Despite all being positively reviewed by consumers, we definitely noticed usability and quality variances between products. All the units we tested can get the job done, but our top picks made setting up, cleaning, and storage much more enjoyable. No pressure washers were ‘quiet’ and we found gas models were decibels louder than electric models. This is going to be the case with any gas pressure washer though. The Generac clocked in at about decibels louder than the electric models we tested.
This 1,900 psi Ryobi model has many of the same features that we like about the larger, 2,300 psi model. It also offers easy storage for both the hose and cord, although it doesn’t give you as much room to work with in that regard as our larger main pick does. Like the other Ryobi pressure washers, it has a three-year warranty. Another excellent feature is the design of the plug end of the power cord. Due to a pressure washer’s natural combination of water and electricity, all models come with a ground fault circuit interrupter built into the power cord for added safety. The GFCI brick is always bulky, but Ryobi makes it more convenient by setting it several inches back from the plug end.
We later encountered this on future uses and it goes away after a minute or so of use, so it seems to happen by design. The only way to really avoid it is to switch to a gas-powered washer. Where you intend to use and how accessible the terrain is are important to consider before choosing a gas pressure washer. Few models are built low to the ground with little clearance. On the other hand, some models come with the welded frames that defend the pump and engine.
A combination of pressure, measured in pounds per square inch , and flow, measured in gallons per minute . The noise metric is where the Westinghouse WPX3200 shows that it is a gas-powered machine. This pressure washer is one of the loudest we tested, falling in the lower percentile at both a close and distant decibel measurement. The Westinghouse WPX3200 is not the most portable pressure washer we tested. However, it makes up for its weight and bulk by being remarkably easy to move around, thanks to two large wheels and a well-balanced design.
For reference, a garden hose without a nozzle can flow anywhere from 6 to 10 gallons a minute depending on the hose diameter and water pressure. PowerA combination of pressure, measured in pounds per square inch , and flow, measured in gallons per minute . Higher pressure results in better cleaning of a given surface; coupled with a higher flow as well, you’ll get the job done the fastest. Reflects how easy it is to operate, including transport, power , storage , and protection (from thermal and low-oil conditions). This score also includes helpful features and water inlet and outlet, nozzle, and wand connections.
While not quite an industrial turbine or generator, the ePX3050 is still an impressively powerful machine in its own right, but is it the right choice for your home? To help you decide, we’ll review the good, the bad, and everything in-between. Having to call customer service to order a new a sun joe spx 3000 Spray Lance due to the threads being stripped. How long the pressure washer is covered by its manufacturer for defects or repairs. In our analysis of 30 expert reviews, the Westinghouse WPX3200 Steel Frame Gas Pressure Washer placed 3rd when we looked at the top 14 products in the category.
If you want a decent washer for the lowest price possible, we like the Sun Joe SPX3000 Electric Pressure Washer. Among the pressure washers in its price range, the Sun Joe stands apart for making fewer compromises than its competitors. The AR Blue Clean AR383, which provides a much lower pressure of 1,900 psi, delivers a higher volume of 1.5 gpm and thus a CU of 2,850, so the two machines have roughly the same cleaning ability. But you also need to do a certain amount of pressure washing in order to justify owning one of these machines.
Because this washer is less than half the weight of our main pick, you can either pick it up with the top handle or roll it along on small luggage-like wheels with the extending handle. As with the Sun Joe SPX3000, the wheels on this compact Ryobi model are so little that they have a hard time navigating over an uneven lawn. The major downside of the Champion Power Equipment DWPW2400 is that the cord wrap is awkward to get at and difficult to use, which in our tests made stowing the washer away a tedious and dreaded chore. At the back of the motor are two “horns” that you’re meant to wrap the cord around. These horns are positioned very low, and with a 35-foot cord, wrapping up the entire length takes quite a while.