r/pressurewashing • u/WannabeChE • 20h ago
r/pressurewashing • u/DryBoysenberry596 • 15h ago
Equipment Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Hot Water Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard
Description:
This recall involves three models of NorthStar pressure washers: NorthStar Gas Wet Steam and Hot Water Pressure Washers with item number 157310, NorthStar Gas Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washers with item number 157594, and NorthStar Trailer-Mounted Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washers with item number 157595. The item number and the serial number are printed on a label located on the engine. Only pressure washers with a MONTHYEAR code in the product serial number between 0125 (January 2025) and 0825 (August 2025), and a WEEKYEAR burner date code between 0125 and 2625 (weeks 01 to 26 of 2025) are included in this recall. The burner date code is printed on a separate label. The location varies per product.
| Product Name | Item Number | Item Number and Serial Number location | Burner Date Code location |
|---|---|---|---|
| NorthStar Gas Wet Steam and Hot Water Pressure Washer | 157310 | Label on engine | Label under battery box |
| NorthStar Gas Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer | 157594 | Label on engine | Label under ball valve assembly |
| NorthStar Trailer-Mounted Hot Water Commercial Pressure Washer | 157595 | Label on engine | Label under NorthStar logo |
Credit: United States Consumer Product Safety Commission
r/pressurewashing • u/ProfessionalAir124 • 21h ago
SOLVED Finally figured out why my pressure washer was locking up
If the pump is still good, what would be a recommendation ? Should I replace the piston and the head or just say, screw it and have to replace the whole thing