A top end plug-in washer for concrete and siding, rated at a true 3000 PSI. Buyers who want faster rinsing should still look at gas.
Amazon $375The Westinghouse WPX3400e rates 3.4 among electric pressure washers; the Simpson Clean Machine 2900 PSI rates 3.0 among gas ones. The Simpson Clean Machine 2900 PSI costs $96.26 less ($278.74 vs $375).

A cheap, light gas washer for occasional deck and patio cleaning. Buyers who wash a lot of concrete will want more flow and a longer warranty.
Amazon $278.74Prices were last checked November 2, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different power source classes (electric and gas), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own power source peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Westinghouse WPX3400e | Simpson Clean Machine 2900 PSI |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 35% | 27 $113.64 per 1,000 cleaning units ($375, 3,300) | 86 $40.05 per 1,000 cleaning units ($278.74, 6,960) |
| Cleaning power 30% | 100 3,300 cleaning units (3,000 PSI x 1.1 GPM) | 33 6,960 cleaning units (2,900 PSI x 2.4 GPM) |
| Hose 10% | 33 25 ft hose | 33 25 ft hose |
| Warranty 25% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Westinghouse WPX3400e | Simpson Clean Machine 2900 PSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Cleaning | ||
| Pressure | 3,000 PSI | 2,900 PSI |
| Flow | 1.1 GPM | 2.4 GPM |
| Cleaning units | 3,300 | 6,960 |
| Nozzles included | 5 | 4 |
| Detergent | Onboard tank | Siphon tube |
| Power | ||
| Power | Electric | Gas |
| Engine or motor | - | 170 cc (Simpson CT170) |
| Pump | Axial cam | Axial cam |
| Total stop | Yes | - |
| CARB compliant | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Hose | 25 ft | 25 ft |
| Power cord | 35 ft | - |
| Weight | - | 50 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years | 1 year |