Common pressure cleaner problems

The Spitwater Australia range of pressure cleaners can be fully serviced and repaired by your local agent, yet before you lay tools down and risk downtime, check our invaluable Troubleshooting Guide for some common problems that can make fixing your unit quick and easily.

Problem
  Cause
  Solution
Pump is running but does not reach operating pressure Pump is sucking in air Check inlet ducts and make sure they are air-tight
Valves are worn Check and replace
Regulating valve seats worn Check and replace
Nozzle inadequate or worn Check and replace
Seals worn Check and replace
Pump not drawing water Pump is sucking in air Check inlets and make sure they are air-tight
Suction level too low Check inlet water level
Inlet valves dirty Disassemble and clean the inlet valves or connect the pump inlet to the water mains and pump for a few minutes
Irregular pressure oscillation Inlet and/or outlet valves worn Check and replace
Foreign matter stuck in the valves Check and clean valves
Pump is sucking in air Check inlet ducts and make sure they are air-tight
Water seals worn Check and/or replace seals
Nozzle too small Change nozzle to correct size
Drop in pressure Nozzle worn Change nozzle
Inlet and/or outlet valves worn Check and/or replace valves, check and clean valves
Foreign matter present in the valves jeopardizing their functioning Check and/or replace the regulating valve seat
Regulating valve seat worn Replace
Water seals worn Replace seals
Excessive noise Pump not being fed correctly Check that the suction level is not too low or that the suction pipes are not blocked (e.g., filter clogged)
Pump is sucking in air Check inlet ducts and make sure they are air-tight
Inlet and/or outlet valve springs damaged or broken Replace valve springs
Foreign matter in inlet/outlet valves Check and clean the inlet/outlet valves
Bearings worn Replace bearing
Fluid temperature too high Reduce the temperature of the pumped fluid

These are just some of the troubleshooting tips to look at when your pressure washer isn’t working to plan. Always consult a regular Spitwater dealer to undertake any major repairs to your unit. The above is a guide only.