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Are there any good electric pressure washers?
Posted on 3/21/23 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 3/21/23 at 1:01 pm
I’m thinking about getting a pressure washer to clean around the house: sidewalks, decking, siding, the cars, etc. and I’m wondering if I need to go with gas or will electric suffice? Other than the mower, most of my lawn tools are electric so I’m used to the convinces of the low/no maintenance with them, but does that translate to washers as well?
Im not looking to start a business or anything, but I’d hate to spend a few hundred bucks only to regret not having the extra power/flow down the line.
Any experiences with electric or recommendations on gas brands if needed?
Many thanks.
Im not looking to start a business or anything, but I’d hate to spend a few hundred bucks only to regret not having the extra power/flow down the line.
Any experiences with electric or recommendations on gas brands if needed?
Many thanks.
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Posted on 3/21/23 at 1:31 pm to SlapahoeTribe
I asked about pressure washers last week and realized through a bit of personal research that electric would only be good for a very small one story property. The psi on electric is so piss poor compared to gas. It will take a much longer time using electric as well.
I've done both electric and gas on sidewalks and the time on electric takes significantly longer than gas.
I would recommend getting one of those Chemical Guys pressure washer wands and lower the pressure if you're going to do your car. Electric will safely do that job but everything else will be much more of a pain to get accomplished.
I've done both electric and gas on sidewalks and the time on electric takes significantly longer than gas.
I would recommend getting one of those Chemical Guys pressure washer wands and lower the pressure if you're going to do your car. Electric will safely do that job but everything else will be much more of a pain to get accomplished.
Posted on 3/21/23 at 1:35 pm to SlapahoeTribe
I just bought this one a few weeks ago and seems to work well for my around the house jobs. Used it to pressure wash my courtyard and back porch and did the job just fine.
Ryobi Electric
I had the Ryobi gas version previously, but used it so infrequently (and left the gas in it between uses) that it was always such a bitch to deal with getting it to start again that I just said screw it and went with the electric version.
Ryobi Electric
I had the Ryobi gas version previously, but used it so infrequently (and left the gas in it between uses) that it was always such a bitch to deal with getting it to start again that I just said screw it and went with the electric version.
Posted on 3/21/23 at 1:37 pm to BilbeauTBaggins
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electric would only be good for a very small one story property. The psi on electric is so piss poor compared to gas. It will take a much longer time using electric as well.
I've done both electric and gas on sidewalks and the time on electric takes significantly longer than gas.
Good points. Kind of what I was worried about too.
Posted on 3/21/23 at 3:54 pm to SlapahoeTribe
couple years ago i bought the westinghouse 2050 psi...works well for what i need. I've used the sunjoe electric pressure washer and it was a pain in the arse because it kept falling over. at least this one has wheels.
mainly bought it to get one of those foam cannons to wash vehicles, but it also was sufficient to do the outside of the house and driveway. 2k sq.ft. home
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mainly bought it to get one of those foam cannons to wash vehicles, but it also was sufficient to do the outside of the house and driveway. 2k sq.ft. home
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Posted on 3/21/23 at 3:59 pm to SlapahoeTribe
Kranzle makes excellent pressure washers but you probably need a dedicated outlet to run it.
The Karcher 1700 is a great pressure washer for washing cars but I wouldn't want to do much else with it.
The Karcher 1700 is a great pressure washer for washing cars but I wouldn't want to do much else with it.
Posted on 3/21/23 at 5:22 pm to armsdealer
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Posted on 3/21/23 at 5:28 pm to SlapahoeTribe
In laws bought us one of the small hand held electric ones, sun joe. It’s slow but powerful enough to get the job done and takes up no room
Posted on 3/21/23 at 5:49 pm to SlapahoeTribe
quote:The problem with them is that generally they have to work on a standard 15 amp circuit which limits the power to ~1500 watts which is about 2 HP. You'll get 2-3 times the power from a gas one and that almost directly translates to how fast you can wash something.
electric pressure washers
Posted on 3/21/23 at 10:47 pm to SlapahoeTribe
I have a ryobi electric as well. Use it twice a year on siding, porch, and deck. Works fine. On year 6 with no issues.
Concrete takes a lot longer but you dont necessarily need much power for wood decking or any kind of siding.
Concrete takes a lot longer but you dont necessarily need much power for wood decking or any kind of siding.
Posted on 3/22/23 at 12:21 am to SlapahoeTribe
If you use a pressure washer often then a gas powered one is always going to be better than an electric especially if doing concrete or sidewalks.
However if used infrequently, then the hassle of maintaining one, draining gas, ensuring carburetor is clear etc. Then an electric one can do a decent job for most tasks.
However, if you truly don't use it that frequently, I highly recommend just paying someone to come pressure or soft wash your house, sidewalks every year. Totally worth the expense for me and I don't have another piece of equipment taking up space thay I never use, and they do a better job than I do. And just wash your car normally.
However if used infrequently, then the hassle of maintaining one, draining gas, ensuring carburetor is clear etc. Then an electric one can do a decent job for most tasks.
However, if you truly don't use it that frequently, I highly recommend just paying someone to come pressure or soft wash your house, sidewalks every year. Totally worth the expense for me and I don't have another piece of equipment taking up space thay I never use, and they do a better job than I do. And just wash your car normally.
Posted on 3/22/23 at 9:06 am to Puffoluffagus
I have Ryobi Electric Pressure washer 2300 PSI. Has plenty of power for all I need cleaning concrete and decks at my house and at my mothers. Only used about 4 times in 2 years. Seems perfect for occasional user like me.
Posted on 3/22/23 at 9:11 am to GerseyCX
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Ryobi Electric Pressure washer
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cleaning concrete and decks at my house
Same. It's done it's job admirably
Posted on 3/22/23 at 11:05 am to SlapahoeTribe
I got this one from Lowe's a few years ago when it was on sale for $99. It is just enough for me since I really only use it to get the algae of my back patio (500-ish sq/ft) twice a year.
If I was doing anymore than that, I'd go gas.
If I was doing anymore than that, I'd go gas.
Posted on 3/22/23 at 1:10 pm to SlapahoeTribe
Electric pressure washers costing less than $1000 use disposable Chinese wobble pumps with around 100 hours of service life.
Car detailers prefer machines from Mi-T-M (USA) and Kranzle (Germany) with quality triplex pumps that last forever - but these units cost over $1,000 and weigh upwards of 50 Lbs.
Car detailers prefer machines from Mi-T-M (USA) and Kranzle (Germany) with quality triplex pumps that last forever - but these units cost over $1,000 and weigh upwards of 50 Lbs.
Posted on 3/22/23 at 3:26 pm to WB Davis
I like the idea of that Kranzle but $1,200 for an electric pressure washer with only a 2 year warranty (1 year commercial) is no bueno for me.
Posted on 3/22/23 at 4:13 pm to Puffoluffagus
Posted on 3/23/23 at 9:59 am to I B Freeman
The best bang-for-the-buck is probably the Ryobi RY141612 because 1) it's compact and light, 2) the build quality is among the best, 3) a pressure gauge shows that it can really operate at over 2,000 PSI, and 4) these used to cost $99 but the manufacturer upped the price once people started to figure that out.
Posted on 3/23/23 at 10:59 am to SlapahoeTribe
I have been down this road! And the answer is yes, there is a good electric pressure washer. And as far as I can tell, there is only one. I purchased it after returning another brand, and I have been extremely happy with it.
It is the GREENWORKS 3000 PSI 2.0 GPM Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer. See below:
Greenworks Link
A little pricey, but worth it. And it is currently on sale.
It is the GREENWORKS 3000 PSI 2.0 GPM Cold Water Electric Pressure Washer. See below:
Greenworks Link
A little pricey, but worth it. And it is currently on sale.
Posted on 3/23/23 at 1:21 pm to TSmith
ETA: Greenworks advertises that some of its higher-end models use Triplex pumps with 1,000 hour service lives.
However, Greenworks models that claim more than 1.2 GPM use low-pressure mixing tubes to produce those higher flows at 100 PSI pressures that are useful mainly for sweeping cobwebs.
They're all 1.1 or 1.2 GPM machines when operating at their rated pressures.
However, Greenworks models that claim more than 1.2 GPM use low-pressure mixing tubes to produce those higher flows at 100 PSI pressures that are useful mainly for sweeping cobwebs.
They're all 1.1 or 1.2 GPM machines when operating at their rated pressures.
This post was edited on 3/23/23 at 3:01 pm
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