Pressure Washer - motor runs / pump doesn't - How to fix!!! 

BurbBilly, my Homelite 2700 pressure washer had no pressure this spring. I noticed dripping underneath and replaced the thermal release valve. That fixed the drips but still no pressure. I found your video. Followed your instructions and now the pressure washer works great! Since it was out of warranty, you saved me a bunch of time and money. Thanks, Bill

I literally was on amazon and was about to click the buy button to purchase a new pump when I thought I’d look on RU-vid as someone must have posted something about this issue. I saw your video... went outside, did just what you said and viola... pump pressure is back like a charm!!! Thanks a million. Now I can take the family out for dinner with that 100 bucked you saved me!

Thought id give this a try on the pressure washer I own before replacing the pump or purchasing a new washer. This saved me some cash. Washer works great now! Thanks for the tip and taking the time to pass this info along. Mike

Thanks for taking the time to document this..... I fixed my power washer all on my own...... with the help of this video.

This video was great! Thank you Billy. My homelike pressure washer was low on pressure and I did exactly as you described in the video and it fixed my issue (including going right for the screw driver). Not sure if it would work with other pressure washers, but for my Homelite, it was the fix!! Thank you for taking the time to video how to fix!

I was about to throw a hissy fit and you helped me get my pressure washer working in under 5 minutes. You sir, are a gift to the world. Thank you so much.

Got mine out today for the first time since last year and no pressure. Everywhere I looked I was told if it doesn't have pressure, you need a new pump ($100) or to rebuild it. Then I found your video. Took me 10 minutes to fix it. Thanks!!

holy crap ...I watched a dozen videos thinking I have to rebuild my carb or do some major pump rebuild..I did this and cleaned the filter to my water inlet and it worked perfectly...awesome

I have an almost new Troy Bilt Pressure Washer. I had no pressure. I thought it was the pump. You saved me a lot of time and maybe $100.00. Thank You Sir for all you do. Michael G. Altman Laporte, In.

Thank you sir! As a female perspective, you gave excellent instructions. I did everything you said including the screw driver. I didn’t get the part out , but I cleaned everything and as a last resort, tapped on the part you pushed on the concrete. It worked and I was able to get all my power washing completed! So thank you! Very much!!!!!❤️

UNBELIEVABLE!! the local fix it place (very reputable) said $400 to repair. your video and 10 minutes later,...DONE! and working. Thank you so so much :)

wow !!!! so happy I seen this post. I thought I'd have to take it to the shop.....but no after seeing this I was running my washer 10 minutes later. thank you !!!!

You are the boss! Thanks for the quick fix! My homelite pressure washer decided not to work this year, wife said 'leave it at the curb' after I tried a few things scratching my head. Watched your video, 10 mins later it's purring like a tiger. She lives to see another season!

Thanks, Burb Billy. Right to the point and much more informative than the other sites I sifted through.

You are the man! I was just about to haul the washer up to the repair shop, and came across your video. THANKS!!!

Thanks for the tip !. I think I have the same problem, own same pressure washer for 2 years so far.. kept it in my shed during the winter. Will work on it this weekend. Hope that's the problem.

You're the BEST Burbbilly! I have the same Homelite pressure washer but it is several years older than your brothers so the unloader valve was a little tougher to get out. Once I got it out the problem was exactly as you described and I just smacked the pin on the end and now it works great. Thank you thank you thank you.

Thanks, Burbbilly you are the man, I was about to purchase the unloader valve and then you came to the rescue. Keep it up!

I didn't take mine out and it worked to fix it by working the pin while still installed. Free pressure washer someone gave away. Thanks man.

Thanks for this video. My Simonize pressure washer quit working today [Saturday]. The motor worked fine so I thought is was the pump. I went into town to look for a replacement pump and found a match for $169. But they were out of stock so I went back home thinking of another supplier which was closed today but open on Monday. I then checked RU-vid to see how much of a job it would be to install a new pump. I then found your video and guess what? It was my unloader valve that had seized. You saved me some money and I owe you a great thank-you.

You are my new hero! I had that exact problem with that exact model, and I needed to pressure wash my house's vinyl siding. I was freaking out until I thought of checking RU-vid. 10 minutes later I was blasting away! Thank you, Sir!

I was about to buy a new pump when I came across your video. Your instructions helped a lot a saved me time and money. Thank you for doing this... Jean R. Westlake, oh.

Thanks Burb Billy! I spent a half hour cursing at my pressure washer before I found this. 5 minutes later I was back in business.

Thank you very much. I had just picked up my pressure washer from someone that I let borrow it for 4 days and I know it worked before I took it to them but when I picked it up, the pump would not kick on al all. I was no happy. But now that I know it was just the value stuck, I'm a happy man again thank you. Time for a cold beer.

Literally just fixed mine thanks to this video. Appreciate the upload. Works like new again, actually better than I can remember. Cleaned out everything with WD-40 while I was at it.

I second the free beer. My Homelite sat in the garage for over 3 years. After replacing the carb (the engine wouldn't run until I did), I had the same problem with no pressure. Did this fix in 5 mins (the screwdriver pry was very easy) and now its running like new again. Thank you!

I had the same issue, and, after watching your great video... The pressure was back... Thank you for making this video and saving all of us time, a headache and some hard earned money... Subscribed...

This was the fix for my low pressure. Thanks a million. It only takes a few minutes to complete.

Billy You rock, You diagnosed my problem and shared with me how to fix exactly as you shared! Thanks Dude!

I had the same issue with my Homelite 2700... called the tech line and told them I ran Purple Power through it once in 3 years, earlier that day. The tech said I destroyed the seals and would need a new pump. Went to Home Depot where I bought it and they don’t even sell Homelite anymore. Soaked the pump in CLR and searched RU-vid. Your video came up and I tried it! Success! Thanks for doing this video, it saved me $75 and a lot of time!

Well I want to add my thanks for your video too. I was ready to leave my Troy-Bilt pressure washer for the trash truck to pick it up but followed your instructions and it worked like a charm. Thank you Billy!

Burb Billy, Nice job. Took 5 minutes to fix and I am now up and running. Thanks for the tip

Man! I just watched your video and I did exactly what you did and my pressure washer works again!!!!! You saved me a ton of money!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

You rock! Last year I used this unit once, put it away for the winter and today needed to use it. Engine runs but no pressure. So I put it away thinking it was defeat and was about to go to Costco and but a new one. I decided​ at the last second to check RU-vid and found your video. Thank you! Easy to follow and bang on correct! You rock and you made me feel manly as I fixed my own problem! Thanks!!

Thank You. My pressure washer motor ran no pressure. I pulled the pimp apart twice. and checked every thing. One valve needed resetting. I was considering buying a new washer. Fixed the thing you said and all is well. Thanks.

You are a life saver. After many days of frustration trying to fix a borrowed pressure washer, I found your video. My boyfriend watched it and had the washer fixed in under 10 minutes. There was much rejoicing.

Thank you so much! I had taken the whole pump apart on my Homelite and couldn't find anything wrong. I was about to order a new pump today until I saw this today and tried it. Took me less then 5 minutes and was running perfectly.

You diagnosed exactly the problem I was having. Thank you for posting this.

I watched your video and with the information you shared I was able to fix my power washer. Thank you! You're a good man!

Great easy fix 99% of people would never know about...thank you

Thanks for posting this video. My pressure washer has been kept outside in a rubbermaid shed and I took it out today to do some work with it. No high pressure! Your video was a HUGE help. After following your instructions, it's working just fine!

DUDE. That was perfect. Thank you. You saved me a ton of time and money.

Thanks! Saved me tearing the whole pump apart . Literally took me 5 mins to fix. Thanks again!

Thanks for a great video. Just another tip. My Homelite was stored in my outdoor shed, but it didn't lose pressure all at once. I guess cause it is because we have pretty mild winters. Sometimes it had low pressure and the next time I go to use it, it was OK. So I guess this valve can stick once in a while. Either way I pulled it out, gave it a clean, worked the piston back and forth and "voila" it now works every time. And the screw driver trick is gold. Thanks Billy!

Hey, I just wanted to say thanks. I was ready to go buy a new machine and I followed your directions and my units working like a charm. Have a nice Memorial Day.

Thank you so much. Mine was doing the same as yours. After watching your tutorial I got mine back running again.

This fix works! The instructions are perfect. 10 minutes instead of an expensive and time consuming pump replacement. Well done!

Hey - Thanks so much for this. I had the same problem with my washer, a Suburu EA190V, also from Costco - and the unloader valve was identical. Interestingly my valve wasn't seized up. It popped in and out without issue. Before I put it back in I turned the water on and let some run through now open valve housing. I then put it back together but the water wouldn't come through. I took a chance and started the machine up. There was about a 15 second hesitation and the water started. Works great.

Thanks, I did that and it worked! Even though I have a Troy Bilt, I found the valve and followed your advice Thanks again!

Just wanted to let you know the video was great and worked, Really like your easy going common sense approach. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us.

Thanks for posting this, Bill. It really helps when you have support like this when you're trying to get one of these units to work. Mine is like new, I bought it from someone who gave up on it after using it a few times. They probably spent $250 or so, and got to use it once or twice. They let it sit around and then I bought it without the hose and gun for $10. When I tried to start it it felt like the valves were messed up, but it turned out they were fine. It has the Briggs & Stratton "Professional 7.75" motor. They probably got more for the hose and gun than I paid for the motor and pump. Oh well.

While my pressure washer is brand new, I love learning more about small engines, etc. This is just another trick up my sleeve to diagnose an issue! Thanks!

Blowing you kisses of gratitude from Michigan! I spent 1 1/2 hours trying to figure out what was wrong with this pressure washer and was mere MOMENTS away from taking a sledge hammer to this machine and then lighting it on fire. Took a short break to jump on You Tube and came across this video. Was up and running in less than 10 minutes! Sucks that I'll probably have to do this every Spring, but now I know what to do.

This worked beautifully...took me 5 minutes. Thnx for taking the time to make this video!

Was about to buy a new one. Found this vid. Fixed my 18 yo craftsman washer that does the trick. You rock sir!

Well done. I have the same pressure washer and that suggestion worked perfectly. Done in less than 10 minutes as you said. Thanks!

You are officially my hero for the day! Needed to wash the deck and had low pressure, found your video and my problem was fixed!! Worst part was putting the retaining pin back in but one it was in, good as new.

Great Job i will keep this video in mind when i repair a lot of my power washing machines that broke down last year... Thank you man for sharing

Thanks Billy your information, it saved me $90 on a new pump. Also, my unit is almost 10 years and the pressure had dropped some last year so I fixed the frozen check valve as in your video and cranked down the pressure spring and... waaalaa mucho buncho pressure........ AGAIN THANKS...

Fantastic advice! I have a craftsman which is similar in design. Worked like a charm! So glad I found your video before looking for repair service.

Great tip-works perfectly now. Saved a Bennie too! Thank you.

Thanks for the video. Bought the same unit last year. Went to pressure wash the house today and was so mad when I realized that the pump wasn't working. Got even madder thinking about the time it would take to fix it. Then I found your video and the house looks great now!

March 2019...watched this video & repaired my pressure washer....thank you

I just did this on my Homelite 2700 UT80522G and it worked!!!! I was just about to buy a new pressure washer, but your video saved me. Thanks much appreciated!

Thank you for the video. I actually kept watching because you left in the struggle. That kept it real. I have not tried the fix yet but I have issues and I have never even heard of what was under that ole rubber cap. LOL. I will update.

Thanks to your video, I was able to fix this problem! A very talented neighbor used a vintage hand vice and slide hammer to pop that valve out with one rap! Back in business, thanks to the BurbBilly!

Dude! Thanks for a simple video and explanation of this. This is exactly what our problem was on our Husqvarna. Thumbs up!

Same machine and same problem, and it's only a year old. Was wracking my brain... Figured that bottom piece (unloader) was the culprit, but the manuals don't mention it anywhere, of course. Your video explained everything perfectly, and the steps were very easy to follow. Got it apart, freed up the stuck pin, and back together in 5 minutes (The screwdriver method was absolutely the way to go). Great video - you saved me countless hours looking for my warranty information, waiting for customer service, and repair hell. Thank you!!

Awesome. That fixed it. Most of these videos want you to replace the whole pump. Thank you!

Thanks a lot for sharing! My father was extremely upset with himself because he thought he ruined the pump by putting bleach in it. I went over and took the valve out and sure enough it was stuck. This fixed the problem! Good stuff buddy!!

Thank you thank you thank you!!! Our machine is slightly different - the retaining clip is exposed, but same process (great advice for removing the valve!).Works like a charm now!

Worked like a champ. Good thing I found your video first....I was ready to buy a whole new psi unit. Thanks again

Had low pressure issue with my pressure washer, I was able to fix and get it back up and running again, without having to buy any parts! Thanks to this guy's video tutorial... Thanks again :-)

I got the same machine & same problem Gonna try this tomorrow Thanks 4 showing how 2 fix

You’re awesome, this fixed my pressure washer in less than five minutes. Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s nice to still see average everyday guys fixing their stuff. Thanks again!

That worked awesome, got back from riding, bike was mudded up good ,went for the Power washing naturally not working pulled the pin out Walla done deal perfect working condition thank you

Awesome video! I got one of these for free that was practically brand-new. Did this and it works like a charm. Thank you Sir!!!

You are my hero today! This perfectly explains my pressure washer being intermittent. Fixed up and running great! Thank you!

Just pulled my actuator out and it was frozen! Can’t wait to try it out tomorrow. It’s 9 o’clock at night and pouring rain out… Not a good time to test it. Thank you

Sir, I wanted to truly thank you for posting this video. I have a Subaru pressure washer with similar specs and the same pump. I was ready to detach the pump and order a new one. I just happened to come across this video, and watched it. The repair worked perfectly. Fortunately for me, I was able to free the unloader easily with a pair of pliers, and I didn't have to bang it on the concrete. Just a rap of the hammer and it came loose. You saved me a great be pile of money with this. It was a blessing to me. Thank you again. I'll make sure to bring it inside this Winter.

Just want to say thanks - saved me from spending $300 on a new pressure washer

BRO! I think this is exactly my problem! Thanks a million! I'll take her apart tomorrow and let ya know!

My machine wouldn’t work tonight. Watched your video. Tried the fix and boom it worked. Thank you!

Thanks Burb Billy! I had the same problem and was about to buy a new pump but found your video ... and it worked! Rather than store the power washer out of the cold next winter, I'm going to remove the unloader valve and store that inside. Thanks again!

This video saved me from trashing my pressure washer and your instructions were great. I can now use it and am thankful to you for these instructions.

i was about to order a new pressure wash pump !! mine broke about two years ago after I left it in the shed during the winter months! I will be trying this out right now before I even order a new one! thanks

Thanks Billy, Did the trick! I was ready to buy a new pump.

we let it set and low and behold the washer would not work again. Run but no pressure. I decided to check out some videos on the subject and this was the first one. I tried what billy said wouldn't you know that was the problem. Thks a bunch. Runs like a champ again. The valve was stuck.

Thank you, this worked perfectly for me. Could have been looking for a new machine if it wasn't for this post.

Exactly what was wrong with my pressure washer today. The hardest part was finding the wrench! Thanks for the video.

Great work...your video saved me a Franklin no doubt. Literally took 5 minutes to repair! Thanks for the help!

Thanks for this. I thought my old (but infrequently used) pressure washer had blown an entire pump assembly. Sticky unloader valve was the problem.

Your video gave me a 5 minute fix to the same issue...brilliant!

Hey thanks for posting the video. You saved me big time! Took me lexx than 10 minutes to get my pressure washer up and running after watching the vid. Thanks again!

May 8th 2019, Update. Worked like a champ!!!! wow best youtube advice i ever got. thank you so very much..... I think? Now the wife has a list of things to do! LOL guess were painting the house this spring, Thanks again

Billy, I owe you a beer. This tip saved me a lot of time and money. Thank!

Thanks for the video. Saved me a couple hundred bucks. Only thing that I would add is that you beware when removing the unloader . Mine came shooting out like a rocket when I pried on it !

You're welcome Mike.....sometimes youtube blocks me from directly replying to a comment....yours was such a case

Great tip. Thank you for taking the time to show us and making it so simple. Thanks.

Awesome fix. Exactly my problem and fixed in 5 minutes. Thanks.