I'm thinking about getting the 1600psi electric Ryobi pressure washer on sale at HD. Anybody have experience with this one? I don't need a expensive gas model. I have 2 sheds and my porches and that's about it for usage. Any big projects such as the house will be let out. Thanks in advance.

No direct experience with that unit but overall I've been less than impressed with Ryobi tools.

I have the ryobi 2,000 psi, I got it on sale for $149. It does s good job on decks, siding, surface dirt on concrete. It will not clean deep dirt in concrete and get it back to looking like new concrete.

I am happy with it for what it does especially at $149. I mostly use it to wash pollen, surface dirt, algae off the house and outdoor furniture.

I have a no-name brand electric power washer, it's either 1500 or 2000 psi, and it does what you need. I think mine was on sale for $90 at the time. If I were powerwashing all day every day I might get something more, but with this one, it just has the same disadvantage all power washers have.

The disadvantage to owning a power washer is wanting to power wash everything.

I have had the model you're looking at for about a month. It worked very well cleaning my concrete patio after spraying on a cleaner. Used the turbo head. Very happy so far and don't plan using it for anything more than you described.

I have a SnowJoe electric pressure washer that I think has 1750PSI. Based on my experience, I think the one you are looking at would be fine for your intended uses.

Have had Power washers, honda engines - fought the good fight against ethanol 85, lost. Engines that sit gunk up, period. Even with Stabil.

The electric is not as strong - but have the 2000 Ryobi and it works great for 95% of what I need. No muss, no fuss - just runs does a good job. I'm slowly moving to electric for my Trimmer, blower, mower, and now pressure washer.

I bought this one at Sam's minus the cleaning kit thing for about $125?. Looks like link no worky. It's a Black Max

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The motor burned up after about 30 min. I swapped it for a new one and has been going strong. Wouldn't be surprised if the Ryobi's are made by the same people

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Originally posted by FlyingScot:
Engines that sit gunk up, period.

That's been my experience. Power washing always takes on bigger dimensions than expected, everything is dirty. It's never a quick chore so the washer isn't run regularly.

Old fuel isn't the only problem. My Sears PW with a Briggs gas engine has a soap reservoir. Fluids dry, residue remains, filters clog, grommets, seals and line can harden.

After an hour and a half of getting things working again, I spent yesterday power washing. The soap feature is working great everything shines! I can see one more day this year getting the rest of the siding and gutters and then back to the shed. Hopefully.

larry the snow bird likes his a bunch, he only uses it three times per summer season

I had an electric, worked well until it froze, my fault. I didn't like the power cord hassle but for my one use of washing the dirt bike it was great.

I went without one for several years, hated dragging stuff to the local place to hose off, so I finally bought a gas model. I don't use soap in it for my uses. A little RV antifreeze in the pump in the winter and I'll be good to go. I also have easy access to pure gas with no Ethanol. I use it once a month in the summer or so, mainly to keep the mower cleaned off.

Have a Karcher 1,600. I've used my neighbors gas powered 3,200. There's quite a difference. However, I've used his to clean the sidewalk and driveway. My electric handles everything else. In fact, when cleaning my Trex deck, I have to be careful with my electric to avoid damage.
Gas is faster on cleaning but not as fixable as electric.

Thanks ya'll, I am going to grab one. Don't think I can go wrong for $119.00 based on the comments....Dave

Something about mixing electricity and water always seems to make my hair stand on end.

How often you going to use it? Once a year, in the spring? What about renting from Depot?

Just happened to run across this. Might be helpful.

https://www.familyhandyman.com...608_Tools_DetailPage

I've had no issues with mine

Make sure to use a 3/4" id hose supplying decent pressure or it won't keep prime

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Originally posted by 6guns:
Just happened to run across this. Might be helpful.

https://www.familyhandyman.com...608_Tools_DetailPage

Wow, thank you very much! Who would have thunk?

I got a 1600 PSI washer from Costco. I'm thinking they're all the same. Key I think is to have a good water pressure. When someone's using the water in the house like running the dishwasher, mine sputters. I already previously set the water inlet pressure correctly coming into the house so I'm not going to jimmy with it now.

I also had some brown water coming out first hence I'm going to try the pump saver above. I didn't see anything about this in the manual.

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Originally posted by Rey HRH:

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Originally posted by 6guns:
Just happened to run across this. Might be helpful.

https://www.familyhandyman.com...608_Tools_DetailPage

Wow, thank you very much! Who would have thunk

Yes, thank you!

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Originally posted by FlyingScot:
Have had Power washers, honda engines - fought the good fight against ethanol 85, lost. Engines that sit gunk up, period. Even with Stabil.

The electric is not as strong - but have the 2000 Ryobi and it works great for 95% of what I need. No muss, no fuss - just runs does a good job. I'm slowly moving to electric for my Trimmer, blower, mower, and now pressure washer.

We didn't want to fight that fight, with another gasoline engine, so we spent for a quality electric. The electric can be as strong, but they are spendy to get there. We ended up with a Mi-t-M electric, 240 volt motor @ 20 amps. I just use an adapter and plug it into my welder socket, since the the pressure washer has its own breaker and GFCI in line. 2000 psi and 2.6gpm gives us all we need. We have enough cord and hose to reach any part of the house. This is the same brand rental centers use to rent out.
 

Funny, my 8yo gas pressure washer never gives me a problem. Starts up first pull every time. I always shut the fuel off and run the carb dry before putting it up though. Past 4 years I've also had access to non-ethanol gas for my mower and small engines, which really helps too I'm sure.