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\nBuyer’s Guide<\/h2>\n
Hopefully, our reviews already have you thinking about the features you want to have in your next electric pressure washer. If you\u2019re still not sure which model is right for you, you\u2019ve come to the right place. This buyer\u2019s guide is packed full of useful information about electric power washers, and it\u2019s designed to teach you everything you need to know before you buy. So, if you\u2019re looking to become an educated buyer, or you haven\u2019t bought a pressure washer in a long time, this is a good resource to use to make sure that you\u2019re up to speed and ready to buy.<\/p>\n
Electric vs Gas (portability, cost of operation, noise)<\/h3>\n
The biggest decision you\u2019ll have to make before you buy an electric pressure washer is whether that\u2019s the model that you want or not. Gas-powered pressure washers do have upsides over electric models, though they\u2019re not universally better.<\/p>\n
For instance, gas models are almost always more powerful than electric ones. Electric pressure washers top out at just over 2000 PSI of pressure, which is the entry point for gas models, which can provide as much as 2800 PSI. Depending on the model, that might mean that a gas pressure washer is twice as powerful as a given electric one, which can have a PSI as low as 1300.<\/p>\n
However, you can have too much power. If you’re trying to clean something and not strip the underlying paint off, then you won’t need 2800 PSI of pressure. For example, weaker electric and gas models are better for cleaning cars, as their paint coats can be fragile. Furthermore, if you’re cleaning a wooden fence or deck, the strongest gas-powered models can actually splinter the wood, damaging your investment, in addition to just stripping off the varnish.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, if you\u2019re trying to clean graffiti or other kinds of paint off a concrete surface, it\u2019s hard to go wrong with the strongest model you can find. If it\u2019s too weak, the model won\u2019t be able to get the paint off or will leave obvious residue behind that looks crummy. But, worst of all, it will be slow, requiring multiple passes to get good results. Speed is the biggest advantage that more powerful models have over less powerful ones. You’ll be able to do more with just one pass, and each pass will be faster since the extra pressure will make a big difference.<\/p>\n
However, that\u2019s just the differences between gas and electric models in terms of power. There are also significant differences in terms of portability. Gas models don\u2019t have a power cord, and that means you can take them anywhere, and not worry about finding a nearby electric outlet. This isn\u2019t that big of a deal, because you have to have access to water, which is harder to come by, but it\u2019s still something worth considering.<\/p>\n
Gas engines tend to be far heavier than electric engines, which means that if weight is a concern for you, you’re better off going with an electric model. Electric models are also far quieter. The loudest electric models peak at about 78 decibels when running. When the trigger isn\u2019t depressed, many models automatically stop the engine, which means there\u2019s no sound at all, making them far quieter on average than gas models.<\/p>\n
Gas models are 85 decibels loud, at minimum, and can be far louder. That means you\u2019ll probably have to wear ear protection with gas models, and while you might still want to with electric models, it\u2019s not strictly necessary.<\/p>\n
Gas models also have a higher cost of operation over time, as they require gas to run. Whether you live in an area where gas is relatively cheap, electric models will generally cost far less to operate in the long run.<\/p>\n
Make sure you keep the power, portability, noise, and cost of operation in mind when you\u2019re deciding on a gas or electric model, and it will be easy to figure out which kind is right for you.<\/p>\n
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