is blocked up or something.

  • johbu 7th Jan 2009

    Reviewer rating: 5 stars


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    The B&Q Performance Pressure Washer is a fantastic machine and I have owned it for 2 years without problems. The only problem that I do have is the thread on the connector to the water lance has striped, can anyone tell me where i can get a replacement fitting?

  • Guest 22nd Oct 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3 stars


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    Overall not a bad pressure washer for the money. It was quick and easy to use, although the detergent kept having to be changed.

  • Guest 25th Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    The B&Q Performance washer, when it works correctly, is good however there are definite design issues with the integrity and water sealing of the lance. After using for 30 minutes washing my patio, water started gushing from lance handle. I purchased a new lance from B & Q and replaced it. Four car washes later, the same thing happened to the new lance handle.

    Twice bitten, I will not buy another!

  • old ned 2nd Aug 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4.5 stars


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    Continues to clean family cars(4) reguarly, assorted garden furniture, patio and general paved areas in garden . Faulty lance ( nozzle) recently replaced without quibble in store.
    Well done B + Q !!

  • fairplay 4th Jun 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0 stars


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    This B&Q Performance pressure washer had an easy life washing one patio and half a car before packing up. Please buy something else - these are just dreadful washers.

  • Guest 16th May 2008

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    I think that the B&Q Performance Pressure Washer could do with the wand re-designing, with the inner plastic tube replaced with something less likely to perforate.

  • Guest 30th Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    The machine worked well for about ten minutes, when the pressure hose blew off the pump, I thought it was the way I had put it on and perhaps didn't tighten it enough. Having reconnected the hose as tight as possible by hand, as soon as the machine started it came off again. I phoned B&Q who are sending a replacement hose, which was a week ago.

  • David1377 23rd Apr 2008

    Reviewer rating: 0.5 stars


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    The High Pressure Hose keeps coming off the pump. The thread to the pump appears to be somewhat different to the thread on the hose connector, B&Q sent another hose at no cost, but this problem should not happen.

  • Bob Littledyke 27th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Would not have bought the pressure washer if I had known that, when out of warranty, I could not rely on the seller to offer advice on repair. The first B&Q Performance pressure washer I bought was faulty, but replaced immediately with a new one by B and Q.

  • Guest 25th Feb 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1 stars


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    Very powerful easy to use not to heavy to move around not a bad price at £99A. Internal motor housing very brittal and breaks after a little while.
    Cant find any where to get spare parts as mine keeps switching off after only 5 seconds of high pressure. Cheap way to clean your drive or patio but don't expect it to last long .I would not buy another one and go for a better make