Coleman Pressure Washer: 2014-02-16

Sabtu, 22 Februari 2014

air compressor, and pressure washer? where can i find them?

sean l

im on a tight budget, and i need an air compressor and a pressure washer, but... it has to be (btw im using them to make snow!)

Air Compressor - electric or gas: rated for continuous use (not oil free) with a minimum output of 5.4CFM at 90PSI. (Minimum maintained operation pressure of 50psi)
recommended the SAH-5490AC 5.4 CFM Air Compressor.

Pressure Washer - any electric or gas: rated from 1.3GPM to 2.1GPM (more water equals more snow) with a pressure range of 1200psi to 2500psi.
what im meaning to ask is anybody know of these specefic items with those specs

Answer
I'm thinking you should be at your neighborhood Menard's, or Lowe's, or Home Depot or some industrial supply house, looking for these items. You'd probably have better luck than looking here.

Help, I have lost water pressure.?

Crazy coll

Today I had to bypass my water softener because its drain hose became disconnected and was draining into my house. When I fixed the problem and put the water softener back in series with the lines, I lost pressure. I have about a 30 gallon Tank Mate reservoir tank and my pump output pressure gage says 60 lbs. I don't know what the problem is, please help.
Right now I have it the water softener in bypass and the pressure has not gone back up.
I have checked the water pressure in every faucet in my house including the bath tubs, that have no aerators. The pressure is definately low. I am not sure how to locate the drain valve.

Answer
I feel fairly confident in saying that by turning the water off and then on again you have dislodged enough sediment to clog a screen or filter. The question is which one or maybe all of them.

Start at the various sinks and unscrew the aerater at the end. ...lots of little pieces to clean out. Shower heads can also be cleaned out.

If you have a whole house filter it should be before the water softener and should not be a problem. You might take this time to change it because you have had problems that it should help to avoid.

The water softener itself has filters. Normally these should be serviced once a year and they are cleaned out. Without knowing your particular brand it is difficult to suggest a plan of attack. If you have a service contract you might have them in for service. If you have a parts schematic you might be able to do the service. Paperwork may also describe how it is done. On line you might be able to get the same.

I have worked with a Q-tip and some alcohol for this operation.

Edit____________
OK since you don't seem to be having problems elsewhere:

The other possibility is a jammed gate valve. Gate valves have a habit of breaking. They can break closed, open or partially open. In my neighborhood gate valves were often the main valve that enters the house. I avoid touching them for this reason. A broken one is a real pain in the neck if it is the first valve for the incoming water.

Household valves come in a variety of flavors. The basics are:

1 ball valves which are the most modern with a handle, can have full flow when open usually 90 deg apart.
2 gate valves which have a gate that goes up and down but no washers, they tend to be a little taller than other valves.
3 globe valves have a washer and a seat, are one directional and were once very common valves. There is a very roughly "globe" shape at the bottem and an arrow on the outside.
After this it is mosly the outside that changes...
4. hose valves have washers and a hose connection
5. boiler valves with big washer and a union attached...
and many others.
Connections can be compression, threaded, glued or sweat.

Try to work back to a position in the lines where the pressure is OK. This is hard to suggest without seeing your system. If you are not able to deal with this you will have to get a plumber to help.

No water pressure!!!?

motherof3

I have great water pressure in my bathrooms and from the garden hoses, but the kitchen and the washing machine have VERY LITTLE water pressure. Why would this be??
Please leave this question if all you have is stupid answers!!!!

Answer
Washing machine hoses have little screens built into the connections and the kitchen faucet has a screen built into the aerator. Check these first because they may be clogged, clean or replace as necessary. The angle stop valves under your sink and the hose bibs for your washer have fairly small openings through which the water flows and frequently have a collection of sediment at this opening. You pretty much have to remove them to flush out the particles and you might as well count on putting in new nipples (short pieces of pipe) and valves. I usually put in the new nipple with a garden hose adapter, connect a garden hose, and flush them one at a time. I recommend Rectorseal pipe sealant at all connections. I will betcha a cup of coffee you have galvanized iron pipes in your house, and that you do not have a copper ground rod on your electrical system.

what is the best pressure washer?

Pandora

Looking for a good gas cold water pressure washer for home use.

Answer
There are a couple different types of cold water, gas pressure washers out there. There are direct drive models, and there are belt drive models. The difference is as follows:

Direct Drive- These things are more efficient because they have no moving parts. the shaft from the motor is connected directly to the pump, so no belts or pulleys are required. These units are cheaper because they are simpler to build.

Belt Drive- These units use a belt and pulleys to connect the motor and the pump. This setup uses a few more parts, but is actually preferable to the direct drive units because they last longer. This is because a larger pulley can be used at the pump, causing the pump to run at a lower RPM than the motor. this is less straining on the pump, and will help your unit to last longer. Unfortunately, it is also more expensive.

For home use, I would go with a belt driven unit. If you are using the pressure washer less than 20 hours a week consistently, then it is not worth the added cost to get a belt driven unit. If you do a quick Google search, you will see that most sources recommend 3000 PSI for concrete, and that is more than enough for siding and decks (I'll put a link in my sources to a forum discussion on what pressure is needed for concrete). 3000 PSI is also enough to run a surface cleaner or rotary nozzle if you later decide that you want to speed up that driveway cleaning. I have heard it said that pressure cleans, but flow helps you clean it faster, so make sure that the machine you get has a decent GPM rating. A machine that is like 3000 PSI at 2 Gallons per minute will be perfect for what you need it for.

Note: I would get a machine with a Honda engine. They rarely have to be serviced, and after market parts are abundant online for cheaper repairs.

Jumat, 21 Februari 2014

Gas powered pressure washer dies when pressure is applied?

Mike

Gas powered pressure washer dies when pressure is applied?
It runs fine until you turn the pressure on, and then it dies. Run fine when I start it I hook up water still running fine I pull trigger it dies 6 mo old Please help
I do hook up water b 4 start just wanted to explain runs fine till I pull trigger then stops abruptly

Answer
on pressure washers always have the water hooked up and on before starting engine.turn on the spray nozzle to eliminate a hard start.then it could be a bad pump ,a clogged hose or nozzle,or a worn out engine.if it dies quickly i'd bet on the pump trying to lock -up.hope this helps.

What psi pressure washer for exterior paint prep?

Brian

Im going to be repainting the exterior of my house soon and i need to get a pressure washer to clean and remove loose paint. I know i need to get a gas one because electric wont cut it. What psi will be enough to get the job done? I found a decent deal on craigslist for a 2600 psi pressure washer but is that enough for what i want to do or should i be looking into buying or renting a 3000 plus psi?

Answer
Any pressure washer will do the job...even the electric ones. The higher pressure will remove the paint quicker but will increase the possibility of damage to the surface. There is a definite technique to using pressure washers for removing paint. You need to be aware of the damage you could do before you start. Make sure you read and understand ALL instructions before you start and practice on a piece of old scrap before you start on the house. Kick back from the nozzle could be a real surprise when you are on the top of a ladder.

Recent low water pressure in house/yard-frequent sediment in washer hose filter-no pressure for yard sprinkler

First the water to fill the washer started running very slowly, then the garden sprinkler stopped working because the pressure is so low. This is all in the last few days. We cleaned the screen on the washer hose yesterday and today it is clogged again. The water heater is over 10 years old but this problem is so sudden. Also, we have a very tight budget and can't afford a new water heater, so if it might be anything else, we want to try any possibilities. All water valves are open. We can't see or hear water running or leaking anywhere. It's going to be 98 degrees this week and my garden is in danger of frying! Any help would be very much appreciated, Thanks!

Answer
If you're on a well:

Any recent heavy rains will stir up sediment and suck it into the waterlines, clogging the filters.

It could also be you have a waterlogged pressure tank, in which case you might be able to empty it out and recharge it (about 40psi) should do.

Not likely but possible, you might have problems with your pump, but, generally if you're getting water then you should be okay... However, you pump may have slipped or the side of your well caved in and that's allowing the sediment to be sucked through, that is if you haven't had any recent heavy rains.

Not sure why you mentioned the water heater as it eally has nothing to do with your problem (but your whole message is sorta cryptic, and reminds me of a plumbing test), but, if you drain it, it should get most of the sediment out, if not on the first try, repeat.

To fix the washing machine check unscrew the lines in the back of the machine (with the water off), and see if the filters on the intake are clogged. Do the same with the all the aerators.

Hope that helps.

DK

I have a pressure washer but I think my water pressure is a little low will this effect the pressure coming?

Curtis J

I have a electric pressure washer but I think my water pressure is a little low will this effect the overall pressure coming out it just doesn't seem to be as strong as I would have thought. Thanks

Answer
I agree with Chris about electric pressure washers. It seems the o-rings in the pump dry out prematurely especially if not operated over winter causing you to have low water pressure. This has happened twice to 2 units that the brand started with a "K". I was only able to use them one time each and that was when they were new out of the box.

Kamis, 20 Februari 2014

how can i make a go kart as cheap as possible?

Emilio L

Answer
i built my go kart for 60$. it goes incredibly fast. i found a small lightweight frame in an old warehouse and bought it from the owner for 5$. i got a 5hp honda from a pressure washer with a broken pump for 25$. i bought a preformance clutch and chain online for 30$.

you can find rediculously cheap gocart parts or complete gocarts on craigslist.org

Cheap home furnishings and appliances?

Romeo

I went to buy a new refrigerator & haggling over the price. I asked the salesman if he hired the cheapest contractor for storm repairs. He just stared at me with a blank look & said nothing. I told him I do home improvement and many homeowners are defrauding their insurance company with fake invoices & then getting cheap bids from illegals to do the work. I thanked him for his time and then turned and walked out.

Next I went to the furniture store and picked out $4000 of furniture and negotiated the price down to $3500. I told the salesman that I've been in business 30 years, but couldn't afford it because my customers were selling out to the cheapest contractor.

Next I went to the office and cancelled three phone book ads. Next I cancelled two cell phones.
Next I cancelled an extra telephone landline that I felt I could do without.
Next I fired the girl that answers the phones and hired an answer service for $75 per month.

I told all the above people that I did not need them or their services anymore, because many homeowners were buying the cheapest junkiest deal and defrauding their insurance company.

Do you think that some of those people that I fired had hired the cheapest deal on their home projects too?

Answer
Well, the answer is obvious when the question is poised in this fashion. Of course I'm buying the cheapest appliances when presented with the opportunity. Though I am very care full about the term "cheapest".

For example - right now I'm looking for appliances for 3 suites I'm building or own. In total I need 3 fridges, 3 stoves, 3 over the stove micro wave hoods, 3 deep tub dishwashers, 2 stack able washer/dryers and a host of other items. I went directly over the where a buddy of mine use to sit and sell. Apparently he has been replaced with someone they don't have to pay benefits to.

After marching about the showroom, several calls to the sales manager - a price was created ... then the extended warranty sales battle and finally taxes and delivery.
At the end of it all the contractors appliance warehouse that I used had come out considerably lower than Home Depot, than Lowes , lower than Sears, lower than Costco and everybody else; but still I needed more.
I took my written offers and called each store, informed each sales manager of the prices and asked if they could do any better and then asked then to call me in a week and Iâd buy then.
A week later the appliance warehouse called, offer another $600 off and that was that. Did I buy the cheapest ... oh ya! The moral of the story â no matter how many appliances I buy and from whom â none of those guys is ever going to spend $30K on a reno ... with me or you. Itâs not the cost or âcheapestâ price, but the constant pressure to get a deal you can brag about.
As a general contractor Iâve been a one man show for over 8 years now. I can do 10million $ TIâs or $300 fences - I hire who I need, when I need them and I owe few favours.

I guess I didnât really answer your question â but I think I reflect a lot of GCâs and their method of operation.

ATTN: PLUMBERS!!! Do "Fernco Hose Grips" actually work? Water sprays from my washers drain tube...?

ANH

When my washer drains water spews from the standpipe that the drain tube is placed in. It was snaked & I was told there was no blockage. The standpipe is 2'' & I was told that is too narrow... 3" is recommended. I bought a pvc flex coupling (2" - 1 1/2") and tightened it water tight. It worked in the sense there is no more kickback spewing out when the washer needs to drain. NEW PROBLEM... when creating the air/water tight seal from the washer tube to the standpipe it creates a vacuum like a siphon. Sometimes when I am trying to fill the washer to do a load the water will no hold due to the vacuum effect & I have to get back there & let the pressure off & the water fill, then get back there & tighten it again to avoid spewage. This = HASSLE!!! I read about a "Fernco Hose Grip" that has air intake holes but something like a check valve to prevent the water from coming out the holes. Do the actually work? What are the pros & cons? I put a pic of the part I am rreferencing Thanks for any help. Oh yeah, a new wider standpipe is out of the question at $2000 +.

http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/RickySrsWife/?action=view&current=FERNCOHOSEGRIP.jpg

Answer
The clamp gasket holes appear to go to the atmosphere. There is no mention of check valve on this style clamp. The line needs a vent to drain properly. The pipe size is correct. I suggest installing a spring loaded atmospheric vent. This mechanical vent fitting works like a check valve and is spring loaded and opens and closes by back pressure ( vacuum). Install a 'Y' fitting (pvc) vertically on existing riser drain. Clamp your air tight hose and adapter on top of 'Y' fitting. Install a 45degree fitting on the branch vertically looking up.Glue a 18" pipe with an 1 1/2" female adapter on the other end.Glue the pipe and adapter into the top of 45 deegree fiting. Teflon tape the mechanical vent thread and screw it into the female adapter. You might hear it suck a little air when washer is discharging but that is normal.

1 If I have an apartment sized washing machine and I am moving to a townhouse with a washer hookup can

janie

I use the single hose that fills it by buying a y hose and hooking it to the single hose so I can put one end in hot and one in cold.

2. Do I need any washers or does that come with the y hose. am they all on size fits all

3. Also do I need to so anything special to the drain hose.

4 How about dryer hose..are the the same size too

thanks for answering these 4 related questions

there is only one hose coming from the washer and there are two faucets

Answer
For any washer you only need a few items.

Electrical power --- 120 V

Water supply -- the single hose with an end that resembles a garden hose will screw right onto the tap coming from the wall in the townhome.

Water drainage --- you have a really big and tough water hose attached to your washing machine and it will connected to some sort of a a black PVC pipe fitting on the wall near where the washer hook up will be located. The downflow is usually very small opening b/c of the violent jarring caused by the high water pressure so it is usually anchored inside the wall and not readily noticeable.

Level your washing machine with the legs or else your machine will be unbalanced.

Otherwise, you are good to go.

Rabu, 19 Februari 2014

what is the priming,proceedure for a gould pump?

francis s

ive replaced my pressure switch,and my bladder tank and my suction check valve,it was very hard to get suction back the last time i did this and im trying not to replace my line

Answer
I work on lawn sprinklers set up like this. If they prime fairly easy I have a ball valve installed on out going line and fill with a garden hose.
You can watch (assuming it goes in to a lake or pond) and if the water level stays constant when full it should be good. If it bounces up and down then you have air in the suction line. That is tough to get out.

In that case I install a T on the suction line near the pump and reduce down to install a water hydrant. I then attach a washer line between the hydrant and garden hose to pressurize the suction line. After a several minutes I turn the pump on and close the hydrant. I use a good brass one and remove the handle and hide near the pump so someone doesn't open it and let it loose prime.

how to clean off the bottom of my boat.?

big jay

I have an 18ft runabout. it sat in the water for about 4 months last season. It was our first year on this lake, and I was unaware of how nasty it was. To try and make a long story short, we pulled it out last fall and didn't have a chance to clean it. Now after winter storage outside, the boat is just nasty. I think I have a pretty good grasp on most of it, but the buildup from the waterline and below is beyond me. I am looking for suggestions on what can be used or what methods might make cleaning the hull a little easier.
thankyou for your help.

Answer
The problem with not cleaning it off last season is that all the marine (or aquatic) growth on the bottom will by now have dried into a very hard, strong, green coating that is very tenacious indeed. (Just like a saucepan and dishes that you didn't wash-up yesterday!)

The very best thing to do if you can, is launch the boat again and leave it afloat for a few days (you say it is an '18ft runabout' so I'm reasoning that this should not present too much of a problem or expense).

Then just get it up the slip again in a few days time and pressure-wash it as you would have, given time, last season.

The few days afloat will restore the growth to a soft, removable condition and by now it will also be long-dead. So the washing will be comparatively easy.

If a temporary re-launch is undesirable or not an option, then keep it thoroughly hosed down for a few hours in the shade before pressure-washing.

If you don't have access to a pressure washer, you will need to scrub it off using a stiff brush (best to use a long-handled one) and lots of water.

But it is essential to get the old, hard greenery saturated again first.

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Selasa, 18 Februari 2014

Pressure washer problems......?

Bob

I have a Honda GC 190 Pressure Washer that doesn't start properly. Very hard to pull the cord. So I checked the oil and the oil came pouring out even though it was on level ground. Now I am thinking that I need to change the oil even though I just did that a week ago. The oil that came pouring out was very runny its like water got into it although I doubt that is possible.

My question is what type of oil should I put in it? (I had SAE-30 in it already)
thinking about filling it up with this --- http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/pennzoil-motor-oil/ID=prod6015629-product

What do yah think?

Also here is manufactures website. (manual)

http://engines.honda.com/pdf/manuals/00X31Z8A0230.pdf

Answer
I think your engine has a major problem. If there is any fluid in the combustion chamber, it will be very difficult to crank it because neither oil nor water is compressible. If more oil drained out of it than the amount you put into it, either water or gasoline is leaking into the crankcase causing the fluid level to rise up to the combustion chamber. It sounds (from your description) like it's gasoline leaking into the oil,thus thinning it out. Water doesn't dissolve with oil and usually turns the oil a milky white color which is easily seen. You can remove the spark plug and pull the starter rope. if any fluid is in there, it will be ejected through the spark plug hole. If so, you'll have to find the cause and repair it before trying to start the engine.

Leaking Clothes Washer?

CHECKMATE

If the seals are shot on my washer pump, will it leak when the washer is not running, or only when it is running?

Answer
The pumps will only leak under pressure when washing and disbursing the used water out of the drain hose. If the leak is continuing when washer is not in use then there is a bad hose connection or split hose is another problem.

The other is it could be the spindle seal of the agitator could also be worn out and this can be detected if there is any oil mixed in with the water on the floor.

If you cannot fix it yourself then get a repair person to fix the problem.

Water hose pressure washer adapter at lowes?

Iron

Does lowes carry the adapter you can put on your garden hose to use it as a pressure washer? Also does this thing work good, anyone used it? Thanks.

Answer
Pressure washers INCREASE the pressure of the water entering the washer by means of a HIGH PRESSURE pump. Nothing that does not reach similar pressures will have the same effect.
(Pressure washers usually operate up to 1500 - 3000 PSI, up to 15 - 30 times Household water pressure.)

There are a few items that use compressed air to additionally pressurize the water, but they require a separate air compressor and a second hose and never reach really high pressure. (These can discharge at up to about 250 PSI, up to about 2 1/2 Times Household water pressure.)
http://www.expeditionexchange.com/staun/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHBAT4G55T0
These are usually only used in industrial applications where compressed air is already available.

I am assuming that this is the sort of item you were looking to find.
http://www.asseenontvvideo.com/511962/Water-Jet-As-Seen-on-TV.html

This type of item DOES NOT increase the pressure coming into the device,
it merely maintains more of that pressure and hence has a somewhat increased force to the stream of water coming out of the tip, by simply reducing the size of the orifice (hole) at the end of the nozzle. (Household water pressure is usually under 100PSI.)

There are quite a number of common nozzles that achieve much the same effect at a much LOWER COST.

The Adjust-a-Power nozzle is a common one widely used by forestry fire fighters, and car washes.
http://www.dixonvalve.com/dpl/dpl_page/2007/239.pdf
http://www.jmesales.com/item/143575/Dixon-Adjust-a-Power-Nozzle.aspx
You may even find this type of nozzle at Lowes, Home Depot or your local hardware store.

An even cheaper unit to try that is sure to be available at Lowes, Home Depot or your local hardware store is a SWEEPER nozzle. Which has a smaller orifice than a regular Garden Hose Nozzle, but larger than the Adjust-a-Power nozzle.
http://www.dixonbrass.com/dpl/dpl_page/2009/029.pdf
http://www.jmesales.com/item/148800/Dixon-Brass-Sweeper-Nozzle.aspx

Keep in mind that when the orifice is smaller LESS water comes out per minute (or per hour) if you are at the same pressure, so with these devices if the water is doing the real washing it may take significantly longer to achieve the effect you want as well.

Is there a such thing as an air-compressor powered pressure washer?

';l'lk

I have a 40 HP 125 cfm 125 psi compressor. I need a pressure washer for some roofing. Is there a pressure washer that takes air to push the water compressor?

Answer
I have not seen a ready made air powered pressure washer. You could adapt an air motor to drive the water pump. Check that! I looked at a few air motors. For the cost, horsepower and air requirements, you would be better off to either buy or rent a gas powered pressure washer.

Senin, 17 Februari 2014

Searching for users manual for coleman pressure washer model QL-3100G?

thegerbilg

Any help? The pressure wand sprays water out, but water then starts to leak out of the part where the handle connects to the wand shaft. Please help!
And yes, i did go to the website and searches for it, but noting came up.

Answer
I work on pressure washers for a living and see this daily! It's just an "O-Ring" has split and is allowing water to leak out. Find the o-ring that isn't an "O" but more of a "C" and replace it, problem solved! Sears has o-ring kits in the stores with several sizes of o-rings in it. Use the instructions included to select the right ring!

coleman/powermate pressure washer starts,quites,10-15 attempts then stays running,changed plug & checked carb?

Answer
I bet your not depressing the trigger on the gun handle when you start it are you? This makes them hard to start and will also ruin the seals in the pump..you always squeeeze the trigger and let the water flow for at least a minute to get all air out and keep holding the trigger while you start it , or it will start and bog down and die..you will decacipate the pump..IS this what is happening?

Generac 2300 psi pressure washer NO PRESSURE?

Joe

I am having a problem with my Generac 2300 psi pressure washer its getting water out of the gun but its not pressurized water the house that comes from the house to the pressure washer is less than 50ft the guy that lives next to me has no problem with his washer at his house so i brought his over and his does the same thing mine does no pressurized water cant somebody help me on this one its really starting to tick me off its been doing it off and on since i got the cheap thing

Answer
pressure washers require a minimum Volume of water (gallons per minute) your hose bib may be bad preventing enough water flow. some hoses have a screened washer inside them, when they clog, water is low flow. also are you on a well or domestic water? could be your system pressure is just low. finally some systems have a pressure reducing valve on them because the domestic pressure is really high. that unit may be bad or set too low.

Pressure washer won't always shoot at full pressure right away.?

Dave S

We have a Karcher 2400psi, (5HP Honda engine) pressure washer. When we press the trigger it doesn't always shoot full power...the engine tends to try to rev over and over somewhat like it's idling. Sometimes it will shoot full pressure as soon as the trigger is pressed, other times it can take between 10 seconds and 1 minute to get it going. Once it does shoot water out at full pressure thought the engine will rev up at a higher steady speed which seems normal.

We have had this issue since day 1 and it's really starting to annoy us.
The pressure on the mains of our house is more than enough so we think it might be the valve on the trigger.

Any ideas on what's happening here?
Any suggestions on fixes?

Answer
A pressure washer requires a constant supply of water to operate at a steady volume and pressure. Until all air trapped in the pump and hose supplying water to the pressure washer has been purged the engines RPM will go up and down as air passes through the pump. After attaching hoses and turning on water, hold trigger on wand until no more air comes from wand, then start engine.

Should I take my chances with the 2011 dodge charger?

Quick

I'm turning fifteen and my parents promised me a car and I really like the 2011 dodge charger but I also know it has somewhat questionale reliability and I'm considering the V6 version and this is the reliability data for it if you want to see for yourselves (This reliability data is owned by Consumer Reports)

ENGINE MAJOR: Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbocharger or supercharger and timing chain or belt.

ENGINE MINOR: Oil leaks, accessory and pulleys, engine mounts, engine knock or ping.

ENGINE COOLING: Radiator, cooling fan, water pump, thermostat, antifreeze leaks, overheating.

TRANSMISSION (AND CLUTCH)-MAJOR: Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, premature clutch replacement.

TRANSMISSION (AND CLUTCH)-MINOR: Gear selector and linkage, coolers and lines, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, hydraulics (clutch master or slave cylinder); rough shifting, slipping transmission.

DRIVE SYSTEM: Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, four-wheel-drive/all-wheel-drive components, driveline vibration, electrical failure.

FUEL SYSTEM: Check-engine light, sensors (O2 or oxygen sensor), emission-control devices (includes EGR), fuel-injection system, engine computer, fuel cap, fuel gauge/sender, fuel pump, fuel leaks, stalling or hesitation.

ENGINE ELECTRICAL: Starter, alternator, hybrid battery and related system, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.

CLIMATE SYSTEM: A/C compressor, blower (fan) motor, condenser, evaporator, heating system, automatic climate system, electrical failure, refrigerant leakage.

SUSPENSION: Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

BRAKES: Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, premature wear, failure.

PAINT/TRIM/RUST: Paint (fading, chalking, peeling or cracking), loose exterior trim or moldings, rust.

BODY INTEGRITY (Squeaks or rattles): Seals, and/or weather stripping, loose interior trim and moldings, air and water leaks, wind noise.

BODY HARDWARE (Power or manual): Windows, locks and latches, doors or sliding doors, tailgate, trunk or hatch, mirrors, seat controls (movement and temperature), seat belts, sunroof, convertible top, glass defects.

POWER EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES: Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, alarm or security system, remote engine start.

AUDIO SYSTEM (excluding aftermarket systems): radio, speakers, antenna; cassette, CD, or DVD player; video screen, iPod & MP3 interface; SYNC, OnStar, Bluetooth; navigation system (GPS), backup camera/sensors.

2006 Dodge Charger
ENGINE MAJOR: Above Average
ENGINE MINOR: Excellent
ENGINE COOLING: Excellent
TRANSMISSION (AND CLUTCH)-MAJOR: Excellent
TRANSMISSION (AND CLUTCH)-MINOR: Poor
DRIVE SYSTEM: Below Average
FUEL SYSTEM: Average
ELECTRICAL: Excellent
CLIMATE SYSTEM: Poor
SUSPENSION: Poor
BRAKES: Poor
PAINT/TRIM/RUST: Above Average
BODY INTEGRITY (Squeaks or rattles): Below Average
BODY HARDWARE (Power or manual): Below Average
POWER EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES: Average
AUDIO SYSTEM (excluding aftermarket systems): Excellent
OVERALL RELIABILITY - Below Average

2007 Dodge Charger
ENGINE MAJOR: Excellent
ENGINE MINOR: Above Average
ENGINE COOLING: Excellent
TRANSMISSION (AND CLUTCH)-MAJOR: Excellent
TRANSMISSION (AND CLUTCH)-MINOR: Poor
DRIVE SYSTEM: Excellent
FUEL SYSTEM: Below Average
ELECTRICAL: Excellent
CLIMATE SYSTEM: Poor
SUSPENSION: Poor
BRAKES: Above Average
PAINT/TRIM/RUST: Above Average
BODY INTEGRITY (Squeaks or rattles): Above Average
BODY HARDWARE (Power or manual): Above Average
POWER EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES: Above Average
AUDIO SYSTEM (excluding aftermarket systems): Excellent
OVERALL RELIABILITY - Average

2008 Dodge Charger
ENGINE MAJOR: Excellent
ENGINE MINOR: Excellent
ENGINE COOLING: Excellent
TRANSMISSION (AND CLUTCH)-MAJOR: Above average
TRANSMISSION (AND CLUTCH)-MINOR: Below Average
DRIVE SYSTEM: Above Average
FUEL SYSTEM: Above Average
ELECTRICAL: Above Average
CLIMATE SYSTEM: Average
SUSPENSION: Above Average
BRAKES: Poor
PAINT/TRIM/RUST: Excellent
BODY INTEGRITY (Squeaks or rattles): Above Average
BODY HARDWARE (Power or manual): Average
POWER EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES: Below Average
AUDIO SYSTEM (excluding aftermarket systems): Below Average
OVERALL RELIABILITY - Below Average

2009 charger N/A
2010 charger reliability - Average
Also, how's the dealership service/

Answer
The 2011 Charger is totally redone for 11 and should be the best ever? While Dodge in general is not known for reliability and resale value. their build quality has improved.
To compare the 2006 wi.th the 2011, there is no comparison. Look at the october or november car & driver mag. They did a cover story on the 2011 charger and it was excellent.
You will need to look at the V6 instead of the HEMI because a 16 year old with a high power, brand new car will be VERY expensive to insure. The V6 alone will still be "jaw dropping" as it is.

Minggu, 16 Februari 2014

I only had my maytag bravos quiet 300 series washer for about a week brand new and now it's flashing F:01?

KUSE60

Why is it doing that I've read online it's the circuit board but the washer is only 1wk old. Is it that too much detergent was put in? Or that I have to clean the filter thing. For the pump?

Answer
f1 is pressure switch on control board not sensing pressure or water level, you might of use to much soap and have it sud locked, 1/4 cup of detergent on largest load, make sure drain hose is not pushed too far in house drain line--about a foot at most, unplug unit for a minute plug back in and try to start, if you cant get started it will be a faulty control

I have a whirlpool silent partner 1 dish washer....?

...The clean light flashes and will only drain. what do i do? Justin.
After the last cycle the clean light began flashing and the only function i can perform is the drain cycle. I put water in manually and it does drain but light continues to flash and cannot start new wash cycle. Any suggestions? Thanks,
Justin.

Answer
The problem could also be the door switch. Here are a couple users' solutions:

"Yes this is a heater fault detection error. The unit may not be heating the water resulting in unsanitary dishes so the unit shuts down in this fault. Also the door may not have completely shut resulting in the heater not working, but everything else does (the heater common line is broken at the door switch. Clear the fault by entering diagnostics with this key dance heated dry, normal, heated dry, normal. All the leds will light, you can then press cancel and try another wash cycle. If fault occurs again, you must repair heater problem."

or

"Try the door switch! Take the metal tab that the door latches on to and bend it down just a little. This fixed my problem! Push on the door when it closed to close it tighter. If you here a click, and then another click when you release the pressure then the switch could be your problem.

Thanks to 'the dr' I fixed my machine. I have been trying to fix my Quiet Partner III for months now, I knew it had to be something fairly simple, because it appeared to function fine except for the heating element, which I was not sure was working. I had to keep clearing the fault to get the machine to run, but it always stopped short and gave the blinking clean light. I read lots of posts about the possibility of the heating element being bad or the contol board, but this was the first one I read that mentioned the door switch, I had assumed that there was just one switch in the door latch. There are in fact two. One for everything except for the heating element and one for the heating element. When I pushed on the switch in the door, I could hear two clicks, one right after the other. If I pushed the door in a little harder, after the door was closed, I could hear the second click which promptly unclicked when I relieved the pressure. I knew then that I had found the problem. Bending the thin metal piece that the door latches onto fixed the problem! "

Why won~t my power washer stay running when I realease the spray nozzle? Thanks?

john w

Answer
The pressure bypass valve,often called the unloader valve,is stuck.It's purpose is to route the pressurized water back into the pump so that when the nozzle is shut,the engine will not stall from over working.Try locating it and fiddling around with it to free it up.

Karcher 2500 pressure washer pulsating?

Jamie

I have been working on a karcher 2500 pressure washer I got in a garage sale. I have taken down the pump and replaced some of the valves and the spill valve. The hose it came with was cracked, but I didn't get a new one until I thought I could get every thing working. Once the pump was put back on it ran fine with the cracked up, but the pressure was lower than I thought it should be. I figured it must be the hose causing my pressure problems, so I got a new one. Ever since I put the new hose on the pressure wash pulsates (It has full pressure for a second or two then it loses pressure for a second or two.) Any ideas what could be causing this?

Answer
This should be an easy fix. The unloader valve is sticking....quite a common problem for Karcher machines. On the top of the pump you will find a black plastic cover with a chrome button on top of it. Pry the button off and lift the black plastic cap off. You'll find two star or hex screw under it....remove these and carefully lift the plastic retainer up. You are now looking at the unloader valve assembly. You'll need needle nose pliers to to remove it. Look down into it and you will see a tab to clamp the pliers onto. Gently twist it pulling up slightly at the same time. Once you have it out, clean it and apply some silicone grease to it and replace it. Put everything back together the way you took it apart and your done.

How can i advertise pressure washing?

Matthew

Im 17 i want to make some quick cash by pressure washing cars drivewayas ect what should i do to spred the word flyer in the mailbox ect...

Answer
Silly Goose is right, you need to go door to door. Whenever you do a job, take before and after pictures, and ideally, one that is half clean and half dirty. When you do a couple houses in one neighborhood and have pictures of them before and after, people will see your work, know you did it, and will be more likely to hire you. Pressure washers talk about getting customers in small neighborhoods all of the time because they did one house in a neighborhood. I will put a link in my sources to a forum where pressure washers talk about this kind of stuff. In addition to the simple conversation, people post leads on that forum when someone calls outside of their service area. Hope it helps.

husky pressure washer does not start.has gas ,oil,every thing that should be on is on..?

Clement

it cranks but it will not run.

Answer
Here is the quick way to figure it out. Remove the sparkplug and put a teaspoon of fresh gas into the hole, replace the plug and try to start it. If it starts and continues to run it is probably old gas that is the problem. If it starts and dies within a few seconds you aren't getting gas either to or through the carburetor. Make sure that fuel runs freely out of the fuel line. If it does than the carburetor may need to be cleaned. I have a mower and a generator that will not start on the old gas, they will run once started. I have others that don't seem to care. Try the gas in the sparkplug hole a couple of times, might just do the trick.

Coleman Pressure Washer

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