Alright, let's talk about this electric power pressure washer I got. Been meaning to get one for ages, tired of scrubbing the deck on my hands and knees. Decided electric was the way to go for me. Less hassle than gas, you know? Quieter too, mostly.

Got the box home, opened it up. Wasn't too much to put together, mainly snapping the handle and hose reel thing on. Pretty straightforward, even for someone like me who just wants to get things done. The instructions were… well, they were there. Mostly pictures.

Getting Started

First thing was hooking up the water. Just screwed my regular garden hose onto the input. Made sure it was tight, didn't want water spraying everywhere before I even turned the machine on. Then connected the high-pressure hose that came with it, one end to the machine, the other to the spray gun handle thing. Felt solid enough.

Next, plugged the power cord in. Found an outdoor outlet. The cord isn't super long, so had to grab an extension cord rated for outdoor use. Always gotta be careful with water and electricity, right? Common sense.

It came with a few different nozzle tips. Little colored things. Had to figure out which one to use. Started with a wider spray one, figured it was safer to begin with. Snapped it onto the end of the wand.

The Washing Part

Turned the water tap on full. Squeezed the trigger on the wand before turning the power on, like the instructions mumbled about, to get the air out of the hose. Water dribbled out. Okay, good to go.

Flicked the power switch. The motor hummed to life. Not silent, but way better than a gas engine screaming. Squeezed the trigger again and WHOOSH. Okay, yeah, that's got some kick to it. Not like gonna knock you over, but you feel the pressure.

• Deck: Started on the wooden deck boards. Used the wider nozzle first. Took off the surface dirt and mildew pretty well. Switched to a slightly narrower nozzle for some stubborn spots. You gotta keep the wand moving, don't hold it in one place too long, especially on wood. Learned that quick. It cleaned it up nicely, looked way better.
• Patio Furniture: Did the plastic garden chairs next. Easy peasy. They looked almost new afterwards. Much faster than wiping them down.
• Concrete Path: Moved onto the concrete walkway. This is where the real power showed. Switched to an even narrower, stronger nozzle (carefully!). Blasted away years of grime, moss between the cracks. It's kinda satisfying watching the dirt just disappear. You really see the difference right away.

Had to wrestle with the power cord and the water hose a bit. They get tangled, you trip over them. It's part of the deal, I guess. You find a rhythm, moving the machine, managing the cords. It's not effortless, but it beats the old ways.

Thoughts After Using It

Overall? Yeah, pretty happy with it. Does the job I wanted it for. It’s definitely work, maneuvering the thing and managing the hoses, but the results are worth it.

Things I liked:

• It cleaned effectively, especially concrete.
• Much quieter than gas models.
• Simple to start and stop.

Things that were just okay or a bit annoying:

• Cord and hose management is a bit of a pain.
• Need to be near an outdoor power outlet or use a proper extension cord.
• Still need to be careful not to damage surfaces like soft wood or paint if you use the wrong nozzle or get too close.

Putting It Away

When I was done, turned off the power first, then the water tap. Squeezed the trigger one last time to release the pressure in the hose. Disconnected the garden hose, then the pressure hose. Drained the water out of the wand and hoses as best I could. Wiped the machine down a bit. Rolled up the hoses and cord. Stuck it back in the garage. Doesn't take up a ton of space.

So yeah, that was my adventure with the electric pressure washer. Good tool to have for sure. Made some annoying cleaning jobs a lot quicker.