3100 PSI. Zero Fumes. New Greenworks Electric Pressure Washer Kicks Gas!

Greenworks Set to Drop a Beast of an Electric Pressure Washer with the Power to Replace Gas

Electric pressure washers have come a long way. When I first started at Pro Tool Reviews more than a decade ago, 2100 PSI was about as good as you could get without shifting to gas power. Then we crept up to 2400 PSI, and brushless motors pushed a few elite models to 3000 PSI. That seemed to be the limit.

So, imagine my surprise when PTR reader, Christopher, put a Greenworks 3100 PSI electric pressure washer on my radar. Greenworks is one of several manufacturers that rate their pressure and water flow based on PWMA standards, so we have high confidence that it’s a legit pressure rating.

There’s a lot in play to reach this new benchmark performance level, so let’s take a walk through what we’re looking at with the GWP3100C, some important details, and who it’s a good fit for.

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Greenworks 3100 PSI Electric Pressure Washer GWP3100C

As I already noted, this pressure washer can hit 3100 PSI. For flow, you’re looking at 1.2 to 2.1 GPM, depending on which tip you use.

Unsurprisingly, it takes a brushless motor to reach this level of performance. Greenworks’ TruBrushless technology is driving the ship, and that’s key. This isn’t your standard brushless motor with a fancy marketing name. The technology adjusts to the tip you’re using to optimize the pressure washer’s performance.

Here’s the kicker: this pressure washer uses a 20-amp outlet to get a performance boost over the 15-amp electric models most people are used to.

You’re not stuck if you only have 15 amps to work with, though. Greenworks includes a 15-amp adapter. The TrueBrushless technology steps down its performance to avoid tripping the breaker. That’s another reason why having that technology is so advantageous.

According to Greenworks, you get 35% more power when you use a 20-amp outlet. Assuming that refers to the pressure, you’re looking at 2300 PSI on a 15-amp outlet.

When it comes to the pump, this model uses a triplex design rated for 1000 hours of maintenance-free performance.

Both the motor and pump are designed for continuous run cycles, so you can run this pressure washer just as hard as you would a gas model.

Additional Highlights

Longer Reach: 50-foot Pro-grade hose included
A Nozzle for Every Application: Includes soap, turbo, 15°, 25°, and 40° nozzles
Versatile Compatibility: Includes a 7-piece quick-connect set
Integrated GFCI: Never worry about finding a GFCI outlet
Thermal Relief Valve: Automatically purges hot water from the pump during continuous use
10-inch Wheels: Easily rolls over all ground surfaces and handles stairs better than small wheels
1-gallon Detergent Tank: Hold an entire bottle of your preferred detergent
Vertical Storage: Stands up to take up less floorspace

Should You Buy It?

The only mention I was able to find of the Greenworks 3100 PSI electric pressure washer was at Lowe’s. Greenworks doesn’t even have this one on its website that I could find. For now, anyway, you can’t buy it. But you can bet it’s coming soon.

The build has 100% Pro-grade DNA written all over it, and its $799 price tag reflects that. However, it’s a big step up in performance from the commercial 2500 PSI model we reviewed a few years back.

Hitting the 3100 PSI mark is key, not only putting the GPW3100C in a class by itself, but also offering Pros a legitimate electric option to replace smaller gas pressure washers.

There are plenty of reasons why electric makes sense: low noise, no direct emissions, less maintenance, and no fuel/oil to worry about. Whether you want to make the electric shift because of the benefits or your local regulations, Greenworks now offers a solid solution for high-hour applications.

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