Honda Pressure Washer: [Honda GCV 160] [No Pressure, Low Pressure] Power Washer Repair (2019)

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Honda Pressure Washer unloader valve. Homelite pressure washer No Pressure Low Doesn't have Pressure Problem Honda GCV160 2700 PSI. In this video I address a common problem. Pressure washer no pressure. This is usually due to a stuck unloader valve.
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If you find that your Honda Pressure washer has no pressure or that your pressure washer has no pressure. You may want to check the unloader valve. One of the most common problems reported is that their power washer no pressure. Or that their power washer low pressure.
Watch this video to learn the process for addressing the pressure washer no pressure problem. You sill find it easy to fix the problem of no pressure by watching this video. The pressure washer in this video is a homelite pressure washer with a honda gcv 160 engine and a vertical axial pump. If you are experiencing low pressure on your pressure washer then it could be an issue with the inlet.
If your pump doesn't have pressure check the hose for kinks and make sure to get all of the air out of the hose and pressure washer.
Remove the unloader valve on your honda pressure washer and check to see that the small pin on the end of it moves freely. On the homelite pressure washer in the video the unloader valve is located directly beneath the pump outlet.
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00:10 Honda Pressure Washer GCV 160
00:31 Honda Pressure Washer Unloader Valve
01:31 Honda Pressure Washer No Pressure Fix
03:00 Honda Pressure Washer Repaired
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@bw538 4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@DIYAllied 4 ай бұрын

OMG. Thank you so much.

@briandemers7262 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, perfect. Left it in the garage for the winter. After watching other videos, thought the pump was toast. This fix worked, first shot, fired right up full pressure.

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped you. Cheers.

@ZebulonsPi 5 жыл бұрын

DUDE!!! I was literally online researching pump replacements for this model of pressure washer, as I had left it out in the New England winter in my shed without "treatment". Figured I had blown the pump but good. Saw your video and figured "what the hell, I cant screw it up and more than it already is..." and BAM, full pressure! Thank you SO much!!

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

Wow. That's great! Thanks for commenting. It's always great to hear that I've helped someone out. Thanks Jason.

@DerekEvans-zx7el 2 ай бұрын

Took 5 minutes and worked right away. Saved me the hassle of trying to replace the whole pump. So simple! Thanks for posting.

@DIYAllied 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@peopler2stupid165 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO.. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.. 🤓 From experience with other pressure washer Unloader Valves (UV), I have found that some can get extremely tight in the pump head.. After you remove the Staple / Clip, start the pressure washer and cycle the wand trigger a few times and the pressure will pop the UV right out.. It will pop out and fly 2-3 feet, aim it away from people and property you don’t want damaged.. I place a 5 gallon bucket on the side to catch them.) A pair of vise grips and a small slide hammer works on the really tight ones.. (Chlorinated or hard water is the enemy of a UV, they get stuck from mineral buildup as they dry out!!) ALWAYS check the O-Rings for cracks and then lube the UV with a SILICONE grease.. (Swimming pool type silicone O-Ring lube) Do NOT use petroleum based grease, it swells the O-Rings and makes more work for you if you need to clean the UV again in the future.. Also, when properly lubed the UV will slide right into the pump head without hammering on it and risking damage to the threads.. A light tap with a soft hammer or screwdriver handle works.. To simplify getting the staple fastener back in, grind / file the tips on the legs to a 45 degree angle and the wedge shape will slide in 200% easier than the original blunt end.. (Beveled side toward pump on install!!)

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I really appreciate your comment. Good stuff sir.

@glock-hm3ro 4 жыл бұрын

I have a basically NEW / one year old unit that sat; now that UV is STUCK/corroded in place; I soaked it with AeroKroil Penetrating Oil tonight and will recheck it tomorrow using your tips to use unit pressure to help force valve out. That's slick; thanks a MILLION

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for the comment.

@Mc88Flyy 3 жыл бұрын

My UV wasn't stuck and looks fine but i'm not getting any pressure. Do you think the UV internals could be bad?

@kitchenenterprise3787 Жыл бұрын

😎🔥🔥🔥✌🏾💪🏾💪🏾🎯🎯😁

@jefftodd8341 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much!! My neighbor actually just gave me this washer and I just did your fix and it works GREAT now!! What a day, free 3 year old pressure washer (he only used it twice!!) and a free fix!!

@DIYAllied 2 жыл бұрын

Thats great. Thank you for commenting.

@anthonytriolo3643 Жыл бұрын

A little grease or oil so you do not damage the o’ring🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@RKIVIDS 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I was about ready to head to home depot to buy another one even though I've only used this pressure washer less than 5 times over the past years. It worked!

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@Billperry7 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent first check when pressure is gone. Got it done in 10 minutes. Works great. Thanks for the tip.

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@khalilsulaiman8451 5 жыл бұрын

You are amazing sir!!! Just did this and it was sticking just a bit. We are back to full power!!!!

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@hassanedjibrilla75 5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, saved me 💰💰 and a trip to the repair shop , and headache, took me only 3 minutes to fix my Ryobi pressure washer with honda engine after watching this video, the only video on KZfaq that helped me in my situation. Thanks again

@DIYAllied 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I am happy to have helped.

@TheFatPeguinBand 3 жыл бұрын

I scored a free pressure washer that had only been used a few times and had a stuck pressure Unloader! Thanks a lot brother!

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Glad I could help. Thank you for commenting.

@1divemaster1 Жыл бұрын

I searched the internet and finally found you. You were a great help w your explanation.

@DIYAllied Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad to have helped.

@Manof777 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I took the part out cleaned and oiled it and worked the pin in and out several times and it begin working again after three years

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad I could help

@zorro2707 4 жыл бұрын

You just saved me the price of a new pump. Thank you so much!!!

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@brandonnicol2422 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much !! Ours was stuck but wasn’t ruined pulled it put it back in and now there’s pressure !!

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

@devinmccloud 2 ай бұрын

If you get no pressure and it sprays a stream of water without the pump engaging, check the filter first. It is located on the water intake. Mine was 1/2 inch deep plugged with calcium.

@studtulloss45 4 жыл бұрын

This fixed mine! Black max pressure washer with same Honda engine. Took the valve out, pushed it in to unfreeze it, and put it back in. Full pressure!

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad to hear it.

@shaneaucoin5557 3 жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm. Was a good end to a bad day. Was about to chunk it! Fixed it in 5 minutes.

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear your day ended better.

@chuckmc5437 Жыл бұрын

Add me to the list. I had no pressure at all. I came in to do a quick search before I pulled the pump off and found your video. I didn't realize I had left the water on so when I pulled the pin and started to use the screwdriver to help pull it out, it came flying out with the water pressure. Like yours, the pin had free movement when I picked it 30' away. I put it back in and all is well. Appreciate you sharing this information.

@Rickatspeedoflight 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. My pressure is brand new. Never used. No pressure. Go figure. Your fix worked!

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@seanp474 4 жыл бұрын

Fixed my dad's power washer. Thanks for the video.

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I'm glad it helped you and your dad out.

@ronald5708 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Worked like a charm; although, it was a pain getting it back in.

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@kennybibbs720 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This worked on mine, I was about ready to pony up for a new one!

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

No problem. Thanks for commenting

@josefarias9611 Жыл бұрын

After watching way to many videos to find a fix for my pressure waser not having pressure i found your video thank you

@DIYAllied Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@lowprofile2412 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This happened to me a couple of years ago but I’ll be dammed if I could remember what it took to fix it AGAIN. Works every time 👍

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to have helped. Thanks for commenting.

@lowprofile2412 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAllied Hey no problem. You’ve got a great channel, keep up the good work

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

I really appriciate that. Thanks.

@nickbenson5465 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! You just saved me getting a new power washer! Did what you showed and that was exactly the problem!

@DIYAllied 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for commenting.

@randallhorn8285 Жыл бұрын

This did the trick for me. Thnx. I had a real difficult time getting the pressure valve out even when using the idea a fellow had for taking the horseshoe pin out and exercising the wand a few times. A buddy up the street, who is a known handy man, came up with an idea that worked well. We pulled off the spring, washer and nut. Then we put a few washers over the threaded pin that were pretty big and fit nicely over the pressure valve housing. Then we found a nut that had the same thread pattern but was fairly large and started to cinch it down on top of the big washer. The effect was the same as pulling back on the valve. It didn't come out easily, but it finally gave up. Cleaned the valve and the housing area, reassembled the system and she ran great.

@DIYAllied Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome. Thanks for the tip on getting that valve out.

@Ebaybow Жыл бұрын

This pressure valve removal is a bear! Instead, use a 1/2" box wrench and another box wrench for leverage under the larger nut. No washers or spare parts are needed. 3 hammer taps later and the unloaded pin is out!

@sonny323 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYAlliedwhere can I get the ball bearing that goes in front of the unloader valve. I did all this before & forgot to put the pin back to hold the unloader valve in place. After I started the engine the ball bearing & unloader valve flew away & still can't find the bearing nowhere Please help.

@DIYAllied Жыл бұрын

@@sonny323 Thats part of what is called a chemical/soep injector. You can buy them on eBay i believe.

@sonny323 Жыл бұрын

@@DIYAllied how do I go about ordering the right part. I saw so many

@JosephNicolosi1 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! this fixed mine, it was stuck in.

@DIYAllied 6 жыл бұрын

Joseph Nicolosi You are welcome. I'm glad it helped.

@georgehrubec8542 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Thank you. That was my issue. You saved me $ and time getting it repaired. Again. Thanks!!!

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

No problem. Thanks for watching.

@luiscarrillo261 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAllied what is the mame of that part

@jeffg4284 4 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Mine was stuck just like you said. Thanks!

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you are welcome

@Pete4875 2 жыл бұрын

WOW!!!!! THANK A MILLION! I took the valve out and it was fine but in the hole there was a ball bearing I took a punch and very gently kept tapping it and it came loose and now my machine works great!

@DIYAllied 2 жыл бұрын

Thats awesome. I'm glad to have helped. Thanks for commenting.

@matthewcooper8217 2 жыл бұрын

I think I might have scored something inside where ball bearing is at and now it just keeps building pressure..ugh! Fixed the problem only to create another one FML

@DIYAllied 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewcooper8217 you may have accidentally tightened the nut down to far. The tighter that spring the more pressure it builds

@matthewcooper8217 2 жыл бұрын

I did not touch the nut..so I can loosen it some?

@Pete4875 2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewcooper8217 I always find that with something mechanical it's best to figure out how it works first before you try to fix it. I would take mine apart and try to figure it out but I'm out of town for quite a while. I doubt you scored something. Take it back apart and make sure the ball is free to move. If you could take it out that's even better. There's probably just some build up that needs to be cleaned.

@elliottcarey6961 4 жыл бұрын

just fixed my power washer thanks to your video!

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear that.

@patrickjoyce2276 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an informative video. I got my Homelite pressure washer back online with some penetrating oil and your video.

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I'm glad to hear that.

@richardfabrizio8998 5 жыл бұрын

Great angle to view repair. Awesome thanks. I just subscribed

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad it helped. Thanks for subscribing.

@BlackHillsDave 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video! Fix works GREAT!

@DIYAllied 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@tc2837 5 жыл бұрын

My Honda Pressure washer had low pressure and the valve was stuck. Thanks to you my wife thinks I am a genius. AWESOME!

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

That's awesome.

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for information and advice I store mine with RV antifreeze to keep it from rusting and lube orings

@DIYAllied Жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting.

@catskillyeti2405 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Go old KZfaq coming through in the clutch again thank you sir!!!

@DIYAllied 2 жыл бұрын

Right on. Thanks for the comment.

@stephenlaw7018 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Your video keeps giving!

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Have a great day.

@Frock1999 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That fixed my Honda 190.

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

No problem.

@slightlyasian 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes it takes a whole day finding videos and watching them to fix a problem. I got lucky and got this dude on my 2nd video. WD40 all up inside there

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for commenting.

@slightlyasian 3 жыл бұрын

@Ifp154 2 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed. Thanks!

@DIYAllied 2 жыл бұрын

No problem.

@benstolie 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for the information very helpful.

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@JaneDoe-vv6xl Ай бұрын

Thank you! This was exactly what I needed! Much appreciated.

@DIYAllied Ай бұрын

Thank-you for watching.

@Rick-O-Shay60 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, Thought I was going to have to buy a pump.

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

No problem. Glad you got things worked out.

@blueandberrydesign 3 жыл бұрын

Is there supposed to be a tiny metal ball that goes into the hole before the unloaded valve?

@lonniethomas4343 3 жыл бұрын

You don't know how much I appreciate this. This fixed me right up and I'm back in business. Thanks a million.

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Thank you for the positive feedback.

@brianhughes4818 3 жыл бұрын

Fixed me up too. I was thinking it might end up being a expensive repair!!! Thanks a bunch my friend.

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

@@brianhughes4818 No problem sir. Im glad to have helped.

@jason.lackey 3 жыл бұрын

Ding Ding Ding!!! We have a solution to my problem. Many thanks!!

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome. Thanks for commenting.

@scorsesefan91 8 ай бұрын

Thanks man! Saved me parts and time twice now.

@DIYAllied 8 ай бұрын

That's awesome. I'm glad to hear that. Thanks for commenting.

@davidR9410 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. This fixed my washer also. Thanks.

@DIYAllied Жыл бұрын

No problem. Thanks for commenting.

@raystarky3896 Ай бұрын

Great video! very helpful hint. never knew about the pressure valve.

@forresthoffman489 3 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! working great now such an easy fix!

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@johnterranova6257 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent info. Worked for me. Thanks

@DIYAllied 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@robkeshav800 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very useful video. I was able to rectify this problem in 5 minutes. Can you suggest any product that we can use in the winter to obviate this problem?

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

As far as I understand this problem it is caused by grit or sand that jams the unloader valve. At least that was the cause for me. I have heard that RV antifreeze can prevent the pump from freezing and ultimately cracking the housing when storing it for the winter. I'm glad to hear that you fixed the problem quickly. Thanks for watching and commenting. Best of luck to you.

@bw538 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, this fix worked great!

@DIYAllied 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting. Thank you so much for the "Super". That's my first one.

@waimeaguyz9074 Жыл бұрын

I'm gonna try it. Thanks in advance.

@mikekupper6222 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta love KZfaq, that did the trick perfectly 👍👍

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@anthonymoriglioni1792 4 жыл бұрын

All i can say is thanks... i just saved myself hundreds...

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I'm glad I could help. Thank you for commenting.

@efrainpalma8820 Жыл бұрын

Cambie todos los sellos pero no tiene presión, puede ser lo que sacastes en el vídeo ??

@DanielSanchez-kg1vd 3 жыл бұрын

I have a honda pressure washer with the same engine as the one in your video but I put it in run mode and it turns off whatever you think it is

@cz125zr 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this video just saved me soo much aggravation

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

No problem. Im glad it helped you out. Thanks for commenting

@dannystillman1254 Жыл бұрын

Looked like a great fix and was easy to do. The pressure unloader worked freely so I put it back in and the problem persisted. Removed and checked again, reinstalled and still no pressure. Any other ideas on what could be the cause is appreciated. Used the unit two weeks ago with no problems.

@jamundell Жыл бұрын

I went through same thing. Per the advice of a man who repairs machines like these all the time, I replaced the pump. It worked great all last summer. But unfortunately the pump was $80.

@jose0milan625 5 ай бұрын

Gracias seńor por su tips Fue exactly lo que tenia mi pressure washer at fixed graci⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@raulgomez5357 3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias funcionó 👌 muy bien saludos desde México

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

Gracias

@luiscarlosaraiza6498 Жыл бұрын

No entiendo ingles como es que lo soluciono

@matthewsalvador9783 10 ай бұрын

I enjoyed that you used a hammer to tap the valve in and bottom end of other tool to hammer the pin lol i sun and liked thank you

@DIYAllied 10 ай бұрын

I'm goofy like that.

@GriftinGuruhunter 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this video. It really helped me out

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@martinlicea73 4 жыл бұрын

thank you my friend

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

No problem

@renaldas72 2 жыл бұрын

It worked for me. Thanks!

@DIYAllied 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@Dirtydollars020 4 жыл бұрын

Mine still doesn’t work .. wonder the issue

@peggyalbers1749 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! This helped me out so much! Do you know, do I have to continue to remove this piece to keep the pressure? The pressure stayed on for about 2 hours and then it stopped. Thanks!

@DIYAllied 5 жыл бұрын

Usually what causes this problem is grit or sand in the water. Sometimes it gets in when you hook up the hose. Sometimes if you are using well water the pump can draw a small amount of sand from the bottom of well.

@Sean-Aviation Жыл бұрын

mine doesn't run the water through the pump at all (engine off). is that unloader valve the cause?

@johndornberger8356 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone have a link to where I can buy this part? The eBay link in the video title narrative does not take me to the part for some reason. Thanks folks. And I agree with all of you, great video, saved us all from replacing our pumps or buying a new PW!

@shelleybr63 Жыл бұрын

I found them on Amazon

@Burgletrouser Жыл бұрын

My pressure washer pressure goes up and down.... sometimes it works for a few minutes, sometimes less. The valve is free and clean. Any ideas?

@Elktech_vr Жыл бұрын

I have the same engine on my pressure washer but I can’t find where the thing id

@danielbrien1776 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ! I'm going to try that Right Now, because I'm have same problem...

@DIYAllied Жыл бұрын

Good luck.

@danielbrien1776 Жыл бұрын

I just fixed Problem. You are Right. Machine has high pressure Now!!! Thanks a Million!!

@DIYAllied Жыл бұрын

@@danielbrien1776 You are welcome.

@pamelaponte3704 4 жыл бұрын

I have this type pressure washer with the spring unloader valve. Thee unloader valve moves and I sprayed it with white lithium grease. I have checked absolutely everything I can think of but I still do not get pressure when I engage the wand. Do those types of unloader valves need adjusting?

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

Make sure to remove all the air from the hose and pump by letting the water run through before you start it. It will not build pressure if there is air in the system. It is possible that if it froze that the valves have broken.

@BmwMe-uh9sy 3 жыл бұрын

What if the pressure washer sprays all the time even though the handle on the wand is not pressed, I even bought a new wand

@14PANCHOKID 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Brotha I just fix my problem

@DIYAllied 10 ай бұрын

No problem. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@Brad.W Жыл бұрын

I've got a brand-new 3600 psi Honda GX200 pressure washer that is giving me half pressure brand new when pressing the trigger on the gun put an operation I'm only getting 1900 PSI no matter what nozzle I use when i release the trigger the idle head pressure builds to 4200 PSI and then settles at 4000 psi the unloader adjustment cap was missing that is normally on the screw and the screw itself was slightly bent. Store i bought the machine from wouldn't let me return it as soon as they knew I had already put oil and fuel in it to use it. Fortunately Simpson or rather FNA group seems to think i have a faulty unloader valve and it is bypassing even when I press the trigger on the wand causing me to have low operation pressure so they are sending me a new unloader. Hopefully that solves my issue.

@uliasolo1868 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for tip. It's work for me.

@DIYAllied 10 ай бұрын

You are welcome

@Trying858 4 жыл бұрын

looked good thanks

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@M_J_Glide_22 Жыл бұрын

do you happen to know that part number. I have the same unit and want to replace it.

@ThisDaNas Жыл бұрын

What should I do if I can’t for the life of me get the black plastic part off?

@MrKatracho1991 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!! It solved the problem

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@bazaedwards 4 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to find out wy when I let the trigger go the petrol engine stops

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

I would check the unloaded valve. If this valve malfunctions the pressure washer can get stuck in pressure building "mode" and can choke out the engine.

@DavidB7777 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Craftsman 580.768350, it's a Honda GCV160 with 4 small chemical containers. It's dripping water underneath through the brass part below the pump, and when it starts it has some pressure for a second, and when i pull the trigger, off goes the pressure. It doesn't have that spring part visible like in your video. Do you have any suggestions Sir?

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

Is it possible that it froze in storage? If so you could have big problems with the pump. Luckily they are easily replaced and fairly inexpensive. Happened to me once years ago, was leaking water in the same place yours is. Turned out the pump housing was cracked.

@adnanbalas8443 2 жыл бұрын

I did that still no pressure?

@joeb6037 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video.... This is just what I needed to fix my power washer 🙂

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Glad it helped.

@johnstafford3467 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. When I turned on the house water, the water go to the low pressure side and start shooting out of the soap tank. Pulling the wand trigger doesn't help and only a trickle of water comes out of the wand. I figure it must be to UV so I remove the clip and start prying on the spring. Didn't budge. I sprayed wd40 on it and let it sit. Still stuck. I put some vice grips on i the spring area and tried to rock it. No movement. I tapped on with a hammer and sprayed more wd40 but no luck. It feels solid. Ideas?

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching a commenting. If you have the same model and pump, that unloader cable should come out. They have a tendency to rust tight if they have been in there a while. I'm not sure why you would have water coming into the soap tank. Kinda sounds like maybe one of the internal valves maybe stuck.

@glock-hm3ro 4 жыл бұрын

I have exactly same problem

@lowprofile2412 3 жыл бұрын

@@glock-hm3ro hey, great name. I kind of prefer my nine and 45 millimeter over the 40’s but hey to each their own.

@gergemall 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome.

@richardwarren1687 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for above. If no pressure after aove where to nex?

@DIYAllied 4 жыл бұрын

I'd make sure the intake screen is clean, could possibly be a clogged tip or it could be the wrong tip. The blue tip is the soap tip and has very little pressure.

@aysarabbas9731 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@BamaJoeBob Жыл бұрын

Should there be a screen in the inlet? Or does the little white valve in there take its place.

@DIYAllied Жыл бұрын

Pretty sure there should be a screen.

@terrysmith3767 25 күн бұрын

Ive got water shooting out from the pump, i still get pressure and runs fine but seems to be getting worse. Ill try what you did in video. Is there any other seals or gaskets to look for?

@DIYAllied 25 күн бұрын

Not that I know of. Good luck.

@HowardBaileyMusic 6 жыл бұрын

Mine wasn't stuck but I had very little pressure so I took it apart and cleaned it up and then all worked fine. This year same thing...no pressure. So I popped it out again and cleaned it up but this time my pressure didn't come back. I noticed that I get an initial burst of water pressure and the unloader valve spring pops out a little (altering engine revs) but it just dies out right away. Any ideas anyone? Time for a new unloader valve? There's not much to these things. It's hard to imagine anything other than it being stuck or dirty inside. Could it be the pump? Any ideas would be appreciated.

@DIYAllied 6 жыл бұрын

Howard Bailey If it stalls the engine, it seems to me the unloader is not functioning to stop building pressure. The pump would continue to build pressure until the engine stalls. Just a thought.

@scotts316 5 жыл бұрын

Howard b bailey what did you do mine has exact same issue.

@Rubyranch393 5 жыл бұрын

Mine too dies as soon as I turn on the water? And won't start unless the water is off

@eileenmcilvenna9643 4 жыл бұрын

What if you can't get the unloader valve out? Seems to be fused and won't come out.

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

They can be very difficult to remove

@soleslayer91 5 ай бұрын

Mine dident come with a boot?🤔

@ItsMeScareCro 3 жыл бұрын

My pressure washer just started sputtering, the reason I'm here. My pressure washer has only been used a handful of times and I saw the pressure valve on it but never paid it any attention. It has a clear cover on it. After popping it off and pushing in on it like you did, it seemed to be fine on every push like it was never stuck. I put it back on, put the cover back on and cranked it back up. Still getting that sputter/no/low pressure thing happening. I was watching the valve as I pulled the wand trigger and noticed it moving in and out as I pulled the trigger. Should I see that piece or parts of that piece move?

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good question as I have never watched it in action. I assume since it has a spring in the back it would move, but I'm not sure. The engine is sputtering and you have no pressure?

@ItsMeScareCro 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYAllied The engine runs great, it's something in the pressure mechanisms that's the issue. The engine runs smooth when I pull the trigger and when it's just idling. I'll video it for you in a little bit so you can see what I'm talking about. I'll put the link here. Thanks for replying. :)

@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын

@@ItsMeScareCro the first thing I'd check is the tip. Make sure you are not using the blue(soap) tip.

@TheHord 3 жыл бұрын

I have one new out of the box and no water comes out even with no pressure hose hooked up and engine is off. Pulled this device out and looks fine, plunger works, but no water will come out the port where the gun hooks up to. Hose valve has plenty of city pressure and only 25ft hose.

@TKO-NY 3 жыл бұрын

Figure it out?

@TheHord 3 жыл бұрын

No, I really don't know what the issue is, new pump that is bad maybe? I'm calling Snapper support tomorrow, just bought it about 40 days ago at menards, so I'll have to take it in somewhere, it's under warranty.

@richardsam519 2 жыл бұрын

Hi my gc190 has a problem its like beep beep if you pull the trigger i have checked everything but it look alright tho.. any idea why its acting like that? change oil done too

@DIYAllied 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure on that.