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Pressure Washer Repair, Parts & Local Service Centers
As you know, pressure washers are extraordinarily effective in blasting away dirt, mold, algae, mud, bird droppings, sap, stains, old paint, etc., from just about any outdoor surface. Quality pressure washers really are designed to be low-maintenance. That means making sure you’ve kept contaminants
out of the pump - and that you’ve checked and changed
the pump oil on schedule, according to your owners
manual.
Taking care of your pump also means
CHANGING THE OIL.
For 80% of the pressure washers
sold to homeowners, this is a requirement! Check out
your owners manual and it will tell you how to check
the pump oil level and when to change the pump oil.
This is a must!
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"NorthStar Gas Powered Cold Water Pressure Washer — 2700 PSI, 2.5 GPM"
Remember: you must use a PUMP OIL that’s specially formulated for pressure washer pumps. Do NOT use regular engine oil! There are other things you can do to extend the life of your pressure washer and your owner’s manual will guide you. (Engine oil check & change, air filter check & change, fuel tank filter, etc.) Follow their recommended routine maintenance schedule. But eventually, hopefully many years down the road, you’ll have to deal with a servicing or repair problem. That’s just life. So go to your owner’s manual again and consult the section on troubleshooting. Quite often, your particular problem is covered and you’ll find instructions to help you fix it yourself. Is it a pump problem? You might want to check out the tips I've offered in my
Pressure Washer Pump Replacement & Repair page.
Still having problems and think you're covered under warranty? Now it’s time to review your warranty information in your owners manual and note the serial number of your pressure washer. If your pressure washer is still under warranty, you must take it to an authorized service center that has been approved by the manufacturer. If you’re like most other pressure washer owners, you bought your pressure washer from a store/website that doesn’t have an in-house service department. So you need to find an authorized service center. This is so important! See the list of your local, authorized service centers, below. Otherwise, you’ll probably end up paying for all the repair work and you won’t be assured that the service center is using the proper manufacturer-approved parts & supplies.
My Recommendation: If your pressure washer is not under warranty, I would still suggest using an approved service center. BUT always make sure to get an estimate, in advance, for repairs – and compare the repair costs against purchasing a new unit! You just might do better to purchase a new unit, rather than pay for repairs. Remember, there ARE good deals to be had on
Northern Tool Surface Cleaners
Below is a handy list I put together to help you find a local pressure washer warranty and repair center. Just click on the brand name and you'll be connected to their list of authorized service centers in your area!
Honda Service Centers (Dealerships that will refer you to a service center.)
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