This works. Every time I leave my machine for a while I have to follow this rigmarole. I would not recommend a Karcher machine to anyone considering buying one - over hyped.
Thank you sir! After not using my K5 for a year it didn't start up and I already read thru several repair instructions. Shortly before starting to take it apart, I ran into your video. Worked like a charm and saved me so much time - priceless. At least one more pint to book - already on its way.
You sir are an absolute STAR…I was just about to strip the K4 down, but you’ve saved me hours of work with this simple trick. Thanks does not seem enough….but THANKS anyway.
Thanks for an easy way to bleed the lines to remove the air lock. Sadly it looks like mine needs the pump refurbished as motor goes but water dribbles out of wand. This helps for my friends one which stopped working for me tho so I didn't need to replace hers. Owe u a pint but sadly I'm a kiwi, probably not a local pub here in New Zealand that u frequent. Hence why I left a long feedback. This is the best and fastest way to bleed the line. Five star rating for u mate!!
This bloody worked!!!! What did we do before RUclips and Google and people like you. Back to jet washing the car. Saved a pile of dosh too. Thanks for your help.
I tries this a couple of months ago with my K5 and it didn't work. I said I'd look into it again and try once more. As I was watching this video trying this with the water running the machine kicked back in again. Amazing 👏
Genius! I had rebuilt the switch 3 times already after lending it to my mother-in-law. I couldn't understand why the switch was always failing for her. But I ran the water through it, and hey presto! Works without rebuilding the switch!! Cheers David - enjoy your pint!
Thank you David ! After not using my K5.7 for a long time I was also about to try and take it apart to check that the power was getting to the unit. After trying your advice for a few minutes without success - your mention of bleeding the water hose for a good 10 minutes got me thinking about where else could a tiny air leak get into the system as all hoses seamed good - then I thought about the now empty (upside down) soap bottle - maybe being empty was enough to trick the system - so I half filled it and within a minute of bleeding the water as per your video - the karcher was running normally !! Maybe my soap bottle is very old and may be leaking some air into the system - but filling it plus following your advice FIXED the PROBLEM - thank you !!!!!
well,i don't believe it,didn't think this would work for 1 second,buried my k4 in my shed and bought a new one,this was 2 years ago,came a cross your video and this worked instantly,brilliant,thanks David.
It’s great that this fix can work, but it is nothing to do with removing an airlock! There is a pressure switch that turns the motor off when you release the lance trigger, this is what stops the motor moments after you turn the power on when machine is working normally. When you squeeze the lance trigger the pressure in the hose is released causing the switch to close and start the motor. This switch can stick in the open position preventing the motor from running making the machine appear to be broken. By running the water through the machine with no obstruction on the outlet it can force the switch return to it’s closed position as the mains water pressure assists the internal spring pressure. I know this because it did not fix mine, only after stripping it did I understand the mechanism of failure, and why this fix might work. Keep up the good work :)
Cheers David, just got the Karcher out of storage and no power. Looked on Google for advise and found your page, it worked a treat. We have donated the price of a pint as suggested. Thanks very much it saved us a small fortune, you are a star. Steve and Yvonne, Manchester
Thank you my mate!!! Not sure what model Karcher water blaster I have, but mine looks quite different to yours, and I cannot run the water through the nozzle like yours, but I could just run the water through the machine itself. I did this, and after a few seconds water burst out the front plug where I plug in the nozzles cable in. Then turned on the power, and boom, everything working again!!!! Thank you heaps My Man!!!!!! Lifesaver!!! The Mrs is especially happy as I could wash her car today.. :-) Happy Wife, Happy Life!!!
Hi, just tried your tip and I was delighted when the machine started up after running water through it for 10/15 mins, I was certain that there was an electrical problem such as a faulty switch. Initially I ran the water for only a minute or two but the machine did not start. then as last effort I let the water run for a longer period to my amazement the machine started. Thanks very much for the tip.
Well worth the fiver I just paid for this little fix it gem. Thanks David, I turned my karcher on this morning, nothing, thought I was going to have to buy a new karcher and believe me this week, our waterfall pump which we have had 3 weeks has broken down the solenoid was too weak and our astralpool colour changing pool lights that we have had for 2 months also broken over the weekend so it could have been rather an expensive week what with the karcher. But we took your advice and it works...yippeee thank you for that!
My K2 wasn't working due to the air lock issue so called Karcher and they quoted £170 as its just out if warranty. Watched your video and you saved me from buying a new one. Thank you.
I'm a little lady living outside Vienna Austria where my husband was terribly ennervated that our Karcher didn't work one day. I found your visit and within minutes the Karcher was running strong and my husband was happy again! Many thanks for kindly posting this David Gladden, you gladdened our day! And Cheers!
Brilliant!! Thanks very much, I've bought you a pint. 😂 I actually paid £40 last year for the same problem, no wonder I thought I had it repaired cheaply. Thanks again.
I too can’t thank you enough. I tried two 13amp fuses I had and when they didn’t work went and bought new ones which didn’t help either. Your advice did the trick so many thanks
Thank You from South Africa. Was about to take my K5.700 to the agents for repair when i found your video. Running like a dream. You are a scholar and a gentleman Sir.
I think I owe you a pint! I've had a K4 in my shed that has not worked for years, I've just done what you suggested, and now all is good. Thank you so much. Dominic Duncan
Great tip...the airlock can happen if you inadvertently turn the power on with either the water not connected or not turned on....always ensure you switch off the Karcher before disconnecting the water after using the washer.
I had the opposite problem, my K5 would not switch off. But it was a problem in the same area so I thought I would give it a try. The result is you're officially a genius. Thank you thank you you
thank you very much for sharing this tip . just want to let you know that this tip has worked twice for me on two different karchers a k4 full control and now a k5 premium . i thought on both occasions they had been run on an extension lead and burnt out the motor capacitor and was just about to strip the k5 down to replace the capacitor and remembered this video so tried it and it worked . absolutely great guy great tip saved me a lot of work
Hi James that's great I guess a lot of money saved in repair bills or even replacements that's got to be worth a couple of pints? See my link if you agree and thank you
Top man David, spent an hour or more trying to get my K4 started and then thought id check on tube. Glad your video was one off the 1st i came across💯After 3 attempts…… the jet wash started🤣 I owe you a pint. Thanks a million 👏🏻
You are a diamond 👍 Got the Karcher K4 out of the garage, absolutely dead. Searched on RUclips found your video and the Landy got a good clean. Many thanks 👍
I got karcher 5 and only used few times. Tried to use other day did not work. Checked fuse, cables but every thing was working except the unit Followed your advice and it worked. Thank you David come for a pint anytime.
Hi Kamal the idea with the link is you make a small donation about the price of a pint or two say a fiver or tenner by clicking on the link in the video that's of course only if you really meant it, chears David
Sir, you are amazing. Thank you so much for that tip my K4 works a treat now. Living in Lanzarote its so difficult to find anyone to repair it, so you saved me buying a new one. You are a genius, wish I could buy you a pint🍺 thank you so much.
K4 stopped working within a week of last being used. Have tried your tip 3 times with increasingly longer runs of water through the machine, but still not working! Do you have any alternative suggestions? (Fuses checked, changed and tested). Thanks.
@@dmgladden This problem occurred last week with my 2018 K7! I have looked at all possible problems. Cursed. I had all my gear ready and SUDDENLY he refused to provide service. The chemistry had already been done on the tiles .... In the meantime, the K7 has been sent to the dealer for ... repair.
Brilliant, worked first time. I could not detach the lance on my model so I cable tied the handle to let out water had a cup of tea, returned switched off water switched on the power switched water back on and it worked. How do I buy you a beer?
David thanks man followed your tutorial my K4 wasn't working but it is now. Never had a problem with it before. I honestly thought this simple trick wouldn't work but it's now back to 100% working 👍👍👍
Fantastic - and it works. Thank you so much, The key, as you say, is to leave it running through with water for at least 10 minutes. Cheers David - you are a true star!!!
Just sent you a pint my friend, was pressure washing the patio this morning ,and the hose popped off, motor went manic, though jeez its knackered. It would not turn on, though bugger naffed the motor and off to homebase i go for another. A quick google and found your vid. Enjoy your beer! Lee
David, you're a star, just did as you say with my non-starting Karcher K5.700 and it worked a treat. I've just sent you a wee donation. Have a pint on me my friend. Thank you.
Thanks Dave , I did this yesterday and yes it worked , after checking the fuse in the plug and trying to eliminate what was causing it to not start , I watched your video and it did .cheers .
Big Thank you to you David! Enjoy the pint.... when the pubs reopen on Monday!! least I could do as I was thinking I was going to have to replace my K4 or get my arms and legs ripped of by giving it to Karcher to fix. You are the best!
I’ve just bought a brand-new k2 I couldn’t get the motor to run. it did seem like it was full of air. So I’ve been trying to bleeding it for over an hour and I still can’t get it to work 😡
Thanks David! I threw out my last pressure washer and was thinking I might have to do the same for my current one. Your tip worked like a charm! Cheers!
Thankyou so much we were ready to order a new one. It kept stopping and starting, then wouldn't switch on at all, come straight here and found you... Brilliant. Pint sent cheers 🍻
Excellent! My mate just gave me a K4, because it kept 'cutting out', and he had to keep turning it on and off, for it to work. I've not had the need to use it, yet, and was wondering if it had the same problem? It works, then cuts out, the a quick turn on/off and it works, again.
Amazing!!! I’ve not used my Karcher 620M since 2005 (long story). Attempted to use is a few weeks back but nothing at all...assumed it was ruined. Just followed this tip, and it sprang into life - looks like another pint for you David!!!
Wow.... I have an older K2 model and thought it was trash.... ready to buy a new one. I came across your video and thought I'd give the quick fix a try. It worked like a charm. I can't thank you enough.... any time your in Chapel Hill NC give me a shout and I will definitly buy you a beer!!!!
@@dmgladden Oh, you would be upset if I sent ya a Canadian beer .. . I suggest the Trappist Beer, with the corks. I think Cherry, or something, with the yeast at the bottom. Been decades. However, think it was called Chermine, or something like that. Beer that's actually good for you.
@@c.thompson9771 wow good job I made the video have you seen the cost of a new one, just having a guy look at ya old one is an arm and a leg, still videos are free to those that just watch, enjoy your washing
Yup... you're the man! Worked like a charm, and I was indeed about to go buy a new one. Things are made so cheap nowadays that I figured it just broke 😄
@@dmgladden no its not leaking, connect hose and turn it in and water doesn't flow through the machine, does the pump have a safety shut-off? When you switch it on it heats the water that comes back out the inlet pipe when you remove the hose but there's no noise from the motor on switch on.
Hi, our K4 stopped working halfway through a job. Definitely power as motor does make a noise when turned on. Water flow is good, have to say unit has been pulsating when on and not actually spraying and using just adjusting etc and then get back to job but no pressure . Do you have any experience if this problem. Thanks
Can’t thank you enough for the trick! It worked wonders!! I have been trying so many different things and it wouldn’t work, and your tip saved me so much time and money! Thank you once again.
Thanks for the video. I tried this, but the pressure is very low and even when the washer is switched of at the knob, it still sounds like the pump is still running. The only way to turn off the pump is by the mains switch. It's not leaking, just low pressure and pump running all the time. Cheers
Thank you I did as you said and it worked just like you showed in the video. It was in the shed for a long time and I was going to pull it apart. You saved me time and money. Thanks again
Wonderful. It worked on my Karcher 3 perfectly. Had to give it the full 10 minutes, as had previously watched a different video that said 5 and that didn't work. Have just bought you a pint. Cheers!
thank god i watched this, done this and it worked ,i bet some so called repair chaps have robbed hundreds of people,if i seen you mate id buy you 10 pints.thankyou.
Mine was the same, your fix was short-lived. worked about 5 times.. after that, I could let water pass-through for an hour and it would not start. So it ended up having to go to Karcher
I can't believe it works l never comment anything but this was amazing basically i didn't do anything just run water for 10 minutes that's all ! I wasted time watching other videos with no help none of them worked but this , I can't believe it
My Karcher K2 suddenly stopped working, even though in great clean condition and about 14mths old. I tried following a number of RUclips videos advising to flush/run water through the K2 (while powered OFF) for approx' 10mins in order to `get rid of an airlock causing the fault`. I tried this about 12 times over various days, but to no avail. With the main yellow cover removed, as well as the white casing inside opened & removed, I used a multi-meter and got no continuity from the switch wires. I then noticed underneath the main switch area there was a little fine TRIP-SWITCH with a tiny spanner-like shape (commonly used as a service-symbol). Using a small point of the multi-meter (or a fine screwdriver) I carefully pushed the switch down, which then gave me a good reading from the multimeter. I then reassembled the unit, connected the water hose and hey-presto, it's now working like new again. I would imagine this could be a common cause on most Karchers - a simple but discreet trip-switch.
Thanks for the video. My washer doesn’t fire up until you twist the lance to foam mode and then back to pressure mode. Could that also be air in the system?
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This works. Every time I leave my machine for a while I have to follow this rigmarole. I would not recommend a Karcher machine to anyone considering buying one - over hyped.
Thank you sir! After not using my K5 for a year it didn't start up and I already read thru several repair instructions. Shortly before starting to take it apart, I ran into your video. Worked like a charm and saved me so much time - priceless. At least one more pint to book - already on its way.
You sir are an absolute STAR…I was just about to strip the K4 down, but you’ve saved me hours of work with this simple trick. Thanks does not seem enough….but THANKS anyway.
Thanks for an easy way to bleed the lines to remove the air lock. Sadly it looks like mine needs the pump refurbished as motor goes but water dribbles out of wand. This helps for my friends one which stopped working for me tho so I didn't need to replace hers. Owe u a pint but sadly I'm a kiwi, probably not a local pub here in New Zealand that u frequent. Hence why I left a long feedback. This is the best and fastest way to bleed the line. Five star rating for u mate!!
Also, I have now drunk said pint for u. Hic hic lol 😊
This bloody worked!!!! What did we do before RUclips and Google and people like you. Back to jet washing the car. Saved a pile of dosh too. Thanks for your help.
TIP TOP ADVICE!! Thank you kindly Sir! Come to France and I’ll buy you 2 pints !
I tries this a couple of months ago with my K5 and it didn't work. I said I'd look into it again and try once more. As I was watching this video trying this with the water running the machine kicked back in again. Amazing 👏
Genius! I had rebuilt the switch 3 times already after lending it to my mother-in-law. I couldn't understand why the switch was always failing for her. But I ran the water through it, and hey presto! Works without rebuilding the switch!! Cheers David - enjoy your pint!
Thank you David ! After not using my K5.7 for a long time I was also about to try and take it apart to check that the power was getting to the unit. After trying your advice for a few minutes without success - your mention of bleeding the water hose for a good 10 minutes got me thinking about where else could a tiny air leak get into the system as all hoses seamed good - then I thought about the now empty (upside down) soap bottle - maybe being empty was enough to trick the system - so I half filled it and within a minute of bleeding the water as per your video - the karcher was running normally !! Maybe my soap bottle is very old and may be leaking some air into the system - but filling it plus following your advice FIXED the PROBLEM - thank you !!!!!
well,i don't believe it,didn't think this would work for 1 second,buried my k4 in my shed and bought a new one,this was 2 years ago,came a cross your video and this worked instantly,brilliant,thanks David.
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It’s great that this fix can work, but it is nothing to do with removing an airlock! There is a pressure switch that turns the motor off when you release the lance trigger, this is what stops the motor moments after you turn the power on when machine is working normally. When you squeeze the lance trigger the pressure in the hose is released causing the switch to close and start the motor. This switch can stick in the open position preventing the motor from running making the machine appear to be broken. By running the water through the machine with no obstruction on the outlet it can force the switch return to it’s closed position as the mains water pressure assists the internal spring pressure.
I know this because it did not fix mine, only after stripping it did I understand the mechanism of failure, and why this fix might work. Keep up the good work :)
I think I might have this problem
how did you fix mate
@@lbny321 I tried this trick but it didn’t work for me
@@ssb8344 Same for me mate how did you fix it in the end
@@lbny321 I didn’t, I got fed up and boxed it all back up. I will prob open it up and look for this switch and see if I can manually do it
Cheers David, just got the Karcher out of storage and no power. Looked on Google for advise and found your page, it worked a treat. We have donated the price of a pint as suggested. Thanks very much it saved us a small fortune, you are a star. Steve and Yvonne, Manchester
Thank you, that was easy, much appreciated
Thank you my mate!!! Not sure what model Karcher water blaster I have, but mine looks quite different to yours, and I cannot run the water through the nozzle like yours, but I could just run the water through the machine itself. I did this, and after a few seconds water burst out the front plug where I plug in the nozzles cable in. Then turned on the power, and boom, everything working again!!!! Thank you heaps My Man!!!!!! Lifesaver!!! The Mrs is especially happy as I could wash her car today.. :-) Happy Wife, Happy Life!!!
And i guess thats a pint for me yes?
Hi, just tried your tip and I was delighted when the machine started up after running water through it for 10/15 mins, I was certain that there was an electrical problem such as a faulty switch. Initially I ran the water for only a minute or two but the machine did not start. then as last effort I let the water run for a longer period to my amazement the machine started.
Thanks very much for the tip.
You welcome Mary glad it worked for you
Well worth the fiver I just paid for this little fix it gem. Thanks David, I turned my karcher on this morning, nothing, thought I was going to have to buy a new karcher and believe me this week, our waterfall pump which we have had 3 weeks has broken down the solenoid was too weak and our astralpool colour changing pool lights that we have had for 2 months also broken over the weekend so it could have been rather an expensive week what with the karcher. But we took your advice and it works...yippeee thank you for that!
My K2 wasn't working due to the air lock issue so called Karcher and they quoted £170 as its just out if warranty. Watched your video and you saved me from buying a new one. Thank you.
Thanks, David. I am Senior Electronic Maintenance Engineer and of course couldn't
even think this kind of easy fault. Now it is working again.
Go to the link "Buy me a Pint".. Thank you
Home ed tip of the day for my 10 year old son (and myself) 😊 Much appreciated. It worked and son has had a great morning cleaning down the patio.
A Pint is all I ask Sir
I'm a little lady living outside Vienna Austria where my husband was terribly ennervated that our Karcher didn't work one day. I found your visit and within minutes the Karcher was running strong and my husband was happy again! Many thanks for kindly posting this David Gladden, you gladdened our day! And Cheers!
Brilliant!! Thanks very much, I've bought you a pint. 😂 I actually paid £40 last year for the same problem, no wonder I thought I had it repaired cheaply. Thanks again.
I too can’t thank you enough.
I tried two 13amp fuses I had and when they didn’t work went and bought new ones which didn’t help either.
Your advice did the trick so many thanks
Thank You from South Africa. Was about to take my K5.700 to the agents for repair when i found your video. Running like a dream. You are a scholar and a gentleman Sir.
I think I owe you a pint! I've had a K4 in my shed that has not worked for years, I've just done what you suggested, and now all is good.
Thank you so much.
Dominic Duncan
Cheers
If you mean it the link is in my main comment and thank you
Great tip...the airlock can happen if you inadvertently turn the power on with either the water not connected or not turned on....always ensure you switch off the Karcher before disconnecting the water after using the washer.
Yes Robert that is correct always best to shut down in the correct order and set up in the correct order
I had the opposite problem, my K5 would not switch off. But it was a problem in the same area so I thought I would give it a try. The result is you're officially a genius. Thank you thank you you
thank you very much for sharing this tip . just want to let you know that this tip has worked twice for me on two different karchers a k4 full control and now a k5 premium . i thought on both occasions they had been run on an extension lead and burnt out the motor capacitor and was just about to strip the k5 down to replace the capacitor and remembered this video so tried it and it worked . absolutely great guy great tip saved me a lot of work
Hi James that's great I guess a lot of money saved in repair bills or even replacements that's got to be worth a couple of pints? See my link if you agree and thank you
long shot, but whe u thought it had burnt out the motor capacitor, did it smell like was burning? TIA
Top man David, spent an hour or more trying to get my K4 started and then thought id check on tube.
Glad your video was one off the 1st i came across💯After 3 attempts…… the jet wash started🤣
I owe you a pint. Thanks a million 👏🏻
Cheers Patrick glad to help and save you some money
Genius! Like others, i was about to look for a replacement for my K4. You saved me a wasted day and circa £300, pint on its way, cheers!🍺
You are a diamond 👍 Got the Karcher K4 out of the garage, absolutely dead. Searched on RUclips found your video and the Landy got a good clean. Many thanks 👍
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I got karcher 5 and only used few times.
Tried to use other day did not work. Checked fuse, cables but every thing was working except the unit
Followed your advice and it worked. Thank you David come for a pint anytime.
Hi Kamal the idea with the link is you make a small donation about the price of a pint or two say a fiver or tenner by clicking on the link in the video that's of course only if you really meant it, chears David
Hi David
I really mean what I say
Come to my way and I will definitely prove it.
Regards.
Sir, you are amazing. Thank you so much for that tip my K4 works a treat now. Living in Lanzarote its so difficult to find anyone to repair it, so you saved me buying a new one. You are a genius, wish I could buy you a pint🍺 thank you so much.
Dear Sir:). I lost all hope. I let the water for too short and after switching on no luck. Then again for longer and bingo! Thanks a lot! Old K2 owner
Thank you Bernhard for the pint on the 22 March as your the only one that has thanked me this month
This will sort it in most cases.
It can also be a fuse in the plug, a capacitor or a problem with the auto stop function.
This is solid advice! First thing that comes to mind its electrical fault. So simple! Ran water for couple minutes and its back alive. Thanks David
Omg. Worked a treat! I was about to buy a new one. Changed the fuse etc. Then watched this. Awesome. Thank you 😊
Fantastic. I took the motor out of mine trying to find the problem. I thought it was the loose wire. Wish I watched your video first
K4 stopped working within a week of last being used. Have tried your tip 3 times with increasingly longer runs of water through the machine, but still not working! Do you have any alternative suggestions? (Fuses checked, changed and tested). Thanks.
How can i found the fuse?
Was on my way to buy a new one... thought I’ll quickly check RUclips. Definitely owe you a few pints all the way from Australia!! Legend.
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@@dmgladden This problem occurred last week with my 2018 K7! I have looked at all possible problems. Cursed. I had all my gear ready and SUDDENLY he refused to provide service. The chemistry had already been done on the tiles ....
In the meantime, the K7 has been sent to the dealer for ... repair.
I was sceptical at first but this method worked perfectly. Thank you very much, I really appreciate your video
A pint is all I ask Sir
Just sent you money for a pint. Thank you for fixing another K4 and saving me a fortune. Cheers David.
I tried this after our K5 wouldn’t start, thank you very much for this great tip maestro. Kind regards Colin
Glad to help Colin
Brilliant, worked first time. I could not detach the lance on my model so I cable tied the handle to let out water had a cup of tea, returned switched off water switched on the power switched water back on and it worked. How do I buy you a beer?
David thanks man followed your tutorial my K4 wasn't working but it is now. Never had a problem with it before. I honestly thought this simple trick wouldn't work but it's now back to 100% working 👍👍👍
Fantastic - and it works. Thank you so much, The key, as you say, is to leave it running through with water for at least 10 minutes. Cheers David - you are a true star!!!
I JUST DID WHAT YOU SAID. AND IT WORKED. THANK YOU SO MUCH. IT WAS JUST ABOUT TO GO IN THE BIN. $600.00 AUS SAVED. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. 😁
My karcher was exactly the same, i was going to bin it until i watched your video thanks very much 👍
One pint on its way… Thank you .. Thought I was going to buy a new one. Cheers
Just sent you a pint my friend, was pressure washing the patio this morning ,and the hose popped off, motor went manic, though jeez its knackered. It would not turn on, though bugger naffed the motor and off to homebase i go for another. A quick google and found your vid. Enjoy your beer! Lee
Your very welcome Lee glad to help and thanks for the pint
David, you're a star, just did as you say with my non-starting Karcher K5.700 and it worked a treat. I've just sent you a wee donation. Have a pint on me my friend. Thank you.
Thanks a lot David ! Your suggestion is amazing ! Best wishes ! I am from Brazil. I wish you all the best ! Many thanks 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷
Thanks a lot Sir. The switch just protect the pump for no running without water. This video is very helpfull
A pint is all the thanks I need, and very glad to help you Sir
Thank you so much. Had changed the fuse and wasted so much time. You're a star. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks Dave , I did this yesterday and yes it worked , after checking the fuse in the plug and trying to eliminate what was causing it to not start , I watched your video and it did .cheers .
Brilliant! Followed instructions with my K4 and it worked a treat. Thanks a million
It needed 15 mins but this fixed a K2 - awesome!
Hi David - looks like I owe you a pint.... followed instructions and my K4 is now working perfectly
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You sir are a star….. you have saved me £300 and a marriage. Have a good day.
Big Thank you to you David! Enjoy the pint.... when the pubs reopen on Monday!! least I could do as I was thinking I was going to have to replace my K4 or get my arms and legs ripped of by giving it to Karcher to fix. You are the best!
Thanks Nikki much appreciated
It really works. Mine started after 1 min. I heard the air bubbles coming out. Thank you!
I’ve just bought a brand-new k2 I couldn’t get the motor to run. it did seem like it was full of air. So I’ve been trying to bleeding it for over an hour and I still can’t get it to work 😡
Thanks David! I threw out my last pressure washer and was thinking I might have to do the same for my current one. Your tip worked like a charm! Cheers!
Thanks Jeff, so is that a pint for me then? Links in my comments
Thankyou so much we were ready to order a new one. It kept stopping and starting, then wouldn't switch on at all, come straight here and found you... Brilliant. Pint sent cheers 🍻
Excellent! My mate just gave me a K4, because it kept 'cutting out', and he had to keep turning it on and off, for it to work. I've not had the need to use it, yet, and was wondering if it had the same problem? It works, then cuts out, the a quick turn on/off and it works, again.
Looks like I owe you a pint!!
Thought it was the fuse first, checked that! Then watched your video! Thank you very much!
Just had k4 won’t turn on working now well done Dave
Thanks so much!! Thought we were going to have to scrap it! Sending a pint now!
Amazing!!!
I’ve not used my Karcher 620M since 2005 (long story). Attempted to use is a few weeks back but nothing at all...assumed it was ruined.
Just followed this tip, and it sprang into life - looks like another pint for you David!!!
That sounds very nice Lee it will be welcome as not many bother
i just tried but still not working....it just suddenly stop working,i rarely used it....i also noticed some water leaking from inside
Thanks. The pint is in the post.
You sir are a gentleman,. I was pricing a new k4 when i came across your channel and your advice worked like a dream, i owe you a pint cheers👍
Thanks Andy the pint link is in my main comment
Wow.... I have an older K2 model and thought it was trash.... ready to buy a new one. I came across your video and thought I'd give the quick fix a try. It worked like a charm. I can't thank you enough.... any time your in Chapel Hill NC give me a shout and I will definitly buy you a beer!!!!
If you really thankful and want to buy me that beer the link is in my comments or just PayPal me what you feel.
Cheers and good luck
Works on the big electric ones too!! I WAS at a loss. Dude, you ROCK! As an aside, it threw my outside outlet breaker
Your very welcome Carrol so is that I pint is hear coming my way
@@dmgladden Oh, you would be upset if I sent ya a Canadian beer .. . I suggest the Trappist Beer, with the corks. I think Cherry, or something, with the yeast at the bottom. Been decades. However, think it was called Chermine, or something like that. Beer that's actually good for you.
As soon as I can afford a pint with ya? That's why I was pressure washing, cheap thrills..
@@c.thompson9771 wow good job I made the video have you seen the cost of a new one, just having a guy look at ya old one is an arm and a leg, still videos are free to those that just watch, enjoy your washing
Yup... you're the man! Worked like a charm, and I was indeed about to go buy a new one. Things are made so cheap nowadays that I figured it just broke 😄
A beer will be lovely thank you
@@dmgladdenfollowed as instructed but the water doesn't flow through the machine to the lance hole
@@davidmacdonald4406 is it leaking? Or is the water off as there is nothing to stop the flow
@@dmgladden no its not leaking, connect hose and turn it in and water doesn't flow through the machine, does the pump have a safety shut-off? When you switch it on it heats the water that comes back out the inlet pipe when you remove the hose but there's no noise from the motor on switch on.
@@davidmacdonald4406 no should be nothing stopping the flow
Hi, our K4 stopped working halfway through a job. Definitely power as motor does make a noise when turned on. Water flow is good, have to say unit has been pulsating when on and not actually spraying and using just adjusting etc and then get back to job but no pressure . Do you have any experience if this problem. Thanks
I can't believe it was something so simple!! I've sent you a pint as a thank you.
Thankyou! This worked. Thought yet another pressure washer broken over winter & this resolved it 👍
It's a good deal a working jet Wash for just the cost of a pint, link below. Thank you and cheers
Just did it and it worked 👍🏻
We don’t have pints here in Munich but I owe you a ‘Mass’ in the Beer garden 🙂
Thank you the link for beer in Uk is in my comments cheers
Can’t thank you enough for the trick! It worked wonders!! I have been trying so many different things and it wouldn’t work, and your tip saved me so much time and money! Thank you once again.
Go to the link "Buy me a Pint".. Thank you
Thanks for the video. I tried this, but the pressure is very low and even when the washer is switched of at the knob, it still sounds like the pump is still running. The only way to turn off the pump is by the mains switch. It's not leaking, just low pressure and pump running all the time. Cheers
Great advice and it worked! Seconds away from ordering a new one and I found this brilliant video! Thanks a lot!
Me too
Thank you
I did as you said and it worked just like you showed in the video. It was in the shed for a long time and I was going to pull it apart. You saved me time and money.
Thanks again
Wonderful. It worked on my Karcher 3 perfectly. Had to give it the full 10 minutes, as had previously watched a different video that said 5 and that didn't work. Have just bought you a pint. Cheers!
Thanks Wendy that's very kind of you and glad it helped you Cheers
I have resolved my "no starting" issue by replacing the motor capacitor (cost about 15 buckus). It works perfectly now.
very different issue
Just tried it on a K4 compact and it worked brilliant didn't have to strip it down I would buy you a pint if you lived in Lincolnshire cheers David
Hi Steve if you really want to then just click the link at the end of my video and you can buy me a pint thanks
thank god i watched this, done this and it worked ,i bet some so called repair chaps have robbed hundreds of people,if i seen you mate id buy you 10 pints.thankyou.
Hi John you dont need to see me if you mean it the link is in my comments to buy me a pint or 10 lol
Good job. Thanks for sharing. Next beer is on me..
Thanks a lot for sharing this fix. I was ready to dismantle completely the Karcher, but this this trick helped to save a lot of time and money.
Thanks David. Saved me a fortune. Yes it worked 1st time. Thanks again David. Ian from Aberdeen Scotland 🏴🇬🇧
Is that a pint for me then mate
Your a star 5 minutes it took to get if from dead to normal working following your advice cheers top man
Mine was the same, your fix was short-lived. worked about 5 times.. after that, I could let water pass-through for an hour and it would not start. So it ended up having to go to Karcher
Did you check the fuse?
@@dmgladden Yes was one of the first things I checked.
Many many thanks. You saved me having to buy a replacement
Such a simple but brilliant bit of advice. Drink on me sir.
Di the trick, such a simple solution and saved me a few hundred quid. thank you David.
Well worth that pint is it Ian ?
Fixed in 5 minutes. Wow that saved me a mission. Thanks mate.
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I can't believe it works l never comment anything but this was amazing basically i didn't do anything just run water for 10 minutes that's all ! I wasted time watching other videos with no help none of them worked but this , I can't believe it
Hi Jose glad it worked for you so did I earn that pint?
Such a simple fix to save money, thank you . You are a star
Go to the link "Buy me a Pint".. Thank you
Works - pint delivered- cheers from Switzerland
My Karcher K2 suddenly stopped working, even though in great clean condition and about 14mths old. I tried following a number of RUclips videos advising to flush/run water through the K2 (while powered OFF) for approx' 10mins in order to `get rid of an airlock causing the fault`.
I tried this about 12 times over various days, but to no avail. With the main yellow cover removed, as well as the white casing inside opened & removed, I used a multi-meter and got no continuity from the switch wires. I then noticed underneath the main switch area there was a little fine TRIP-SWITCH with a tiny spanner-like shape (commonly used as a service-symbol).
Using a small point of the multi-meter (or a fine screwdriver) I carefully pushed the switch down, which then gave me a good reading from the multimeter. I then reassembled the unit, connected the water hose and hey-presto, it's now working like new again. I would imagine this could be a common cause on most Karchers - a simple but discreet trip-switch.
That is something worth looking into thank you
Thanks for the video. My washer doesn’t fire up until you twist the lance to foam mode and then back to pressure mode. Could that also be air in the system?
Its wourth a try
One more pint for you! Super solution. Bravo!
Worked on my K2 (cheaper) - brilliant- only half a pint though for this model.
Thanks ever so much
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