Pressure Washer Repair with Oaonan GFCI Plug - Electric Pressure Washer Not Working

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Sometimes, GFCI plugs stop working especially on equipment like an electric power washer like I have here. You can hit reset all you want but the GFCI is dead at this point. When it goes out, it doesn’t mean the appliance is bad… And with the inexpensive Oaonan GFIC replacement plugs, you can easily get your power washer working again. They come in 2-prong and 3-prong models depending on what you need.
For a lot of people, a broken GFCI means throwing away an expensive power washer. But with the Oaonan plug, I just have to cut off the end and add the new one. After cutting off the GFCI, the wires need to be stripped back. Place the stripped wire against the new plug to see how much needs to be cut off. The green wire is supposed to be longer than the black and white wires so that it gets pulled out last in case the cord gets yanked out of the plug by accident. But it was almost impossible to connect all the wires with the green longer than the others so in the end I cut the green to the same length as the other two. Before proceeding, slip on the flexible grommet onto the cord. Now just insert the wires into the screw clamps and tighten them down.
On the 3-prong GFCI, the green is in the middle and the white is on the left. If you have your wires cut to the correct length, this part is really easy to do. That’s why I had to cut the green wire to the same length as the others because there’s very little space inside the plug. Now take the wire clamp and screw it to the base of the plug to secure the wires as extra safety in case the cord gets pulled.
The last step is to close up the plug with 4 screws. Be sure to use the plastic gaskets with the screws. They’ll help keep water out of the plug and functioning properly. The cover also has a rubber seal around it making this GFCI water resistant.The Oaonan replacement GFCI plugs are really inexpensive and easy to install. No need to call a repairman or throw away your equipment just because of a bad plug!
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[@danielslocum7316]

I received my pressure washer kzbin.infoUgkxfQauTxLT0JLSvqkq10rD79TU4k0Vz8zP over the weekend and decided to wait for the sun to come out before firing it up. Was needed to clean the deck. Our last pressure washer broke a couple of seasons ago, and I just hadn't replaced it yet. This one had great comments, so here we are. It was easy to assemble, and the trigger wand is comfortable and easy to hold for long periods of time. The pressure washer worked great and made quick work of the "TN North side algae" that inevitably grows every year. I also washed all of the deck furniture while I was at it... it all looks great! So far I am happy with this purchase. I plan to climb the ladder to wash siding over the next couple of days, will update if I have anything else to add after that!

[@mikea.1203]

I just followed your instructions and replaced the GFCI plug and it works again. Thanks a lot for the advice.

[@hickorytaylor]

Thanks! Just bought a brand new in the box Karcher pressure washer at an estate sale, never out of box, but about 6 years older or older. Put it all together and soon as I plugged it in the GFCI popped, can't reset it. Called Karcher and was left on hold 15 minutes. Hung up and searched youtube and your video came up, hit your link and ordered my new GFCI, hopefully here Tuesday. I was about to give it a pitch. Thanks for your information. Perfect job

[@Katojones21]

I just went to the curb a put mine back in the yard . It was on it’s way out to the garbage. Thanks for sharing I knew it had more life in it.

[@TheRenderQ]

Nice! Hopefully a new GFCI plug will bring your pressure washer back to life! Thanks for watching!

[@txtrang2515]

Thanks for making this video. My pressure washer stopped working today. Your vid is giving ne some reassurance my pressure washer may be salvageable.

[@2cute2shihtzu]

I just replaced the GFCI plug you recommended with my broken Ryobi power washer...and it FIXED and WORKS again...I almost bring the machine to recycle center and thank you so much for sharing this video. Save me $200+

[@TheRenderQ]

Excellent! I'm really glad you got your power washer working again by replacing the GFCI plug! Glad you didn't have to throw away your power washer!

[@MrBod4life]

I was wondering what was the issue you were having with yours? I have a Ryobi 1700 Pressure Washer and its making a buzzing noise from the plug. Thanks!

[@asmrwhitenoise3172]

@@MrBod4life Mine didn't make any buzzing noise. The light on the plug will light up but the machine just won't start. As soon as replaced the plug, the machine fires up again.

[@MrBod4life]

@@asmrwhitenoise3172 Oh gotcha. Glad you got yours working

[@congzhi3586]

@@MrBod4life capacitor

[@robbiejoe8599]

Just fixed my SunJoe power washer which had mysteriously quit working. Believe me, my electrical skills do not surpass rewiring a lamp. Many thanks.

[@LouisianaB]

Thank you so much. Having this issue with a brand new swimming pool pump. That stopped working after a few minutes. We tried everything inside and outside and nothing. I will be picking up the replacement GFCI plug today!!

[@Cool_Videoz]

Same thing happened with me now🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ludensoldetailing]

Awesome! Fingers crossed this is what's wrong with my washer.

[@nathaniel4969]

Thanks for this! Replaced a plug instead of a whole product. I'd much rather spend $30 instead of $300 🙂

[@mykuljay]

Many thanks! I'll give it a try.

[@elgato1013]

My gfi plug had a green light but the button on the Ryobi 1700 was not green. I replaced the Gfi plug off amazon got the same replacement and it works perfect now! I have a plastic bag over the plug now when it’s sitting outside

[@teddavid9310]

Nice video, well shot. QUESTION: My GFCI plug has a red light on it and it goes on when I press the top button and off when I hit test. Is it possible the switch is bad even though the light is working properly?

[@pkuchnicki]

Saved me time and effort. It would be nice to see what screwdriver head was needed to unlock the power cord. There is one screw which is not standard for which I couldn''t find the right screwdriver to unscrew.

[@terrybaptist795]

Very nice. My boss at work gave a free ryobi electric pressure washer I might to buy one these gfc plugs among among other things.😊

[@thespot3404]

GRACIAS!

[@shannon1946]

I'll try this and hope it works

[@danielklem8727]

Thank you

[@K4MV5]

Nice, I can mine make it work again!, thanks for the tip

[@kristym4243]

Thank you this is exactly what I was looking for.

[@TheRenderQ]

You’re welcome! Hope you get your pressure washer working again!

[@jamesdean2103]

@@TheRenderQ can i use this for an extension wire

[@mpolinski]

thanks for the help!!

[@ModelLights]

Before getting one of these, if you have security bits take apart the old one. Due to the heavy parts inside and frequent dropping since the module is at the end of a cord, it's often just a solder joint or two that are broken on the original unit. Solder it yourself if you understand what you're doing, or find a friend who can do it, it will usually be pretty basic soldering. This of course won't fix one with an actually bad part, but often it is only a broken solder joint or two and an easy fix on the original module. Not knocking this product at all, I'll likely buy one of these myself if the one I'm working on now is actually broken..

[@ecospider5]

On my rug doctor I took the plug partially apart. Found 2 security screws. Removed them. But there is something stopping me from getting it apart. I can pry it open 1/4 inch but it doesn’t pop open. So I have ordered a new one. But the old one won’t win. Maybe I should get out the Dremel 🤓

[@Kevin-kf5dn]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm an electronic technician, so I'll inspect mine carefully. I drew a blank when searching for a schematic. I understand how GFCI's work: If a current transformer is around the Line and Neutral connections at the same time, on a normal circuit, the current measured will be zero. If there is a ground fault, the current leaving the Line connection will not be equal to the current returning on the Neutral connection because that current is going to ground. Current between 100mA and 200mA can kill someone.

[@charleswilkersoniii1649]

Thank you. Saved me a trip.

[@TheRenderQ]

You’re welcome! I’m glad my video was helpful!

[@charleswilkersoniii1649]

@@TheRenderQ i was about to do a 45 mil round trip now the job is done. Thank you so much sir.

[@JimRardin]

Wanted to see you testing. What did/didn't the old one do versus the new one?

[@billjo4406]

Thanks bub

[@78kurenai]

How do you know if its bad plug or motor? Cuz mine just wont start. I have yellow/green light on my plug....

[@jaydux9733]

First, how do u confirm the gfci is bad??

[@071smitty]

ryobi 2000 psi pressure washer - which plug do i need please?

[@LittleYellowAirplane]

Good video but you MUST have the unstripped cord under the wire clamp at the end to avoid a wire strip. Clamping down on the individual wires is wrong and dangerous and should never be done.

[@univenpecalipre]

Hello. My Husky PW came with a replacement GFCI but it has two wires vs 3. Weird. Can I still use it ? Thanks

[@elomeli211]

I'm running off my inverter but the surge when I pull the trigger keeps tripping the gfci. Can't I just wire a standard plug on? I have the ar630tss on a igen4500 inverter. The pressure washer shuts off when not on the trigger and I believe that's the issue

[@jesseelisabeatty8205]

Can you do the same thing with a window ac unit that has the same kind of plug? Thanks

[@TheRenderQ]

Yes! I’m pretty sure you can change out the plug on an AC unit like I did on this pressure washer. Should be the same steps.

[@jhm2112]

Glad I found this video. I wanted to wash my car this weekend and my Gfci would not reset on my pressure washer. I had to use my garden hose instead. I also thought I had to throw away my pressure washer.This looks really easy to replace. Thanks!

[@TheRenderQ]

Excellent! I'm really glad you found my video! Yeah this is pretty easy to fix... if in fact your GFCI is the problem!

[@MrBod4life]

@@TheRenderQ How would you know if in fact it is the GFCI as the problem? I have a Ryobi Pressure washer that is constant buzzing sound at the plug when plugged into the wall. Thanks!

[@chinnuakanksh]

can I use with portable AC 14,000 BTU mine is whynter arc 14SH

[@parkermohave6973]

My 15 year old Karcher went out today completely. I opened up the GFCI plug to find a burned hot (black) wire and the smell of burnt plastic. My yellow GFCI was sealed with what looked like hardened silicone gel for waterproofing. Was yours similar to that?

[@Kevin-kf5dn]

Yes, these GFCI's on pressure washers seem to fail. Maybe they have a lifespan?

[@umsanjur]

All my outdoor receptacles have a GFCI. Looking for reassurance more than anything; anyone see any reason why I can't just cut off the built in GFCI on the pressure washer, replace with a regular 3 prong plug, and plug that into the GFCI receptacle? I'm still protected.

[@mikeswift1933]

When I press reset button the light is red does that mean the gfci is bad?

[@oreosk8ter]

I bought one of these but there's no hole opening for the wire. It's strange.

[@amayzing28]

My pressure washer only has 2 of the cords white and black. The only replacement home depot had were 3 cord GFCI. Could I still use it?

[@TheRenderQ]

Thanks for your question! I actually have both the 3-prong and 2-prong versions of the Oaonan GFCI plug. Personally I wouldn't use the 3-prong if your pressure washer only needs 2. Here's a link to the 2-prong version I have: amzn.to/2qbJWye Hope this helps! It's super easy to fix yourself!

[@kristinfrancis]

Wish he’d say yes or no…I have the same problem. I bought a three prong - but only needed the two. Can I still use it? And just not have the green ground wire ?

[@bakervinci163]

Do you suggest doing this with a brand new washer that would have to be sent back via Amazon ?

[@TheRenderQ]

I would not suggest changing out the GFCI plug on a brand new power washer if you can still return it. I’d just exchange or return and buy a new one. I don’t know if you’re aware of this but every time I plug my power washer into an outlet I have to press the Reset button on the GFCI plug to make it work. It’s probably a safety feature. That’s one thing you can check before you return the unit.

[@bakervinci163]

@@TheRenderQ I did that and even took it apart and dried it.

[@JoseAlvarez-rz6sl]

My craftsman stop working there no power xan it be tge same problem as well I try to reset but there's no change.

I plugged my pressure washer into a non GFCI outlet it ran for about 2 minutes I turned it off when to plug it back into another non GFCI outlet and now the green test light reset light won't go off in a pressure washer won't turn on. Is this because I plugged it into a non GFCI outlet and now it's broken?

[@Ichabod_Jericho]

I feel like you could’ve replaced the blown fuse & been fine?

[@Cyberpuppy63]

Is not the correct extra procedure; tie a knot in the connection wire, to ensure it will not be pulled out beyond the steel fastener?

[@dazeyknows6736]

I replaced my plug exactly but red light would not go off

[@jamesdean2103]

can i use this for an extension wire?

[@TheRenderQ]

Yes! You should be able to attach the replacement GFCI to an extension cord!

[@ecospider5]

I’m doing this on my rug doctor

[@jocelyn7733]

So, we replaced our power washer GFCI plug with a new OAONAN plug and it still won't reset properly. It just clicks back when we hit the reset button and the washer won't turn on. Is there another reason why this might be happening other than that the GFCI plug need replacing? Thanks!

[@TheRenderQ]

Not sure if you have another issue with your power washer but is there a possibility that the wires to the Oaonan are reversed? Check to make sure nothing else is making contact with the wires or connections. I guess it's possible the Oaonan GFCI you got is faulty?

[@jocelyn7733]

TheRenderQ thanks for your suggestions. I’m quite sure we connected the wires the right way, but will double check. Thanks!

[@Froztinc]

Jocelyn Oldham Mine is doing the same. Did you ever fix the problem?

[@raterNAZ]

Maybe check the rest of the wires the whole length its possible there is a break somewhere.

[@jjt2369]

Always check the pressure switch kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZXKoHutjdmLpdU

[@joelarso5348]

Can I run it on direct power

[@TheRenderQ]

The power washer could run on direct power but it's not advisable. The GFCI helps prevent you from getting electrically shocked in case something happens. Water and electricity don't mix well!

[@louismossey4432]

If you use a direct plug and plug it into a GFI outlet, I would think that would be safe.

[@ILeapZHD]

Will this work for a ryobi?

[@ILeapZHD]

Nvm I just ordered the 15amp for my ryobi pressure washer. I hope this works or else I’m out 200 dollars! 😥

[@kylerebman5094]

What is the plug is fucking brand new and won't work? Plugged into a wall outlet...

[@Nocholas]

You didnt even show it working. Kind of a waste of time.