Just fixed my greenworks with this. I was very close to suplexing this machine off the top rope because the repetitive on off sound was so annoying. Thank you again for saving my ears and mental health 👍
THIS IS EXACTLY WHATS WRONG WITH MINE WAS NOT SURE FROM THE FIRST 40 SECONDS IF THIS FIX WOULD WORK IM SO HAPPY (Got a $650 active 2.3 in my cart im still buying tho LOL)
I've gone through several of these over the years when the "died" from these exact symptoms. When it happened again I figured it had to be something I could do. This worked INSTANTLY. I can't thank you enough !
Great video! Superb sound, camera angles and lighting. Zero wasted time with intros and whatnot. Really appreciate the knowledge you shared and the hard work it takes to make a good video like this! Now off to fix my RY1900...
@@DakotaBusy Just finished! Cleaned off a wee bit of crud, sprayed on some o-ring safe silicone spray and bam, good as new! I bought a few of these sold as store-returns to resell thinking it was just the notorious faulty wands that would be a problem (I replace them with some nice ones from the Zon). This has been the only one that wouldn't run, and was worried it might be seized. Owe you one!
Thanks for this video! It saved me a bunch of $$ by not (yet!) having to send my Ryobi 1600 PSI to a repair depot. It had just stopped working, and after having tested the power supply all to way to that pressure switch, that was the problem. But when I took it apart, it was pristine, no deposits, no debris, clean. And the switch appeared to be working exactly as it should have. After two full disassemblies and re-assemblies of that pressure detection mechanism, it somehow decided to work again, and seems to be OK now. Why, I may never know. Your video showed me the way, and I'm very grateful for that!
Thank you for your excellent video. I've looked in the manual for the solution and the manual gave no clue. Checked factory web--nothing. Emailed them--"go see a dealer". Nothing! You've done a great service for us!
I'm going through this repair right now. Great video, by the way. Thanks for not trying to be cute or funny, you just showed the DIY repair. Straight forward and to the point. Great job, and again, thank you!!!
Well done on the DIY video! I wish every video of this type provided the same balanced level of detail so that I can do it by memory when I head out to the garage. Thanks again!
My pressure switch itself was stuck not the valve! I was bummed when cleaning the valve didnt work so i opened up the switch and actuated it a few times with a flathead to make sure it worked while plugged in. It worked as it should so i put it back together and to my surprise everything functioned as it should. Thanks for your help
You're a genius, this worked for mine. It didn't stop working but it would cycle when it is on but not spraying...like it would loose pressure. I cleaned what you mentioned and SUCCESS 🙌 thank you
I disassembled my greenworks 1500 psi valve body this evening and after I began to start to clean I was called inside for dinner - needless to say I'd forgotten what order the spring, washers, o-rings, etc. when back together. I actually "guessed" for re-assembly and tested - the washer works better than it has in the past - I found this video afterwards but wanted to say thank you! Great detail and suggestion about the socket - as I was watch I thought "I wonder if he'll use a socket like I did to get it together" - sure enough. Again, thanks for the detailed video - you saved me from buying a new washer and spending $100 when mine just needed the valve cleaned up...
Thanks for the video. I just did this to my 2000 psi model and its working again. Now i don't have to take it to a warranty repair shop and wait weeks for them to fix it.
Great video! My pressure washer was acting up. I removed the pressure switch and found a small back plastic piece lodged near the white rod thingy... cleaned it put it back and it worked great again.
Thank you for the video. Mine was turning on and off and my valve was all corroded. I cleaned mine out for nothing and saved myself at minimum 120.00 for a new pressure washer. I used a wire wheel on a drill and greased up my orings with some hydraulic oil. It's all I had here. Works perfect.
This might explain why my electric Ryobi runs for 10 minutes, then won't turn back on for another 10-15 minutes. I thought it might be some sort of thermal protection on the motor, but even while blowing a powerful fan on the unit, it would still cut out. I have since replaced it with a gas pressure washer but I would like to keep this one going for smaller jobs, so I am going to check this pressure switch. We have very hard water here, so chances are the switch is gunked up and needs cleaning. Thanks for the tip!
2021 here thank you for this video. I have a Black Max washer with the same problem. Cleaned out the valve, made sure that there was no blockage and once reinstalled everything worked. Thanks again
Thanks for this video. Good job - filmed and explained very well. I was about to install a new pressure switch, and without your video I probably would have ignored this valve area. Who knows, good chance this could have been my problem all along! Oh well, live and learn .... die and forget it all!
Thanks for the tutorial! Was able to diagnose and fix ours. Not sure if you've seen it before, but a piece of solder had wedged itself at the bottom of the switch preventing the metal switch from moving! Thanks!
I'm in a market for a pressure washer. I've had Ryobi home products in the past. It's my experience that they're cheaply made to last 3-5 years maximum and then you throw them away. My last pressure washer last several years of just occasional use. By my estimate it had a MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) of about 30 hours. Use for 30 total hours over the course of several years and throw it out.
electrics should last longer than gas because people run the gas engine without water flowing through the system. Electrics shut off if you are not using it. Also, remember to drain and lubricate when putting away for more than 1 month. lubrication is critical to seals. yes designed to fail.
So the brass piece was really gunked up, no issues with the spring shooting it up, couldn’t barely get it out and in my attempts to do so, I broke the tip of the white plastic piece that actuates the pressure switch 🥴. I can’t seem to find a replacement online, all the parts guides have everything but these. Do you have any recommendations where to get a replacement?
I have a electric pressure washer that keeps stopping and starting with the trigger not pressed what could it be. I checked everything that you mentioned but it still does it, goes on and off. What does the mechanism look like on the high pressure side where the water comes out I'm not sure if I have trouble in there. I can't find any diagrams of exploded view. Any help would be very appreciated.
Hi I broke the top of the brass aluminum fitting that goes over the spring and plunger. I checked ryobi parts but nothing do you know where to get that?
Hey. Thanks for the video. I have a Sunjo power washer. It just stopped running completely used last time fine then nothing. Tried replacing the plug nothing. Tried what you did here and nothing, one thing, when I toolk my switch off the spring did not pop or anything like that. What is frustrating is it makes no noise at all completely silent when plugging in. Any thoughts??
great video, had the pulsating problem and followed your advice, i also removed inlet u clamp where screen is and found build up and inlet clogged, unclogged and with both fixes machine worked like new, ty
my royobi is leaking water out of the area you cleaned? i want to buy the whole new bottom piece you took out but dont know the name please help me ty. the brass [art you took out and cleaned.
Thanks I thought I had it! Power went on fine. Hooked all up with sprayer, second I pulled trigger...........machine cut off. Green light on GFC and Green light on/off switch. so would it be isolated to the pressure switch? I have never soddered before.
My spring only came with the bottom washer. The top of the spring seats directly in the brass housing. So I can hear the pump cycle on and off when I pull the trigger. But the water pressure is super weak. No kinks in the line or anything. Just can't figure it out.
I'm not sure either. If there are no obstructions or leaks maybe the pump itself is starting to fail? Maybe others can chime in if they have an idea of a fix.
Great video !, I had the opposite problem on my 2000psi, it would turn on, run up the pressure until it tripped my circuit breaker. No idea what the pressure hit, but I couldn't get the handle lever to open, the plastic bent but never opened the nozzle. The activator was seized down, never came up to flip switch
Good information, I like the part, where I go buy another $70 pressure washer, mine engine turns on and off on its own. One day I can use it for 8 hrs, the next day nothing, wait 1-a3 days and it’s back for another 8hr. Thanks for the info
Would this also fix this model of machine from turning off and on constantly, except when using the gun? As soon as I stop using the gun the pump cycles on and off constantly…no leaks visible. ~UPDATE~I tried this fix and replaced the o-rings while I was at it, and was successful. Likely a bad o-ring and gunk build up
I-ring Size - anyone know the size of the o-ring that is at the bottom of the pressure switch, the one that the top of white plunger is pushed thru? All the parts websites don’t even list this o-ring, spring, plunger, or gold anodized aluminum, barrel.
This pump and switch is exactly like the Craftsman 1900psi washer. I wish I had seen this before I did all the things you said not to do. My spring and assembly went flying. 🤣🤬. Nothing really looked dirty, put back together, and it still cuts off and doesn't come back on. Also, you didn't mention, but there is another small o-ring that goes up in the switch housing on the white pin isn't there? Placed on top of the small hole washer before putting the switch on the valve.
Mine does the same thing. Works fine for 10 minutes then shuts off. Tried a new switch, still NG. If I shut off the water, remove the hose and water from the unit then reattach the hose, turn the hose on, press on switch, it works again. Then it will shut off again. Im not sure what the problem is. About to buy a new one.
The spring can be a pain. I had luck using a socket to help me push down on parts to allow me to get the clip back in. The part you are pushing down has slots for the clip so it needs to be just in the right place. I've even used a hammer with light taps to get the clip to go back in.
Hi mine is a Ryobi RY80935 model with a rubber sleeve over the uploader valve so I can't get to this part. how do I get that off with cutting/ripping it?
I notice that Mine doesn’t stick out like that to get the switch to the off position , and I took it out clean it put everything together again and let the side cover off but I also notice that it doesn’t move at all . Any suggestions??
I have the same pressure washer, and it is pulsing (pump frequently turning on/off) when the gun trigger is not pressed. Any ideas of what going on with it? Could I fix it by using your cleaning method? Thank you.
Usually a sticky valve would just make it not turn on at all. However, cleaning it wouldn't hurt. I would also check to make sure you don't have any leaks in any of the areas that have the high pressure. If water is leaking out somewhere it could drop the pressure enough to trigger the pump again.
Great video, very clear except for one vital point (that applies on my model at least): The two washers are similar looking but if you mix the top and bottom one on the plunger, you'll never be able to correctly re-seat the valve assembly. You will watch this video and think this guy is Herculian-strengthed, when in reality you just mixed the washers up and the plunger won't correctly slide in the brass housing. You'll know you've got it the right way around because it actually doesn't require much force at all to compress the spring and seat it.
I've got an older Walmart model, all it says on it is 'Pressure Washer'. Anyway the valve is tiny in this one and has an oring and a white Apex? ring in the next groove. Where could I find this type of seal? Thanks
I opened the actual pump and lost the 2 springs...have spent hours looking online for exploded diagram of the pump to find the part number if any for these springs, 1700 PSI
Really helpful video, thank you, it showed me what's wrong with my Greenworks 1600. Can you tell me the dimensions of that O-ring? I've got a Greenworks 1600 psi that looks exactly the same, but my O-ring sortof disintegrated (hopefully why the pressure switch isn't working), so I dont know what the right o-ring is. I have half of it, but I dont feel the pop when I insert the piston past the o-ring. Thanks!
Fixing my Greenworks 2000 psi that is identical to this Ryobi set up. Any reason why I am unable to reinstall the retaining pin at the bottom? Even with a hammer it won't go back in.
I have 2000 psi model but same design as 1700. About every 5 seconds with the handle depressed the pump stops for about 2 seconds and then turns back on and runs for another 5 seconds and continues to do this on/off pulsating all the while I have the handle depressed. I have taken the pressure valve apart and cleaned it and sprayed with silicone spray but it still does it. I checked the switch and it seems fine. Can there be something wrong with my pressure hose or gun/nozzle? I have plenty of supply water pressure and nothing is leaking.
I have the same issue with GPW 1800. I cleaned all parts and the water still surges causing the unloader valve to keep tripping the switch. Did you get your 's fixed???
Could this fix a problem where I have power at the outlet, and green light at the switch but the machine won't do anything? If I unplug it and let it set for a little while and then try again it will work for a few minutes then I have to unplug it again.
Same issue I'm having with my ryobi 2000psi pressure washer.. I checked the switch that is on top of valve after It shuts off and I click the switch and nothing happens, so I assume the compactor.. just ordered one so I shall see soon.
I have this washer. Only used half dozen times. Now it runs fine.., but when I'm not pulling trigger it cycles on and off a second then off a second then on then off. And on and on. Any idea? Thank you
Hey thanks for replying. just got time and a warm day to break out the 1700. Yes it was leaking like crazy where pressure hose connects, and now it also leaking badly at the wand hose connection. I ordered some o-rings for the hose connectors, since there are now none in the grooves. They did have o-rings right? Do you know what size I need?
Josh Magda I have this same problem! Any luck finding what the issue was? My pressure washer also does not seem to be leaking water, just turns off and on every second like you said.
Mine works well, (exact same model) but it loses pressure at some point. Like I’ll be washing my car, and it’ll just out of no where lose pressure.. I don’t know if it’s the water or the machine because whenever it does lose pressure, the machine keeps running. Any help?
I would start with the basics, make sure you bleed all of the air out of the garden hose. I like using a little hose attachment that has a valve. Run the hose first before hooking it up to your pressure washer and make sure you are getting a clean stream of water. Close the value and hook it up. Make sure you open up the value on the house and hose all the way and have no kinks in the hose. Look for any debris in the ports on your washer and do all the cleaning you can of said ports, including the pressure valve. If that doesn't work, maybe there is damage to your pumps impeller. If anybody else has any ideas, they can chime in. Best of luck!
DakotaBusy I guess I’ll have to check the pressure valve. I have a different pressure washer and it works fine with the same hose so, but I’ll definitely use this video to work on mine. Thanks!
**WARNING: VINEGAR WILL KILL YOUR GRASS** Honestly, I don't know how safe this is for the pressure washer. My Ryobi was doing the same thing; cycling as soon as pressure built up. I ran a solution of White Vinegar and Baking Soda through the soap container and it cleaned out whatever was gunking up the system. Now my pressure washer works as well as when I first got it. I poured about quarter cup of baking soda into the soap dispenser and filled to the top with the vinegar. I used all the different nozzles that I have with the wand starting with the soap nozzle. After a while I attached the high pressure nozzle and just held the trigger until the system cleared out and no longer cycled. I ran the solution through the system twice just to make sure I got it all and then I cleaned out the soap container thoroughly and ran just water through the system until I was felt it was all cleaned out. The whole process took me about an hour.
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Just fixed my greenworks with this. I was very close to suplexing this machine off the top rope because the repetitive on off sound was so annoying. Thank you again for saving my ears and mental health 👍
THIS IS EXACTLY WHATS WRONG WITH MINE WAS NOT SURE FROM THE FIRST 40 SECONDS IF THIS FIX WOULD WORK IM SO HAPPY (Got a $650 active 2.3 in my cart im still buying tho LOL)
Thank you. It's always great when someone has gone before me through something a manufacturer doesn't want to admit or acknowledge. Much appreciated.
I've gone through several of these over the years when the "died" from these exact symptoms. When it happened again I figured it had to be something I could do. This worked INSTANTLY. I can't thank you enough !
Just got done watching all of your Ryobi pressure washer videos. I appreciate you posting these. I think I can solve my cycling issue now. Thanks
Great video! Superb sound, camera angles and lighting. Zero wasted time with intros and whatnot. Really appreciate the knowledge you shared and the hard work it takes to make a good video like this! Now off to fix my RY1900...
Thanks for the kind words! Best of luck on your repair!
@@DakotaBusy Just finished! Cleaned off a wee bit of crud, sprayed on some o-ring safe silicone spray and bam, good as new! I bought a few of these sold as store-returns to resell thinking it was just the notorious faulty wands that would be a problem (I replace them with some nice ones from the Zon). This has been the only one that wouldn't run, and was worried it might be seized. Owe you one!
Thanks for this video! It saved me a bunch of $$ by not (yet!) having to send my Ryobi 1600 PSI to a repair depot. It had just stopped working, and after having tested the power supply all to way to that pressure switch, that was the problem. But when I took it apart, it was pristine, no deposits, no debris, clean. And the switch appeared to be working exactly as it should have. After two full disassemblies and re-assemblies of that pressure detection mechanism, it somehow decided to work again, and seems to be OK now. Why, I may never know. Your video showed me the way, and I'm very grateful for that!
Thank you for your excellent video. I've looked in the manual for the solution and the manual gave no clue. Checked factory web--nothing. Emailed them--"go see a dealer". Nothing! You've done a great service for us!
Thanks for posting this video. I just did this procedure and now my pressure washer is back in service again!
I'm going through this repair right now. Great video, by the way. Thanks for not trying to be cute or funny, you just showed the DIY repair. Straight forward and to the point. Great job, and again, thank you!!!
I thought he was cute 😏
Well done on the DIY video! I wish every video of this type provided the same balanced level of detail so that I can do it by memory when I head out to the garage. Thanks again!
My pressure switch itself was stuck not the valve! I was bummed when cleaning the valve didnt work so i opened up the switch and actuated it a few times with a flathead to make sure it worked while plugged in. It worked as it should so i put it back together and to my surprise everything functioned as it should. Thanks for your help
Was this making yours run continuously and leak when turned on? This is my problem and I’m having trouble finding a solution
How did you open up the switch?
You're a genius, this worked for mine. It didn't stop working but it would cycle when it is on but not spraying...like it would loose pressure. I cleaned what you mentioned and SUCCESS 🙌 thank you
Thank you for your comment. I’m having the same issue with mine
Awesome video, appreciate the close ups, fixed my on and off Ryobi pressure washer!
Ditto on all the previous comments. Great video, no nonsense and it solved my problem. Thank you.
I disassembled my greenworks 1500 psi valve body this evening and after I began to start to clean I was called inside for dinner - needless to say I'd forgotten what order the spring, washers, o-rings, etc. when back together. I actually "guessed" for re-assembly and tested - the washer works better than it has in the past - I found this video afterwards but wanted to say thank you! Great detail and suggestion about the socket - as I was watch I thought "I wonder if he'll use a socket like I did to get it together" - sure enough. Again, thanks for the detailed video - you saved me from buying a new washer and spending $100 when mine just needed the valve cleaned up...
Thanks for the kind words!
This also works for the 2kpsi model. Thanks for the video and giving me the confidence to do the repair.
great video and camera work. I' really appreciate you for putting this online.
Thanks !!!!that fixed my problem my pressure washer was cycling on and off when I wasn’t pressuring the gun now I have zero issues with it
Thanks for the video. I just did this to my 2000 psi model and its working again. Now i don't have to take it to a warranty repair shop and wait weeks for them to fix it.
What was it doing before u fixed it was in not turning on ? Did the test button work but didnt start?
Great video! My pressure washer was acting up. I removed the pressure switch and found a small back plastic piece lodged near the white rod thingy... cleaned it put it back and it worked great again.
Thank you. Great video I just ordered the replacement GFCI plug for mine and I figured I'd learn a bit more about this lil beast.
Thank you for the video. Mine was turning on and off and my valve was all corroded.
I cleaned mine out for nothing and saved myself at minimum 120.00 for a new pressure washer.
I used a wire wheel on a drill and greased up my orings with some hydraulic oil. It's all I had here. Works perfect.
This might explain why my electric Ryobi runs for 10 minutes, then won't turn back on for another 10-15 minutes. I thought it might be some sort of thermal protection on the motor, but even while blowing a powerful fan on the unit, it would still cut out. I have since replaced it with a gas pressure washer but I would like to keep this one going for smaller jobs, so I am going to check this pressure switch. We have very hard water here, so chances are the switch is gunked up and needs cleaning. Thanks for the tip!
2021 here thank you for this video. I have a Black Max washer with the same problem. Cleaned out the valve, made sure that there was no blockage and once reinstalled everything worked. Thanks again
This was great thank you! Exactly what I needed to fix my pressure washer and convince my wife that I’m slightly handy
Nice work! Careful you don’t set the expectations too high!
I am a 73 yr old women thanks for helping me fix my pressure washer
Thanks for this video. Good job - filmed and explained very well.
I was about to install a new pressure switch, and without your video I probably would have ignored this valve area.
Who knows, good chance this could have been my problem all along!
Oh well, live and learn .... die and forget it all!
Thanks!
Thanks so much for this. I thought for sure my pressure washer was a goner
Bless Got a problem with Ryobi pressure washer & this video will certainly guide me in the right way to fix it. Thanks 😊
Thanks for the tutorial! Was able to diagnose and fix ours. Not sure if you've seen it before, but a piece of solder had wedged itself at the bottom of the switch preventing the metal switch from moving! Thanks!
Thanks. You saved me a bunch of money.
Your video is right on target. Thank you.
I'm in a market for a pressure washer. I've had Ryobi home products in the past. It's my experience that they're cheaply made to last 3-5 years maximum and then you throw them away. My last pressure washer last several years of just occasional use. By my estimate it had a MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) of about 30 hours. Use for 30 total hours over the course of several years and throw it out.
Do not buy one. I've bought 3 in the last 6 months and they all stopped working
electrics should last longer than gas because people run the gas engine without water flowing through the system. Electrics shut off if you are not using it. Also, remember to drain and lubricate when putting away for more than 1 month. lubrication is critical to seals. yes designed to fail.
YES!!! Thank you for the EXCELLENT video!
Excellent video. You wouldn't by chance have one of those brass housings hanging around would you?
that saved me $300... thanks!
You are the man. This worked like a charm thank you
Worked beautifully. Thank you!
I just fixed my ryobi great video 👍
Thanks for this video! I have two Ryobi's doing the same thing, I"m going to fix them and post the results.
Good luck!
So the brass piece was really gunked up, no issues with the spring shooting it up, couldn’t barely get it out and in my attempts to do so, I broke the tip of the white plastic piece that actuates the pressure switch 🥴. I can’t seem to find a replacement online, all the parts guides have everything but these. Do you have any recommendations where to get a replacement?
Good video. My sunjoe, the motor run if it's dry, ones I installed the water line it stopped.
I have a electric pressure washer that keeps stopping and starting with the trigger not pressed what could it be. I checked everything that you mentioned but it still does it, goes on and off. What does the mechanism look like on the high pressure side where the water comes out I'm not sure if I have trouble in there. I can't find any diagrams of exploded view.
Any help would be very appreciated.
Hi I broke the top of the brass aluminum fitting that goes over the spring and plunger.
I checked ryobi parts but nothing do you know where to get that?
I had to clean the pump.. Do you know what type of oil I need for the pump ?
Sure enough. It was the pressure actuator. Strange little thing to get stuck.Thanks for the video.
Hey. Thanks for the video. I have a Sunjo power washer. It just stopped running completely used last time fine then nothing. Tried replacing the plug nothing. Tried what you did here and nothing, one thing, when I toolk my switch off the spring did not pop or anything like that. What is frustrating is it makes no noise at all completely silent when plugging in. Any thoughts??
great video, had the pulsating problem and followed your advice, i also removed inlet u clamp where screen is and found build up and inlet clogged, unclogged and with both fixes machine worked like new, ty
my royobi is leaking water out of the area you cleaned? i want to buy the whole new bottom piece you took out but dont know the name please help me ty. the brass [art you took out and cleaned.
I need the o ring that goes in that valve, can u tell me what kind of o ring is?
Do you know if there is a complete replacement kit for this? Thanks!
THANK YOU SO MUCH! Perfect video and my pressure washer is working again.
Thank you so much! Same as the other comments. Mine didn't work, watched your video, it worked!! Thanks!!!
Thanks for the video!! My pressure washer is working now!!!!
Hi this was a really good video. My issue with this same power washer is when I plug in it shorts out. Is this something that can be repaired?
Thank you so much it worked but there is a small leak on the side do you know why?
I would double check your o-rings, and verify everything is tight. Can you see where exactly the water is coming from?
Thanks I thought I had it! Power went on fine. Hooked all up with sprayer, second I pulled trigger...........machine cut off. Green light on GFC and Green light on/off switch. so would it be isolated to the pressure switch? I have never soddered before.
We can't get the spring to compress enough to get the lock in. Used the socket but just not enough compression to lock in place . Any suggestions?
My spring only came with the bottom washer. The top of the spring seats directly in the brass housing.
So I can hear the pump cycle on and off when I pull the trigger. But the water pressure is super weak. No kinks in the line or anything. Just can't figure it out.
I'm not sure either. If there are no obstructions or leaks maybe the pump itself is starting to fail? Maybe others can chime in if they have an idea of a fix.
Thank you! It worked, didn't take much effort, really appreciate it. I thought this thing was toast
Great video !, I had the opposite problem on my 2000psi, it would turn on, run up the pressure until it tripped my circuit breaker. No idea what the pressure hit, but I couldn't get the handle lever to open, the plastic bent but never opened the nozzle. The activator was seized down, never came up to flip switch
Wow! That could have gone bad fast. Glad you worked it out!
Good information, I like the part, where I go buy another $70 pressure washer, mine engine turns on and off on its own. One day I can use it for 8 hrs, the next day nothing, wait 1-a3 days and it’s back for another 8hr. Thanks for the info
Sounds very similar to mine as well
Would this also fix this model of machine from turning off and on constantly, except when using the gun? As soon as I stop using the gun the pump cycles on and off constantly…no leaks visible. ~UPDATE~I tried this fix and replaced the o-rings while I was at it, and was successful. Likely a bad o-ring and gunk build up
I understand the pump is sealed, but…can you change the motor oil in this unit ?
Why did yours just pop right out?? Mine was really stuck in there. I use tapping it and pulling it. But that pop broke on me.
I-ring Size - anyone know the size of the o-ring that is at the bottom of the pressure switch, the one that the top of white plunger is pushed thru? All the parts websites don’t even list this o-ring, spring, plunger, or gold anodized aluminum, barrel.
This pump and switch is exactly like the Craftsman 1900psi washer. I wish I had seen this before I did all the things you said not to do. My spring and assembly went flying. 🤣🤬. Nothing really looked dirty, put back together, and it still cuts off and doesn't come back on. Also, you didn't mention, but there is another small o-ring that goes up in the switch housing on the white pin isn't there? Placed on top of the small hole washer before putting the switch on the valve.
Mine does the same thing. Works fine for 10 minutes then shuts off. Tried a new switch, still NG. If I shut off the water, remove the hose and water from the unit then reattach the hose, turn the hose on, press on switch, it works again. Then it will shut off again. Im not sure what the problem is. About to buy a new one.
Thanks for this video. I followed everything accordingly but I can't get the spring back in
The spring can be a pain. I had luck using a socket to help me push down on parts to allow me to get the clip back in. The part you are pushing down has slots for the clip so it needs to be just in the right place. I've even used a hammer with light taps to get the clip to go back in.
Hi mine is a Ryobi RY80935 model with a rubber sleeve over the uploader valve so I can't get to this part. how do I get that off with cutting/ripping it?
I notice that Mine doesn’t stick out like that to get the switch to the off position , and I took it out clean it put everything together again and let the side cover off but I also notice that it doesn’t move at all . Any suggestions??
I have the same pressure washer, and it is pulsing (pump frequently turning on/off) when the gun trigger is not pressed. Any ideas of what going on with it? Could I fix it by using your cleaning method? Thank you.
Usually a sticky valve would just make it not turn on at all. However, cleaning it wouldn't hurt. I would also check to make sure you don't have any leaks in any of the areas that have the high pressure. If water is leaking out somewhere it could drop the pressure enough to trigger the pump again.
Excellent video! Ty
Great video, very clear except for one vital point (that applies on my model at least): The two washers are similar looking but if you mix the top and bottom one on the plunger, you'll never be able to correctly re-seat the valve assembly. You will watch this video and think this guy is Herculian-strengthed, when in reality you just mixed the washers up and the plunger won't correctly slide in the brass housing. You'll know you've got it the right way around because it actually doesn't require much force at all to compress the spring and seat it.
Thanks for info. Hopefully this helps others if they have issues during reassembly. I don’t believe my washers were different sizes.
@@DakotaBusy Yeah, mine were different sizes. But microscopically so! It wasn't obvious at all.
Omggg thank you sooo much! This is exactly what I was doing incorrectly and was like how is he this dang strong! Lol thanks
@@melothegoat30k Glad I could help, lol. I spent a long time trying to squish that spring
Omg I just saw your comment 2 years later and this is exactly the problem I was having reassembling the damn thing! THANK YOU!
Good camera views. Good content. Good vid. Thank you,.
Anybody know where to get a replacement pressure switch valve?
I've got an older Walmart model, all it says on it is 'Pressure Washer'. Anyway the valve is tiny in this one and has an oring and a white Apex? ring in the next groove. Where could I find this type of seal? Thanks
What was the symptoms before repair? I have one that makes noise like normal when you pull trigger but no water comes out
The motor wouldn’t turn on even when pulling the trigger. The switch wasn’t being engaged because of the sticky valve.
Is that pressure switch available (brass part) ?
I opened the actual pump and lost the 2 springs...have spent hours looking online for exploded diagram of the pump to find the part number if any for these springs, 1700 PSI
Could you instead run vinegar through the system and have it self clean so you don’t have to take it apart?
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.
Really helpful video, thank you, it showed me what's wrong with my Greenworks 1600. Can you tell me the dimensions of that O-ring? I've got a Greenworks 1600 psi that looks exactly the same, but my O-ring sortof disintegrated (hopefully why the pressure switch isn't working), so I dont know what the right o-ring is. I have half of it, but I dont feel the pop when I insert the piston past the o-ring. Thanks!
I have the same issue any luck on part number?
@@prodigalvlogs9557 nah. I bought several and found one that works. It turns on now, but it still stutters sometimes.
Thanks bro!
Do you know if you could add a pressure switch to a SunJoe SPX 9004 Pro to make it tss? And would you need a pressure valve as well?
I'm not sure. I've never dug into one of those before. Most electric pressure washers should have the same basic functionality.
@@DakotaBusy ok, thank you!
Does anyone know the correct oring size to replace the one he presses the white plastic piece past?
Wow whata amazing job! I feel confident now in the event something were to happen with mine. thanks a bunch!
It worked!!
Thank you very much
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Good job, great Video,
Great video! Thanks. Going through this now - wish I'd watched your video first!
Fixing my Greenworks 2000 psi that is identical to this Ryobi set up. Any reason why I am unable to reinstall the retaining pin at the bottom? Even with a hammer it won't go back in.
Make sure the brass insert is down all the way. You may need to apply some downward force.
I have 2000 psi model but same design as 1700. About every 5 seconds with the handle depressed the pump stops for about 2 seconds and then turns back on and runs for another 5 seconds and continues to do this on/off pulsating all the while I have the handle depressed. I have taken the pressure valve apart and cleaned it and sprayed with silicone spray but it still does it. I checked the switch and it seems fine. Can there be something wrong with my pressure hose or gun/nozzle? I have plenty of supply water pressure and nothing is leaking.
I have the same issue with GPW 1800. I cleaned all parts and the water still surges causing the unloader valve to keep tripping the switch. Did you get your 's fixed???
Hi I have a question what if your pin broke off the top part how can icu. It
Fix it
Could this fix a problem where I have power at the outlet, and green light at the switch but the machine won't do anything? If I unplug it and let it set for a little while and then try again it will work for a few minutes then I have to unplug it again.
Same issue I'm having with my ryobi 2000psi pressure washer.. I checked the switch that is on top of valve after It shuts off and I click the switch and nothing happens, so I assume the compactor.. just ordered one so I shall see soon.
I have this washer. Only used half dozen times. Now it runs fine.., but when I'm not pulling trigger it cycles on and off a second then off a second then on then off. And on and on. Any idea? Thank you
Sounds like it could be loosing pressure. Are there any water leaks when it’s not running?
Hey thanks for replying. just got time and a warm day to break out the 1700. Yes it was leaking like crazy where pressure hose connects, and now it also leaking badly at the wand hose connection. I ordered some o-rings for the hose connectors, since there are now none in the grooves. They did have o-rings right? Do you know what size I need?
Josh Magda I have this same problem! Any luck finding what the issue was? My pressure washer also does not seem to be leaking water, just turns off and on every second like you said.
This video saved me over $250.00!!!!
What if after you’ve removed both retaining clips, the brass housing won’t come out? I’m stumped.
Not sure, you may need to do some “manual persuasion” to knock it loose.
Great video, fool proofed!!
Mine works well, (exact same model) but it loses pressure at some point. Like I’ll be washing my car, and it’ll just out of no where lose pressure.. I don’t know if it’s the water or the machine because whenever it does lose pressure, the machine keeps running. Any help?
Does the pump keep running when the pressure goes down? Does it sound different?
DakotaBusy yea dude, it sounds like it’s not getting water
I would start with the basics, make sure you bleed all of the air out of the garden hose. I like using a little hose attachment that has a valve. Run the hose first before hooking it up to your pressure washer and make sure you are getting a clean stream of water. Close the value and hook it up. Make sure you open up the value on the house and hose all the way and have no kinks in the hose. Look for any debris in the ports on your washer and do all the cleaning you can of said ports, including the pressure valve. If that doesn't work, maybe there is damage to your pumps impeller. If anybody else has any ideas, they can chime in. Best of luck!
DakotaBusy I guess I’ll have to check the pressure valve. I have a different pressure washer and it works fine with the same hose so, but I’ll definitely use this video to work on mine. Thanks!
worked good :)
My pressure switch pin drops almost as soon as it pressurizes so it cycles on and off constantly. Any ideas what the problem could be??
**WARNING: VINEGAR WILL KILL YOUR GRASS** Honestly, I don't know how safe this is for the pressure washer.
My Ryobi was doing the same thing; cycling as soon as pressure built up. I ran a solution of White Vinegar and Baking Soda through the soap container and it cleaned out whatever was gunking up the system. Now my pressure washer works as well as when I first got it. I poured about quarter cup of baking soda into the soap dispenser and filled to the top with the vinegar. I used all the different nozzles that I have with the wand starting with the soap nozzle. After a while I attached the high pressure nozzle and just held the trigger until the system cleared out and no longer cycled. I ran the solution through the system twice just to make sure I got it all and then I cleaned out the soap container thoroughly and ran just water through the system until I was felt it was all cleaned out. The whole process took me about an hour.
@@jcastro953 is your pressure washer still running? I need to do this with mine.
@@Vicdus I haven't run it since I cleaned it out. I'll get back to you if there's something wrong. Otherwise it runs fine :)
I just used my washer again yesterday and it still runs like a champ.
Thanks i follow your instruction and i fix my pressure washer