Pressure Washer buying advice

[TheMan419]

So I am wanting to get a pressure washer.

First and foremost it MUST be electric. I don't want another gas engine to maintain. Hot water not necessary.

Initial intended use:

Power wash horse blankets before they go into washing machine
Power wash equipment such as tiller, brush hog, tractor to clean them off
Power wash deck in advance of refreshing the stain
Clean PVC fence in front of house - it has mold growing on it
Clean sidewalk and other concrete areas

I am sure I will have other tasks that use the thing.

I am interested in one that will last at least 5 years before I need to replace it.

Any thoughts on a brand/model? Or is a HF cheapie and replacement every 2 years the way to go?

 

[RalphVa]

Have had something called the Black Max or Black Cat or something similar for 2 or 3 years. Cannot see needing to go with a gasoline powered one.

Works great.

Ralph

 

[bunyip]

have a ryobi 36v as we use it remotely and it works well, one battery lasts for over 30 minutes and it can take two batteries, we use the 5ah.
did not want more fuel to carry around.

 

[TheMan419]

have a ryobi 36v as we use it remotely and it works well, one battery lasts for over 30 minutes and it can take two batteries, we use the 5ah.
did not want more fuel to carry around.

Sadly only available down under. Maybe I can convince SWMBO that we need one so badly we have to come visit? I see you have 6 horses so that will be an enticement for her....

 

[LittleBill21]

they make ryobi in several different electric sizes, i had a HF and the pump died because i didn't oil it, i never had to with my other units. i now have an electric ryobi and its much nicer then the HF model

 

[Mendonsy]

If you are planning to use it a lot then look into a commercial grade unit such as Landa. Check around to see what dealers are available nearby for service in case you need it.

 

[bunyip]

Sadly only available down under. Maybe I can convince SWMBO that we need one so badly we have to come visit? I see you have 6 horses so that will be an enticement for her....

If you do visit you are welcome to a couple as souvenirs.......

 

[shooterdon]

I bought the cheap electric one at Menards and it was next to useless.

I gave up on getting one. Every unit that is affordable has poor reviews. But I will follow this thread and hopefully something is out there.

 

[RNeumann]

they make ryobi in several different electric sizes, i had a HF and the pump died because i didn't oil it, i never had to with my other units. i now have an electric ryobi and its much nicer then the HF model

Ryobi has been popular here too. Fairly cheap and easy to move around. The small one is all I’ve used.

 

[zski128]

So far so good with this model I just picked up. Only used it once so far.

https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Joe-SPX3...0_QL65&keywords=sun+joe+pressure+washer&psc=1