Should You Buy An Electric Pressure Washer?(Scale 1-10)

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[@yimb8437]

Great video! It seems comparable to my Ryobi @1800 PSI, so the PSI is almost certainly false advertising IMHO. After previously dealing with a gas one, there is no comparison for around the house. Go electric every day all day. The gas one had fuel line issues, issues with starting, and the heat from the engine even fried one of my hydraulic hoses, putting a hole in it. No gas needed. No oil changes. No air filter. Much lighter/smaller. I have yet to meet a job it couldn't do, although admittedly the job may take more time.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Right! There are so many issues that can happen with a gas unit. I will definitely be using this one over the father in laws gas powered unit.

[@vbart1776]

When you’re talking about an electric pressure washer, they’re basically all the same because you have 120 V at a maximum of 15 A. So that’s 1800 W of power and that is the limiting factor.

[@jeremiahbullfrog9288]

@@vbart1776 I would love an affordable 240V 3600W unit but anything in that range is crazy dollars

[@johnsradios484]

I brought an electric Greenworks 2900 psi model. Power washed the deck, did well. Washed two cars again did well. On / off button for when plugged in but not using. Go electric for home use, no gas, no oil changes, no filters or any other issues assisted with gas.

[@Emmajaymusic]

Used a Karcher in UK and SAfrica- trick to them lasting over a decade is to only use for an hour or two at a time . Keep hose dry and store in a shed. Surface cleaner is great as stops all the spray and dirt from flying up onto your legs.

[@f.k.b.16]

I will say these electric ones surprised me! For a home owner it's hard to go wrong. You could buy 5 over the years vs 1 gas unit if you are worried about longevity. It would be nice to see these made anywhere but China.

[@julietphillips1991]

What you gonna do? Not much isn't made in China.

[@nicholaskahoun9563]

I’ve been using a GreenWorks Pro electric pressure washer for the last 3 years and it is a pleasure to use. It’s one of my favorite purchases and I smile every time I see it in the garage knowing it delivered on all its promises. 👍🏻

[@dudeh9702]

Thanks for the surface cleaner idea! It's taken me dozens of hours just to get tiny sections of the driveway done using the 1-inch 15 degree nozzle.

[@sarinhighwind]

I'm sure not all electric ones are the same, but I ended up with one for free and I was blown away by the usability of it. I figured it could never have enough volume/pressure with an electric motor. I was wrong. The one I have is a happy mix of just enough to do what you want to do, but not so much that you can easily get in trouble. Big power you're still gonna need gas, but the fact you can take a break and these things just shut off when you let go is so nice. I should add because you're talking about it. Specs. Noooo way they right on yours, I know they are not on mine. They are rarely right on any powerwasher.

[@lizzieb6311]

Great video! I bought a cheap $99 electric pressure washer about ten years ago for around the house. It’s not as powerful as the one you reviewed…but it serves the purpose for my needs. I do hate dragging a power cord around…but it’s not that big of a deal.

[@chaderic27]

Great Video! Electric is def better now than it was ~10 years ago. My uncle found a Walmart cheapie on TikTok & it actually worked pretty well...still would like to have both electric and gas

[@gregeconomeier1476]

Very surprised and somewhat skeptical regarding the 4000psi. I would like to have a way to measure the water pressure. I've used only electric power washers around my home for decades. I find they do not last long. It seems the pumps wear out quickly and the pressure at the tip declines. Otherwise, the plastic bits just begin to break. Nevertheless, it beats having to obtain, ferry about and store gasoline (and keep the boys from "experimenting" with it).

[@planesandbikes7353]

it's obviously equivalent to the under-2000psi units. But the number of nozzles and the surface cleaner would leverage that power to be more useful than electric PW I used in the past.

[@randy1john]

Good review my friend. I also bought one (not the one you bought) but had good ratings. 3000 psi. Problem after awhile. A molded elbow blew out and couldn’t find a replacement. I then bought one from Costco online, just in case.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Smart idea

[@gilgarcia3008]

I have a Harbor Freight electric pressure washer I bought on sale $29.99 more than twenty years ago that still works great.

[@mariav1274]

🇦🇺 I've got one and I love mine. It really saves so much water, that's what I like about it. Have a beaut weekend!

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Thanks Maria, cheers and thanks for watching🍻🇨🇦

[@Berend-ov8of]

Great video, but you missed a very important feature. The one good reason to have it stored in a clearly visible spot in a very particular ready for use configuration, is the fact that with the exeption of electrical fires, these things beat fire extinguishers every time. Try it out to get the best setup. You won't be disappointed.

[@jeremiahbullfrog9288]

I wouldn't expect that to work well on grease

[@Berend-ov8of]

@@jeremiahbullfrog9288 Correct, but that is mostly because fighting grease fires with water is tricky to begin with. It's not undoable per se, but there is a lot to be taken into account, it all matters and grease fires can go sideways extremely fast. Water in volume on burning grease is a recipe for a true inferno. Trust me, I bought the T-shirt.

[@heatherthyne2307]

Also if you live somewhere with freezing temps be sure to store in a location in winter where temps don't get to freezing. There'll be some residual water in the unit/pump and it will be inoperable if it freezes in there

[@JK-dp3lp]

I bought one at Walmart mart on clearance (I have a gas powered one) the electric one is so much more convenient for small jobs, quiet and light! Still have the gas one if needed .

[@steveasher9239]

I've got one. Not bad at all. Bought an 8 ft extension for porch awning. We'll see how that does.

[@brianhopkins5251]

I have a yellow version of that washer (who know what brand but it looks just like that). for a homeowner, it's awesome. it starts every time, ti's very quiet, it's got enough power to do homeowner jobs and for $150 (which is what i paid for mine too 3 years ago0 it's more than paid for itself instead of having to rent one. I've stripped paint off fences and walls, cleaned patios, cleaned decks. it's great. and i know that the next time i need it (probably next year) it will fire right up. Gas ones, well it might start, it might not, did you put stabil in the gas? why doesn't this start? and definitely louder. If I was a professional who used it every day/once a week, no it's not enough. for a homeowner who uses one every few months if that, it's freaking great. And it's a plug in so no stupid batteries to go bad/lose/get discontinued.

[@jimb8601]

It's numbers appear to be way off since I get better cleaning with the 45 degree tip and my 2800PSI gas washer. That said, it's a step in the right direction for electric since it doesn't need the rotary tip to get decent PSI. Anyone getting a pressure washer, be it gas or electric/battery, I can't emphasize enough to get a surface cleaner. I've found they've cut my flat surface cleaning times by 2/3 to 3/4s of doing it with a fan tip.

[@cryptoworldwanderer]

Thank you for the excellent video!

[@garyh4458]

Every electric pressure washer I have owned has died from sitting unused. Be sure to use some sort of lubricant in them when you store it or it will probably seize up a valve and not go into high pressure mode.

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Interesting point, something I will research further.

[@regularguy9264]

All my electric pressure washers have fared poorly in terms of of how long they last. Blown diaphragms and things like that. In terms of pressure washing concrete, another big advantage to the attachment is that it tends to remove less sand than the fan tip. When too much is washed out, it gives moss and algae a great pit to grow in and then it just gets progressively worse. I’ll often use a chemical cleaner first and then go over afterwards with the pressure washer attachment for best results.

[@julietphillips1991]

I just wish that the fan setting on these pw was more powerful. It feels like painting your living room wall with a 1" paint brush!

[@truthreigns7]

0:30 did anyone else notice the "UN" stuck on his shirt in front of the word "Funny"?

[@counterdebate]

I dont know about that brand you have but here in the UK we have Karcher pressure washers brand and for them you can buy the karcher "splash guard" which solves your splash back problem

[@dand5829]

Great to see that it’s able to get the job done but I hate that Amazon lets these third-party sellers blatantly lie about their specs. I appreciate the video though because I’m actually in the market for a pressure washer right now and I kept seeing these 4000 psi 120V electric pressure washers which I just know is BS.

[@sociopathmercenary]

I have an electric and a gas pressure washer. The electric is what I use 95% of the time. The gas is just a pain in the ass. Every season I have to drain all the gas out of it and fog the engine to prevent issues. Only use non-ethanol. I would make sure that you store your pressure washers in the basement to prevent any kind of pump damage if you're in a cold environment or use a winterizing fluid if you store them where it's going to drop below freezing.

[@osgeld]

I dunno my little electric unit (as the cheapest lowe's special 1700PSI greenworks) does well enough, its not uber fast but for my small property it cleans everything just fine and its not much larger than a playmate cooler which makes it wonderful to tote around

[@woodstream6137]

I've always wondered about sublevel garages and doors. Do they flood when theres a heavy downpour? I use electric everything just because it's cheaper and lighter but am considering a gas woodchipper.

[@k.d.8924]

get yourself a turbo nozzle, best way to make a lower power unit punch above its weight.

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍. Thank you

[@TheFunnyCarpenter]

Cheers Pete🍻

[@rachll7904]

Thanks so much!! ❤

[@geraldinefields1730]

Thank you.

[@sprockkets]

Is it 4000psi? Lol no. Some Ytber did a big compro with these electric washers and found the Ryobi one the best, but that was years ago. That model came closest to its psi rating and GPM. What really limits these is the power - if 240 20 amp circuits were more prevalent you'd have around 3x the power to work with.

[@d.e.b.b5788]

Neighbor felt his house needed to be repainted, but felt he could do it himself. So he used a pressure washer to remove all the old, peeling paint from old, wooden siding on his house. Then couldn't understand why the paint wouldn't stick. So he then paid a lot to reside it with vinyl siding. They really need to reinstate shop classes in public schools to teach kids some basic home repair skills.

[@MJA5]

why wouldn’t paint stick to siding? Did he prime it?

[@Emmajaymusic]

Did same with mine then primed it before painting /

[@weekendwarrior3420]

Rasor-sharp shims are illegal in California. As well as that smallest nozzle.

[@MrBagg00]

2hr is too long, unless u used just water no solution?

[@genefulm]

Oh yeah. Once I discovered the surface cleaner, I'll never use the spray wand again for cleaning a ground surface.

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

I'm thinking, water and electricity don't go together... Is that what you mean?

[@misterhat5823]

I'm thinking religion and KZbin comments don't go together.

[@osgeld]

these units are sealed pretty well on the two sides and are required to have GFCI built into the plug, they are less dangerous than most pond / fountain pumps

[@FoodieFuture-m9u]

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[@TheDookistan]

Low powered pressure washers are very handy as they are not as destructive and can be used on items that the big ones can't. Rubber, wood, your partner who had to crawl under a really sketchy house.

[@TurboSpeedWiFi]

You can use a high powered unit on anything. Just stay back a foot further and use a wider spray tip.