Electric pressure washer reviews

[RVGuy]

My old Devillbis gas unit gave out so I decided to replace with an electric pressure washer. I got mine at Lowe's; I can't remember the name right now. It is 1800 psi. The comment regarding looking at amps vs psi is a bit off base. Basically, the more psi (pounds per square inch) you have, the more work per unit time you can accomplish. More psi requires more electical power (watts). Volts times amps equals watts, so on a fixed line voltage like 120 VAC, you need more amps to get more psi. There are a lot of other things to consider. It is possible that your 3600 psi pressure washer will peel the paint off the wall while trying to get the dirt off. More power isn't necessarily better.
What I found was a great idea was buying an accessory package with three or four extension wands and a broad selection of nozles. I was able to get extensions long enough to reach straight on all the way to the roof peak in my metal pole barn. I could get very good local pressure on the wall at 1800 PSI to strip off dust, cob webs, and bird stuff without damaging the paint or wooden surfaces.
I also like that the electric unit is much quieter and shuts off when you release the trigger. Since my barn has power, I didn't need to have a heavy duty extension cord, just enough hose to reach the job.

 

[Canuckz]

I have two gas and 1 electric power washer. While the gas ones are more powerful, they require maintenance, dealing with fuel storage and really bulky. I find myself grabbing the electric more and more often since it is smaller and convenient. Check out the Active 2.0 if budget is a concern and a Kranzle if you want the best most reliable.

 

[JeepHead]

My old Devillbis gas unit gave out so I decided to replace with an electric pressure washer. I got mine at Lowe's; I can't remember the name right now. It is 1800 psi. The comment regarding looking at amps vs psi is a bit off base. Basically, the more psi (pounds per square inch) you have, the more work per unit time you can accomplish. More psi requires more electical power (watts). Volts times amps equals watts, so on a fixed line voltage like 120 VAC, you need more amps to get more psi. There are a lot of other things to consider. It is possible that your 3600 psi pressure washer will peel the paint off the wall while trying to get the dirt off. More power isn't necessarily better.
What I found was a great idea was buying an accessory package with three or four extension wands and a broad selection of nozles. I was able to get extensions long enough to reach straight on all the way to the roof peak in my metal pole barn. I could get very good local pressure on the wall at 1800 PSI to strip off dust, cob webs, and bird stuff without damaging the paint or wooden surfaces.
I also like that the electric unit is much quieter and shuts off when you release the trigger. Since my barn has power, I didn't need to have a heavy duty extension cord, just enough hose to reach the job.

I can wash siding 4 floors high with a wand that only has a 4" nipple coming off of it and no wand, and not using high PSI. Cleaning power in the industry is more about GPM's than PSI. You let the chems do the work, the machine sprays the chems on and rinses it off so GPM is what matters here not PSI. Most homes are washed at well under 600PSI. Too much pressure and you are forcing the water up into and behind the siding which is not a good deal.

 

[jacric2005]

All you TBNers that own one, does it perform adequately for basic equipment cleaning and concrete drives?

What kind works best for the money?
TIA

I prefer my Honda gas pressure washer. It is a beast and can go forever. Some people don't like to handle gas or worry about gumming up the carburetor, so an electric would be a good option. For my gas pressure washer, I use clear premium and run it dry if I'm not going to use it for a while.

 

[tupdegraff]

I have the SunJoe brand and it works great. Use it on driveways, cars, anything you want to clean and not damage. Also have a gas powered, but the electric is easy to set up and the pressure at 2000 + is enough to clean but not damage most things. Got the rotary head attachment for cleaning driveways and patios, making it a little easier to use. Mind you it takes a little longer but doesn't strip the top of the concrete off like gas powered ones do. I like it is easy to carry or load in a car/truck to use else where.

 

[JeepHead]

I prefer my Honda gas pressure washer. It is a beast and can go forever. Some people don't like to handle gas or worry about gumming up the carburetor, so an electric would be a good option. For my gas pressure washer, I use clear premium and run it dry if I'm not going to use it for a while.

I run Honda GX690 engines on my washers and winterize them this same way.

 

[Finkelfunnyfarm]

All you TBNers that own one, does it perform adequately for basic equipment cleaning and concrete drives?

What kind works best for the money?
TIA

All you TBNers that own one, does it perform adequately for basic equipment cleaning and concrete drives?

What kind works best for the money?
TIA

I used to have gas ones for years but the pumps go bad often if they sit for a while , so last year a bought a Sunjoe electric and have been pleasantly surprised good power quite and no pump problems , but yes buy the turbo tip and you should be good .

 

[JeepHead]

I used to have gas ones for years but the pumps go bad often if they sit for a while , so last year a bought a Sunjoe electric and have been pleasantly surprised good power quite and no pump problems , but yes buy the turbo tip and you should be good .

That's probably because you're buying cheap ones that don't have a bypass valve on them. When you're off the trigger the water is no longer cooling the pump so the heat makes them prematurely fail. If you have a bypass valve, the water will cool the pump even when off the trigger. Makes the pumps last much longer!

 

[Groundcoat]

I have a "top-of-the-line" Greenworks Pro electric power washer and its turned me off to the whole concept of electric power washers. My next one will be a gas powered one for sure. Grossly under powered for even the most typical chores around my homestead. About a year in, the GFCI quit working so I cut that piece of junk off. I now plug it into a quality-built portable GFCI that I purchased at my local orange building center. Save your money and go gas.

 

[aircommuter]

It's basic Horsepower. A good pressure washer needs around 3000 psi. That's over 5HP. 1 HP is 750 watts. The most you can get from a 15 amp/110v circuit is 2 HP. 3000+psi would best be supplied by a 3-phase 6Hp motor. No home has 3-phase power.

I do on my property, I have three phase going to my shop 150’ away. My shop pressure washer is 4hp 240 single phase with Diesel heat.