fixing pressure washer

[welsh.Z.S.]

hi guys basically i was given a electric pressure washer about 3 yrs ago , all worked fine although only a cheap one i think , i went to use it last yr and it wouldnt power up , then today i tried it and it powered up , switched it off , went to use it again , powered up then cut out and wont start again , whats the areas i should be checking ? i dont wanna spend any money on it as id be better off buying another really . thanks . ps i know im sounding tight lol

 

[Addicted]

Was there water left in it when you stopped using it? Could have frozen and broke something when it expanded.

 

[welsh.Z.S.]

im not sure mate , but if that was the case i dont think it would have started up both times 2day ? im thinking loose connection somewhere ..

 

[Jack!]

What brand is it?

 

[welsh.Z.S.]

no idea mate just a little red 1 lol , quite powerful tho for what it is . i think its challenge ?

 

[danielbarton94]

there should be a fan on it with a grill infront of it ? check is the fan moves?

 

[Bluebeard]

Have you changed the fuse in the plug? Start from one end of the machine and work through it.

 

[welsh.Z.S.]

yeah changed the fuse and still the same , also the metal fan thing spins freely , there seems to be some power getting to it as theres a very very VERY faint humming noise coming from inside when its plugged in

 

[danielbarton94]

Take it apart have a look for corrosion, and while your there take a look at the pressure switch.

 

[welsh.Z.S.]

what does the pressure switch look like mate ?