Ryobi is one of the best electric pressure washer manufacturers you can buy from. But, like any manufacturer, the products they sell occasionally have issues. By reading through this guide, you will learn what those issues are, and how to fix them.
Troubleshooting A Leaking Pump
A leaking pump is never fun. But, fortunately, troubleshooting a leaking pump is quite easy.
There are, generally speaking, three reasons why the pump may be leaking. These three reasons include fittings that aren’t properly attached, a broken oil seal, or a water seal that has been damaged. If you aren’t sure what the cause is, don’t rule out any of those possibilities.
Right away, the first thing you must do is check each fitting. Make sure each fitting is as tight as it can be.
If oil is leaking out of the electric pressure washer, then you will need to use some sealant to seal the oil container. This shouldn’t take very long, provided you already have some sealant.
After you do those two things, you will need to contact Ryobi. Ryobi will want to help you fix or replace the water seal, since without the water seal, you can’t actually use your electric pressure washer.
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Troubleshooting A Motor That Starts And Turns Off
A motor that starts and turns off can be caused by no voltage or low voltage, as well as residual friction and residual pressure. Each one of these possibilities may be present, so it’s best to not rule anything out until you perform the troubleshooting process.
Make sure that the circuit you are using to power the electric pressure washer has no other devices plugged in. Too many devices, and the electric pressure washer won’t receive enough power.
If you are using an extension cord, make sure it isn’t damaged. If you can, attach the power cord directly to the outlet, forfeiting the extension cord.
Disconnecting the water supply, and then turning on the pressure washer, is one way of turning on the motor. Try this, and then plug in the water supply after turning on the motor. See if the motor turns off again.
If the motor does turn off, you turn off the pressure washer, pull the trigger on the sprayer until the pressure has been released, and then turn the electric pressure washer back on.
Troubleshooting An Electric Pressure That Won’t Start
Even though dealing with an electric pressure that won’t start is tedious, this troubleshooting process is very simple.
More often than not, the reason your electric pressure washer won’t start is due to there being insufficient power, an issue with the pressure washer’s circuit breaker, an error with your extension cord or, as is sometimes the case, an “On/Off” switch that is malfunctioning.
Right away, try unplugging every device attached to the same socket as the electric pressure washer. Turn the electric pressure washer on, and see if it works.
If it doesn’t, turn the electric pressure washer off and let it cool down for a little bit. The circuit breaker may have been overheating. After thirty-minutes, turn it on again, and see what happens.
Check the extension cord. Make sure that it doesn’t have any punctures or gashes in it. If it’s an old extension cord, it may not be working properly, so a replacement may be necessary.
The last thing to do, is to check the switch on the pressure washer. Make sure the switch is in-place and not damaged. But, if it is, you will need to replace the switch.
Conclusion
In the end, troubleshooting the most common problems that Ryobi’s electric pressure washers can experience is quite easy. Just follow this guide, and you won’t have any problems!
