Practical guides for diagnosing pressure washer issues, identifying common causes, and finding the right repair path.
Pressure washer not spraying? This guide covers the 4 most common causes — clogged nozzle, damaged hose, stuck unloader valve, and pump failure — with ranked DIY fixes, step-by-step instructions, and 2026 cost breakdowns.
Pressure washer not starting? This guide covers the 4 most common causes — stale fuel, a bad spark plug, a clogged carburetor, and a failed ignition coil — with step-by-step diagnosis, DIY fixes, and cost breakdowns.
Pressure washer making noise? This guide covers the 4 most common causes — cavitation, worn pump bearings, a faulty unloader valve, and debris in the inlet — with step-by-step diagnosis, DIY fixes, and cost breakdowns.
Pressure washer not building pressure? This guide ranks the 5 most common causes — from clogged nozzles to failing pump seals — with step-by-step diagnosis, DIY fixes, and real cost breakdowns.
Pressure washer won't stay running? This guide covers the 5 most common causes — clogged carburetor, stale fuel, dirty air filter, faulty unloader valve, and bad spark plug — with step-by-step diagnosis, DIY fixes, and cost breakdowns.
