We’re really pleased to have scored Hi-Gear Portable Power Washer (8 Litre) so highly, givimg it 8.5 out of 10, making it well above the average for all Cleaning. There are several accessories included: a high pressure hose, turbo nozzle (for extra stubborn dirt), high-pressure nozzle, lance and spray gun. It’s also possible to store all of the hoses and accessories inside the washer itself to make it easier to carry.

The biggest problem is always going to be how long your battery powered pressure washer will last. This can vary quite dramatically between cordless pressure washers, and the charging time is also worth bearing in mind. If you want something that you can keep in your car, I’d say the best cordless pressure washer will have a built-in water tank . This means the washer unit is self-contained and ready to go. Alternatively, other cordless pressure washers will draw water from exterior water sources, like bottles of water, which is still immensely useful. If you want to use your cordless pressure washer for more delicate tasks, such as cleaning a grubby dog after a walk, you should look for something much gentler, around 5 bar. The nozzle has one spray pattern, whereas other machines have a variety of jets, so it’s not all that versatile.

Also, other cordless pressure washers at the same price tend to come with more accessories, which I think Wesco should look to include to provide more value to the consumer. To give that price some context we then looked at all of the products available from Go Outdoors in the Cleaning category. We found 33 items in total. What’s the price of Cleaning? One feature that makes this pressure washer a lot more versatile is its ability to draw water from a standing source as well as a tap. This can come in exceptionally handy if you don’t have a tap near your driveway (although you will still need access to a mains power source). The fact that the battery only lasts for 10 minutes of continuous use is a bit of a let down. You have to be quite methodical with your approach to tasks to make sure you get the most done in the available time. This is the compromise that you need to make when it comes to powerful cordless pressure washers – if they’ve got a lot of power, running time becomes limited.

The downside to buying online is that you can’t actually get hold of the product to try it out first. The hose is 6 m long, and the power cable is 5m, so you should be able to reach around cars and across small patios. If it does need moving, there are built-in wheels to help. Another option to consider is ‘interchangeable batteries’. Several brands, like WORX, have products that work on compatible batteries. This means you can use the same battery in your drill and your cordless pressure washer. Some models are better suited to hosing down the bikes after going down a muddy trail, whilst others might be too powerful for this job. Equally, you might be keen to remove dried-on stains, in which case you’ll want a lot of power.

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Some high-power washers have ECO settings which produce a lower-pressure jet. This allows their battery to last for longer and you can switch to high pressure only when it’s necessary. Price – as you’d expect the price of a product can be an instantly recognisable factor on what sort of quality you can expect. Whoever came up with the phrase “you get what you pay for” pretty much hit the nail on the head. Whilst it’s not always the case and there are many bargains to be had, you can as a general rule, expect the higher priced products to offer better quality than a the cheapest option. We’ll dive into the price of Hi-Gear Portable Power Washer (8 Litre) in more detail in a moment. With a team of Norwegian engineers behind its design, the Norse SK25i Portable Electric Pressure Washer is a very popular cordless pressure washer. There’s a lot to like about this pressure washer, let down only by its relatively poor battery life. That got us thinking though, that we’re looking at every possible item from Hi-Gear so it would be good to narrow our search down even further and only look at Hi-Gear branded products within the Cleaning category. The cost of Hi-Gear Cleaning Finding a cordless pressure washer that stores all accessories ‘on board’ helps avoid this problem. Equally, you may find it easier if a water reservoir is also built in, so you can fill up with water before you leave the house.