Which is better: Electric or Gas-Powered Pressure Washer Engines?
For those of us with cleaning projects, there are two types of engines commonly offered on pressure washers sold to homeowners: electric or gas-powered. HERE ARE THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF BOTH TYPES OF ENGINES: The advantage of a pressure washer with an ELECTRIC MOTOR is that they are very popular with homeowners, are inexpensive, are generally smaller and lighter, do not emit any gas fumes and produce less noise. They can be used in an unventilated area, like a garage or basement. Electric motors are measured in amperage (amps). The higher the amps, the more power. But the disadvantage of an electric pressure washer is that they offer slighly limited power and pressure, need a nearby electrical outlet and are really designed for occasional cleaning duty like washing a car, outdoor furniture, etc. If you have a really large cleaning job, or are a professional pressure washer, an electric pressure washer probably isn’t right for you. The advantage of a pressure washer with a G
