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How to repair non-functioning detergent bottle
Are you really sure it's not working? Most of these only dispense detergent when the lowest pressure spray head is attached. If that's not the problem then the next most likely thing to check for is a blockage in the tubing that connects your detergent bottle to the main unit. If this was not fully rinsed out after the last time it was used, any residual detergent remaining in the line will often solidify which results in blocking the line. Good luck
How to get detergent to feed into Greenworks 1700 psi washer
In addition to the comment above regarding the need to use a low pressure (soap) tip, there's a chance the tanks or the hoses from the tanks to the valve and/or from the valve to the pump is plugged with dried detergent. The easiest way to clean out the hoses, unless you can see the plug with the detergent bottle removed, is to remove the top cover and pull all the hoses and flush them out. Removing the cover is not too bad. There are several recessed screws underneath, including a couple above the wheels that requires removing the wheels and axle.
How do I remove the detergent tank, so I can empty and rinse it?
You have to remove the outer coverings to get down to the tank or if you can get to the bottom end of the pressure hose, you may be able to slip off he plastic supply hose to the tank and back lush up the hose and rinse the tank out. Never leave detergent in the tank, it will congeal over time and block the line.
The pressure washer leaks from inside casing letting out water/soap might be affecting pressure of hose?
If your part of the country reaches freezing temperatures during winter, the pump probably froze. This can cause cracks to brass and (especially) aluminum pump heads. It is worth opening up the case; sometimes I find loose fittings (caused by freezing) which can be tightened up and everything is fine. If it is not freeze damage, the check valve may have gone out on the soap injector, causing pressure to back flow through the inlet barb. Otherwise, you may have a worn/leaking pump seal.
This is a consumer (throw-away) pressure washer. If it's not a loose fitting which can be tightened, the unit is probably not worth fixing.
Electric pressure washer wont start
Gail, check the cord/plug for any sign of breakage, probably either switch has gone bad or motor faulty, have tested by a small appliance repair/ vacuum repair shop as they are usually the most reasonable priced.
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