How to Solve the Pressure Washer pressure problems

In this video, I show you the number one problem with pressure washers, why they lose pressure, and how to solve the problem. I've read many complaints about the Ryobi pressure washer (and other models, too), and most say that the unit works for a bit, then stops working. You'll learn the number one fix for this problem in this video.
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[@MrEmarioyoshibro]

UPDATE:1 year and still cranks within the first 2-3 pulls. Probably will buy another when this one finally does bite the dust kzbin.infoUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX . No issues at all. Very happy with it.UPDATE: After 6 months of use and over 70 uses I would still highly recommend this pressure washer. It does vibrate a decent amount but never had it “walk” like others have mentioned. No oil leaks, still seems to run like the day I bought it. Still cranks within 2-3 pulls every time. Very happy with my purchase!Have used it about a dozen times now. Plenty of power, cranks up on 1-2 pulls every time. My only complaint would be I wish it was a little taller to make it easier to walk with it (hits my ankles a lot) and that the two hose connections were a little further apart but it hasn’t caused me any issues. Seems to run a good 1-1/2-2 hrs on a full tank, overall a well built machine and definitely worth the money in my opinion.

[@ALinsdau]

Great!

[@Fast333i]

Life saver. Was about to take my newly bought toy back to the warranty until I watched this video. Super helpful 👍 Edit: I was so eager to find out if this solution actually works that I got up at night to test it myself

[@ALinsdau]

Great to hear!

[@carolharbin1574]

I am so happy that you took the time to explain this. I've never used a pressure washer, and I finally purchased one. I had serious issues with the air built up in the hose. I am a single woman over 50 and had no idea what I was/am doing. Now that I finally located your video, (not easy to find online). Maybe because other users know what they're doing. 😂 Thanks so much.

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching!

[@revisionistcrap211]

Ditto Carol. 50 something single woman playing with a pressure washer. After the water hose connection on the tap came loose I couldn't get the thing to work again properly, thought I killed it 🤣. Thank you Aaron!

[@jf8250]

2 minutes was all it took before full pressure. Thank you so much!

[@ALinsdau]

Sweet.

[@johnfoley2243]

Great Video and thanks for the tip. ALSO, thank you for getting straight to the point and NOT spending the first few minutes babbling (like over videos by other people).

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks.

[@davetaylor528]

I was looking for a video on my power washer to help me tare it down and try to fix it ,but luckily for me and my machine I found this video instead. I won't hesitate to go to wrenching on it but I'm going to try your idea first. I didn't know it could take that long to purge. Thank you you may have saved me and my machine.

[@ALinsdau]

Great to hear!

[@irishtwin6146]

Wow, I’ve looked everywhere for a solution and thank goodness I ran across your video because I was ready to put my 1yr old power washer to the curb! Thank you! Thank you!

[@ALinsdau]

Glad it helped!

[@mosesjonathan1240]

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[@dangelojustus3337]

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[@mikem6213]

Nice vid. Thanks. I will mention that I've found that my older gas powered pressure washer has trouble starting with full water pressure, so I had to do it a little differently. I run the hose to release the air , then with water running and air relieved, I loosely attach the hose to the unit, start the motor and then tighten the hose fully. This works great for me. Again, thanks!

[@ALinsdau]

Great tip!

[@slowjamcdub]

Good idea!!!

[@jacobsharp4985]

I was just about to take my ryobi pressure washer back for warranty work for this same issue but your video helped me out. Thank you

[@ALinsdau]

I hope it helped. Thanks for watching.

[@Daanial1234]

I've had this issue, wanted to return it, watched your video and now it's working like new again... Thank you so much! 😊

[@ALinsdau]

Great to hear!

[@1clkvideos]

Great explanation. Here’s what I’ve done to minimize the time spent running air through my machine: I installed a quarter-turn shutoff valve at the end of my water hose, so I turn on my water and run all air out of water hose, then I shut off water with quarter-turn valve at hose end. Then I just attach water hose to pressure washer, open quarter turn valve, then I bleed air through pressure washer / hose before attaching wand assembly - this procedure moves the air out very quickly.

[@ALinsdau]

Great tip!

[@wicklowabby7977]

How TF does this comment have only one like? And it's from me.. what the Creator didn't deem it like worthy?

[@ccreed50]

I'm likin' it. Infact, Imma do it.

[@frankplacido368]

I can’t believe that there are people who haven’t done this!

[@RoamingShark]

Wow, Alinsdau! You just saved me buying a new pump for pressure washer I use on top of my Dock. I attached a Y connector to the Pressure Washer let the air bleed out then turned it off and opened up the one connected to washer. Instant pressure! Appreciate you man!

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching & subscribing!

[@terryh985]

@RoamingShark Came across this video last year and it saved me from buying a new pressure washer because I thought the pump was crap. My problem is having patience to stand there for five minutes every time I use it (100 ft hose). Your Y connector suggest is "Gold". Just ordered one from Amazon.

[@larryfriedberg9851]

Question..Forgive my understanding here. How are you purging the air from one side? It seems like it's open(with nothing connected to it) than turned off. Meanwhile the water source is connected to the other side and is just waiting to be turned on. Another question..does limiting the pass thru from a 3/4 inch hose thru the smaller valve ball reduce the amount of water (GPM)going to the washer itself? Thanks.

[@williamumstetter8518]

Thanks so much for this. We could not power wash last year due to illness so it has been 2 years and everything you showed was what was going on. I had to take plyers to get the tip off but once I did, the machine came alive. It was just as you said. Thank you.

[@ALinsdau]

Excellent!

[@e_g7736]

Thank you! It helped me! I was waiting for 30 seconds, how it was specified in documentation. But the device stopped working after several seconds. I tried to delete the nozzle and let the water go for 5 minutes. After that the device started working properly.

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching.

[@robertmachen4364]

Thanks for the video. I've been dealing with this issue for years but just ignored it. Thought it was the pump. The demo was great because it is exactly the same thing. I'll purge the line extensively from now on.

[@ALinsdau]

Best of luck!

[@williamgallagher25]

Thank you! This is exactly what my washer was doing!

[@lynnjones6386]

Wow! I was afraid my pressure washer was broken, but this explains it quickly and how easy it is to fix the problem. Thank you sooo much

[@Eternal_11_Sasha]

Same!!!!

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching & subscribing!

[@Grey_Ghost_GX]

Same!

[@rajmohann]

Same here!!

[@s.androsko3093]

Your videos are super helpful. I have this unit and ran into this very problem yesterday. My frustration was eased by your video and I can't wait to go out and fix my problem/not a problem. Thanks!

[@ALinsdau]

Best of luck!

[@kellineal5369]

Thank you for this information! I thought my pressure washer was broken but after following your instructions... it's working again!!

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks!

[@nicknoyb8067]

Thanks man! This saved my day. Short, to the point and the information I needed.

[@ALinsdau]

Glad to hear it!

[@simplescents3309]

U saved me the head ache of returning mine back to lowes. Can’t wait to go home and try this. Thank u

[@ALinsdau]

Hope you enjoy

[@jlh5995]

Thank you for taking the time and effort to product this excellent, easy to understand, video tutorial on the issue of air causing problems with pressure washers. Very informative and to the point. Keep up the good work!

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks!

[@aquariuswithfire]

Can't be stressed enough that all air must be purged before putting on a pressure tip. I like to put the feed hose on loosely, turn on the water at the house and back the hose nut off as far as I can with out it coming off to purge most of the air from the feed hose. Depending on how long your feed hose is it can save 5 -10 minutes evacuating the air. Take the time it takes to do it right and the unit will last a long time. Great video.

[@ALinsdau]

Great pointers, thanks.

[@DHSFPD2211]

This is exactly what I have been dealing with - Thank you for posting this, very helpful!

[@DHSFPD2211]

Followed you process and my pressure washer worked perfectly!

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching.

[@ALinsdau]

Excellent!

[@shaylawaite3508]

Thank You. I was cursing about my water pressure machine not working and then I watched this video! Operator error! Now I’m off to buy a new one.

[@ALinsdau]

Good luck!

[@ZenLillyPhoto]

Thank you, thank you! I was just about to give up. Your advice worked perfectly and I was able to finish the job.

[@ALinsdau]

Excellent!

[@fkngayassshit]

i have this problem everytime i use my (gas) ryobi pressure washer. i'm going to try this method out once the weather clears up. thanks!

[@ALinsdau]

Good luck!

[@Gque_]

Ok I’m about try this today. I thought I was headed to the store to buy another one. You may have just saved me a few dollars. Wish me luck.

[@ALinsdau]

Best of luck!

[@nassernajafpour1300]

Thanks I saw your video for this problem because I faced it several times and I didn’t know the solution for this problem Air trapped in the hose was the reason Thanks 🙏

[@ALinsdau]

Great 👍

[@jaydee809]

Most helpful!! 🙏🏼 Thank you!! I don’t get the thumbs down on here. This was EXCELLENT advice for those who chose to apply themselves!

[@ALinsdau]

So glad!

[@patriotjedimaster1450]

Great informative video. I had this problem yesterday and was trying to think of a better way to remove air. What if we put a ball valve on the end of the hose, ran the hose until there’s a solid steam, then close the valve. Hook up the other end to the washer, and open the valve to feed the air free water!

[@ALinsdau]

Great tip!

[@yndiradiazlopez6806]

I was about to through it away and then I saw your video ! Thanks!

[@ALinsdau]

No problem!

[@spear-it]

Thank you for the tips!

[@ALinsdau]

No problem!

[@quant_solutions]

Excellent vid, you saved me a bunch of headaches

[@ALinsdau]

Great to hear!

[@donnaderuse6531]

The one video that easily solved our problem

[@ALinsdau]

Great!

[@mzbreski]

Thanks for posting. This happened to me a couple times and I could not figure it out. Good video!

[@ALinsdau]

No worries!

[@ferrellspruell7928]

Thank you.. I've tried everything on this portable Teande Pressure Washer.

[@ALinsdau]

Glad I could help

[@stevecraver3665]

Works like a charm now, thank you!!

[@jasonchewy]

You should really end your video showing you actually fixing and seeing after the fix how it sustains the pressure.

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for the comments.

[@user-gk6vm1xj3s]

Thanks for the info! Worked like a charm after following your advice.

[@ALinsdau]

Excellent!

[@nickdoucette4301]

Thanks. Very helpful. Just what I needed

[@ALinsdau]

Great to hear!

[@waterhead1027]

The machine is brand new, and you helped me learn how to troubleshoot it. It primed, but still wouldn't work when I attached the wand. The reason was that the person I had loaned it to returned it with the tip clogged and the coupler seized up with gravel. At least it didn't cost me any $$$. Thanks!

[@ALinsdau]

Sure thing.

[@riadgouridath5838]

This really helped. I initially did this but didn't realize how long you had to do it to get all the air out

[@ALinsdau]

Way longer that I would've thought.

[@kuyapol]

Good thing i found your video man im about to return my high pressure washer. Thanks for the video man!!

[@ALinsdau]

No problem 👍

[@sirpatmcc]

Thank you for demonstrating that,very helpful.

[@ALinsdau]

You are welcome!

[@williamtorres3694]

Thank you Sir for your advice. God bless

[@itsninjamo752]

Dude! Exactly my power washer exactly my issue thank you so much !

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching.

[@djreaction1]

Thank god I found this video! My PW was doing this and driving me insane, I've returned 3 different units because I thought they were defective lol. Thanks for the video!

[@ALinsdau]

Glad I could help!

[@Liverpool67890]

It’s a beautiful area you live my friend..

[@ALinsdau]

Yes, thank you

[@Liverpool67890]

@@ALinsdau Which state if u don’t mind my asking

[@amadornj]

Thank you you saved me much aggravation! Best to you!

[@ALinsdau]

Best of luck.

[@lukevillage3894]

Dude thank you! I only use my pressure washer a couple times a year and I had this same issue today. Appreciate the knowledge. 👊

[@ALinsdau]

You're welcome!

[@singhaviation]

Thanks for the solution. I always thought it was pump.

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardefriend]

Here's a trick I've found that eliminates most of the air problem: add a hose shut-off valve to the end of the hose that goes into the washer, and turn it to shut before removing the hose (and I also have a quick release connection that goes between the valve and the washer). That way, the water doesn't squirt all over the place when the hose is removed, and there's hardly any air in the hose when you go to reconnect the hose.

[@ALinsdau]

Great pointer!

[@davidbeauchamp9663]

Very informative. That happened to me earlier today. Thank you for that info.

[@ALinsdau]

Good luck!

[@Jim-MT]

You may have just MADE MY DAY! Thanks..

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching & subscribing!

[@Beth4653852]

Thank you so much!!! I didn't even think about that!

[@ALinsdau]

No worries!

[@handyjoe6937]

Thank you for the video, very helpful. I will have a try. I used my pressure washer today, then I took a hour break.whne I back to use it ,it just like what you showed in your video. The pressure goes down and up and down again. I actually bought a brand new one just started using the first day!! So I was thinking that it went fault. I will try your way to see if this is the reason.

[@ALinsdau]

Good luck!

[@joshoeproductions8681]

Thanks for this good sir!

[@denisef1153]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@ALinsdau]

Glad it was helpful!

[@luisegallegos8120]

Chingon tip amigo mil gracias...

[@iamdoraemon1025]

Thank you so much for sharing!

[@UncertainSurgeon]

Ty! It worked like a charm!

[@eddiecasas1202]

Thank you so much that just fixed my problem. Thanks

[@ALinsdau]

Great!

[@stephenlo5142]

It’s amazing that those who made the machine do not explain what happened or suggest some precautions. Thank you for explaining.

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching!

[@ISoldierSideI]

So, I thought I broke the company pressure washer, because I had to disconnect it and move it. Reconnected and turned it on and it was making those god awful sounds. I got depressed and sat in my car. Then went on KZbin and found this video. You helped put me at ease knowing I did NOT break a $2000 machine. I went back inside and just let it run for a good few minutes. So. Much. Air. Working fine again. Thanks so much.

[@ALinsdau]

Wonderful!

[@fredflintstone2654]

This video & your others about the Ryobi have been informative. Is there a way to add an inline air purge valve at the Ryobi water hose inlet to solve the pressure loss (& potential pump damage) problem? Caleffi makes such valves but getting them to fit would take some tinkering.

[@ALinsdau]

Not that I know of. Any air in the garden hose is an issue.

[@CesarLopez-fw7dz]

I was goin nuts as to why it would come on and then shut down. There was air in it. Thank you!

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching.

[@SQD-1]

Helped so much thank you

[@ALinsdau]

Glad to hear!

[@Noneofyourbusiness-rq9jq]

Super super helpful Any idea about what’s happing when the revs keep going up and down

[@ALinsdau]

If there's a tiny bit of air, that might change it. But there's probably a governor in there to prevent damage.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Thanks for the informative video sir 👍👍👍

[@ALinsdau]

Always welcome

[@martinscott6296]

Thanks for posting this!

[@ALinsdau]

You bet!

[@kevinmccormick419]

Thank you sir. Nice crib by the way

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks!

[@esay3668]

I seriously love you man. Thank you!

[@ALinsdau]

Thank you

[@vp1473]

Thanks soo much. just got a pressure washer and had the exact issue. (was using 100' hose so makes sense)

[@ALinsdau]

Enjoy!

[@inandoutmobileautocleaning1530]

Hey man thanks for the video I’m going to try this tomorrow because I’m having a problem with my robi 1800 and it’s new. Would it matter that I have a 8 foot hose going from the pressure washer to a 50 ft hose reel.

[@ALinsdau]

My longer garden hoses seem to hold a lot of air so I have to clear it first. Good luck!

[@shaniaa9287]

Thank you so much. I had issue.

[@ALinsdau]

No worries!

[@rosaliocaracheo2538]

Thank you very much I almost throw my away ... unfortunately I had purchased a new...lol now I got two good ones

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching.

[@johncarter8735]

Thank you 🙏 problem resolved!

[@ALinsdau]

Great!

[@stevewilliams2998]

Worked for me, thank you!

[@ALinsdau]

Great!

[@jsnfrantz]

Amazing advice!

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks!

[@toddcastle3926]

Very interesting video. I just replaced my water manifold and had this problem…. I was sooo mad!

[@ALinsdau]

Hope it worked out.

[@terryh985]

Good video. I was having this problem the last couple times I used my Ryobi. For clarification when you are flushing for five minutes you do that with the pressure washer "on" correct?

[@ALinsdau]

No, I just run the water w/o pressure. Otherwise those air bubbles will stall out the pump. Just flowing the water through gets the air out faster IMO.

[@damonclegg7593]

Thank you!

[@stuartjohnson1238]

Maybe getting air out of hose before attaching to pressure washer also. Thank you for the video!

[@ALinsdau]

Great point!

[@johnjkizer6399]

Great advice

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks!

[@superblastpressurewashing.7256]

Great info. get after it.

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrissybabe8568]

I have a Diamond washer made for them by Karcher. I have never had this problem. I plug the water in and turn it on then pull the trigger. Always works. Been going fine for 20 years until a seal gave way 2 weeks ago. Replaced this and works fine again.

[@ALinsdau]

Good to know!

[@loudiamonds23ify]

Super helpful thanks 😊

[@ALinsdau]

So glad!

[@mariapropst7935]

GREAT VIDEO !! THANKS A LOT!!!

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks!

[@michaelmcgill-uu5ox]

My nilfisk does that al try putting it on fr 5m8ns without nozzle run water thro then try nozzle great vid thanks

[@ALinsdau]

Cool, thanks

[@user-er9dy1qo7k]

Thank you it worked!

[@ALinsdau]

Great!

[@abidsheikh5625]

Thanks bro for helping me... What a beautiful place...which country and city is this?

[@shaneksmith1957]

I'll try it. That is exactly what happened to mine. Before I use a sledge hammer I'll try your trick.. First day worked well for a couple of hours. I'll come back and report. Thank You.

[@ALinsdau]

Best of luck!

[@DuckMcDuckinson]

Hey Aaron. Would a shorter garden hose be the best option for less air? I just got a 3 foot one so it’ll be the best for my pressure washer instead of the 20+ foot one I was using beforehand

[@ALinsdau]

It'll take less time to clear with a shorter hose for sure.

[@flowingracefully893]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, GOD BLESS YOU MY BRO!😎

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching!

[@Promisedland_garage]

Thanks you so much sir, just fixed my Hart electric pressure washer, did this and 1minute started working as always,never happened to me

[@ALinsdau]

Great job!

[@NLDesigns]

Sooooo glad I saw this 👌

[@fitz303]

Great this wotked a treat and saved me getting bleach and a deck scrubber out, thanks!

[@ALinsdau]

Great to hear!

[@fitz303]

@@ALinsdau You the man, all other videos detached the gun nozzle and my version doesn't have that function 😁

[@brianmcculloch6341]

Hat tip Sir. I was just about to give up.

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching!

[@familymoseley1393]

That was great! Nice job! Makes me want to pick you brain on some other things I need to learn about just so I can have you teach me in a private lesson, lol, one on one!

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching!