Our table of troubleshooting will help you to save money on repairing of high-pressure cleaners of one of the leading manufacturers. But if self-repair is not successful, you will be able at least to estimate the possible cost of repairs.
Husky 2600 PSI pressure washer troubleshooting
| PROBLEM OR CONCERN | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Detergent is not dispensing | The suction tube located in the detergent spray bottle assembly has been disconnected or clogged. | Remove the soap lance assembly from the detergent bottle. Make sure that the clear tube is properly connected to the soap lance. If it is not connected then reconnect it. |
| Detergent to Water ratio | Your Powerwasher draws detergent at a 10:1 ratio. Most pressure washer detergents are generally concentrated within that range so minimal adjustment is required. | |
| If you feel like you are using more detergent than is required for the application you can dilute it with regular tap water. | ||
| Detergent - What to use | We recommend that you use a cleaner which is specifically designed for power washers. There are different kinds available depending on the application. Check with your local Home Depot store for the product which is best suited for your needs. | |
| Never use Bleach, Ammonia or Hot water in the unit. | ||
| Circuit breaker trips or Fuse blown in Fuse Box | Circuit overload | Check that the circuit is rated at 15 amps or greater. Make sure the unit is plugged into a dedicated circuit. |
| Extension cord too long or wire gauge too small | Use proper extension cord as recommended in owner's manual. | |
| Nozzle partially blocked | Clean Nozzle | |
| Excessive pressure | Clean Nozzle | |
| GFCI Plug installation GFCI Plug malfunction | For instructions regarding the GFCI Plug installation or malfunction please email | |
| Gun/Hose - Leaking water | Gun/Hose will need to be replaced. Replacement parts are not available for the Gun/Hose.. | |
| Leaking Oil from Pump | A small amount of leakage is normal | If leakage occurs please contact us directly |
| Leaking water from bottom of unit | Machine Inlet connection is defective | Check the Machine Inlet at the back of the unit to ensure that water is not leaking from it. If the connection is leaking it will have to be replaced. |
| Leaking water from bottom of unit | Manifold Assembly is leaking water | Remove the front cover of the unit. If there is water leaking anywhere from the Manifold please |
| Pump housing is leaking water | ||
| Low pressure | Faucet not fully open or unit is not receiving a full volume of water | Open the faucet all the way. |
| Not building maximum pressure | Screen Filter is clogged | Clean the Screen filter |
| Irregular pressure | Gun or Hose failure | Replace Gun and/or Hose. |
| Kink in the Garden Hose or Hose is wrapped on a storage wheel | Unwrap the Garden Hose and lay it out flat to ensure that there are no kinks in the Hose. | |
| Water leaking from either Hose or Unit | Stop water from leaking before using the unit or contact us if you need assistance. | |
| Garden Hose length is too long | Shorten the length of the Garden Hose. | |
| We recommend a maximum length of 25 to 50 feet for City water supply and 30 feet for Well water supply. | ||
| Clogged Nozzle | Clean the Nozzle | |
| No water coming out of Wand | Gun/Hose Assembly is defective | Attach the Gun/Hose to the front of the unit with no wand attached to the Gun. |
| Squeeze the trigger of the gun to ensure that water comes out of the front of the Gun at a rate equal to the Garden Hose. If no water comes out of the Gun, remove the gun and the hose to ensure that water flows out of the pump. If it does, the gun will need to be replaced. | ||
| Trigger will not move | Gun Safety Lock in engaged | Release Safety Lock as instructed in Manual. |
| Unit will not start | Unit is not turned on | Press ON/OFF Switch into ON position. |
| Note: Unit will only start when trigger is depressed. | Loose or disconnected Plug | Reconnect Plug. |
| Unit stops while operating | Defective GFCI Plug | If the GFCI does not work it will need to be replaced. |
| Extension Cord length or gauge incorrect | Use proper Extension Cord | |
| Gun trigger not operating properly | ||
| Defective Gun | Remove the Gun and Hose assembly from the front of the unit. Aim water stream away from electric source and switch the unit into the ON position. If the unit starts and water comes out of the front, the Gun may need to be replaced. |
Husky 3000 PSI pressure washer troubleshooting
| PROBLEM OR CONCERN | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Detergent Leak | Disconnected or Kinked Deter- gent Pick up Tube | Remove the front cover of the unit and check if the clear tube is still properly attached or kinked. If it is not attached then reconnect it or unkink it. |
| Reservoir Tank won't hold Detergent | Chemical Tank Nipple Broken | The Chemical Tank Nipple is attached to the inside wall of the Reservoir Tank. |
| Detergent is not dispensing | Incorrect wand is attached to the Gun | Make sure that the Adjustable wand is attached to the Gun. Detergent will not dispense with the Turbo Wand or at the high pressure setting. |
| Wand is not set the low pressure setting | Hold the shaft of the Wand in one hand and turn the gray dial all the way clockwise with the other hand. If the dial is left even slightly in the counter- cockwise direction it will not dispense detergent. | |
| Nozzle is clogged with debris | Turn the Nozzle Head until the two metal blades move apart completely. Straighten out a paper clip and insert it into the tip of the Nozzle. Back flush the Nozzle with water | |
| Detergent to Water ratio | Your Powerwasher draws detergent at a 10:1 ratio. Most pressure washer detergents are gene- rally concentrated within that range so minimal adjustment is required. If you feel like you are using more detergent than is required for the application you can dilute it with regular tap water. | |
| Detergent - What to use | We recommend that you use a cleaner which is specifically designed for power washers. There are different kinds available depending on the application. Check with your local Home Depot store for the product which is best suited for your needs. | |
| Never use Bleach, Ammonia or Hot water in the unit. | ||
| Detergent Tank fills up with water | Detergent Suction Assembly (the part which the High Pressure hose connects to) is defective | The part will have to be replaced.. |
| Circuit breaker trips or Fuse blown in Fuse Box | Circuit overload | Check that the circuit is rated at 15 amps or greater. Make sure the unit is plugged into a dedicated circuit. |
| Extension cord too long or wire size too small | Use proper extension cord as recommended in owner's manual. | |
| Nozzle partially blocked | Clean Nozzle | |
| Excessive pressure | Clean Nozzle | |
| Gun/Hose - Leaking water | Gun/Hose will need to be replaced. Replacement parts are not available for the Gun/Hose.. | |
| Leaking Oil from Pump | A small amount of leakage is normal. | |
| Leaking water from bottom of unit | Machine Inlet connection is defective | Check the Machine Inlet at the front of the unit to ensure that water is not leaking from it. If the connection is leaking it will have to be replaced. |
| Pump housing is leaking water | ||
| Low pressure | Faucet not fully open or unit is not receiving a full volume of water | Open the faucet all the way. |
| Not building maximum Pres- sure | Screen Filter is clogged | Clean the Screen filter |
| Irregular Pressure | Gun or Hose failure | Replace Gun and/or Hose. |
| Kink in the Garden Hose or Hose is wrapped on a storage wheel | Unwrap the Garden Hose and lay it out flat to ensure that there are no kinks in the Hose. | |
| Water leaking from either Hose or Unit | Stop water from leaking before using the unit or contact us if you need assistance. | |
| Garden Hose length is too long | Shorten the length of the Garden Hose. | |
| Clogged Nozzle | Clean the Nozzle | |
| Air in Pump | Let Pressure washer run with Gun trigger depressed and Wand removed until a steady stream of water is released. | |
| No Wand attached to the front of the Gun | Attach either the Turbo or Adjustable Wand to the front of the Gun. (High Pressure is created with the Wand and not the Gun). | |
| No water coming out of Wand | Clogged Nozzle | Clean Nozzle |
| Quick Connect is attached in- correctly | To Attach Quick Connect properly, keep the outer collar of the Quick Connect held back while sliding the Quick Connect all the way forward against the Inlet Nipple and then release the collar to lock it into place. (The collar is spring loaded so if it is released too soon it will not lock into place). | |
| Screen Filter is clogged | Clean the Sceen filter | |
| Trigger will not move | Gun Safety Lock is engaged | Release Safety Lock as instructed in Manual. |
| Unit will not start | Unit is not turned on | Press ON/OFF Switch into ON position. |
| Note: Unit will only start when trigger is depressed. | Loose or disconnected Plug | Reconnect Plug. |
| Unit stops while operating | Defective GFCI Plug | Perform GFCI reset procedure as instructed in Section 2.0. If the Plug does not reset it will need to be replaced. |
| Extension Cord length or gauge incorrect | Use proper Extension Cord | |
| Gun trigger not operating properly | ||
| Defective Gun | Remove the Gun and Hose assembly from the front of the unit. Aim water stream away from electric source and switch the unit into the ON position. If the unit starts and water comes out of me front, the Gun may need to be replaced. | |
| Tripped Pressure washer Thermal Switch | Allow to cool and restart unit. | |
| Defective ON/OFF Switch | ||
| Wand - Attaching | To attach the Wand apply some moderate downward pressure on the Wand (In the direction of the trigger) while simultaneously twisting the wand a 1 /4 of a turn clockwise. It may help if you set the gun vertically on a flat surface with the wand pointing upwards. The two tabs on the end of the WancT must slide all the way in before the Wand will twist and lock. If this does not work remove the o-ring from the end of the wand and attach it without foe orina. If the wand attaches, you will need to replace the oring. | |
| Wand - Removing | Release the back pressure in the Gun/Hose. Re- move the Garden Hose from the unit and squeeze the trigger of the Gun. Apply some moderate downward pressure on the Wand (In the direction of the trigger) while simultaneously twisting the wand a 1/4 of a turn counterclockwise. (It may help if you set the gun vertically on a flat surface with the Wand pointing upwards). | |
| Wand - Gray collar won't turn/won't adjust to low/ high pressure | To turn the gray collar, hold the Wand horizontally in both hands. Hold the collar firmly in one hand and the shaft of the Wand in the other hand. It works best if you grab the shaft by the "beehive" shaped portion at the bottom of the Wand. Sometimes the gray collar gets tightened down too far and needs some extra force to move it. |
Husky 1800 electric pressure washer troubleshooting
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | CORRECTION |
|---|---|---|
| Motor will not start or stops while operating | GFCI tripped or not reset | Turn off unit. Press GFCI reset button firmly after it has been connected to the electrical supply |
| Circuit breaker tripped or fuse blown in circuit fuse box | Disconnect all other loads on the same circuit and reset circuit breaker or replace fuse | |
| Loose or disconnected plug | Reconnect plug | |
| Tripped pressure washer circuit breaker | Allow to cool and restart unit | |
| Circuit breaker trips or fuse blown in fuse box | Circuit Overload | Check that the circuit is rated 15 amps or greater. Disconnect all loads on the circuit |
| Extension cord too long or wire size too small | Use proper extension cord as recommended in Operator's Manual | |
| Nozzle partially blocked Excessive pressure | Clean nozzle | |
| Reduce pressure by using pressure adjustment knob | ||
| GFCI trips repeatedly | incorrect voltage internal short | |
| Call Customer Service Department | ||
| Water or oil leaking from bottom of pump | A small amount of leakage is normal | If excessive leaking occurs call Powerwasher FAfP Customer Service Department |
| Pressure increases when gun is closed | Bypass valve not operating properly | Call Customer Service Department |
| Motor running but pump not building maximum pressure or has irregular pressure | Faucet closed | Open faucet |
| Unit has been stored in freezing temperatures | Thaw out unit completely including hose, gun and wand | |
| Water inlet screen clogged Air in pump | Clean screen | |
| Adjustable pressure knob not set to maximum position | Let pressure washer run with gun open and wand removed until steady stream of water is released | |
| Suction or discharge valves clogged or worn out | Set to maximum position. | |
| By-pass valve not operating effectively | Call Powerwasher FAIP Customer Service Department | |
| Call Customer Service Department | ||
| No intake of chemicals | injection tube not securely inserted into pressure washer | Push firmly into machine Replace tubing |
| Tube cracked or split | Switch nozzle to low pressure Clean nozzle. | |
| Wrong Nozzle setting | Dissolve by running warm water through the injection tube | |
| Nozzle blocked injection tube strainer clogged | ||
| Dried chemicals in injector | ||
| Trigger will not move | Gun safety lock engaged | Release safety lock |
Husky HU80530 pressure washer troubleshooting
| PROBLEM | CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Engine fails to start | 1. No fuel in tank | 1. Fill tank |
| 2. Spark plug shorted or fouled | 2. Replace spark plug | |
| 3. Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain or electrodes broken) | 3. Replace spark plug | |
| 4. Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or disconnected from spark plug | 4. Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug | |
| 5. Ignition inoperative | 5. Contact authorized service center | |
| Engine hard to start | 1. Water in gasoline | 1. Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel |
| 2. Weak spark at spark plug | 2. Contact authorized service center | |
| Engine lacks power | 1. Dirty air filter | 1. Clean or replace air filter |
| Detergent fails to mix with spray | 1. Detergent injection hose is not properly submerged | 1. Insert injection hose into detergent storage bucket |
| 2. High pressure nozzle attached | 2. Use low pressure nozzle (black) to apply detergent | |
| Pump doesn’t produce pressure | 1. Low pressure nozzle installed | 1. Replace with high pressure nozzle |
| 2. Inadequate water supply | 2. Provide adequate water flow | |
| 3. Spray wand leaks | 3. Check connections and / or replace wand | |
| 4. Nozzle is clogged | 4. Clean nozzle | |
| 5. Pump is faulty | 5. Contact authorized service center | |
| 6. Air in line | 6. Squeeze trigger on spray wand to remove air from line |