20 Most Recent Karcher K DS 5500 Vacuum Questions & Answers

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My Karcher K 3.99 is leaking and dropped pressure. is it fixable (not filter)

I can not find foam stop to buy

why dont you go too a hardware shop and ask if they have a water proof mastic filler may be able too repair it

check your vacuum at the pickup all the way thru the hose to the bag, you might be stopped up somewhere.

It might be a simple switch issue. I would take it to a vacuum repair shop, one with free estimates. This way you will know for sure. and it should not cost you much?

you are going to have to contact the manufacture google the name and model # and serial # appliance parts places wont stock the specific part good luck . Tom

change the filters & ensure that the water container is properly seated in the machine.If the water tank is not sealing correctly the machine will not genrate any suction.

The water pump is not working or the pump line is blocked. Check the pupm hose, if ok replace water pump

The K5500 is an older model and doesn't come with the same amount of tools that the DS5500 comes with. You can usually tell the difference that the K5500 is an older model as its grey with yellow inserts. The latest DS5500 is all in yellow with black inserts and has some improvements made to the durability of its plastic body.

If twisting, pulling, and pushing are not working, then you may need to use some pliers to help loosen up the connection. You could also try wrapping the connection with a cloth or rag and applying pressure with a pair of pliers. If that still doesn't work, you may need to cut the connection and replace it with a new one.