Best Electric Pressure Washers

Unfortunately it was nowhere near as powerful as I expected. It did remove / lift some stains on my tiled porch but less than expected. Maybe it's me so I'll be trying again real soon. Show details

I have been using a little Karcher at the house which has served its purpose but it was time for a renew. This little Ozito was very cost effective… Read more

at only $99 at Bunnings. I set it up and used it for around an hour straight. Its grunty enough and was as good as, if not slightly better than the Karcher. This was a first use and as I have a lot more blasting to do I will keep this review updated. Just an update. I have used the new Ozito for another hour or so and have encountered no issues. I have noted it is somewhat gruntier than my old Karcher. As my Karcher is still working, albeit spasmodically, I will do a comparison.

Compact and Powerful but Lacking a Few Essentials – Unboxing Experience: The Karcher 4 Compact comes in a fairly small box which is easy to unpack. It ships with two key attachments: the Dirt Blaster… Read more

and Vario Power Jet. While these are useful, I was disappointed that a wider jet nozzle wasn’t included, which would have been handy for more versatile cleaning tasks. Fortunately, I received an eco!Booster 130 from ProductReview, which filled this gap, but it would have been nice if this was part of the original package. Additionally, there was no detergent included, so if you’re planning to wash your car or similar, you’ll unfortunately need to purchase that separately.

Build Quality: The unit is lightweight and easy to carry, which is great for portability. However, the plastic construction feels a bit on the soft side, and my sprayer handle already showed scratches after light use. I did run into a minor issue with the hose getting stuck in the handle. After a moment of mild frustration, I realised that turning the machine and water tap off and depressing the trigger to release the pressure solved the problem. To be fair, it probably makes perfect sense to do that in the first place—chalk that one up to me not reading the manual as thoroughly as I should have! Despite some small quirks, the overall build seems sturdy enough for regular use.

Performance: The performance of the Karcher 4 Compact impressed me for such a small machine. The Dirt Blaster attachment worked exceptionally well on my limestone wall—so well, in fact, that I had to be careful not to blast away chunks of the wall itself! You can see in my photos before and after examples, it's quite impressive. The Vario Power Jet was less impressive. It’s a decent multi-purpose tool, but it’s not the best at any specific task, and I found myself wishing for the true wide-jet nozzle for better coverage. Still, the water pressure is excellent and gets the job done efficiently.

Final Thoughts: The Karcher 4 Compact is a capable and portable power washer with some room for improvement in accessories and build material. If you’re looking for a solid cleaner for smaller jobs and don’t mind picking up a few extras like detergent or a wider nozzle, it’s a good choice. Just handle it with relative care, and it should last you well.

Rating: 4/5

Note: The Karcher 4 Compact and eco!Booster 130 were loaned to me by ProductReview for testing and review purposes.

I purchased the K2 Pressure Washer recently and couldn’t be more impressed. I was able to use it on multiple outdoor surfaces including decking,… Read more

windows, glass pool gates, stone pavers & gutters. I was extremely impressed with the power & strength of this washer.

In our first run with the Karcher we were utterly impressed. We have a dingy garage wall that has year of ‘who knows what’ filth, dust, cobwebs,… Read more

construction dust etc etc. The Karcher easily cleaned it up, and tough spots disappeared with a touch of the scrub brush.

It was really easy to use, and the attachments easy to swap on and off. It’s also super light and surprisingly quiet, making big jobs much more bearable. Having used other clunkier pressure washers in the past, the vibrations and noise was awful. This is a remarkable difference!

And one other thing worth a mention - it’s powerful yet super compact. We’re in a small space and storage is at a premium. We have to think about what tools get a spot nd this definitely earns its keep.

Had this pressure washer for a couple of years now and it is pretty good. The pressure hose material is to hard to wind up on the coil thingy. Just… Read more

wind some big coils in hand. Heaps easier. Will need replacement o rings for the hose connectors as they perish. Shame the manual doesn't give you the size.

Recently purchased a K7 Compact pressure washer. My previous pressure washer was a Gerni "Compact" that expired after 20 plus years of good service… Read more

together with an occasional repair. After using the K7 for the first time on a concrete block wall, I had some reservations when I compared its performance to the Gerni. Initially, I noted that one of the delivery wands did not have the impact I was expecting. The "blade" of the water was wider than the Gerni but appeared to have less grunt. However, I found the wider blade of water was more effective when adopting a slower pass. The result is the K7 is actually quicker than the Gerni. To my surprise, the other wand supplied was ruthless in its destruction of grime, dirt, discolouration and removal of lichens etc. It was so effective in fact that the wall top coping (which is a softer concrete compared to the face) had a layer of concrete blasted away. So, I reverted to using the wider blade for the coping and the "swirling" blade for the face. I have to say, that I was delighted in the end with its performance and effectiveness. The true test will be how long (in terms of years), it will perform. I remain hopeful it will endure many years of hassle free performance. Highly recommended with an A+++

Bought it 5 months ago, used sparingly. Initially water pressure was good, used for pool surrounds, car, driveway. At the outset 2 issues: 1. I… Read more

found the hose reel problematic. 2 loose ends, and if you let it go before completely winding it would just let go and you had to start over. Then when unwinding, it would inevitably case the K3 to fall over into the cement.

2. The retaining clips for the hose connections were difficult to release, needed to pry them with a screwdriver.

==> don't these things get tested in prototype stage?

Then 6 weeks ago there was a noticeable decline in pressure. I checked the screen on the hose inlet, it was OK. Never used it again until last week, pressure was even worse. And while using it you could hear the compressor slow. When I went to check it, there was smoke coming out, burnt electrical smell.. So I took it back, luckily the retailer where I bought it gave a full refund. No more for me, I've jumped to an alternate brand. This unit had maybe 3 or 4 hours running time on it. Not recommended.

An Exceptional Machine – I purchased a Turbo Boxjet 8-90 in 2001 for farm use. I bought the turbo head to go with it (essential). It's worked perfectly for 24 years. Even… Read more

when I moved into town 10 years ago it still sees regular use on paths and drives. I've changed the oil about twice. Never had to pull the pump apart. It just runs. I do however use a simple water filter to protect the pump as we had unfiltered farm water. The original gun and hose wore out about 8 years ago and have been replaced but the basic unit is as good today as when I bought it. I used it since day one with a spinning turbo head which does everything I need.

Worked great for the first 4 or 5 jobs. It then developed an issue with the jet attachments intermittently not providing full pressure. Coincidently… Read more

the patio washer stopped spinning and leaking from the seal and the foam gun would not spray soap around the same time. All nozzles were checked and cleaned. Looked like a winner at first but everything is failing after 3 months. Can't seem to get anything quality these days even after spending $330.

RUBBISH! – worked fine for first couple of times i just went to use it this weekend and the piece of garbage started leaking heaps of water out of the bottom… Read more

and i only bought it a few weeks ago and been storing it in shed so its been looked after you are wasting your money DO NOT BUY! jet USA it says USA but they're made in some sweatshop in [Content Removed] of course sick of cheap [Content Removed] [Content Removed]

Worth every cent great little machine for round the house and small business – Still great after 3 years of hammering it in my business Show details

AWESOME MACHINE – I have had a lot of pressure washers over the years and none of them compare to this one, it is the best and I will never buy another brand again. Show details

This a review of the RE 110 Plus. Like another reviewer, I went to buy a cheaper Stihl but they were out of of stock so I bought this, and I'm happy… Read more

that I did. My old Stihl was a 90 model (not the Plus) and this new 110 Plus model feels like twice the quality. Admittedly, it's not cheap, but this one is the quality you would rather own.

It's relatively quiet, the hose reel is great to use and the pressure is excellent. After plenty of pressure cleaning, I'm very happy with it. I'd buy it again.

They had a small discount when I bought it so that made it a bit easier.

I have had to send my Gerni 7300 back for repair or replacement 3 times in 12 months after only very light duty domestic use. Absolute garbage for the price. Do not buy. Show details

Perfect for cleaning everything – I bought this as a father's day gift for my dad and he absolutely loves it! The surface cleaner is perfect for cleaning our driveway (which we hadn't… Read more

cleaned in years) now it looks brand new. Also the foam bottle nozzle is so satisfying and makes me actually want to wash my car more frequently.

All You Need To Clean Up Around The House – This pressure washer comes with several different attachments for a vast array of jobs. Obviously the (very powerful) pump itself is easily enough… Read more

pressure to get through any job. Mould on the concrete - gone. Oil & grease on the BBQ - gone. 4WD'ing in the mud - gone.

The in-handle storage of the hose is damn handy, although you do have to disconnect the hose from either the handle or the pump (or both) to do it. Luckily, connecting and disconnecting the hose is a piece of cake.

The variable spray head is probably the one I have used the most because it can be adjusted to suit most applications. If you have some incredibly tough mess to clean up there is the 'turbo lance' but I imagine it may do some serious damage if you were too aggressive with it.

I did try out the patio cleaner head and while it does a quick clean up (it definitely makes a difference), I ended up switching to the variable head for a better clean. What really surprised me were the attachments for the car - I've used foam cannons from both Meguires and Karcher and while they were both good, this is GREAT. Such a good thick, even coat of foam - better than I have ever seen. After that, I used the rotary brush for some manual agitation, and it quickly and thoroughly cleaned up the paintwork

For $300, this thing will clean up almost anything around the house

Not long out of warranty the gun blew a plastic fitting and had to be replaced. Shortly after, the hose fitting on the cleaner, to connect the hose… Read more

too, broke and leaked water. The pump turned on and when I got back it had basically melted the pump and internals making it a throw away item. Surely a heat sensing thermostat could be installed to automatically shut down the unit when it over heats. Disappointed and I'm not sure whether to buy Stihl again.

Instructions the worse ever – It has three nozzles, two will damage your car, and one won't, but from the "pictures" they give you you are meant to work out which one it is on… Read more

your own. According to the pictures they all look the same. Drawings for instructions are useless. How are you meant to work it out?

Why is it so hard to provide decent instructions? Why do you have to go to YouTube to find out from others how your new appliance works?

I bought Bosch because I have a number of their appliances, but after this, I might be looking elsewhere.

Game changer for the Artificial Turf and car – I can attest to Debbie C's review that hubby is like a kid let loose in a water park when using this. Since buying it he's spent hours outside and… Read more

all our old and tired possessions are like new again.

The main reason we purchased it was for the Artificial Turf in our courtyard. After the rains of 2022 it was barely visible under the dirt and moss, and we had no idea how to save it. The Ryobi turned it back to looking like a freshly mown real lawn, washing the moss, mud & weeds down the drain & turning our retaining wall back to something resembling timber.

Purchased from Bunnings for $229 in 2023, it comes with 2 different type pressure nozzles, a rotary brush & detergent spray bottle. It's easy to move around while using as it has wheels, and connects with regular hose fittings.

It looks and feels like decent quality when using it, without any junky plastic parts that feel like they'll break in 6 months. It's also fairly easy to switch between accessories with my tiny lady-hands without me swearing like a trooper - something that isn't possible with many other household appliances!

Last week I went out to wash my car and hubby chased me down with the pressure washer & accessories. Having an older black car means washing it needs to be done quick so the suds don't dry and leave marks on the paint, and the Ryobi didn't disappoint.

The detergent spray bottle worked a dream to get the wash & wax on, the rotary brush meant less elbow grease required and the high pressure nozzle washed it all away leaving a sparking dream machine behind. I have to say it was a little bit exciting using the pressure washer to wash the suds off, so I get the addiction that hubby has.

So far we can't fault the Ryobi RACPWS2. It works as needed and doesn't disappoint in the least.

At first I was excited about how great this machine was. Purchased Oct 2024. I used it on and off maybe once a month and byMarch it was faulting out… Read more

constantly. In June after parking it for three months it wouldn’t even get going. To say I am disappointed is an understatement. Bunnings sent it away for repair. When I picked it up today four had been returned fixed. To me that is a lot in one batch. Took approx 2 weeks and another gentleman was returning his today that he had bought in Jan. There is a big problem with Gerni. I do NOT recommend this brand.

Stihl trashes its reputation with poor quality and cheap manufacturing – Purchased in 2019 after having had a previous Stihl pressure washer that lasted 22 years. First issue was the detachable pressure spray head firing… Read more

off the wand like a projectile. This hard plastic missile does amazing things for the paint and panel work of your car. Thankfully Stihl dealer fixed this under warranty. Fast forward to early 2023 with fortnightly use for cars and driveway cleaning in between, and the pump develops a leak. Stihl dealer investigates and pronounces it "too expensive to repair, just get another one." ??? Well I can’t let it rest there, surely it’s just an o ring. Turns out the pump main casing seal is ruptured and with a new design that seals a pump, motor and gearbox, that is filled with lubrication, all together with the same attaching bolts. Hence you cannot repair any component independently. Well done Stihl you truly have made a machine with built in obsolescence in mind. Don’t pay the price premium this brand once deserved.

Blew the Karcher out of the water – Washing the car or patio it proved very effective leaving very little to be redone. Not supplied with a dedicated patio washer but many others will… Read more

fit with an adapter. Seemed quieter than my old Karcher K4 and more powerful. Trigger grip was a bit uncomfortable after long use but ok with gloves on.

worst pressure washer, zero customer service – pressure washer hose split, bunnings consider it a consumable item so they wont warranty it, seems gerni and bunnings are in bed together, bunnings use to be good with warranty items and returns Show details

Poor quality hose, incorrect fittings, and lack of accountability I purchased the JET-USA CX760 pressure washer. The unit seemed great. But… Read more

unfortunately, my experience has been extremely disappointing. From the start, the product came with the wrong female hose connector, which made it impossible to use straight out of the box. They gave me a $20.00 refund, and I had to go to Bunnings and search for the most appropriate female connector myself. To my surprise, I found the right one, as the one supplied was a mismatched connector so be aware of this.

Once I finally managed to get the unit working, things only got worse. After about 10–15 minutes of use, the high-pressure hose split in two areas simultaneously. The hose was not kinked, twisted, or in contact with the engine like they say, yet it still burst under pressure. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that the supplied black hose is rated at only 3400 PSI, while the machine itself produces up to 4800 PSI, a clear mismatch. That means the hose provided is simply not compliant or suitable for the pressure output of this unit.

Edisons customer support insists that the hose must have come into contact with the hot motor. Even if that were the case, that should not have happened and still take that amount of heat without issues. In other words, what they are saying is that the black high-pressure hose is made of cheap plastic that will kink easily and melt or burn under normal use.

When I raised the issue with the support team, they maintained that the hose had melted due to contact with the motor, which was physically impossible given the hose’s position and the direction of the damage (Look at the photos). I even reconnected the hose and tested the positioning myself — there’s no way it could have touched the engine. Despite clear photographic evidence and technical logic, the company refused to acknowledge this as a manufacturer’s fault and told me it wasn’t covered by warranty. If the hose had contacted the hot motor or exhaust causing such damage then this is not accidental damage as they said, but a design and quality issue.

In short: • Supplied with wrong hose connector — not usable out of the box. • Flimsy, under-rated hose that cannot handle the unit’s pressure. • Cheap plastic material that can kink, melt, or burst easily. • Poor customer support unwilling to take responsibility or investigate properly. • Misleading component compatibility — a potential safety risk if the hose bursts.

Although the pressure unit looks and seems to work great. Customers should be extremely cautious when buying this product.

Excellent value for money – I last used a top of the range Karcher to clean my paths and fences. Rather than spending over $800 on a Karcher, I thought I would give this… Read more

inexpensive pressure washer a go. Purchased it for $169 via Woolworths and it was delivered within 2 business days. Used the machine today for 2 hours and was super impressed with its performance. I used the turbo nozzle as I needed high PSI pressure to remove dried spilled oil based paint that was on my path. The turbo nozzle stripped it off much quicker than I expected. I am very happy with this machine. A tradie quoted $250 to complete this cleaning job, so I have saved $81 and still have the pressure washer for future use.

after using it 4 times, the elbow split. While it worked, the pressure was good and the accessories were good and worked. The most expensive bit of… Read more

machinery I have ever bought, that was rubbish. Tried everywhere to get a new elbow, but no-one seems to be able to supply one, so the washer is useless. Don't waste your money

DO NOT BUY a 5300!! – Bought a 5300 at Bunnings three years ago - it worked very well for 10 months, then started to cut out (seemed to be over-heating). Failed completely… Read more

at 2.5 year point. Thank god for Bunnings! They exchanged it and issued the remaining 6 months warranty across to the new 5300 model. 7 months later, my second Gerni 5300 is doing exactly the same thing - over-heating and cutting out. Utter junk! Gerni and Nilfisk used to be the brands that I swore by for water pressure-cleaning. DO NOT BUY this 5300. Look at the reviews over the past two years - something has changed with these lower home models and Gerni are now junk. The second 7 month old Gerni is out of warranty and overheats every time i use it.