Ryobi 40V HP EZClean 600 PSI Power Cleaner Review

Ryobi’s Take on the Power Cleaner

The EZClean is Ryobi’s entry in the handheld power cleaner category: a brushless 40V unit that delivers between 100 and 600 PSI at 0.7 GPM, draws water from a hose, a bucket or a bottle through a 20 foot siphon hose, and ships with a 2.0Ah battery and charger. It is built for rinsing and light cleaning anywhere, not for stripping a driveway, and Ryobi labels it a cleaner rather than a pressure washer for that reason.

This review is based on Ryobi’s specifications and on owner feedback rather than on our own research.

Cleaning Performance

At 600 PSI the EZClean is several times stronger than a hose nozzle. Owners rinse cars and boats, blast mud off bikes and boots, clean furniture, grills and windows and spray down kennels. The adjustable pressure, down to 100 PSI, is useful for delicate paint and plants. Concrete, mossy decks and heavy grime are beyond it, and buyers expecting pressure-washer results are the main source of disappointment.

Portability and Water Source

With no cord and no need for a tap, the EZClean works at a boat ramp, a campsite or the bottom of the garden. The siphon hose has a filter and primes itself from a bucket or lake. Owners with boats and RVs are its most enthusiastic users.

Runtime

Ryobi quotes up to 16 minutes on high with the 2.0Ah pack, enough for a car rinse or a bike. Lower pressure settings stretch it, and any Ryobi 40V battery fits, so mower owners can run a 6.0Ah pack for a longer session.

Build

The housing is solid Ryobi consumer grade and the brushless motor should outlast brushed rivals. Fittings are light duty and should not be dropped. Ryobi’s three-year warranty on 40V tools applies.

Who Should Buy It

• Ryobi 40V owners who want a cleaner on their existing batteries.
• Boat, RV and bike owners who need water pressure away from a tap.
• Anyone rinsing rather than scrubbing, who does not need a real pressure washer.

Common Owner Complaints

Expectations of pressure-washer power and runtime on the 2.0Ah pack. Within its brief, satisfaction is high.

Setup and Care

Charge the battery, connect either a garden hose or the siphon hose with its filter in a bucket, and squeeze the trigger until water flows before expecting pressure. After use, run clean water through for a few seconds, drain the unit and store it above freezing. Owners who leave water in the pump over winter are the ones reporting cracked housings. The filter on the siphon end should be rinsed after drawing from a lake or pond.

Alternatives to Consider

The Worx WG647 is the direct rival at 800 PSI. For real cordless pressure, the EGO HPW3200 is in a different class. For cars at home, a compact electric washer such as the Karcher K1700 Cube.

Verdict

For Ryobi battery owners who rinse boats, bikes and cars away from a tap, the EZClean is a convenient, well-made tool. Buy it as a cleaner and it will please; buy it as a pressure washer and it will not.