Essential Maintenance Tips for Your High Pressure Washer

Overview: High pressure washer maintenance

• High pressure washer maintenance should be performed regularly after use

• Clean clogged nozzles with the nozzle needle included with the power tool

• Clean and replace the water filter if necessary

• Drain the high pressure washer prior to storage

• The storage location should be dry, ideally in a basement or secure garage

HIGH PRESSURE WASHER: MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR CARE

A long machine service life and optimum durability require the right high pressure Wsher maintenance. Just a few simple steps are needed before and after each work assignment to ensure that your high pressure washer is always in first-class condition. This is a quick job, as regular high pressure washer maintenance primarily involves checking individual components and cleaning them if necessary.

Cleaning the water filter as needed for high pressure washer pump maintenance    

We recommend that you use a water filter. This protects the pump against dirt from the water inlet and contributes to a longer service life for your high pressure washer. 

Cleaning the water filter at regular intervals is also part of maintenance of a high pressure washer. To do this, disassemble the filter and clean it under running water. You can then grease the seals with fittings grease and reassemble the water filter. 

High pressure washer maintenance: Winterising pressure washers

The ideal time to winterise your high pressure washer is before the first frost. To prevent frost damage to the high pressure washer in winter, you should drain it completely shortly after the last use in autumn. To do this, proceed as follows:

If you wish to drain your high pressure washer immediately after use, first switch off the power tool, disconnect it from the mains and turn off the water tap. Then operate the high pressure gun while the high pressure washer is switched off. This drains the system so that any remaining pressure is released from the high pressure hose.

In the second step, remove the garden hose from the high pressure washer and, depending on the model, also the high pressure hose. Then connect the device to the power supply and switch it on for approx. three seconds. A quantity of residual water escapes from the hose connection or from the high pressure hose. The pump of the high pressure washer is also drained.

Now all the steps of high pressure washer maintenance are complete, so you can store your machine for a longer period of time.

High pressure washer maintenance: Storing high pressure washers correctly

After drainage has been performed correctly, your high pressure washer is ready for storage.  can store your high pressure washer over the winter. Choose a dry location, such as a basement or garage.