5 Best Electric Pressure Washers 2023

The first one on our list is the Ryobi RY142711 Electric Pressure Washer. The Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer comes with a brushless motor that delivers up to 2700 PSI and 1.1 gallons per minute of water to spray away built-up dirt, grime, and other tough stains. It’s great for cleaning off driveways, fences, decks and patios, window screens, outdoor furniture, and more.

The machine comes with two nozzles, one for high pressure, the other for Quick Change with 15-, 25-, 40-degree, fan soap, and jet soap settings. There’s also a 35 ft. non-marring high-pressure hose and an onboard detergent tank. The hose, nozzles, and sprayer are conveniently stored onboard the hand truck for easy transport.

With its hand truck design, the Ryobi 2700 provides great mobility. The strong steel tubing frame assures assembly longevity. The foam-padded fixed handle adds to the Ryobi convenience of transport while offering a comfortable grip. The bright-colored greenish-yellow Ryobi pressure washer is hefty, weighing a 50-lbs. It comes in a few pieces; it takes a few minutes and a T30 Torx bit to assemble.

In terms of testing, we had plenty of things that needed good washing. A dingy 20×20 concrete patio, a corner of our house spotted with moss and algae, and a handful of window awnings that hadn’t been cleaned in 10 years. All seemed like good tests for the Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer. Since it is an electric pressure washer, the motor of the RY142711 is started simply by an ON/OFF switch. The unit is ready-to-use with peace of mind, thanks to the included 35 ft GFCI cord.

In terms of its advantages, This powerful pressure washer comes with a 35-ft hose and a variety of nozzles, allowing you to clean up all sorts of messes quickly and efficiently. The onboard detergent tank ensures that your pump is always ready to go so that you can get the job done with ease. And the easy-to-move hand truck makes moves around your home a breeze.

All and all, the Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer worked out great. It tackled all the concrete, wood, and aluminum projects we had. We had no problem assembling it, and just those two issues with the clogged nozzle and waning power with the extension cord.

The next one on our list is the Greenworks Pro TruBrushless Electric Pressure Washer. The GPW2300 has a 15-amp, brushless motor that kicks out 2.3 gallons per minute at 2300 PSI. From a purely spec-related place, these numbers are very similar to Ryobi’s brushless model.

It might seem strange to put a brushless motor on a corded tool. Even though the runtime isn’t an issue, you get the benefits of longer motor life, no carbon brushes to replace, and better power for the motor size. In fact, Greenworks has warrantied this motor for 10 years.

The GPW2300 features Smart Flow Technology, which they’ve dubbed “JettFlow”. What does this mean? Essentially, this is a water-pressure sensing technology that responds to the task at hand. Brushless motor requires electronic controls, so Greenworks takes the opportunity to electronically deliver consistent power when you need it.

This pressure washer, like just about every other pressure washer in existence, comes with a variety of pressure-washing nozzle tips. A 15° tip for brick and concrete, a 25° tip for siding and PVC, a soaping tip for applying cleaners to surfaces, and a 40° tip for rinsing are all included.

However, the GPW2300 also comes with a rotary turbo nozzle. Granted, this tip isn’t unique to Greenworks, but we haven’t seen a ton of them, and they’re pretty useful. It has an internal rotating tip that sprays a high-pressure tornado of water, and it works really well for those stubborn concrete stains.

There are a few benefits to the brushless motor that are worth mentioning. For one thing, you don’t have to fuss with gas and oil. That, in and of itself, has its advantages when it comes to avoiding messes and fumes. It also eliminates carburetor and other gas headaches for homeowners who only need a pressure washer for occasional use.

Another thing that we really appreciate about this brushless setup is that this pressure washer is crazy easy to start up. No horsing around with priming an engine and pull-starting this pressure washer. Basically, all you have to do is plug it in, attach the hoses, kick the water on, and turn the dial to the “on” position.

We have some fencing around the office that isn’t in the worst shape in the world but has definitely seen some cleaner days. So, we hooked up the 15° tip and went to work. Without too much actual laboring, we blasted off the initial layers of mold and mildew in the first pass.

We also used this tip for some slimy, black bits on our concrete slab as well. There’s something cathartic about watching layers of wash away from the concrete as you restore cleanliness.

Overall, The GPW2300 Greenworks Pro Pressure Washer isn’t so much for heavy-duty, day-in, day-out Pro usage. However, it’s a great choice for homeowners that have occasional jobs throughout the year and don’t want the hassle, noise, and emissions of a gas model.

The third one on our list is the Karcher K5 Premium electric pressure washer. The Karcher K5 Premium is the quietest running electric pressure washer on our list. When you hear quiet and pressure washer in the same sentence, you may assume it means less power. But this isn’t always the case if the design is right. And in this case, it is.

Of course, any electric pressure washer will have a hard time competing with a gas unit in terms of PSI, but the Karcher K5 Premium will rival most bargain gas washers any day. While it’s not cheap as far as electric pressure washers go, it’s the most powerful electric unit that Karcher makes, producing up to 2000 PSI at 1.4 GPM. Thanks to the sturdy casing, N-COR pump, and water-cooled induction motor, it’s one of the quietest running power washers you can find in this power range.

This machine isn’t tiny, but it’s still more compact than many of its competitors. Plus, the warranty is really impressive, considering how many washers tend to give out within the first year.

If you live in the suburbs, your neighbors will really appreciate the quiet operation. You’ll hear it softly running while pressurizing the water, then it’s completely quiet until you pull the trigger. The only sound you’ll hear then is from the water hitting the surface of whatever you’re spraying.

Overheating can often be an issue with electric pressure washers, but with this model, not so much. Water circulates around the motor to cool it, which prolongs motor life by up to 5 times.

You won’t have to deal with a bunch of different nozzles that can fall off and get lost either, with the Vario Power wand. You simply turn to adjust the pressure right there on the wand. For tougher jobs, the dirtblaster wand will be your friend.

This unit is about the size of a standard upright vacuum, so it won’t take up a ton of room. While it can be heavy to lift, the wheels let you maneuver it over most terrain. Like many washers with a top-mounted hose reel, it can be top-heavy, so be careful when reeling and unreeling the hose.

This is much appreciated how straightforward this machine is to set up and operate. It’s pretty intuitive with its simple, yet sturdy design. It’s worked well cleaning even old mildew stains from brick and wood deck boards. And it gets into the cracks of their sidewalk really well to remove weeds, moss, dirt, etc.

Overall, This machine is one of the most powerful electric models on the market. It can handle pretty much every light to the medium-duty job you can throw at it. With a total of 60 feet of range counting the cord and hose, you have a good cleaning radius.

The next one on our list is the Wholesun WS Electric Pressure washer, Gone are the days when you need to spend a lot of time cleaning your cars, driveways, patios, or porches with manual scrubbing and washing. It is time for some pressure washing. Electric Pressure Washers like the Wholesun 3000PSI option here have come a long way from being expensive and available for commercial usage only to affordable, powerful, and residential use.

In contrast to popular gas-powered washers, which have a gasoline engine, the Wholesun Electric Pressure Washer, as the name suggests, uses electricity to power the motor. As a result, you can use this pressure washer for a long cleaning job as long as you provide water and electricity and you don’t have to worry about gas or other maintenance. Just plug in the washer to an electrical outlet, connect the water supply to the inlet, and use the trigger gun to clean. It is that simple.

Wholesun did a good job with the overall design of the pressure washer. The 20-foot pressure hose can be neatly rolled into the hose reel. There is also a special place at the back to wound the 33-foot power cord so that it doesn’t flop around when not in use.

The only thing that is separate from the washer is the trigger gun and the spray wand. The Trigger gun has a push lever to insert the pressure hose. The actual trigger has a lock mechanism, which can be used to prevent accidental triggers.

In terms of performance, we used this pressure washer on a muddy car. When you switch on the unit, the motor starts running but the flow of the water starts only if you press the trigger. This is an important feature, which is called Total System Stop or TSS. It is a type of automatic shutdown feature where the pump is shut off when there is no demand for water pressure when the trigger is released.

After adjusting the angle of the spray to a medium setting, we started to clean the car and the Wholesun washer removed the dirt very easily. It in fact cleaned some dried bird poop off the fender, even when the spray angle is not that narrow.

Overall, this Wholesun 3000PSI Electric Pressure Washer will definitely be a bang for the buck product. Being an affordable pressure washer with decent pressure and a 2-year warranty, we feel that this pressure washer is very well priced.

The last one on our list is the Sun Joe SPX3000 Electric High-Pressure Washer, The Sun Joe SPX3000 pressure washer is very powerful and can tackle everything from cars to driveways. Featuring a maximum pressure of 2030 PSI and a 1.76 flow rate, the Sun Joe is one of the most powerful pressure washers in our round-up.

Unlike gas models, you won’t need to top up the Sun Joe SPX3000 pressure washer with fuel, but you will need to make sure you have an electrical socket or extension cable nearby so that you can use this machine.

This pressure washer is electric-powered and its spray wand reaches 34 inches so that you can get to all areas. More handy features of the Sun Joe SPX3000 pressure washer are the dual detergent tanks, which allow you to use two different types of detergent – each suited to different kinds of cleaning jobs. Both of the tanks are easily removable too so that you can fill them up or wash them out with ease. The Total Stop System on this jet washer aims to prevent damage to the pump by automatically shutting off when the trigger isn’t engaged.

In terms of accessories, the Sun Joe SPX3000 pressure washer has a 20-foot pressure hose, a clean-out tool, as well as five spray tips that easily connect to the end of the hose. Using the Sun Joe SPX3000 was a mostly positive experience. The pressure gun is easy to use and it has a trigger lock, which can improve safety and protect the trigger from damage while in storage. Although the unit weighs 31 pounds, it has excellent wheels that make it easily portable.

This machine is also fairly quiet, reaching an average of 81 decibels. The biggest problem we had with the Sun Joe SPX3000 pressure washer was putting it together – a process more tedious than with the other pressure washers we tested. Assembly took about 30 minutes, and while not particularly difficult, it was still the hardest setup of all the pressure washers we reviewed.

In terms of performance, We used it to clean our porch furniture, some white picket fencing, siding, and a grill we left outside all winter. The grill was caked with grime and grease, and the Sun Joe cut through it with ease. Because it isn’t overly powerful, Sun Joe removed the superficial dirt from our porch furniture and siding without damaging it.

When we tried to clean an asphalt driveway, we had to use such a narrow nozzle and hold the wand so close to the ground for effective cleaning that our cleaning area was tiny. It was impractical to clean only a few inches at a time, and we switched to a more powerful 3000 PSI gas power washer for this bigger job.

Overall, The SunJoe SPX 3000 is a good all-around pressure washer that doesn’t require you to empty out your bank account in order to purchase it. It’s fairly easy to use, and it offers a good degree of portability.