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My name is Bre. I took two years of small engine repair at the local college. When I left school, I fell into a wonderful job at a local small engine shop where I worked the counter for a couple years. In 2010 my husband and I opened up our own small engine shop in central Arkansas where I am able to work alongside my family and best friends. We saw over 2,000 pieces of small engine equipment every year, and answer 1,000's of small engine questions. We specialize in brands such as Briggs and Stratton, Kohler, Echo and Shindaiwa, but work everyday on MANY other brands like Stihl, Husqvarna, Honda, Craftsman, Remington, Red Max, Troy Bilt, Scag, Bad Boy, Hustler, World Lawn, Poulan, Mantis, Etc.. Hopefully, my experience I share, will save you Time, Money and Frustration in the future!
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[@davidhaag9116]

Thank you, and yes, we will be praying for Ron for a speedy healing and recovery. Thank you, Bri.

[@josephshatzer3223]

Amen.

[@gs19-53]

Love your channel and your special help for the mechanically uninformed. Wishing you good luck with your new project (Ron rehab). Prayers for Ron for successful surgery and speedy recovery.

[@camone60]

Wishing him a speedy and full recovery.

[@ellisrodney5299]

Thanks great information, praying for Ron ,

[@Lonestar214]

Prayers for Ron, the family and his medical team!

[@markkrugle2926]

I always watch the entirety of your repairs. And at my age of 62 I learn so much from you.

[@normanschupp485]

Prayers for Ron hope he makes a full recovery

[@tomyot77]

Belated prayers for Ron’s continued speedy recovery with no more pain.

[@Callofdutyjoey]

Hoping Ron has a safe and fast recovery

[@Kevinrichardsonministries]

Agreed...

[@mistersixties]

I just bought a Simoniz gas pressure washer for $30 from a guy who said the motor ran fine but the pump didn't work - water shoot out the nozzle. In the video, you mentioned checking that the hose wasn't plugged. I went right out, removed the hose, started the pressure washer and sure enough, the pump spurted water just fine. There was a slimy gel blocking one hose connection that I cleaned out with a small screwdriver. (I think the gunk might be congealed soap since the soap dispenser was plugged in.) It's odd that soap could stop that much pressure, but there you go! Thanks for the tip!

[@littlepaddy7444]

Ron's in our prayers. May God grant him a speedy recovery.

[@AlexejSvirid]

These are the words of Christ addressed to the man he healed, John 5: 14: "Afterward Jesus findeth him in the temple, and said unto him, Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee." What an unexpected prevention - “sin no more”! Doctors do not pay attention to the role of the Nervous system, which controls all processes and organs in our body. This happened because the deceitful and corrupt clergy of world religions have been disseminating false teachings about the “immortality of the soul” for thousands of years: doctors and scientists who tried to claim that there is an organ in the human body that thinks, feels and controls it, were subjected to severe persecution, even to the point of destruction as heretics, because “the soul is immortal and incorporeal.” This is the word of God, Ezekiel 18: 4: “For behold, all souls are mine: both the soul of the father, and the soul of the son, is mine: the soul that sinneth shall die.” Romans 6: 23: "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Priests brazenly lie all over the world, but those who try to expose their lies are persecuted. The problem is that this world is ruled by the Devil, a liar and a murderer. Therefore, there is good news about God's kingdom: Our Creator, Jehovah God, has appointed a king, Jesus Christ, who will restore order. Even the dead will be resurrected and we will see our beloved ones again. :-) Isaiah 33: 24: "And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity." Malachi 4: 2: “But for you who fear My name, the Sun of righteousness will rise and healing in His rays, and you will go out and leap like fat calves;” Psalm 83: 18: "That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth."

[@adventureescape1929]

Well, if he doesn't have a speedy recovery, I'm definitely blaming God. There are enough people praying for it so He will have no excuses.

[@zionmeza5727]

God has mercy on who has mercy on not only that but it has to be according to His will not ours. He is not at our bidding.

[@johnroberts4823]

I just changed one last week for a guy. He left water in it over the winter and it froze! I had a heck of a time getting it off, it didn’t drop down easily like in your video. 😢. I bought the new one for $65 on eBay and charged the guy a total of $195 . He was so happy!

[@tonylowell8422]

Continued prayers for Ron, and a speedy recovery ❤❤❤❤

[@kevlinville]

Great topic… heading to replace my PW pump! Ron your going to feel amazing! Speedy recovery! 1 year ago I had my hip replaced. Stay on the recovery path! You’ll feel amazing in no time!❤

[@dwightblack9881]

Prayers for Ron. The secret to recovery is doing the exercises. Talking from experience. I have had both hips replaced. Tell him to take advice or painkillers about 30 minutes before therapy. That way he can do the therapy easier. Good luck🎉

[@timidater4803]

i agree thats what i did

[@russreid6881]

Thanks for the EXCELLANT info fixed my press washer, thanks to you, I checked hose, it was clogged! thought I needed a pump. THANK YOU!

[@DonDegidio]

Hi Bre, Hope Ron has a speedy recovery so he can get back to working on the cars. I know he is itching to be able to get something done. Everyone there stay safe.

[@BrandonBonnell-mj1gm]

Clean the three brass screens at the bottom of pump

[@danielmiller2977]

As one who has spent my career as a carpenter, I love you for talking about your screwups. Those screwups are what made me a great carpenter, and furniture maker. I love your channel!

[@MickeyKamer]

Prayers for Ron and you, May he recover quickly and may the procedure be successful!

[@chrishallstrom2518]

Prayers to Ron my wife had one and it’s pretty easy relative to a knee and she said two of those God bless you guys. I learned so much really enjoy your channel.

[@nodak81]

I always use Pump Saver whenever I put my machine away. Even if it's just for a few days. Not only does it prevent freezing in the winter but it helps keep everything lubed as well. One of those little cans lasts me at least a dozen treatments.

[@Hearthman1159]

Love the channel Bre. Prayers for Ron. When pressure washers run without water flow, first, it overheats because water is designed to cool it but the big problem is is cavitation. When it gets boiling hot, it converts the stagnant water to steam. When water converts to steam, it expands 1,600 times. This is what blows seals. Any firefighter knows about cavitation. Glad to see you flowing water before you start. Most owners dry start then lay the wand down for extended periods killing the machine. These machines can be extremely dangerous. If water or mixed chemicals get injected under the skin, the tissue will need to be debrided(cut away). It basically becomes gangrenous. My friend forgot to relieve the pressure before disconnecting the hose and it injected water into his eye. Wills Eye Institute could not save it. You really should be fully clothed with eye protection. When spraying off a ladder, the back pressure has knocked people off ladders injuring them. Be aware of your effluent- crazy people today will sue you for your runoff getting into the street, their yard or the nearby stream. Go easy with it and use a wider nozzle pattern than you think you need. Pressure washers destroy masonry, especially stucco. Please keep up the vids. Perhaps more using test gizmos- pressure and vac. testing for ex. Thx

[@stevehaessler9150]

Wishing Ron a speedy and successful recovery following his hip replacement!

[@Tubbycanoe]

Thanks for all the help you have provided over the years. Best to you and Ron.

[@wadepauly7380]

Prayers for Ron on a speedy recovery!!

[@HARRYSheldon-l9h]

get well ron you will be good as new .my wife and her 2 brothers all had hip sugerys my wife was always in pain best thing she did this . take time to heal dont overdo things .you dont want to redo this . good luck and chickanic keep videos coming every night i watch your videos. i am retired and stay up late love learning things on you tube thanks.harry (beerman)

[@kingwood4357]

🙏for Ron and a quick and full recovery.

[@jamiecobb3549]

Thank for another great video. Prayers for Ron and a speedy and complete recovery.

[@WisconsinWanderer]

Hope things go super well for hubby and all your family Bre thanks 😊

[@edwardbailey9868]

I just pulled out the unloader valve and lubricated it and put it back, that was my problem and it’s a simple fix, sometimes you have to replace them, but in my experience six times out of 10. That’s the issue.

[@randallcarver6950]

Holy crap. Prayers for Ron. Hope for a speedy recovery. Thanks Bre

[@thomaslee6067]

Thank you Bre for the useful information, the stuff nobody tells us. We are wishing Ron a rapid recovery!

[@swayme67]

I always watch to the end. I pray that Ron has a safe and successful procedure and is back in action soon!

[@kevinmetz4821]

Love the fact that you admit not knowing things when tackling a job for the first time, a place almost all of us have experienced at one time or many times. Hope you feel well soon Ron.

[@johnskitzis6540]

Thanks Bre! 🙏 for Ron’s speedy recovery.

[@VikingShipExplorer]

We will certainly keep Ron In our prayers for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Thanks Bre for another helpful video.

[@danfischer518]

Prayers for Ron. Thanks, Bree, for another great video. Tami F. from Columbus, Indiana

[@mcafone]

Had both my hips replaced last year (5 months apart) and going for a new knee this fall. I'm confident that Ron will rock on with some new components. Also, I've had good luck with replacing pressure washer pumps. I get them from the local scrap collectors for scrap value, pop a new pump on, and resell for small profit. I'm glad you mentioned the spacer issue, I've been bitten by that one also. On thing to also watch for, is whether the hose fittings are oriented to the front or back of the motor. It's easy to get the wrong pump because of this. Good luck!

[@arthurbcccwright8726]

Hope Ron has a quick and complete recovery.

[@kenwoods6663]

Best to you Ron! Had my right hip replaced and it’s a whole new life without pain!

[@donaldshimkus539]

Hi Bre, just clicked on this video and started wondering about Ron and when will he have his surgery. Well, you answered my question and I immediately said a prayer for him. Thanks so much for the info on the pumps. I have 4 or 5 waiting for me to work on them. God bless you and yours and give y'all comfort,peace and strength.

[@ronstew10]

I too have a bad hip. I'm trying sports medicine first. Praying for Ron!! God bless you and your family. Love your videos.

[@russellleblanc8880]

sending prayers up for Ron and to guide the Doctors

[@quercusrubra777]

I hope Ron's surgery went well. When people store these pressure washers, they should put antifreeze in the pump. I made a pvc pipe that attaches to the water inlet of the pump, and put a valve on the other end to pressurize it and force the antifreeze into the pump. If you are not storing it for too long it is a good idea to blow the water out of the pump with air pressure. There are attachments made for this that make it easy.

[@joeyware1927]

Love working outside in the cool mornings

[@jimlove4541]

You are awesome . Hope the surgery goes well . My wife is scheduled for Knee replacement so make sure he does his physical therapy and range of motion. Never cut your hair and keep up the great work.

[@robertthomas5906]

I keep on using my 2004 Campbell Hausefeld pressure washer. I had to replace a spring in it about 10 years ago. The pressure wasn't up to snuff. It's a Giant pump. I always store it with no gas, pull it through to get the water out, and drain the hose. About every 5 years I service the pump. So far so good. You're right about the idle. I saw that in my manual. I try to never let it idle. Not even when I start it.

[@gregcoffone1913]

Bree prayers to Ron. I really enjoy working on small engines. I have accumulated a wealth of information from your channel and saved $$. Thank you and keep up the great work

[@mikesobba3510]

Wishing Ron a successful surgery and a speedy recovery!

[@heymakerphd1982]

Good luck with the surgery. - Good info about the idling. I've seen several people do all kinds of extraneous chores while the p.w. is idling. We didn't know....but now we do! Thanks C.!

[@rodneylucas2930]

Prayers for Ron for successful surgery and speedy recovery.

[@rickeykeeton4770]

Good luck on the hip replacement. Been there done that around 1999. It was a life changing experience for sure. I did fall in November and broke my mechanical hip but it is good now. Just turned 69 and feel very lucky.

[@joem807]

Great video! Ron will be fine! I will keep you guys in my prayers for a quick recovery. My wife had a complete hip replacement and was back to her normal self in only a couple days!

[@charlesbrown9411]

Thank you Bre , wishing Ron a good recovery , I had both hips replaced last year , working good !!

[@stevenbarnett2497]

Hope Ron’s hip replacement goes ok and he gets better soon. You and your family have a great day too

[@rossk4864]

Knew nothing about them and get an old one, previously returned to a big box store for free. Couldn't get it to start so I tore the carburetor apart, cleaned it, reinstalled it, and got it running. But no pressure. Nozzle was partially clogged, cleaned it, still no pressure. Installed a tee at the water inlet, connected up a second hose from a second faucet and voila, good pressure. Didn't know about not letting it idle and I'll definitely remember that and really appreciate the advice!

[@samxf]

Sending prayers for Ron have a smooth surgery fast recovery no complications

[@user-cf1se1kk5x]

Here’s to a speedy recovery, Ron! First time hearing of the 60 second idle rule, very good tidbit of information. As always very informative Thank You very much!

[@davidphillips7321]

Bre and Ron - wishing You ALL the Best and a Rapid Recovery...Stay Safe, God Bless...

[@bcpioneer59]

I had both hips and both knees replaced all within 4 years, made a world of difference. My last hip has never been great and it might be because I did not do the proper exercises enough like I was supposed to, but still better than what I had, wishing a speedy recovery

[@scottleatherman163]

🙏And a speedy recovery for RON! God Bless!

[@rolandhutchinson8962]

Prayers for Ron and a complete recovery ,I will be going in for Back Surgery on 4 disks soon

[@rickthelian2215]

Prayers for you Ron🙏🇦🇺

[@haroldsanchez8235]

Prayers for you and Ron🙏🏽📿 And thanks for you sharing your time and videos you’re awesome 👊🏽

[@doughershberger4285]

When you’re done using your washer remove the hoses & with the kill switch in the off position pull the cord 3 or 4 times, that will expel all the water left in the pump. Good luck to Ron.🙏🏻

[@liljoeii6091]

Fast recovery for Ron thank you for the video

[@markcrase633]

Prayers for Ron

[@jasonpowless1179]

Great video! Yes the pumps are super easy to replace. Only three nuts and bolts. I've done a couple of them over the past few months. In the north, where I'm from, people tend to leave their pressure washers in the shed over the winter without draining the water! Pumps freeze and then crack. Bought pumps from amazon, but sometimes the pump mounts aren't long enough and the crankshaft bottoms out in the pump, or the legs don't have a cut away to clear the engine and won't be flush with the cart. No problem, just use some washers or spacers between the pump and the cart to solve the issue.

[@joevalencic5275]

I replaced my original pump after three years of pretty heavy use for a homeowner unit. I literally had to cut the pump off of the shaft with a grinder and Sawzall in order to remove it. The shaft had rusted, and the steel and aluminum had created an inseparable bond. When I put the new pump on, I coated the shaft with anti seize, because I knew that someday I will be doing it again. (Chinesium!)😂 Mine has a Honda engine on it that will outlast several pumps, I’m sure! It’s been about four years since the replacement, and it’s now starting to intermittently have pauses of low pressure before the full pressure finally kicks in. I should probably find a pump on sale and put it on the shelf for the inevitable demise when I most need it! Love your channel. You’ve saved me lots of time, money and frustration! Prayers for Ron's speedy recovery.

[@RipliWitani]

I have a very used ryobi electric, the cheap one. Made it last 3 years made thousands of dollars and a new washer costs 100.

[@jerrymccurry9372]

@@RipliWitani Cool if you're going to wash an electric fence on a farm

[@edbiedenkapp1322]

I really liked this video. I own two units. I am always been worried about the pump breaking now not so much. Thanks. Prayers for Ron.

[@mikeskidmore6754]

I paid around $3,000.00 for my Diesel 2,000 PSI Hot Water / Steam Pressure washer with an oil burner in 1989. It needs new Pistons. I bought a rebuild kit from a local Dealer who has since retired. My Pressure washer had a reservoir with a float. I eliminated the Reservoir , now the pump is fed by 40-60 PSI Cold water instead of suction. Also I have a water softer in my shop .and I feed my pressure washer with soft water. I had to acid clean my burner elements to removed all the iron and calcium before I had the Pressure washer. I was aware of not idling. I always turn off my pump if I pause for any reason more than 30 seconds.. My has electric pump belt drive 220 volts. I don't even use soap.. Hot water works great on greasy old trucks and front end loaders ect. Seems KAT is a very common brand of pump .

[@kennethjlinkjr.2503]

Prayers for Ron and the family !

[@OutdoorswithJRonnie]

hello Bre, im 12 and i am a huge fan of you! thank you for another great video!

[@ellenshaddox1024]

Prayers Ron! And speedy recovery!

[@Rolog21]

Godspeed for Ron

[@docrox4116]

I've had a PW that's 20+ years old. Still works great. First repair was simple - o rings were leaking. Easy peesy. Had the harbor freight o-ring kit assortment and that took care of it. A few years ago it just peed like you were showing. Turns out the ball and spring that control soap and high pressure modes was stuck in the pump. clue was you could see drops of water moving in the soap line as was trying to suck liquid. Took out plug and cleaned schmoo (old hardened soap and crap) out and it worked fine afterwards. There's no filter on the soap line so whatever you use to hold soap needs to be clean or it will gum up that valve. When you're done, if you run some clean water thru that line/soap reservoir and work the valve to make sure there's no remaining soap in there you can avoid that issue. A friend had an issue with his PW. No pressure. Dummy had lost all his tips and was wondering why no pressure with the soap nozzle that was in the wand. Yup, that happens. Godspeed Ron.

[@theamerican7080]

Pulling the trigger without a tip installed often blows out the O-ring in the wand (tip) coupler, then it leaks on your feet all day. Get well soon, Ron!

[@markcarey5673]

Best wishes for Ron. I had both hips replaced at the same time nine years ago. It was like coming back from the dead. It gave me my life back. I don't know what kind of procedure Ron's doctor is using, but my doctor used what they call the anterior approach. It requires no cutting of muscles tendons or ligaments and the recovery time is extremely short. My surgery was 1 o'clock in the afternoon on a Monday and I walked out of the hospital on Wednesday afternoon. I didn't even need painkillers during my recovery and I have never looked back. Best of luck for Ron. As for you, I don't know why you would say we are troopers if we watch till the end. I can't imagine anyone turning your videos off while you were still speaking. You have great screen presence and virtually every word out of your mouth is either entertaining or informative or both. You make great videos! I tell people about you all the time.

[@skinnerjoseph3241]

Go easy on him as he recovers , we men need extra babying when we are not well. Lol

[@albertm8576]

Great video and you and Ron are in my prayers that all goes well and has a fast recovery 🙏

[@chisel83]

There she is 👍

[@fishermunn]

I have karcher water pressure that would lose pressure every few seconds. I found a replacement part called the "unloader valve". I took the pump off and replaced the valve and it solved the problem. The part cost around $25.00 One caveate, it took me several times to reassemble the pump correctly. I did not take pictures with every step of disassembly. Thinking i could remember how it went back together. I make this mistake all the time. I am slowly over coming this tendancy to think i will remember how everything will go back together. Great video. I love her honesty.

[@zippymcfearson2776]

You didn't check the UNLOADER VALVE ! ! ! Lots of times cleaning, lubricating and adjusting it fixes that problem for FREE ! ! ! Hope Ron feels better soon.

[@dartht.3736]

Hip replacements are usually easier than that pump to was to fix. 🙏 it goes great. The robotics get the angles perfect. Fast recovery blessings.

[@matt45540]

The problem with the cheap pressure washers is their water cooled by the water they're pumping. You stop pumping the water it stops cooling. I've had clients ask why I don't ever stop spraying......

[@Rotorhead1651]

The problem is your dead-heading the pump. Every time you stop there's a sudden and drastic increase in pressure, causing excessive stress on smaller components. Eventually, something's gonna give. Idling the pump is what causes overheating.

[@captaincrane2221]

It's a educational issue. The retail end doesn't care if you burn it.

[@philliphall5198]

My handle is zip tied open and I start it like that lol 5 years and I use it alot in the shop 😊

[@MUUKOW3]

All pressure washers are cooled by the liquid they pump.

[@matt45540]

@@philliphall5198 That's actually a good way to bypass The pressure valve that controls the engine when hard water clogs it up.

[@michaelleonard7613]

Prayers for a speedy recovery

[@ws-xc4kr]

hope the hip goes well,my pain is gone since i had it done,happy i did wish you all well

[@jeepjoseph1]

Prayers for a quick recovery on the hip replacement

[@MegaRhema7]

I am by no means an expert I always come to you for knowledge on these things, I wanted to share my experience with my 14 year old craftsman w/6gp Briggs and Stratton and my brand new TroyBilt with the Honda engine. I had the very same issue with both. Water coming through runs no pressure. I found out it was my error the Honda works great now because initially I put oil in it and it met the mark but I screwed it in to check the oil level which makes it appear to be at level. I finally found in the owners manual 12.5 to 14 oz and do not screw in the dipstick to check. Why this info was not in the quick start info I do not know but that worked. So I decided to check my old Craftsman today trained the oil and refill and checked correctly and bingo it worked! Mined you I used that unit weekly to clean area rugs and buffer pads and never had an issue until the last time I used it I guess I messed up the last oil change. Now I am debating on keeping or giving to a family member. Thanks for all you do.

[@mikemilam525]

Ron will be super happy with the new hip. I had one replaced in March and I can't tell anything was ever wrong with it.

[@garyfreida6504]

You and your other half are in our prayers ! I've taken the engine off an old power washer I had and used it to replace the one that was on mower I had and that mower is still running like it did when it was new.

[@faamecanic1970]

Praying for Ron and speedy recovery! Thanks Bre….as an aircraft mechanic I have got so many tips from you and work on my own stuff, you just make it easier with the tips!

[@da1shark]

Yes, I replaced my pump on my pressure washer years ago. And I upgraded the pump to a different type that sounds so much better and has lasted longer than the old one did. I’m glad I decided to replace the pump vs buying a new one.

[@dinoaspiranti2483]

Thank you, Ron. Hope you’re feeling better and that it all goes well for you.

[@johnklimes179]

I have an old craftsman pressure washer that had a similar problem. i replaced the o rings in the valve body and she runs like a champ now! hope Ron recovers quickly!

[@robcole332]

Praying for brother Ron. Great video once again. Thanks

[@BigBear843]

I learned something today. Thanks. Hope hubby's surgery went well and he has a smooth recovery. I enjoy viewing your videos. They're always informative.

[@ganeshnarayan5505]

Prayers for Ron god bless you all.

[@shawndavlin3293]

I sincerely hope that Ron has a great and problem free operation. I have had both hips replaced at different times, and it was a nightmare both times. But hopefully nowadays the technology and knowledge have advanced. Best wishes.

[@bobcannon5217]

Happy hip day! My dad had both of his replaced and had good success with it. Hoping for a speedy recovery!