This is a particularly nice gesture for workers who clean your windows under harsh conditions (e.g. hot weather). A tip between $5 and $20 is appreciated. If it’s a crew, you can throw in $5 or more per person, or just go with $20 if it’s a single person. When should you not tip? Generally,…

You can make your own pressure washer detergent using common household cleaning agents. For general purpose pressure washing, you can mix together 1 gallon of water, ⅓ cup phosphate free laundry detergent (powder), ⅔ cup household cleaner and (optional) 1 cup vinegar. Can you use regular detergent in a pressure washer? Yes, you can use…

Gas-powered models typically put out 2,000 to 2,800 psi of pressure compared with 1,300 to 1,700 psi for electric models. Much higher pressure allowed the top-performing gas machines to clean a grimy concrete patio three times faster than the fastest electrics. Is higher psi better for pressure washer? Generally, contractors or professional cleaners will find…

Pressure Washers – Walmart.com. What can I use instead of a pressure washer? Foam Cleaning The foam and the broken-down grime or stain are then washed off with no more pressure than that of a regular garden hose. This foam can be used on the sides of houses and on decks, walkways and driveways to…

The most likely reason for the smoke is that oil has mixed with gas in the cylinder. When oil is burned the result is smoke coming out of your pressure washer. What causes a pressure washer pump to overheat? Like with lawnmowers, gas-pressure washers typically require the fuel valve to be set in the open…

A clogged carburetor is most commonly caused by leaving fuel in the pressure washer for a long period of time. Over time, some of the ingredients in the fuel may evaporate, leaving behind a thicker, stickier substance. This sticky fuel can clog up the carburetor and cause the engine to run stall. Will a pressure…

Instead, make sure to move the washer into a warm location and give it plenty of time to slowly thaw out. Let it thaw until there are absolutely no visible signs of ice. Once all signs of ice are gone, begin to try, with a garden hose pump, pumping the antifreeze through the machine. What…

A clogged carburetor is most often the culprit if your pressure washer shuts off after a few minutes (source). As such, checking the carburetor should be the first thing you do. How do I reset my pressure washer? Each time the power cord is plugged in to an outlet, the Reset button on the GFCI…