Are they OK for light use or a waste of money? I'd not use it often so
having a gas engine to care of could be a potential PITA. I want to
clean siding, outside of gutters sidewalk and steps.
Price of electrics is $99 to $199.
Gas from $249 to $thousands.
Your thoughts?

I have a small 120V electric one I picked up at Home Depot about 10 years
ago. Huffy brand I think, but just going from memory.

Pros:

- No gas or oil to deal with.

- Small. I store mine in the original box on the upper shelf of a cabinet
in my garage.

- Sufficiently powerful for cleaning sidewalks, decks, lawn furniture,
siding, etc.

- Lightweight. Nice if you need to use it at another location, such as the
in-laws house.


Cons:

- Less powerful than gas models. For me, that's a good thing as I'm less
likely to cause damage to decks or siding in normal use.

- Have to drag a cord around. Not a huge deal breaker since you have to
drag a water supply hose around anyway.


Overall, I have been quite happy with my little electric pressure washer. I
only use it once a year or so, and don't really need the power of a gas
model. You can always rent a large gas model if you have a job the electric
washer can't handle.

Anthony Watson
www.mountainsoftware.com
www.watsondiy.com