CRAFTSMAN CMEPW2100 Electric Pressure Washer

The CMEPW2100 is a corded electric pressure washer with a 13-amp universal (brush) motor confirmed across three independent sources — pressurewasherdb.com, the product manual electrical spec (120VAC/60Hz, 13A, axial cam pump), and manufacturer documentation. Rated output is 2,100 PSI at 1.2 GPM per CETA CPC-100 testing (2,520 CU label); conservative scored cleaning units for a budget universal-motor unit are ~1,638 CU (~65% of label — no community meter measurement is available as of this review). That scored output falls in the adequate range for a regularly washed daily driver dealing with light-to-moderate road grime. The standard 1/4" quick-connect gun outlet is confirmed, which means standard foam cannons attach directly without an adapter. The 1.2 GPM flow rate is at the minimum adequate threshold for foam cannon use — serviceable but not strong. No third-party electrical safety certification (UL, ETL, or CSA listing) has been found in NRTL databases; CETA CPC-100 verifies PSI/GPM output only.

The CMEPW2100 suits the occasional-to-regular car owner who wants a complete foam cannon setup out of the box — the 1/4" QC fitting, included soap nozzle, and onboard soap tank cover the full two-bucket or foam + rinse workflow without extra purchases. The turbo nozzle, 10-inch wheels, and integrated storage make it a well-rounded package for a budget-tier unit. Skip it if a confirmed UL or ETL electrical safety listing matters — no such certification has been verified for this model. Also skip if cleaning duties go beyond automotive (concrete, decks, heavy oxidation) — the universal motor and 1.2 GPM limit practical cleaning force for non-automotive tasks, and buyers needing commercial-duty output should look at 2,300+ PSI induction-motor units.

No third-party US electrical safety certification (UL, ETL, CSA, or TÜV Rheinland to UL 1776) has been confirmed for the CMEPW2100 in NRTL databases as of May 2026. The built-in GFCI plug provides circuit-level shock protection, which is a meaningful safety feature for wet outdoor use — but GFCI is not a substitute for independent laboratory testing of the full device. No active CPSC recall applies. End-of-life disposal: corded electric, no lithium battery — standard municipal e-waste programs (Best Buy drop-off, municipal hazardous waste events) handle disposal. No chemical drain pathway from the device itself.