Commonly Replaced Pressure Washer Parts
There are some parts of your pressure washer you need to replace to get the best work performance:
Pump (500-2,000 hours)
Starter Pulley (500-1,500 hours)
Pull Rope (50-200 hours)
Gas Tank (1-5 years)
Fuel Line (2-5 years)
4 Reason Gas-Powered Pressure Won’t Start?
There are many reasons why your pressure washer won't start, but the most common cause is usually related to the components inside them. Let's take a look at the causes of gas pressure washers.
1- Defective Spark Plug
An outdated, worn, or damaged spark plug can prevent your pressure washer from starting properly. The best fix is replacing the spark plug rather than cleaning it. Changing the spark plug should be part of your yearly maintenance checklist as you can see above we already say. The price for a spark plug is not so expensive, they range around $10 and you can easily find them because it's so popular.
2- Restricted Carburetor
Old gas goes bad over time and can form varnish that gums up and corrodes your pressure washer's carburetor. This restricts the flow of gas into the engine and stops it from starting. So this time clean your pressure washer's carburetor.
A clogged air filter can also prevent your pressure washer from starting up. You can refer this article about how to find, clean, and replace pressure washer filters has been written, maybe it can help you start your pressure washer.
3- Defective ignition coil
Before replacing your pressure washer coil, first disconnect the spark plug wire from the coil. Then take off the engine cover to expose the coil assembly. After that, it will safe to replace for you. We recommend you watch the video about it so that you can have a real sight and easy to do.
4 – Broken Flywheel Key
The flywheel key on your pressure washer plays an important role. It's a soft metal key that connects the crankshaft to the flywheel. Over time and with regular use, this flywheel key can wear out. It can also break if your pressure washer hits a hard object, sort of like a shear bolt on a snowblower auger.
Once the flywheel key is worn or damaged, it can cause issues like unstable engine speeds, vibration and poor performance. To fix the problem, you'll need to replace the flywheel key.
Replacing the flywheel key typically requires removing and disassembling parts of the engine. It can be messy work and requires some mechanical knowledge and skill.
Electric Pressure Won’t Start?
The reason why your pressure washer won't start is most likely related to the power supply. To be sure, check all of your home's electrical sources, if they have problems try to fix them. Besides, check the connection points such as between the sockets together. You can try plugging in a certain device to test the power more quickly. If the power supply is completely normal, we recommend that you find a car repair specialist to examine them.
