How to Replace a Stuck Safety Valve on a Steam Cleaner

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How to replace a stuck safety valve on a steam cleaner.
Can’t get the cap off your Karcher steam cleaner? Don’t worry. In this eSpares video, we show you how.
The safety valve on steam cleaners is designed to protect you from scalding when the appliance is pressurised. However, if your Karcher steam cleaner’s safety cap is stuck and you can’t get the cap off your Karcher steam cleaner, it can be a real pain. That’s why we’re here to show you how to remove the cap off a Karcher steam cleaner, so you can get your appliance working properly again.
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Want to skip straight to the information you need? Here's what we talk about in each part of our video:
0:00 Introducing the issue
1:18 How to remove the safety cap
2:10 Suggested video: Suggested video: Benefits of steam cleaning - Karcher
2:11 Advice: Use a hammer to help remove the cap
2:55 Advice: How to remove the piston assembly
3:43 How to refit the safety cap assembly
4:10 Suggested playlist: Springtime advice for home and garden appliances
Thanks for watching!

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@prttymilf4u 6 жыл бұрын

I cannot thank you enough for this video!!! Ive been going insane trying to open the cap. You've made my day!!!😙

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica, glad we could help.

@bfernanddes 5 ай бұрын

How do you fix an engaged stuck valve. The machine has been off for months and it won’t budge

@johnnelson4677 6 жыл бұрын

Great Video, unfortunately the cap was locked solid, so used the hammer to remove the cap as shown, then used the hammer to smash off the plastic moulding attached to the actual brass valve, this revealed an hexagonal top, my largest socket is 1 1/16", this fitted and the unit was removed.

@DavetheRaveDinkum 3 ай бұрын

Well that was easy, cheers. My issue was my cap was seized and the engaging tabs all snapped so it just spins, after popping the plastic cap off I just used a regular size pair of multigrips to release the inner part 👌

@eSpares 3 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for your comment. Glad we could help get your steam cleaner back in action...happy steam cleaning!

@justtina577 5 жыл бұрын

before you start hammering try this - it worked for me (sc 3) and was so easy I am still amazed - I used a refill lint remover roller that I bought from Coles about the same size as an empty toilet roll fitted over the cap - it fitted over half the cap snugly and I was able to turn it very easily- it took seconds so save yourself some grief and 50 bucks If your Kärcher SC 1020 high pressure hot steam cleaner's valve gets stuck (like mine), do not despair, it can be fixed. What worked like a charm for me was an IKEA adhesive clothing dust remover (they sell them @ around 99 cents), because it has the same size as the valve and is quite sturdy as opposed to a toilet paper roll which is either too thick or tears easily. Apply your entire weight against it and fix the cleaner's with your legs. It worked for me.

@eSpares 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Tina, thank you for your post and we would never have thought to use something like that great idea.

@zarrinrahman 3 ай бұрын

Just tried this lint roller method today and it worked! Thank you so so much for posting this!

@m4gician 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This saved my steam cleaner. I took apart the lid, soaked them in CLR and scrubbed it and it works perfectly.

@eSpares 5 жыл бұрын

Hi m4gician, thank you for your post and well done for sorting it.

@GiuseppeTorres68 5 жыл бұрын

I am going to try this now. Though in my case, not only cannot I remove the safety cap, the electrical circuitry trips the circuit breaker as soon as I attempt to turn the steam cleaner on. I looked at the other video of yours, I opened the plastic assembly, dried the inner case (it was not very wet, perhaps some condensation), checked the impedance of the motor (34ohm, instead of 14ohm, as you explained in the other video). I wonder what next steps are in my particular case. If I change the cap but I have a broken boiler I will have to change two parts, hopefully it will all work. As I have an SC1 model, would I be able to reuse the accessories if I bought the basic version of a later model - at least it is new and not reconditioned...

@user-oy6gz7ky7c 9 ай бұрын

Hi i can't manage to get the piston back down.. help!

@Audiotechnical 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for on the internet. Fairly annoyed with myself that I didn't find/watch this 'before' I took a wrench to the cap and applied so much pressure to make it turn, something snapped, and now it turns freely, but does not engage! Pretty sure I snapped some plastic part within the safety valve! Oh well, at least now I can remove the cap with this method, and purchase a replacement.

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, it is a common problem so do not blame yourself. Hopefully all will be back in working order soon.

@KOCH4444 25 күн бұрын

It helps. Many thanks.

@eSpares 23 күн бұрын

Hi, thanks for your comment. Glad our video has helped you!

@jenniferpedley5527 8 ай бұрын

You made it look so easy.. I’m pretty sure I just made mine worse haha can you come do this one.. use it as an example for your followers 😅

@binilc6238 2 ай бұрын

The plug is too expensive. i was thinking if it was possible to custom make a BSPP SS plug with a Viton O ring and a socket head. Since we are over riding the safety feature, one should be extra careful to remove the plug only after the pressure is fully released.

@yassergabr20101 6 жыл бұрын

nice Mat

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yasser. 😊

@philthompson8574 2 ай бұрын

This happened to after using it only 2 times!!

@sidthescenic09 6 ай бұрын

will this work for other brand steamers?

@KielanGaming 5 жыл бұрын

Mine just took a few taps with a soft hammer in the unscrew direction and a plumbers wrench to unscrew it, then soaked the cap in white vinegar to disolve the lime scale and treat the threads, good as new, gonna only use water from my distiller in future...

@eSpares 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kielan, nicely done and we like the information about the white vinegar as that is a good tip that has worked for you well done.

@keshgenga1380 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Great video! In my case, the water comes out at the top where the safety valve is. So, is this safe? Do I need to get a new safety valve?

@eSpares 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Kesh, if there is water is will be very hot and not safe to use, you will need to replace the valve.

@Leopoldina2711 6 жыл бұрын

simply great, thanks but no replacement safety caps on your website ?

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

Did you not see the 'pop up' at 2:38?. You can get to the part by clicking the i link button top right of the image or go to: www.espares.co.uk/search?SearchTerm=Karcher%20Steam%20Cleaner%20Safety%20Lock

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, Leopolina2711 the safety valve is on our website, please check www.espares.co.uk/product/es1535221/steam-cleaner-safety-lock?ApplianceTypeId=1316&ManufacturerId=877 just copy and paste into your browser.

@TheAw999 5 жыл бұрын

Thnx for help 4 years and still can't open

@chadshel1241 6 жыл бұрын

We do the descaling after 8hours i pull out the water and rinse and fill again to use but its not functioning anymore.the boiler is hot but the theres no steam coming out in the hose.hope u can help

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

When descaling you should try and rinse any build up out of the tank via the filling connection. It is possible some of the scale may have entered the pipe or connection and blocked it. Try descaling again and leave the cleaner to work for some time to try and dissolve any blockage.

@nial6840 4 жыл бұрын

Our SC2.600C trips the fuse as soon as I plug it in. What could it be?

@zayedahmed8932 6 жыл бұрын

My karcher sc5 safety lock plastic lid broke off the bottom metal valve. How do i take it off? Thanks

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Zayed, once the cap is off you can use the parts to remove the rest of the valve as shown at 2:55.

@kel4834 5 жыл бұрын

Mine is stuck solid doesn’t even turn round like that iv tried everything

@DeborahKnowland 9 ай бұрын

Hi! I have the same steam cleaner but my problem isn't that the caps turns freely - it is stuck instead. I can move it left and right only one/ two millimetres which means it would engage the valve. So I tried to force it open with my good Knipex pliers but to no avail. Is there anything I can do?

@bfernanddes 5 ай бұрын

Oh man same issue

@dawnradford8999 6 жыл бұрын

Our KARCHER model is SC 5.800 C & the Maintenance closure cap is different to the one shown in the video. We have got the existing plastic top off but there is no spring visible!

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

The valve will work the same as the cap will disconnect when pressure is in the cleaner. There should be some type of clutch as shown at 3:05. Until this engages you will not turn the valve body.

@MatthewSoar 6 жыл бұрын

I have removed the housing but still cant get the clutch to engage. The piston doesnt seem to stay down and I cant get the main body out. Any other help?

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

Pull the spray trigger to release any pressure in the boiler as this would keep pushing the clutch apart. You could also try placing an object in the cap instead of the spring to push the clutch down and force it to engage.

@szymciooo84 6 жыл бұрын

Hi eSpares.The old plug after this action is no longer recoverable? only new?

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

The plastic does not glue well and the old valve will have limescale in it so easily stick again, we recommend replacing but it is up to you.

@A2Z1Two3 6 жыл бұрын

Is there a maintenance procedure that we can use after use to prevent the valve sticking? That would seem a more sensible approach than just waiting for it to fail!

@kristarichards5182 6 жыл бұрын

How do you remove the safety valve if the caps teeth have broken off? I’ve tried with vice grips to “grab” the valve but it just slips off the rubber.

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Krista, we explain in the video the method we used at 1.40, it can be tight and you may break it but as you are repacing it dont worry as it may be the only way.

@kristarichards5182 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry, i mean that i can't get the valve out at all. I have no problem with it braking and having to replace it but i can't replace it until i can actually get it out. I saw in another video it was suggested that water pump pliers were the way to go. I'll buy some tomorrow and hope that works although i dont really think its going to work any different to the vice grips.

@Borland.88 4 жыл бұрын

Столкнулся с такой проблемой, клапан завис и крышка прокручивалась. Произошло это после того как керхер после работы был оставлен с средством от накипи внутри на сутки.Решение было простым довести до закипания потом стравить пар через рукоять нажатием курка и крышка легко открутилась.

@eSpares 4 жыл бұрын

Здравствуй Артур Борланд, Спасибо за ваш пост и действительно хорошую информацию, молодец

@ianmcfarlane-toms3639 5 жыл бұрын

Ordered the replacement cap from espares, followed instructions but can't "push the piston back down". How small an allen key did you use. Otherwise wasted £35 on a replacement cap!

@eSpares 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian, we had a allen key set so used the smallest one we could get to go into the hole to push the piston down.

@benalvatur4858 6 жыл бұрын

Just purchased the SC1 and the safety cap won't come off after its first use. Not impressed if this is the only option for me now after one go. Surely that isn't right

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Ben, you are right that is not normal for that to happen so soon, get in touch with the manufacturer as it should be under the guarantee.

@paulcohen1555 Ай бұрын

WHY the safety valve popped? If the cause is not found and fixed, the new one may fail!

@tonyatwell642 5 жыл бұрын

The main body still wont unscrew...what can i do?

@eSpares 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Tony, unfortunatley the way this is designed it is not easy to remove and you can see from other comments you will have to break it to get it off, use the method shown by Mat in the video as use a flat blade screwdriver.

@lg5819 Ай бұрын

Should you descale the steamer (SC 1122 - 8yrs old) before placing the new plastic cap onto the steamer, so it doesn’t get stuck again? : Dissolving 2 descaling sticks into 1 litre of warm water. Pouring the solution into the boiler and allow it to react for approximately 8 hours. DO NOT screw the NEW safety lock onto the appliance while you are de-scaling. Thanks.

@pokiou 5 жыл бұрын

mine just got stick.. went to use the removal technic and just broke the asembly... the karcher is now in the bin.

@eSpares 5 жыл бұрын

Hi pokiou, we do see a lot of complaints about this valve and its design but sorry it didn't work out.

@CR-bc1zt 4 жыл бұрын

But Karcher have decided to be awkward fuckers and on the S3, there is no cap. Very difficult to open

@only1ydk 6 жыл бұрын

What ever happened to Josh?

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

Josh decided he wanted to travel the world. 😊

@michelleharlow493 5 жыл бұрын

Only been used 4 times & lid stuck & not coming off like video. Want to kick it up & down the street until it's resembling confetti. Waste of money !

@eSpares 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Michelle it can be difficult to remove, but don't give up as it will eventually come out.

@nixonsmateruby1 5 жыл бұрын

I just plugged mine in for ten seconds then unplugged and top unscrewed like normal.

@eSpares 5 жыл бұрын

Hi nixonsmateruby1, we are surprised that has worked as that is defiantly a new way to try.

@maxfriedenberger8043 6 жыл бұрын

Does this stuck safety value happen a lot on these steamers?? Is this from using tap water??/

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Max, it is not from using tap water that the valve fails, but if it does fail it can be stuck and difficult to release which is why we made the video to help.

@maxfriedenberger8043 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt should you use distilled water in these steamers?

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Max, you can use tap water but be aware if you have hard water mineral deposits can build up which can affect the amount of steam released, it is recommended to use distilled water by some manufacturers.

@maxfriedenberger8043 6 жыл бұрын

thanks Matt like your video and honest opinion!!! I subscribe to your channel, keep up the great information!!!!

@eSpares 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Max 😊