How To Fix A Pressure Washer That Has Low Pressure

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How to fix a power washer when it has no pressure. Some tricks and tips before you take it in to the shop... How To Fix a Pressure Washer That Has Low Pressure?
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@StevesSmallEngineSaloon 4 жыл бұрын

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@markolsen7438 3 жыл бұрын

You covered the basics, but not all of them, the lack of pressure could also be because the water supply has low pressure such as from a well with a small pump and tank (not city water) I noticed that when using mine at my sons home across the road from me. My pressure washer works great at my place but I seem to run out of water at his place when the water pump at the well has a low water level in the tank. You need to wait for the pump and tank to catch up so it can supply the pressure washer. The other could be that there is a kink in the garden hose

@fr0z3nshade Жыл бұрын

Ha, my issue was no tip on my wand. I was thinking I purchased a broken used pressure washer. It's the simple things.

@jerrileethornton1291 2 жыл бұрын

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@martinpreece7773 5 жыл бұрын

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@johnosczakiewicz9740 2 жыл бұрын

What i did was, install a whole-house water filter, by: Rainfresh ,a bc2 ,charcoal filter ,has about a 5 micron rating, cleanses the water out of all substances normally found in water,

@deanjagger1190 Жыл бұрын

How do you a just the PSI, or even tell how much PSI is coming out of the pump?

@herb83363 2 жыл бұрын

Always have silicone grease handy for tips, o-rings, and other connections. And remember when changing a tip to rotate it in the end of he wand to insure it's seated. Otherwise it may end up in a neighbors yard or in a low orbit.

@BigBear-- 2 жыл бұрын

My problem is I got a new Simpson Water Blaster (belt driven), 4,200 Psi @ 4 GPM. I put a test gauge on it between the hose and gun inlet. The unloader is turned all the way up, and the gauge only reads 2,900-3,000 Psi operating pressure when I’m on the trigger (all nozzles, 0, 15, 25 read about the same), when I release the trigger pressure spikes back up to 4,000-4,200, it’s never consistent….it might spike to 4,200 but will then slowly drop down to 4,000 or right below that. I know that what should happen is the operating pressure should be 4,000-4,200 when on the trigger, with a 300-500 psi spike when I let off…but that’s not happening and I don’t know why.

@russg1801 6 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna fix my pressure washer...here, hold my beer!

@devinmccloud

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.

@MrSebesta 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Steve. I greatly appreciate you taking the time to help people out! You do a great job at teaching in a very basic way with clarity and easy to comprehend steps! I wanted to add that in the case of no pressure build-up when running, the unloader valve pintle/shaft may be stuck in the (spring) compressed position, thereby unseating the check ball, not allowing the pressure to build because it's bypassing the restrictor. The opposite can occur if the pintle is stuck in the extended position to where the spring is always decompressed, thereby not allowing any water to bypass the spring tension. In that case, the pressure washer will always put out high pressure and worse off the pump will always be "loaded" which makes the engine very hard to start if the water is on and attached to the pressure washer. I've actually narrowed this problem down by removing the water hose and then pull the rope and immediately the engine is able to rotate/start, as long as there is no water attached. Obviously, this is only to be done as a quick diagnosis, NOT to be ran more than a few seconds with no water attached. I hope that I explained all that clearly. Maybe you disagree but I just wanted to mention these things because I've experienced both scenarios. Either way, thank you for doing what you do to help people!

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@rogfromthegarage8158 4 жыл бұрын

I've been fixing my own stuff for decades (drinking beer most of the time as well), but I learn something new in each and every one of Steve's videos. Thanks, Steve.

@massfrog 6 жыл бұрын

I don't even own a pressure washer. I just like watching Steve's video. "wicked" awesome

@michaelkirwan177 3 жыл бұрын

As usual your video is the most direct and straightforward approach based on a reasonable & logical progression to obtain a satisfactory resolution. The easy manner and understandable narration keeps the listener/viewer from getting lost in the weeds. Remarkably simple machines in so many ways yet they can perplex a mechanic who is too self-assured to look for the obvious solution. Your method is the best. You take the viewer into the mechanics of the repair without over complicating the process. Superb video once again. Thank You

@RD-xh9ss 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I just got done pressure washing and I'd say the gun was at 60% power. Had to keep layering my passes to clean my fence. Thanks to you I can do these basic checks on my own. Appreciate the help. Keep making those videos 👍👊

@robertchaffee5662 5 жыл бұрын

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@jdj65x47 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve, I've watched several of your vids, always so helpful and easy to follow along. I'm no mechanic but have grown weary of always spending what seems llike a ridiculous & never ending amount of $$ yr after yr to keep all my small engine stuff running so out of necessity I've started trying to fix a few of my small engine issues as they arise, and your vids have helped on several occasions. Oh man I could sure wish I had a cousin or brother in law with your knowledge & skills but unfortunately I'm stuck with a bunch of guys as dumb as me. Thanks again pal....you're the best !

@martinpreece7773 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve useful advice as always. I once bought an expensive electric washer that lasted until the week after the warranty expired. Cracked plastic cylinder head, despite draining it properly each time.Customer Services politely showed me the middle finger .My lesson is Aways choose one with metal head and not made by Karcher!