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Pressure washers have many uses around your home, from cleaning decking and siding to washing cars, removing mold, cleaning lawn equipment, and more. The secret is in their tremendous power: while the average garden hose emits water at pressures under 40 psi, pressure washers, thanks to their gas or electric motors, shoot out water at an average of 1,000 psi to 3,000 psi, depending on the model.

These versatile tools come in both electric and gas versions—gas-powered models are typically more powerful—and a range of sizes. To simplify the buying process, we researched the most popular pressure washers available today, and then whittled the choices down to the best for the categories most important to the average homeowner.

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