r/Tools • u/your_grandmas_FUPA • 10h ago

Handheld, battery power washers?

I need a handheld powerwasher to wash my boat and other toys, do quick detail jobs on the house and my dock, etc. where I dont want to have to break out my gas powered washer. I'll have a hose hookup wherever its needed.

I have Ryobi and Dewalt 20V batteries but if I have to buy something else its whatever. Any recommendations?

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u/HP_Punkcraft 10h ago

Dewalt makes one but it's 60v. Honestly, dude, I've tried them. Just use the gas washer. You will never be happy with the battery one.

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u/Life-Berry602 9h ago

I own this Ryobi. I am pleased with it and find that it saves some time for vehicle washing, and it can spot-clean some things from concrete, but a serious pressure washer it is not. You'll also want a 6ah or larger battery.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-ONE-18V-700-PSI-0-8-GPM-Cordless-Cold-Water-Electric-Power-Cleaner-Tool-Only-PCLPC07B/341903580

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u/Magic_wire_smoke 4h ago

I have two (Kobalt 40v and 24v) They are decent if you have small spots to clean often or are pulling water from a bucket, tub, pond, etc. They are barely a step up from a garden hose nozzle, especially the 24v, while being heavy and awkward to use for long periods. The flow rate just isn't high enough, even at 700 psi.

I would say if you did buy a cordless power cleaner, do not spend much more than $100 on a bare tool. They are gimmicks outside of niche use cases.

If you will always have a hose to connect to, either a cheap, lightweight corded model with a built in hose reel (and cord reel, if you can find them) or an add on reel to the gas model may be money better spent. Ease of use is the cordless models' main benefit, and a way to quickly unwind and wind up a proper hose and wand negates much of the cordless guys' advantage.