How to Solve the Pressure Washer pressure problems

[@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!

[@metoo3705]

Thank you 🎉

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@roylindsey7030]

Man, you helped me feel better about my pressure washer. I was having the same problem. I always let the water just flow through the line before I use it but this time I guess I did not do it enough and it would not pressurize. I am going to try this again, but this time thoroughly water the lawn first. Thanks

[@ALinsdau]

Good luck!

[@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!!

[@sishiguo8479]

Thanks for your help. I blew the air out. It actually works again. I was struggling with this for an hour. Thank you so much Amitabha🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ALinsdau]

Glad it helped

[@jf8250]

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

[@ALinsdau]

Sweet.

[@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.

[@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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[@marceloterrance3532]

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[@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.

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@kellineal5369]

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

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks!

[@bluentan1384]

Thank you Lord for allowing me to find your video!!! You’re a blessing! We got so discouraged when it sounded like the pump wasn’t working after we even thought we primed it sufficiently! You sir are appreciated!!!!

[@ALinsdau]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@metoo3705]

BRILLIANT!!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@bricewilliamson1124]

The GODS just saved my Husqvarna 2000 electric pressure washer and saved me about $500 . I was about yo trash it and buy a gas unit. Thank you my guy. I have been toying with this thing for about an hour in the yard. I tried your suggestion and bam! Water works and the pump is humming like a bird

[@ALinsdau]

Great!

[@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!

[@lamplighter2085]

bought a ryobi PW pressure today pressure is surging was going to return tomorrow, I'll purge the air and try again, thanks for the tip!

[@ALinsdau]

Good luck!

[@lamplighter2085]

@@ALinsdau It worked I turned on the machine and ran water without the tip on the wand it took about a minute it burped twice, now works perfect thanks much

[@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.

[@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!

[@ymg200]

Right on the money! I always flush water through the washer for about a minute to make sure that the pump is filled with water before I power it up. However, sometimes that's not enough and air bubble is still there when I use a 100' hose. If I experience a pressure drop and the pump reving like in this video, I power off the washer and flush more.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@davidmartinez5459]

Whoa, was about t put my pressure washer out to pasture, going to work on doing this first! Hope it works. Thanks!

[@ALinsdau]

Good luck!

[@josephcallahan5496]

Good job bro! You're the man. I haven't even done it yet but I know it that's what it is. You know I kind of thought maybe it needed to be primed because it didn't start right when I hook the hose up. I was going to try that anyway but now I know for sure thank you

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks!

[@donnaderuse6531]

The one video that easily solved our problem

[@ALinsdau]

Great!

[@ferrellspruell7928]

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

[@ALinsdau]

Glad I could help

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@toddcastle3926]

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

[@ALinsdau]

Hope it worked out.

[@brooke9903]

Oh,.. I've been running the water forever! I feel like what you discussed is my problem. I didn't read the instructions correctly at first and ran the water for a minute after i connected it (i thought to make sure the water really ran through) instead of before, and i'm sure totally got a lot of air in the machine. I bet I have run the water (without the power washer motor running) for atleast 30min total now if not more and still the same pressure when I turn on the machine. Am I missing something? Any other tips before I return it?

[@ALinsdau]

30 minutes sounds too long unless you have a leak in your supply hose.

[@singhaviation]

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

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching!

[@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.

[@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!

[@nicknoyb8067]

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

[@ALinsdau]

Glad to hear it!

[@johnstelluto9101]

Have you tried running the water through your hose first to get the air out then connect it to the power washer? Would that be easier?

[@ALinsdau]

Yes, I've run the hose but still end up with some air for a while in the compressor.

[@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!

[@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!

[@ajdavies4677]

Yes! This was apparently my problem. Thank you!

[@ALinsdau]

Great to hear!

[@amadornj]

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

[@ALinsdau]

Best of luck.

[@itsninjamo752]

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

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching.

[@KirstenScott-m3p]

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

[@ALinsdau]

Excellent!

[@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.

[@JeremyCarnahan]

Agreed

[@timothydeluca8669]

Once again, very helpful information❤

[@ALinsdau]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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!

[@williamgallagher25]

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

[@stuartjohnson1238]

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

[@ALinsdau]

Great point!

[@samuelbarbary8603]

My sun joe trips the breaker even after installing a new gfci plug. The first time turning it on it had low pressure, then it trip. Changed the plug and it immediately tripped. Any ideas? Thank you

[@ALinsdau]

Is it on a 15amp circuit? Do you have other items on that circuit? Best to consult a licensed electrician - that doesn't sound good/safe.

[@samuelbarbary8603]

@@ALinsdau yes, it's on a 15 Amp circuit. Nothing else on that circuit. Sun Joe help is worthless. Thanks for your comment.

[@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 👍

[@sirpatmcc]

Thank you for demonstrating that,very helpful.

[@ALinsdau]

You are welcome!

[@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.

[@yndiradiazlopez6806]

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

[@ALinsdau]

No problem!

[@dmdtorres]

do you have any idea why the pressure washer shoots automatically

[@ALinsdau]

Not sure...

[@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.

[@azbatz]

Hi Aaron, I am a little confused. Do you "water the lawn" with pump on or off. In the video you showed both ways. The problem I am having is similar but a little different. The motor will come on and the 1st few seconds after pulling the trigger will be high pressure and then only a single tiny stream. When I release the trigger the pump seems to build up pressure and the same thing happens.

[@ALinsdau]

Water the lawn with the pump off until all the air clears, then turn it on.

[@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!

[@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

[@Beth4653852]

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

[@ALinsdau]

No worries!

[@kuyapol]

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

[@ALinsdau]

No problem 👍

[@buffi944]

When did it rain in that place one time

[@ALinsdau]

Not too much rain here.

[@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

[@daveg622]

Thank you so much. Was thinking it was my machine.

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching!

[@mzbreski]

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

[@ALinsdau]

No worries!

[@davidbeauchamp9663]

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

[@ALinsdau]

Good luck!

[@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!

[@shaniaa9287]

Thank you so much. I had issue.

[@ALinsdau]

No worries!

[@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 😁

[@abidsheikh5625]

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

[@esay3668]

I seriously love you man. Thank you!

[@ALinsdau]

Thank you

[@kellitallman2159]

Hey did you happen to know if I was to spay mine without a nozzle it would blow my o-ring out then I gotta find it or make sure I have an extra I’m surprised that yours don’t leak

[@ALinsdau]

Best to check with the manufacturer for safety.

[@JoseDiaz-er4ww]

Hi!I have the same model, but when need changes the nozzle for spread soap, simply doesn't work. I need to check it tomorrow. Thank you so much for the video.

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching!

[@jsnfrantz]

Amazing advice!

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks!

[@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!

[@flowingracefully893]

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

[@ALinsdau]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesbacon300]

What if your handle/gun doesnt let preassure build? Like it just stays on forever and you just cant get it to stop without kinking a hose somewhere?

[@ALinsdau]

Sounds like it needs to be serviced?

[@marymoney9730]

So ive had mine for about 4 years and only used it once. Everytime I would be using it, it would start to smoke so badly that I had to turn it off. What could be the problem. I bought it brand new from Home Depot and it has oil and gas in it. Please help!!

[@ALinsdau]

Oh, that's bad...definitely get it repaired.

[@flickboogers9325]

Great video but I did this and no dice. Same Ryobi as you but my concern is that I'm on well water and I used it last year and I I didn't really drain anything.

[@ALinsdau]

Oh, that could be an issue for sure.

[@johncarter8735]

Thank you 🙏 problem resolved!

[@ALinsdau]

Great!

[@vasannemoodley4466]

Hi As soon as I put on the machine the hose kicks out and the whole thing starts to smoke. Machine is just over two years old Took it to someone who said motor is damaged You think this is retrievable?

[@ALinsdau]

Might need to contact the manufacturer on that issue.

[@vasannemoodley4466]

@@ALinsdau Thanks so much

[@SQD-1]

Helped so much thank you

[@ALinsdau]

Glad to hear!

[@kennyjackson9418]

Any recommendations for a pressure washer that has zero flow to the hose? I replaced the unloader valve (the old one was extremely blocked with mineral buildup) but that has not solved the issue. My fear is that there is more mineral buildup internally that is blocking the system. Any ideas or recommendations would be awesome. Thanks!

[@billyralston5291]

I HAVE SAME ISSUE. BEEN SEARCHING FOR, AN ANSWER FOR MONTHS. LITTLE HELP PLEASE

[@loudiamonds23ify]

Super helpful thanks 😊

[@ALinsdau]

So glad!

[@marialago8677]

Thanks a lot. You save me some money 😊

[@ALinsdau]

Great!

[@vp1473]

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

[@ALinsdau]

Enjoy!

[@heatherd4747]

Is that with the pump off that your watering the lawn

[@ALinsdau]

Yes, pump is off.

[@joshoeproductions8681]

Thanks for this good sir!

[@TheSaint226]

Maybe I am not understanding, but couldn't you turn the hose on (before connecting to the pressure washer) and wait until waters is coming out, then(turn off water just long enough to connect the hose to the pressure washer, then turn water back on? Wouldn't that clear most of the air, and you wouldn't have to clear it for 5 mins? Thanks!

[@ALinsdau]

As long as you can prevent the hose from draining.

[@TonySmith-tl1lo]

My pressure pissed me off the other day I got a water pump an it still act up now when take off the screw where the come out it start work immediately but yesterday it took 2 hrs but I will try this now thanks

[@ALinsdau]

Hope it works.

[@TonySmith-tl1lo]

Yea I'm see tomorrow what it do