Fix Pressure Washer Unloader Valve in 2 Minutes 

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@@HNXMedia I took it out and the pin works perfectly fine. I even cleaned the little holes on the side. It's still doing the same thing. I notice though, the unit won't stall out if I take the gun off and just let water run through it. I put the gun back on and hold down trigger, unit it ok. Let go of trigger, pump sounds like metal noises before stalling out. I wonder if something on the inside of pump broke

@@ShyRage1 That could very well be it too. Replacing a pump is super easy and on most unit only cost about $80. I had one that was completely shredded on the inside. Check out this video here for How easy it is to swap out a pump: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Np9c0MLnUv8.html

@@HNXMedia after watching your other video I saw that the pump itself also has a timing key 🗝️. I wonder if this is what broke in it and if that what I'm hearing. Also, if this could be why I'm having that issue

@@HNXMedia I ended up taking the pump off and apart. I cant get to the center of the pump for some reason but I found out if I shake it, It sounds like loose bearings. I'd say the pump is shot, your thoughts? Now, how do you disconnect the line going into the pump? On mine, it's not as simple as just unscrewing like a water hose.

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@@HNXMedia Right...one beer only makes you thirsty! Thanks for the tip, I'm helping a friend. No water is coming out and the engine is revving and slowing down. Hope that's it because at first we thought there was a clog in the hose.

​@@tomcollier4089 Sounds about right. The "system" in a pressure washer is ridiculously "balanced." If this doesn't work, check all the o-rings on the wand (yes, even those can cause a failure like this). I have a video on that as well. Worst (absolutely worst) case scenario, replace the water pump. It is cheaper than people think and...of course...I have a video (or two) on that as well. Drink a beer...wait, nope, drink 3 beers for me and we'll call it even. Peace.

@@HNXMedia Will do! I'll let ya know how it turns out tomorrow. I had to stop to cook.

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Glad it helped. So much to pressure wash, so little time. Peace.

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Yes, this sounds like a symptom of a bad/dirty unloader valve.

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@Michael Fresh Just replace the entire pump. The new pump will come with a new unloader. It is actually cheaper to buy a complete pump than just a single unloader valve. Find the model number and grab a matching pump off Amazon or just about anywhere. I replaced one for about $80: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Np9c0MLnUv8.html

If you are referring to the large screw in part next to the unloader valve, it is typically the connection that runs out to the wand (at least it is on mine). If it is something else, take a pic and email it to our contact email address on our about page. I'll take a look at it and help if I can.

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Thank YOU for watching and taking the time to leave a comment! I truly hope this video helped you get your pressure washer working again. Now you can get back to SPRAYING! Awesome! Thanks again!

Unloader valve issue is usually defined by a "surging" issue, where the pressure washer surges and then won't build pressure or the water will just trickle or squirt out the end of the wand. What you have sounds like a classic unloader valve "sticking" issue. Cleaning it should fix the problem. However, it could be that the entire pump is bad. The good news is, you can replace most pumps on most brands of pressure washer for around $80 (and you get a new unloader on the new pump anyway). Hope that helps, let me know.

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Typically the only thing holding them in is that "U" shaped clip and friction. Once you pry out the "U" clip you should be able to side a flat screw driver into the "spring rings" and just kind of slowly pry it out. I am unfortunately not familiar with any models that are more difficult that that. They are all typically set up the same way. Note that some can be "hidden" under rubber caps that may need to be removed. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment. If I can help in any other way, just let me know.

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​@@HNXMedia An admirable quality sir! If I could ask a brief follow-up q, I've followed this vid on my Nilfisk Alto, it runs, starts & stops on the trigger & main switch, water comes out of the lance but with no pressure at all, lance & hose are clear of debris / calcium, no visible water loss within the unit or from the main body - where would you look next pls?

@@gavva2010 It sounds like the pump is not building pressure. I have had to replace/repair my pump twice. The internal valves are often plastic and they corrode/crack. If the unloader has completely failed beyond being able to be cleaned, it is often cheaper to replace an entire pump than just individual parts - and they are super easy, usually just a couple bolts. I replace a pump in this video: How To Replace Pressure Washer Water Pump (Part 2) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Np9c0MLnUv8.html

@@HNXMedia I checked the unloader according to your excellent vid, hoping it was gonna be stuck, but nope - it was fine. So I cleared the little hole with a pin, greased the o-rings, & reinstalled. I'll try the valves next, motor is fine & the machine *does* allow water to flow through, just with no pressure at all. We had a pretty cold spell a few weeks back, hope it's not cracked.

@@gavva2010 That's the way I lost my first pump. It was in the garage but too close to the garage door during a hard freeze. The water remaining in the pump cracked the metal.

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