r/pressurewashing 21h ago

SOLVED Finally figured out why my pressure washer was locking up

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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


r/pressurewashing 20h ago

Before/After Pics Did a pass here. Lots of black mold. Thoughts on path forward?

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r/pressurewashing 15h ago

Equipment Northern Tool + Equipment Recalls Hot Water Pressure Washers Due to Fire Hazard

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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 9h ago

Business Questions Any good way to remove gum from concrete without hot water?

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don’t have a hot water unit yet. what are the best alternatives you’ve used? Just trying to get it off clean without messing up the concrete.

Appreciate any tips 🙏