The Ultimate Pressure Washer: Ryobi Ry 14 1/22 Review

After spending 65 hours testing ten of the best pressure washers on the market, we are pleased to reveal our top pick: the Ryobi Ry 14 1/22. This powerhouse of a machine has impressed us with its exceptional performance, ease of use, and durability.

One of the standout features of the Ryobi Ry 14 1/22 is its top-mounted 1-gallon tank for detergent, which allows for easy access to cleaning agents during our testing sessions. Additionally, there are storage slots for up to three nozzles, which we found to be incredibly helpful in keeping them organized and within reach. The machine's sturdy design and heavy-duty wheels make it a breeze to maneuver around the yard or job site, while the convenient handle provides not only easy movement but also a place to hang the 25-foot hose.

Another key aspect of the Ryobi Ry 14 1/22 is its quick-connect nozzle system. This feature allows users to easily swap out nozzles in the wand without needing any special add-ons. The turbo nozzle, in particular, impressed us with its rotating zero-degree stream of water, which is perfect for cleaning hard surfaces like concrete and breaking up tough grime. However, it's essential to exercise caution when using this nozzle, as it can damage concrete if held too close to the surface. The instruction manual recommends starting at least one to two feet away from the surface and moving closer as needed.

The 15-degree nozzle is another versatile option that's suitable for a wide range of surfaces, including concrete and most other common materials. In contrast, the soap nozzle stands out with its low pressure, making it the only one compatible with detergent. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the Ryobi Ry 14 1/22 powered through our testing tasks without issue, even when tackling dried mud on a car and driveway oil stains. This was particularly impressive given the machine's relatively modest maximum pressure of 1700 psi and its average 1.2 GPM flow rate.

What truly sets the Ryobi Ry 14 1/22 apart from other pressure washers is its ease of use. Unlike some of our competitors, this machine doesn't require special add-ons to utilize the soap nozzle or switch between nozzles in the wand. The hose connector was also trouble-free during our testing sessions, and we appreciated the convenient placement of the on/off switch on the front of the machine.

Finally, it's worth noting that the Ryobi Ry 14 1/22 comes with a three-year warranty, which is matched by only one other pressure washer in our review. While this may seem like a minor detail, it's an essential aspect to consider when investing in any product. However, we do have one reservation about the Ryobi: the company doesn't currently sell other quick-connect nozzles, meaning users will need to purchase third-party attachments if they want to extend their options.

On the other hand, Ryobi does offer specialized attachments like water boons surface cleaners and foam plastics, which can enhance the overall performance and value of this machine. Overall, the Ryobi Ry 14 1/22 is an exceptional pressure washer that checks all the right boxes: it's easy to use, durable, and reliable. With its impressive features and long warranty, it's no wonder it's our top pick for pressure washers.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwe spent 65 hours testing ten of the best pressure washers you can buy this is the ryobi ry 14 1:22 and here's why it's our best pick the ryobi has a top-mounted 1 gallon tank for detergent on top of the tank there are storage slots for up to 3 nozzles which we found helpful for keeping them organized during our testing at 34 pounds this machine is sturdier than some of the others we tested and comes with heavy-duty wheels that make it very easy to move around there's a handle that isn't just for moving the machine it also provides a place to hang the 25 foot hose the 35 foot power cord wraps on hooks on the back but unless you wrap it just right you might find it difficult to get all 35 feet stored away it comes with three quick connect nozzles the turbo nozzle uses a rotating zero Degree stream of water to clean hard surfaces such as concrete and break the stream is highly concentrated so take extra care when using it to avoid hurting yourself or others also the turbo nozzle can damage concrete if it's held too close to the surface the instruction manual suggest starting one to two feet away from the surface and moving closer as needed like the turbo nozzle the 15 degree nozzle can be used on concrete but it's also useful for cleaning most other surfaces if you take care to stand a few feet away from your target area finally the soap nozzle can be used on any surface and is the only one with low enough pressure to use with detergent we tested each pressure washer against dried mud on a car and a driveway oil stain the ryobi powered through each task without issue this was surprising because the machines maximum pressure is only 1700 psi making it one of the least powerful models we review even the unit's 1.2 GPM flow rate is average among the models we looked at we like the ryobi because it's very easy to use you don't need special add-ons to use the soap nozzle just swap out nozzles in the wand and you're good to go and unlike some of the other pressure washers we tested this one's hose connector didn't give us any trouble when we connected pressure and water hoses this is a small detail but we also really like the convenient placement of the on/off switch on the front of the machine it also comes with a three year warranty which is matched by only one of the other pressure washers we tested if we had any reservations about the ryobi it's that the company doesn't sell other quick-connect nozzles which means you'll need to buy third-party if you want other types however Ryobi does sell specialized attachments like water boons surface cleaners and foam plastics the ryobi has easy handling a long warranty in Queens better than any other machining tested and that is why it's our best overall pick for pressure washerswe spent 65 hours testing ten of the best pressure washers you can buy this is the ryobi ry 14 1:22 and here's why it's our best pick the ryobi has a top-mounted 1 gallon tank for detergent on top of the tank there are storage slots for up to 3 nozzles which we found helpful for keeping them organized during our testing at 34 pounds this machine is sturdier than some of the others we tested and comes with heavy-duty wheels that make it very easy to move around there's a handle that isn't just for moving the machine it also provides a place to hang the 25 foot hose the 35 foot power cord wraps on hooks on the back but unless you wrap it just right you might find it difficult to get all 35 feet stored away it comes with three quick connect nozzles the turbo nozzle uses a rotating zero Degree stream of water to clean hard surfaces such as concrete and break the stream is highly concentrated so take extra care when using it to avoid hurting yourself or others also the turbo nozzle can damage concrete if it's held too close to the surface the instruction manual suggest starting one to two feet away from the surface and moving closer as needed like the turbo nozzle the 15 degree nozzle can be used on concrete but it's also useful for cleaning most other surfaces if you take care to stand a few feet away from your target area finally the soap nozzle can be used on any surface and is the only one with low enough pressure to use with detergent we tested each pressure washer against dried mud on a car and a driveway oil stain the ryobi powered through each task without issue this was surprising because the machines maximum pressure is only 1700 psi making it one of the least powerful models we review even the unit's 1.2 GPM flow rate is average among the models we looked at we like the ryobi because it's very easy to use you don't need special add-ons to use the soap nozzle just swap out nozzles in the wand and you're good to go and unlike some of the other pressure washers we tested this one's hose connector didn't give us any trouble when we connected pressure and water hoses this is a small detail but we also really like the convenient placement of the on/off switch on the front of the machine it also comes with a three year warranty which is matched by only one of the other pressure washers we tested if we had any reservations about the ryobi it's that the company doesn't sell other quick-connect nozzles which means you'll need to buy third-party if you want other types however Ryobi does sell specialized attachments like water boons surface cleaners and foam plastics the ryobi has easy handling a long warranty in Queens better than any other machining tested and that is why it's our best overall pick for pressure washers\n"