Ryobi RPW140-G
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Ryobi High Pressure Washer Disappointing Quality and Frequent Breakdowns – I bought a Ryobi high pressure washer from Bunnings, and I can confidently say it's not worth the money. It didn’t even last three to four uses before parts started breaking down. The cheap plastic connectors and nozzles snapped, and the hose that connects to the spray gun actually burst, spraying water everywhere. On top of that, it’s super loud,… Read more
and getting replacement parts—especially a compatible replacement hose—is a huge hassle. I’ve gone back to Bunnings multiple times to replace parts, but this was the last straw. Save yourself the trouble; you’ll end up needing an upgrade anyway. Ryobi should be ashamed of releasing such a low-quality product.
Would give zero stars if possible - defective design – The connector to the tap doesn't work properly and when you manage to get a good seal their glass connector piece breaks. Waste of money and a massive regret of a purchase. Could not advocate this product to anyone. Show details
Not so Great – Within using the cleaner about half a dozen times the trigger started to play up. It would constantly go off. I put up with this since I didn't use it often. Then about 18months after the purchase I'd had enough and realized it was still under warranty. I approached the seller Bunnings and was told that the model I had was discontinued. Basically… Read more
tough luck. Did i want to purchase the later model? I DID NOT... What a joke. Warranty still valid BUT... After many Ryobi products never again.
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The continual working pressure & flow it provides is as described on the box – Hi folks This review is about the Ryobi RPW140-G pressure washer, I did loads of research before buying it, I've listed some of my resources below too. Basically my first pressure washer was the JET-USA RX525 which I wound up replacing after just 3 weeks because it was garbage. You might look at my review on it as being part one of a saga in… Read more
which all went bad and this now is the final part of the tale where all comes good in the end. I'll save you some time if you want though and give you the end summary now, as long as your need is satisfied by a 2000psi pressure washer this is great, it'll go all day, the basic hose in the box isn't prone to kinking or crimping and the trigger won't make your finger hurt from squeezing it because the trigger is actually squeezed by your whole hand. Yes, it is uncomfortable to hold for long periods but because it's a quality unit one can upgrade the fittings, the hose connection into the washer is an M22 fitting thus hose and accessories can be changed. The warranty is pretty indicative of the quality, great warranties aren't put on garbage, this warranty is great, it's a 4 years replacement warranty.
If you're interested in avoiding expensive trouble I'll give you the lessons of my expensive pressure washer education for free and hopefully it'll save you some regret later. The best lessons are the ones hardest learnt.
The JET-USA RX525 used as my cheap & nasty example is made in China, I actually corresponded with some pressure washer experts in the USA and they've never heard of JetUSA, but there's also loads of other pressure washing companies that use washers made in China that likewise, are available there and not here, all have the same issues.
I fell for misleading advertising, spending money on WRONG and then having to spend more money on making it RIGHT! I knew that quality tools if looked after lasted a lifetime. I also believed my budget didn't extend to lifetime quality, I thought buying cheap would only be reflected by less life expectancy for the washer. This point is crucial to the saga, I also bought cheap with the intention of improving the package over time.
I bought a 3200psi piece of crap that was so bad I wound up gifting it away 3 just 3 weeks later and buying a brand new pressure washer of a different brand again, it was the Ryobi RPW140-G and I got it right this time!
Yeah, from one point of view my pressure washer education was an expensive one, costing my family money that we didn't have, I look at it a different way, it was an invaluable lesson in spending money on something I knew nothing about. I've since done loads of research.
Most cheap pressure washers use unique, proprietary fittings etc that one can't get aftermarket attachments for, eg a more flexible/kink resistant hose for the above mentioned RX525. This is typical of just about all brands of cheap pressure washers available in Australia, If you want more detail read my review of the RX525. It'll tell you about cheap and nasty pressure washers.
My point on that is this, because of the proprietary fittings I couldn't attache things like a snow foam cannon to clean the car and buying a better quality hose was impractical. I priced a better quality, more flexible /kink resistant hose rated for 3200psi from a hose & fitting specialists, it was $30/metre. If I wanted to just match the length of the original hose it'd cost more than the whole pressure washer kit in the first place, plus I'd also have to change the fittings. Again, that's another mute point because another hose fitting can't be put on the machine as it doesn't have any thread.
In sharp contrast the Ryobi RPW140-G does have aftermarket attachments available. In point of fact even though the RX525 was rated at 3200psi and this ryobi is only rated at 2000psi, the ryobi unit does more work!!! This is because of 2 reasons.
1)Ryobi promotes this as providing 2000psi and delivers this continually. This is a fact proven by independent testing by OBSESSED GARAGE https://youtu.be/1258SWctIKo Cheap pressure washers make bold claims but beware the fine print of the manuals. Case in point, my own documented experience, I bought a cheap pressure washer promoted as being a 3200psi unit. In the fine print it was revealed that rating and the continually operating pressure were 2 very different things. The realistic figure was 1800psi.
2) The other part of the reason why the Ryobi RPW140-G (2000psi) beats my previous 3200psi washer without breaking a sweat is because it has more Cleaning Units (CU). CU is the scientifically quantifiable measure of a pressure washer's working/cleaning ability. It's defined as FLOW X PRESSURE and is expressed in terms of U.S. gallons per minute and psi.
It does have 2 issues though. The trigger design and assembly is nasty! It has a cheap plastic feel and sound in use, it doesn't inspire a sense of enduring confidence. I find it genuinely uncomfortable to use for a length of time however it isn't just one finger depressing the trigger but in fact the whole hand as the trigger extends the width of the entire palm /fingers combined. It might not have a confidence inspiring feel but I can appreciate it's practical design for extended periods of use. The second issue is that it has the ability to hurt one's ribs from convulsions of laughter! The washer makes the weirdest of comical sound's, depress the trigger and it sounds like a duck clearing it's throat!
The Ryobi is a winner on the warranty front. It comes with a 4 year warranty and that also speaks volumes about its quality.
The hose in the box is a somewhat flexible 5 metre hose but aside from that I can't comment because I've never used it. Because of my previous pressure washer experience I bought a longer and more flexible/kink resistant, 8 metre, Ryobi Steel Armed hose which I think is fantastic. It was purchased at the same time, I had the intention of connecting both lengths together to make one long 13 metre hose but there is no adapter to connect the hoses together, thus I have an 8 metre hose in use and a 5 metre hose spare.
Finally there is the price component. The cheap and nasty 3200psi unit I bought at a sale price, was still $6 more than the 2000psi Ryobi at full price, no discounts whatsoever applied. So perhaps the hardest to swallow lesson in my education was a blow to my pride, for the sake of falling for clever wordplay and marketing bull about a big number - 3200psi, I spent $6 more buying trash then on buying quality. This amount of CU is a good ceiling limit for washing a vehicle, this isn't enough to cause damage to your car's paint unless you've got it in a pinpoint, focused flow instead of a spread. Other washers might have the same pressure but a greater flow thus having more CU. For washing vehicles this is great.
Great Performer let down by a few shortcomings – Im actually quite impressed with this Ryobi 2000psi pressure washer. I used it to remove mould from a brick wall after first using a 2200psi MechPro pressure washer with a professional lance attached. (The big lances used with those very powerful petrol washers). Well I thought the MechPro 2200psi washer did a grand job but it left some residual… Read more
mould behind. Then I immediately went over the same area with my newly acquired Ryobi 2000psi pressure washer. Low and behold the Ryobi appeared to have more pressure and the lance had better cleaning power so removing quite a bit more of the residial mould that had been left behind. What can I say? The results speak for themselves. And the Ryobi ran at lower revs, so running at a much lower and more comfortable sound pitch and didnt hunt every so often like the MechPro washer did. Now here are the shortcomings of the Ryobi pressure washer: 1. The 5m power cord is far too short so limiting your "reach" and necessitating an extention cord to be used which is not a great idea safety-wise. In fact to be fair I must say that many budget pressure washers are guilty of this shortcoming. So look for one with 7 or 8 metre power cord. 2. The same can be said of the 5m pressure hose. Its also far too short though it is reasonable quality compared with some others (eg MechPro). So same recommendation here. Look for a pressure washer with 7-8 metre pressure hose. It makes a huge difference! 3. The clear plastic hose quick connection looks rather weak and is begging to snap when the hose is jerked in the wrong direction. It would be a good idea to replace this with a brass fitting if that is possible. (I havent tried yet). This is also the same problem with other budget pressure cleaners but a cheap and easy fix.
NOW FOR SOME IMPORTANT TIPS 1. Before switching on, always turn on the water first and pull the gun trigger. Wait for the water to run through freely ensuring all air in the hose has been pushed out. (Avoids air locks occurring) 2. Check for any water leaks before turning on the machine. 3. Most importantly keep an eye on the pressure hose at all times to ensure it doesnt kink as this will damage the hose. Its best to lay it out on the ground first and straighten it out, unwinding any loops and twists. 4. When finished always turn off the power first, then the water tap. Then pull the gun trigger until the water stops running out so removing all water pressure from the system. This makes removal both of the garden hose and the high pressure hose much easier and safer. and avoids damage to the machine and hose connections. 5. Remove gun from the hose, then remove the lance from the gun and allow all water in both to drain out. (pull gun trigger to allow gun to drain out properly) 6. After the pressure hose is removed from the machine, hold one end of the hose up high (uphill if possible) whilst rolling up the pressure hose, so helping the water to drain out of the pressure hose. 7. So what I am saying is to disconnect and drain everything. Do not leave anything connected under any circumstances once you have finished the job. 8. Regularly apply silicone spray to all hose connections for lubrication, ease of connection and most importantly, for corrosion protection. Doing all this will ensure any pressure cleaner (no matter what brand) will last much longer.
Lasted 4 years only – Bought at Bunnings 2017….great value ,good pressure. However after 4 years the bearing at the base of the electric motor disintegrated sending metal,thru the gears and electric motor destroying it. Show details
Used parts found in sealed box – Havent used yet but after opening within an hour of purchasing, found that the hose had scuff marks, a split and corrosion on ends. Not a good start, will be returning hose tomorrow. Cant say if it was supplied to bunnings like that but more likely someone bought, swapped out hose and returned. More thorough return quality most likely needed by bunnings staff / ryobi rep. Hopefully deteriation of hose isnt a sign of things to come. Show details
Positive reviews
Very useful – Purchased this Ryobi unit after a big named washer brand died prematurely after only a couple of uses. Had the Ryobi for 1yr with great results and am happy with the purchase. Use it for drive ways, paths, and patio with awesome results. Show details
Works fine for a cheap product – Don't know what everyone else's problem is Mine works fine I keep it outside in the rain/sun/wind/hail Still works fine Nozzle end is the only issue I have - takes multiple adjustments to get it just right Pressure is fine for walls/cars But for pavers and footpaths, a more powerful (petrol) one is needed Show details
Reasonable for price – Had mine just over a year. On unit storage isn't great... need some velcro ties to keep hose & cord aboard. Pressure adjustment isn't clear, there are 2 rings. End piece adjs fine and ring above that adjs course. It comes set at weak pressure, so adjust second ring to get good results. Also the small rubber seal where the pressure hose clips into the handle doesn't last, so keep a spare for when it spews water everywhere. Show details
Negative reviews
Absolute Crap! – Prone to airlocks. Randomly loses pressure. Only used it once a month on a deck but could not even cope with that. Most satisfying part of ownership was putting axe through it today. Made and sold by hateful people who enjoy designing, making and selling crap.
Well it's a ryobi. There is no parts to be found – It was great over the gurni brand. I replaced my gurni brand with another ryobi one. I had to take it back and get this one. I've used it once when moving house. Pulled it out to use it again on mould around the house and the O ring that connects to the gun is gone. No idea what happened to do. It was all connected and then just gone. I can only… Read more
assume that it's disintegrated as there is no other option. The booklets are useless for help too
But I've had nothing but problems with ryobi in general whipper snipper 4 lawn mowers and now this gurni. I would not rely on this brand at all. Lost the recipet in moving so can't take it back. Yay for me !
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Two have died, speaking with others and bunnings Common fault with lance – So aparently there was a whole heap of these that have lance problems. Next time your in bunnings check and see if you can see a ryobi being returned. When i was there i saw three. Ive babied mine since new, cleaned, lubed it every time and stored it away in a tool. cupboard since new. Used it 4 times to wash the car, then when i needed it it… Read more
crapped out. Lance wouldnt allow pressure thru. Sadly i also bought a whole heap of accessories and now the new model that i had to change it for dont fit the new version. So thinking of taking it to a hydraulic hose fitter and getting the ends cut off or something to make it useful again. Another thing I noticed is that the unit was starting to rust internally, (put a boroscope inside) and the hose ends were rusting as well.
Dont rely on ryobi its cheap rubbish that they market at a premium, but its no better than the cheap rubbish ozito or other no name brand stuff. So basically, buy something thats cheap and you can get fittings for rather than buying garbage from ryobi. Loads of other cheap pressure washers use quick connect fittings that way ANY accessory can adapt to ryobi. Also, bunnings tend to give lip when you return these bloody things too, as my reciept has faded from november 2021. Bunnings are the only people who sell the ryobi shite, so shouldnt be a problem to exchange especially when they Tout 4 YEAR WARRANTY...Might write to the accc about their crap and ryobis.
Recent reviews
worked ok but didn't last – I've had this machine for just over a year. It works OK (not great but a basically adequate job) however, now it's broken a part and they don't sell any replacements so I've got to get a whole new pressure washer. Show details
Worked Once And Now Landfill – I purchased the RPW-140SC Pressure Cleaner at Marsden Park Bunnings in early 2021 and used it successfully ONCE! I am becoming increasingly outraged by companies and retailers offering substandard or not for 'not fit purpose' goods that all end up in landfill after a really short use life. This is a 2021 statement from Ryobi Limited Management -… Read more
Guided by its corporate philosophy it states,
"Create a sound and dynamic corporation through technology, trust and challenge, the Ryobi Group seeks to establish itself as an indispensable existence by responding to the needs of customers and society, through innovative, top-quality products and services...At the same time, the Group is determined to step up its CSR initiatives on various fronts, including...environmental protection and compliance..."
In regards to quality and environmental protections regarding this product they seemed to have failed.
My particular problem appears to be the water inlet valve on the hand wand - it is spewing out water from many points in the valve. The valve seems to have completely deteriorated whilst being stored over the last 9 months. If the expectation is that these appliances are only to operate once or twice in their productive lives then our environment is doomed. Bunnings you are also responsible by peddling this rubbish - wake up!
Worthless rubbish – Opened box hoping to quickly set up and go. The manual is not worth your time, not descriptive enough, you have to guess lots. Frustratingly difficult set-up of nozzle hose to the plastic reel... Terrible! Spent 30 minutes alone trying to set it up and the hose became twisted in various places and these could not be popped back to shape (cheap… Read more
material). Such a terrible not customer friendly product that I threw away the whole machine (I should have just got my money back)
Go and have the purchase price on race 3, number 6. Better value there – Used 10 times. Turned it on use #11 and water came out. Whole unit clicked off, tried multiple outlets. No power. Get a scrubbing brush, pay someone to come and do the job, put up with dirty things, sell the dirty item or put it on the nature srtip, move house to get a clean deck, but dont waste your hard earned on this rubbish. Show details
What a Piece of Rubbish – Bought this machine from Bunnings in December 2019. Used it twice, and it worked perfectly. Then, on the third occasion, water started leaking through all the screw-holes in the gun/lance. This leak became a flood, and soon there was more water coming out sideways, than in front. So, back to Bunnings to get a replacement gun/lance under… Read more
guarantee, only to be told that it was a "consumable item", and not covered. Ended up buying a brand new gun/lance.... plugged it in....switched it on....and (you guessed it) water started to leak out of all the screw-holes again! Its the old adage - you buy cheap, you get cheap.
Horrible – Didn’t really do the job well at all and then stopped working a week after it’s warranty ran out. I only used it on outside walls and to wash my car and bike Doing by hand was faster and did a better job Show details
Stay away from this waste of money – Don't break the gun as you cant find a suitable replacement anywhere...ANYWHERE....no aftermarket products will suit this waste of money, I've given up wasting more money trying to find suitable parts for this...UTTER WASTE OF MONEY.....ill repeat...don't waste your money...it will work ok until something breaks....you've been warned. Show details
Terrible product and service. Find a better alternative – The pressure cleaner itself doesn’t do a bad job but the hose design is absolute rubbish. It doesn’t wind up properly and as a result the hose fails. I wouldn’t recommend this product to anyone. I contacted Ryobi and apparently the 4 year warranty is actually on 3 months on the hose and costs half the cost do the machine to replace. Poor product backed by even poorer backup and service. Avoid at all cost. Show details
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Good Jet Washer – I bought this jet washer today and tried it immediately. I used it for almost 2 hours continually to clean my courtyard. This washer is fit for purpose and represents value for money. I disagree with the negative review in this products.
good for the price – surprised there are so many bad reviews here. I wonder if the setup was correct and in particular the pressure was released (as instructed) before first use. for $139 cant complain, makes light work of mundane difficult jobs like scrubbing the patio, washing car wheels Show details
Piece of Junk – I should have read the reviews before purchasing this Piece of Junk! Brought from Bunnings Carrum Downs on 27 September 2020 (click and collect). A week later I decided to unbox and give it a whirl. Assemble instructions are easy to read. Off I go..... bad vibration, extremely loud and no pressure. Mmmmm what is wrong? Rechecked the instructions… Read more
✅, checked the water pressure ✅, checked the nozzle ✅, checked the nozzle again ✅. Rang Bunnings and they informed me to bring it back for a replacement, too easy! Second go: pressure was ok but (background information) prior to this I borrowed mum’s (she brought it from the ‘cheap shop’) and it was awesome, so I was familiar with the pressure. As I was saying, the pressure was “ok”, not fantastic just “ok”. I cleaned my drive way (approx 4 meter in length and the width is a double garage). This took me such a long time due to weak pressure. Today (11 October 2020) I used it again for approximately 10 minutes and it just stopped working. (I was using my AirPods at the time so I cannot confirm if there was any indication why this stopped all of a sudden). Checked power ✅, checked extension cord ✅, checked hose connection ✅, checked water ✅, rechecked everything again✅. Off to Bunnings again. As I had no problems returning the first one, I expected another straight swap. Couldn’t have been more wrong. At click and collect, Carrum Downs Bunnings, I showed my receipt via the email received from Bunnings and she typed in the Order No. and retrieved my old one from the boot. She comes back after approximately 5 minutes and is asking for the paper copy, ummm I don’t have the paper copy as the invoice is on my phone. I gave my phone to her and she showed her Supervisor. She then comes back to inform me we cannot exchange it. I asked to see her Supervisor. The Supervisor proceeded to inform me that because I purchased ‘online’ she is unable to swap over. I told her about the previous Pressure washer. She said that it was processed wrong. I told her about my phone call to Bunnings. The Supervisor informed me I was given “the wrong information’”. The point she kept making was that I purchased this ‘online’ and their system doesn’t allow for a swap. She handed me a refund receipt and said, ”sorry, it’s the system’! I explained to her that I was annoyed and I was not impressed. Her last word was “sorry” as she was walking off. Recap: I have to purchase ‘online’ again due to Stage 4 Lockdown and wait a few days for Bunnings to process my order. If Ryobi made quality products in the first place I wouldn’t of had to deal with all this nonsense of a dodgy product.
Summary: Ryobi makes poor quality product! Shame, shame, shame Ryobi... Never ever will I buy a Ryobi... Ever!
Lasted one 5 minute wash – I managed to wash my motorcycle once with the the RPW140-G before it lost pump pressur (the cause of not being a blocked nozzle as the Ryobi Youtube video suggests). After a refund I'll be buying another SP Tools / AR Blue clean AR120 with a metal pump from Toolmart, the last one we bought is still going strong after years Show details
Brilliant machine ! – I can't comment on longevity, only had it a week, but it has been used to clean the cement driveway and paths. Also the mouldy fibreglass on the carport came up like new. Used it on the car and roller door. Has never missed a beat and maintains very strong pressure throughout. Only problem I have is continuously holding the trigger down seems to… Read more
trigger arthritis symptoms and gets quite tiring. I will devise some sort of clamp to fix this. Cost me $139 at Bunnings and I reckon Ive got my moneys worth already !
ryobi does not sell accessories Oring – I bought pressure washer 3 years ago. there was leaking from the connector to the gun caused by o rings failure. bunnings stated O rings doesn't cover under warranty. bunnings would not have proper size o rings with correct size thickness. no luck with other shops the only option is to buy whole Steel Armed Hose will cost $ 41 where as O ring only cost 2 dollar Show details
2nd unit both faulty – About to take my second unit back to Bunnings for a refund. Both units are blowing air through the unit which is obviously leaking somewhere within the unit. Have replaced (unnecessarily) all the hose fittings and had made two extra trips to Bunnings (80 KLM's). Need to send all the remaining products back to China. Show details
Saved my Time – I am totally satisfied with this pressure water I bought from Bunnings In Hopperscrossing. I need to paint my Garage & Alfresco floor which was full of dust. With the help of Ryobi Presure Gun my job finish so quick and the result came so brilliant. $120 is worth spending on this machine as now I am going to clean my driveway and also can wash my cars too. Show details
Easy to set up, powerful enough, good price performance ratio – The everyday price at Bunnings was $129 and I can't complain, the price performance ratio is good. I use it mainly for washing the car with a foam cannon, it works well and has enough PSI to get good foam. I had a Meguiars foam cannon and needed to buy a Bosch/Ryobi adaptor as the pack only had other brands. The 5 metre hose from the device to the… Read more
wand is a bit short to be honest, particularly for washing a car, otherwise it is highly recommended.
Assembly was really easy.
Absolute garbage! The worst of the Chinese-built rubbish! – My partner decided she wanted a domestic pressure cleaner, so we went to Bunnings and she selected this model of Ryobi pressure cleaner. Took it home, assembled it, connected it up - and soon as the trigger was pulled and let go, the clear plastic fitting holding the inlet filter, exploded like a hand grenade! I removed the remnants of the clear… Read more
plastic fitting, and screwed a normal plastic tap adaptor on, its place. As soon as the unit was started again, and the trigger released, the plastic tap adaptor split open! So I tried another plastic tap adaptor. That split in the exact same manner!! Then I installed a BRASS tap adaptor. When the trigger was released, the brass tap adaptor was blown off the pump inlet, shearing all the (plastic) threads! So we took it back, thinking it was just one faulty unit. Bunnings supplied another new one, grumbling about how, "no-one has reported any problems with this unit before". Yeah, right!!
This time, I purchased a brass 20mm to 25mm reducing bush, which I screwed over the plastic pump inlet threads of the replacement pressure cleaner, to prevent any possible thread damage with this unit! I couldn't get the brass reducing bush to seal! It just kept leaking through the plastic threads! I eventually got the plastic thread to seal, by installing the brass reducing bush with liquid pipe sealant, and allowing the sealant to set overnight.
My partner got up next morning and did about half an hours work with the unit. It worked well - while it was running. I took the handpiece off her, and commenced to wash some small parts items in a plastic crate.
Not less than 2 mins after starting to use it, when I released the trigger, there was a huge BANG! - and some part of the pump housing, or fittings inside the unit, fractured wide open!! Water poured everywhere out of the bottom of the cleaner! It was another outrageous Ryobi failure of what is obviously a pile of total Chinese-built GARBAGE!!
This was TWO units that had blown apart in TWO days, with hardly any use! We took the second unit back to Bunnings, and they refunded our money. We will never buy a Ryobi machine, ever again. They are complete junk, not "fit for purpose"!
Then we went and bought a Karcher - with similar disastrous results!! These Chinese washers are complete rubbish!!
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