(checked 2026-10-10)
Wirecutter's other budget pick: a small, stable four-wheel washer under 19 lb with a metal wand and five nozzles. It's not as tidy to store as the DeWalts, and the built-in soap tank has to be emptied by flipping the machine. It has the fewest 1-2 star ratings here.
Top complaints
- Still awkward to store
However tightly Wirecutter wrapped it, a looped hose and loose wand stuck out, and nothing could be stacked on top.
Source: Wirecutter (NYT) - Fixed detergent tank
The soap tank is built into the body, so Wirecutter had to flip the whole washer over to empty it.
Source: Wirecutter (NYT) - Bulky GFCI plug
The GFCI brick is at the plug end, which may make it too big for some exterior outlets (Wirecutter).
Source: Wirecutter (NYT)
What owners love
- Stable and light
A wide wheelbase, low center of gravity and four wheels make it hard to tip over and easy to tug along; under 19 lb (Wirecutter). Lightweight and maneuverability are Amazon positives.
- Good kit for the price
A metal spray wand (often plastic at this price), the standard five nozzles, and better-than-average hose and cord storage (Wirecutter).
Source: Wirecutter (NYT) - Owners like the performance
Performance, power, ease of assembly and compact size are top positives in Amazon's summary.
- You need a compact, stackable unit
- Your outdoor outlets are covered or crowded (bulky GFCI plug)
- You switch detergents often
- Budget buyers who want stability (hard to tip over)
- Small homes, cars and patios
- Pulling it around behind you on four wheels
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What experts say
- Wirecutter (NYT): Budget pick: cleans about as well as the smaller DeWalt for less than half the top pick's price, and is very stable. It isn't as easy to store, and the soap tank can't be removed.