A few other models have something similar, but the Ryobi design is the only one that has a small attached bungee to secure the power cord once you’ve hooked it. (It also helps that the hose on this Ryobi washer is of a higher quality than many of its competitors’ hoses.) The power-cord storage similarly consists of a single hook on the side of the handle that’s about as basic as it gets, but it’s really simple to use: Just loop the cord as you would any extension cord and hook it. Unlike on the hose reels we saw on competitors, the gently looped hose on this Ryobi model isn’t strained, and when you need to use the hose, it lies flatter than any hose stored on a reel. We like this design because it doesn’t confine the hose to a tight loop in any way. A simple Velcro strap at the handle holds the looped hose.
The cord and hose storage is also excellent.
