Hello Youtubers! I'm Bruce Alan. Thanks for stopping by. This is a review of the ryobi
electric pressure washer model ry1419mtvnm. That's a mouthful! 1900 psi and 1.2 gallons per minute,
this thing has helped me tackle a never-ending to-do list, which included cleaning moss off the
patio pavers, removing lichen, mold, and mildew from fencing and decking, rinsing off mud from the
floor mats of our vehicles, among other things. Comes with three nozzles: a 15 degree nozzle for
most medium duty applications; a turbo nozzle, which boasts 50% more cleaning power; and a soap
nozzle for use with the onboard storage tank. The soap tank is intended for downstream detergents
and releases in a 20 to 1 dilution ratio. When using this be sure to use cleaners marked for
pressure washers. The machine should not be used with bleach, alkaline, or solvent-based detergents
because they damage the pump and seals. Let's get into the top five things I like about this tool.
Number 1: It cleans really well, for example, using the turbo nozzle I was able to remove
years of neglect from our patio. My other half was hoping for that mossy, English garden look,
but she changed her mind once the weeds started popping out of the moss...
and the moss smells bad! It smelled like I was standing in a bog when I grill. The turbo nozzle
removed the moss and dirt from between the pavers, which prepped it for polymeric sand,
removed the moss from the wall, and returned our patio to a clean, comfortable, peaceful space...
which we still only use to entertain like twice a year. If you want to see the patio project in its
entirety I'll include a link in the information section below once it's posted. The washer also
did a good job on the neighbor's vinyl fence. It removed years worth of slimy green moss...
That's so much better!... as well as lichen, mold, and mildew.
Unfortunately, since I didn't use any cleaner (I just used water), the lichen did leave some
staining behind. I can't blame the pressure washer for that. Number 2: With it's nice
compact design including onboard storage for everything... the three nozzles, wand, hose,
and power cord... the pressure washer stows away nicely. There's not only a handle on top,
but it can be rolled around on the rubber wheels using the retractable luggage-style handle.
The luggage handle is a bit unnecessary in my opinion given the thing only weighs about 25
pounds, but still a nice touch. Number 3: I like that there's a lot of room to maneuver this thing.
There's not only a 25 foot hose, but also a 35 foot cord with a built-in gfci outlet to keep
the electricity far away from water. It's great because that's not how I want to die. Number 4:
Assembly and disassembly are simple enough. Seals are good at all connection points
and the wand not only comes apart with a quick twist, but there's a quick-connect collar for
easy nozzle changes. Just pull back the collar, slide in the nozzle, and release. To remove
a nozzle you just do it in reverse. Number 5: Maintenance is simple! Before storing the unit,
empty out the water and lubricate the pump seals using a pump protector solution. It'll also remove
any hard water deposits. You turn the unit on its side, attach the bottle, squeeze, and wait
for the liquid to run out. Then you're good! Now for the top five things I'm not so crazy about.
Number 1: At 1900 psi and using the turbo nozzle, the washer couldn't remove this green mossy layer
from this pressure treated deck. The 15 degree nozzle didn't do much of anything and while
using the turbo nozzle slowly and painstakingly did a better job it would have taken me eight
hours to do the whole thing. That's a lot of water especially if you're on a well.
I was actually surprised it didn't do better because I applied "Wet and Forget" last fall.
The lichen came off easily but not the years of mossy slime. It also didn't remove these
hydrangea roots from our cedar fence or this stain from the driveway, which happens to be paint.
I was reluctant to use chemicals, but that may be the only option. Number 2: Moving this thing
around isn't as good as I expected given the retractable handle. The handle is smooth it's
just the cord wrap could be better. The weight of the built-in gfci is the culprit. Unlike a
smelly, gas-powered washer, an electric cord is just one more thing to navigate. I can't tell
you how many times i got tripped up in hose and cord spaghetti. Number 3: The next two items have
less to do with this specific pressure washer and more to do with pressure washing in general. Noise
level isn't great. It's better than a gas powered washer but if you're sensitive to noise like me,
you've got to wear earplugs. Also wear safety glasses and old clothes because it's a messy job!
Number 4: Like most pressure washers this thing uses a fair amount of water. It uses 1.2 gallons
per minute, which is actually less than the 2.1 gallons most people use in the shower. It's also
rated at 13 amps so it uses a fair amount of power. Keep that in mind. I realized pretty quickly
when pushing large puddles of stinky muck around our patio that I was using a lot of water so I
eventually switched to a putty knife to remove the large chunks of moss and then I power washed.
Number 5: Hey! There's no number five! I guess that's a good thing.
A few things to note: The unit should only be operated in the horizontal position and
not standing up although it can be stored standing up. Don't use extension cords and
keep in mind this thing is 13 amps... Don't run another high drawing appliance, for example,
a shop vacuum or something else if you're plugged into a 15 amp circuit. You'll trip the breaker.
Also, if you're considering the Ryobi 12 inch surface cleaner attachment with wheels,
I'd say save your money. It's fine for light duty surface cleaning, but that can be done with
the 15 degree nozzle. In general I use the turbo nozzle to remove caked on debris and the 15 degree
nozzle to rinse. The tool comes with a three year warranty although I've never had to deal with
Ryobi so I can't speak to that. Leave a comment if you have. And lastly, be careful using a pressure
washer. In general, the turbo nozzle is strong enough to remove asphalt from roof shingles,
peel paint from wood surfaces, and when it comes to non-composite materials like
wood and concrete, check to make sure it's not going to wormhole the surface. When used
on wood it can break up the fibers, which means sanding so also keep that in mind. To wrap up,
this is a good tool. It performed well for the majority of things I cleaned. On sale for $159
from my local Home Depot I don't have any regrets other than purchasing the surface
cleaner attachment. I hope this video has been helpful. If it has, press that "LIKE" button
like it's stole your favorite lawn gnome and subscribe for more videos. Thanks for watching!
Now I can throw away this box I've been holding onto for the past year.