Quick verdict
A balcony washer has three constraints: it must fit a closet, it must reach water and it must not blast the neighbors below. The Westinghouse ePX3100v is the compact with real pressure and a handle; the Greenworks 1700 is the light corded pick with a long cord; the Worx Hydroshot Plus draws from a bucket when there is no tap. Wash on low with a 40-degree nozzle and sweep the water to the drain.
Westinghouse ePX3100v Electric Pressure Washer with Carry Handle
A balcony washer has to go up in an elevator and live in a closet, and the ePX3100v is 18 pounds with a built-in carry handle, a 20-foot easy-coil hose and a detachable foam cannon. It is rated 1,800 PSI and 1.2 GPM with a 2,100 PSI peak, which cleans tile, concrete and railings, and the pump stops when the trigger is released.
The best compact pressure washers for balcony cleaning: Westinghouse ePX3100v with carry handle, Greenworks 1700 PSI with 35-foot cord and Worx Hydroshot Plus that draws from a bucket, compared on size and water source.
The picks at a glance
| Tool | Best for | Score /100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westinghouse ePX3100v Electric Pressure Washer with Carry Handle | Best Compact With Real Pressure | 8.7 | Check price |
| Greenworks 1700 PSI 1.2 GPM Electric Pressure Washer | Best Light Corded for Tile and Railings | 8.4 | Check price |
| Worx Hydroshot Plus 20V 609 PSI Cordless Power Washer WG633 | Best With No Tap at All | 8.3 | Check price |
The picks, reviewed
Westinghouse ePX3100v Electric Pressure Washer with Carry Handle
A balcony washer has to go up in an elevator and live in a closet, and the ePX3100v is 18 pounds with a built-in carry handle, a 20-foot easy-coil hose and a detachable foam cannon. It is rated 1,800 PSI and 1.2 GPM with a 2,100 PSI peak, which cleans tile, concrete and railings, and the pump stops when the trigger is released.
Reasons to buy
- 18 pounds with carry handle
- 1,800 rated PSI
- Foam cannon
- Easy-coil hose
Reasons to avoid
- Needs a tap or a hose adapter
- Noisy on a balcony
- Plastic
Greenworks 1700 PSI 1.2 GPM Electric Pressure Washer
The Greenworks 1700 is a light upright electric with 25 and 40-degree nozzles, a 35-foot GFCI cord that reaches from an indoor outlet and a 20-foot hose, rated 1,700 PSI and 1.2 GPM. It cleans balcony tile and railings without the pressure that strips sealant from grout, and it stands in a closet corner.
Reasons to buy
- 35-foot GFCI cord
- 25 and 40-degree nozzles
- Light
- Low price
Reasons to avoid
- Needs a water connection
- No soap in the box
- Short hose
Worx Hydroshot Plus 20V 609 PSI Cordless Power Washer WG633
Many balconies have no tap, and the Worx Hydroshot Plus draws water from a bucket through its hose, runs on a 20V Power Share battery, weighs 4.4 pounds and makes 609 PSI at 0.9 GPM, which rinses a balcony floor, railings and furniture. Worx says the new pump gives 70 percent more stream than the previous model.
Reasons to buy
- Draws from a bucket
- 4.4 pounds
- Cordless
- Five-in-one nozzle
Reasons to avoid
- 609 PSI is a strong rinse, not a deep clean
- Short runtime
- Bucket must be refilled
What a balcony needs
A balcony collects dust, pollen, bird mess and the grime of a city, and it gets cleaned a few times a year with water that has to come from somewhere and go somewhere. The washer that suits it is small enough for a closet and an elevator, gentle enough for tile grout and railings, and able to work from a sink adapter or a bucket when there is no outdoor tap. Noise and runoff over the edge are the two complaints a neighbor will make, so low pressure and a wide nozzle matter more than power. The three machines here cover a real electric, a lighter corded and a bucket-fed cordless.
This guide is built from the published specifications and manuals of each washer and from recurring owner feedback. We have not run these washers ourselves.
How the three compare
| Washer | Pressure | Weight | Water | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westinghouse ePX3100v | 1,800 rated PSI | 18 lb | Tap or adapter | Corded |
| Greenworks 1700 | 1,700 PSI | Light | Tap or adapter | Corded, 35 ft cord |
| Worx Hydroshot Plus | 609 PSI | 4.4 lb | Bucket or hose | 20V battery |
Westinghouse ePX3100v: the compact with pressure
At 18 pounds with a carry handle the ePX3100v goes up in the elevator and into a closet, and it is still a real 1,800 PSI washer with a foam cannon for applying cleaner to railings and tile. The 20-foot hose coils easily and the pump stops when the trigger is released, which keeps the noise to the seconds of actual washing. It needs a tap or a sink adapter. For a balcony that gets properly dirty, it is the one.
Greenworks 1700: the long cord
The Greenworks 1700 solves the outlet problem with a 35-foot GFCI cord that reaches from an indoor socket through the balcony door, and its 25 and 40-degree nozzles clean tile and railings at 1,700 PSI without stripping grout. It is light, upright and cheap, and like the Westinghouse it needs a water connection. A sink adapter makes it work from the kitchen tap.
Worx Hydroshot Plus: no tap required
When there is no tap and no adapter will fit, the Worx Hydroshot Plus drops its hose into a bucket of water and runs on a 20V battery at 4.4 pounds. Worx rates it at 609 PSI and 0.9 GPM, which is a strong rinse rather than a deep clean, enough for dust, pollen and bird mess on a floor and railings. The bucket needs refilling and the battery runs for a balcony and no more.
Cleaning a balcony well
Check the building rules and tell the downstairs neighbor. Move the furniture, sweep, and wet the floor. Apply a mild cleaner, let it sit, and wash on low with the 40-degree nozzle from the far end toward the drain, keeping the spray off the edge. Railings are washed top down. Squeegee the water to the drain and never over the side. Wash early on a weekday morning rather than a weekend afternoon.
Which one should you buy
Buy the Westinghouse ePX3100v for a compact washer with real pressure and a handle. Buy the Greenworks 1700 for a light corded washer with a long cord. Buy the Worx Hydroshot Plus for a balcony with no tap.
How we research
This guide is built from the published specifications, manuals and warranty terms of each product and from recurring owner feedback. We have not run these products ourselves; where a maker does not publish a figure we say so rather than guess.
What to look for
Size and weight
The washer rides an elevator and lives in a closet. Under 20 pounds with a handle.
Water source
Balconies rarely have a tap. A sink adapter, a long hose from inside or a bucket-fed cordless washer solves it.
Pressure
1,500 to 2,000 PSI with a 40-degree nozzle cleans tile and railings without stripping grout sealant.
Runoff
Water goes over the edge or down the drain. Low pressure and a squeegee keep it off the neighbors.
Our verdict
A balcony washer has three constraints: it must fit a closet, it must reach water and it must not blast the neighbors below. The Westinghouse ePX3100v is the compact with real pressure and a handle; the Greenworks 1700 is the light corded pick with a long cord; the Worx Hydroshot Plus draws from a bucket when there is no tap. Wash on low with a 40-degree nozzle and sweep the water to the drain.
FAQs
Yes, on low pressure with a wide nozzle, if the building allows it and the runoff goes to a drain rather than over the edge. Check the building rules first.
A sink faucet adapter and a hose from the kitchen or bathroom, or a bucket-fed cordless washer like the Hydroshot.
A 0 or 15-degree nozzle strips grout sealant. A 40-degree nozzle at low pressure is safe on tile and grout.
For rinsing dust, pollen and bird mess off a balcony, yes. For ground-in grime on concrete, a 1,700 PSI corded washer does more.
