Pressure Washer Pump Replacement

pressure washer replacement pump

As you probably already know, the pump is the heart of your pressure washer. With normal maintenance, including changing the oil, brand name axial cam or triplex pressure washer pumps should give you years of dependable service.

Unfortunately, though, pumps will eventually wear out or breakdown. Since pump repairs usually involve at least a few hours of labor, including the cost of various replacement parts, pump repair is expensive.

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If you�re mechanically knowledgeable and have the right tools, you can try to fix your pressure washer pump yourself. That�s great for you, but what about the rest of us?

For most homeowners, like myself, DIY pressure washer pump repair and replacement parts selection is not an exciting prospect.

Personally, I think the best choice, when dealing with a broken pump, is to simply replace the pump! Sounds daunting, but it�s actually very, very easy.

Seriously, most axial cam pressure washer pumps can easily be removed by only unbolting it. That's it! I have a Comet pump on my Honda gas powered pressure washer & I only have to remove four small bolts to remove the entire pump. Then it�s only a matter of bolting on the new replacement pump.

Here's a great quality Comet replacement pump, at Amazon.com, for less than $170.00! Just click on the photo to get more information or to look through their wide selection of replacement pumps:

My theory is that since most brand-new pumps suited for residential pressure washers generally cost between $150 - $250, it�s often better to buy a new pump rather than spend money on pump repairs. Yes, you CAN replace the pump yourself!

MY TIP: Remember, you have many choices when you want to get a new pressure washer pump. Just because your pressure washer came with a certain brand (Cat, Comet, General, AR, etc.) doesn�t mean that you have to stick with that brand. You can compare prices & choose the brand you�d like.

Check out all the top brands for Pressure Washers or pumps at Northern Tool. They really have a great selection, high quality parts & pumps, and FREE shipping. I recommend them.

Remember that all pressure washer replacement pumps work within certain limitations for PSI, GPM and CPU, according to your engine size. So keep these ratings in mind while you shop. If you�re unfamiliar with these terms, please see: Pressure Washer Ratings

If you�re not convinced that your pressure washer pump is really shot, you might want to check your owner�s manual for more information about pump troubleshooting or repair. Or you can go to my pressure washer pump brand page to link to your pump manufacturers home page for troubleshooting tips.

Take a look at my top picks of pressure washer surface cleaners and accessories at Amazon.com. (Their prices can't be beat!) Just click onto any photo to get prices & more information:

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