Buying Help and Care
How Much Water Does a Pressure Washer Use?
How much water does a pressure washer use? Most electric models draw about 1.2 to 1.76 gallons per minute, far less than a garden hose running open.
Pick a pressure washer that fits your yard and your jobs
Plain comparisons of electric and gas pressure washers, plus surface cleaners and add-ons. Start with the job you need to do, or with the type of washer you are weighing.
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Pressure Washing JobsHow to Clean Concrete Without a Power Washer
How to clean concrete without power washer gear: scrub stains with a brush, detergent and water, rinse with a hose, and know when stains need more.
Buying Help and CareHow Much PSI Is a Pressure Washer?
How much PSI is a pressure washer? Most electric models run 1,700 to 2,500 PSI and gas models 3,000 to 4,000 PSI. Here's what each range cleans.
Pressure Washing JobsHow to Clean Concrete With a Pressure Washer
Learn how to clean concrete with a pressure washer: set the nozzle and pressure, pretreat stains, work in strips, and rinse without streaks or damage.
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Does a Pressure Washer Need Water Pressure?
Yes, a pressure washer needs a steady feed of water pressure to work. Learn how much inlet flow matters, what happens when supply drops, and how to fix it.
- Electric Pressure Washers
Does an Electric Power Washer Need Oil?
Does an electric power washer need oil? Most sealed pumps never need an oil change, but a few models do. Here's how to tell which one you have.
Buying Help and CareDo Pressure Washers Need an Outside Tap?
Do pressure washers need an outside tap? Yes, most corded electric models do. Here's how the hose connection works and what to do without a tap.
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Can You Use a Pressure Washer on a Car?
Can you use a pressure washer on a car? Yes, with a wide fan tip and distance. Learn safe PSI ranges, the foam-then-rinse method, and what to avoid.
- Electric Pressure Washers
Are Ryobi Electric Pressure Washers Any Good?
Are Ryobi electric pressure washers any good? Yes for light home cleaning, but they top out at low PSI. See what they clean well and when to buy more power.