Repair a Ryobi Pressure Washer / How to fix an Electric Pressure Washer
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- Опубліковано 12 бер 2019
- How to fix a Ryobi 1600 Electric Pressure Washer that wont run. In this video I will show How to fix any electric pressure washer that wont run. We will check for Electrical problems, Pressure washer pump problems, and any switch or wand problems to determine what is causing this pressure washer to not work. Let's open it up and see what is wrong with it.
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In this video we repair a Ryobi 1600 Electric Pressure washer. This pressure washer was discarded because the previous owner thought it was no good any more (literally junk). All I know is that it stopped working. So is it salvageable or is it junk? Watch the video and see, you probably wont believe what's wrong with it. I know it took me by surprise.
I also bought one of this product and the same problem happened to me, it stops working after ten minutes of operation, what is the solution to this problem
@@luma7901 You either have a blockage causing the unit to overheat, or the GFI is overheating and cutting off the power. Try replacing the GFI circuit and see if that helps. It seems to be a common problem with these units.
@@ModernDIYProjects mine smells like it is burnt when I turn it on
@@xBroWsinG That is not a good thing. You'll have to track down the smell to see where it comes from. It may be a replaceable part. If it smells but still works then that is a good sign.
Thanks - This saved me a lot of work and off I go to get a new GFI ! This was the actual model Ryobi and problem that I was having
I almost threw my pressure washer away and wow I watched this video and fixed it! Thank you so much! It was sitting in my storage room for months lol
Glad it helped!
Had this issue today and it was a faster fix then I thought 15 min to the store and 2 min fix. Thank You!!!
Glad I could help!
What store did you get the plug? Cause I don't like ordering on line cause of the wait lol. Thanks
That wasn't even problem the Ryobi pressure washer will not start up or have power to the pump without it being connected to a hose with water pressure all you did was by pass that fall safe system Ryobi had in place to protect the pump from ever being ran dry!Omg that's funny
Great video. Thanks for the help! My pressure washer had a bad ground fault plug also.
14:09 GAHHHH, now I'm wiping up my thrown can of beer.
I just bought a newer version of this yesterday morning. Will definitely keep this in mind. I've got testers to start with that ground fault unit first.
Thanks for going through everything and.......lol that jump scare.
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Thanks so much!! Just got mine up and running with a plug change!!
Thank you so much for this video, it help me to diagnose my issue, the GFCI UNIT had a loose connection
Same problem, changed the plug and it is good as new. Thanks for the video
thank you. I had the exact same issue on the same model. You saved me $$$
Thank you. Fixed mine in 5 minutes just assuming it was the plug because of this video.
Cool video. Didn't realize those GFi things went bad.
Quickest $50 an electrician can make. Resetting or replacing a GFCI on a porch when the customers bathroom light won't work. Sparkies will get why.
Sounds like minions working on it when you fast forward lol! I have the EXACT same unit with the EXACT same problem. Thanks for troubleshooting. Now I don't have to take mine all apart and just replace the GFCI plug!
I was going to buy a new pressure washer. Thank you, i just ordered a GFI and will be washing the driveway on Saturday.
Order part the other day and fixed mine it was easy !!!!
You might want to have a contactless electrical tester to see how far electricity goes, so you know which component may have failed before you take the whole things apart.
Haha, funny you should mention that because only a few days after I made that video I went and got one. Go check out my review of the Harbor Freight one ua-cam.com/video/SqnamlCB1GE/v-deo.html
Thank you for your help, I’m a first time user and this help me out a bunch!! 😃👍🏽
Happy to help!
Great job! I didn’t think it would work. You are an expert! I enjoyed your video.
Thank you! Cheers!
Thank you so much Man I had the same problem and u saved me like 2h of work 😊😊
Great Great job buddy! Really like the way you do your videos/tutorials! Your voice is also awesome and easy on the ears! Cheers from Montreal, Canada! No need to say I liked, subscribed and activated the bell!
Thank you my friend, glad to have you on board. I must visit Canada one of these days. I hear it's a beautiful place. Cheers!
Such an easy repair, amazing. I'll bet next time you will check the GFI thing first.
Yeah, you're right about that.
Normally the gfi is checked first.😂
Nice work, saved me the disassemble.
Thanks for video that’s really help me ,I have the. Same water pressure,and have same problem I just do change the valet I don’t have to open everything like him it working after I change the valet,I was order valet on amazon
Outstanding! Thank you so much.
very good video, it does help alot thank you.
You help me a lots, thanks
Good review. Thank you.
Thank you for your video .
I Just cut the cord spliced it and replaced it with another cord For a temporary fix. I Will either be buying a new plug with the surge protector built in or splicing an old hair dryer and stealing that cord for a plug. I suppose I could also add a fuse to my temporary fix and that would work as well. I too got one from someone who thought the unit was junk. They even said they watched your video and said the issue was narrowed down to the plug.... I guess sometimes when you need something now it’s easier to just get a new one and leave the old one. Well one mans trash is another mans treasure!
A surge protector is for protecting the device only. The GFCI protects you from shock and is important because of the water involved primarily. Are you still there?
@@stevenbryant4718 haha yes Steve. All that info was just options. The replacement plug is only $15 online. I bought that and installed it properly. Only reason I tried the splice route was buddy was gonna throw it out so before it hit trash I just went for diagnosis and made the plug to see if it was seized (I just was seeing if it cycled power not running it)
@@patrickstafford8480 During a hurricane it is illegal in FLA to power your home with electric generator if it is in anyway tied to the grid. That is beacause people do stupid things with electrical wiring they saw on the internet. The power company technicians will come to your home and pull your meter. They don't like to work on live circuits, go figure. Sure they have life insurance, but who'll repair the downed power lines?
Learning the hard way.
Just bought one of these and after 10 minutes of use it stopped working! Same symptoms as this one. I will be testing that gfci and hope that’s all it is. Thanks for the video
I also bought one of this product and the same problem happened to me, it stops working after ten minutes of operation, what is the solution to this problem
@@luma7901 I changed out the plug. I did notice when I opened up the original plug that the manufacturer had screwed the terminals down metal to plastic instead of metal to metal. Most likely causing a weak connection
Always check the power cord first. Using a 'Wigi' check the power before the supply and after the supply running the wigi down the cord towards the unit. Sometimes a wire will break inside the cord. From there you would troubleshoot the rest of the unit.
Thank you so much
Nice 👍 good video mate!
Thx hope mines the same way ❤
I have a yardforce washer that's not powering up after one year. i hope its the same problem. Thanks.
really helped
Thanks 🙏!!
You're welcome!
Have the same pressure washer and had the same issue with the circuit breaker.. nice video
Great video! What is the part called that I have to order to replace the black circuit breaker reset button part.
Just look up GFI, its easier than Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. On Ebay (Amazon too I'm sure) they sell them with the cord and everything so all you do is install it from where it connects to the motor. Cheaper and safer.
I have a Ryobi RY14122 electric pressure washer. Is there a parts diagram for it somewhere?
Do you have a part number for the replacement gfci and how much did you find it for and where? I appreciate your skills, I enjoy repairing things as well.
There is no need for a part number. I just got a generic GFI plug and replaced it. I didn't use a Ryobi part. Go on Ebay or Amazon and look up GFI or GFCI replacement and you will get tons of results. I picked the cheapest one.
PEOPLE read about wall GCFI's. Get one installed where you use this unit. They protect the other wall outlets in the same circuit and should be used where work is performed, especially outside!
Thank you very much! I was just about to toss out my pressure washer because I've ran out of components to check, not knowing that the one thing I thought worked (GFCI plug) might be the problem. I think the darn light shouldn't come on at all if there's no current getting to the other end. I hate to think how many appliances are in the dumps right now because of it.
Yeah, I did'nt think they went bad either, because it doesn't happen that often. The reason they are on devices like this is because you are working with water, and it's to prevent you being electricuted while standing in a puddle of water.
I know right Frank Caan?!?! I was thinkin the same thing! I think that is just plain dumb for that light to come on right at the beginning. Bc when I didn’t see the light on up on the unit right away I thought, well the lights on on the plug, so it’s gotta be something with the motor or pumps shot. Just thought the worst.
I also bought one of this product and the same problem happened to me, it stops working after ten minutes of operation, what is the solution to this problem
I have a similar unit, on my third actually and have learned the green lights are your friend.
I can't tell if your switch has a green light but,
If the GFI plug has a green light , there is power going to it, not necessarily thru it. If the switch on the unit doesn't have a green light on, then you know from the beginning the power cable is bad or the GFI plug needs to be replaced.
Yes, mine had the green light lite up, that is why I was confused at first. I later learned as you said that the green light only means power is going to the plug not through the plug.
Is it safe tho when you run it without a gfci plug. I would run the wire from a extension cord and wire them together so I get a straight plug without gfci. And by the way I got a gfci outlet in the kitchen where I run the pressure washer. If it safe?
It is not smart to run a device that uses water and electricity without a GFI. Like I mentioned before, it's easy and cheap to get a replacement GFI. You can get one online or at Home Depot and wire it in. If you are plugging the unit into a GFI that is wired into the house, then you are OK because you are already using a GFI. Some people have GFI in their garage wall outlet for such purposes.
Nice vid, how bad is it to leave while bypassing GFCI? Ya, there's water, etc. but I will have the cord WAY far away from machine. Also, it looks like many replacements are 15A, how do you know required spec?
The bad part about not using the GFCI is that you could get electrocuted. If the cord touches water and shorts it can electrocute you if you are standing in the water. It could also blow out house fuses and such. To get a replacement just look at the specs on your machine. Should be stamped on it somewhere. Easy to get a cheap GFCI on Ebay or Amazon or maybe at a local hardware store. If you have an old hair dryer that doesn't work you can take that part and swap it over.
Did you happen to use yours without a gfci on it at all? Was thinking of trying get one use out if it before i got a new replacement gfci
Our GFCI has to be pressed every single time we plug in... Maybe try that?
Actually that means that your GFI circuitry is slowly failing. You shouldn't need to do that every time you plug it in. Don't be surprised if one day soon your GFI fails.
@@ModernDIYProjects actually some are designed that way
I just had same problem did you find replacement ground and where if you dont mind ?
These GFCI parts are super easy to find on Amazon.
Ok I change the plug however my motor is still not cutting on any further trouble shooting I can do?
Replace the plug with a standard plug instead of a GFCI and see if it works. If not then the motor is bad because I don't remember any other fuses or breakers on this unit.
My GFCI green light is on and the green light on the switch is on. Kinda stumped.
Lol 😂 @ 14:10 There we go lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
By pass the switch n u know for sure lol
I Don’t have one of those tools that lights up but I do have a multimeter, Will that work
Yes, that is even better.
Good how to video, but you are long winded. Thank you for making this for all of us to see.
my GFCI won't light up. advice? I could send it into Ryobi in California for 20 bucks and weight probably 3 weeks to get it back or I can just dig into it myself and try and fix it
The light is irrelevant if it doesn't work. Make sure that the GFCI works. There is a test button, use than and see if it still works. If the little light diode burned out you really don't care. All you care about is that the GFCI works. If it doesn't work, then you can probably get a replacement for less than shipping it to be fixed. If you are so inclined, I would say to fix it yourself. Easier and faster.
@@ModernDIYProjects thx for reply. So in theory, I could put a reg plug end on it and plugvit it into a gfi extentension cord, right?
Yes you could. Or you could get a GFCI plug end and apply it to this unit which is what I did. But be sure to ALWAYS have a GFCI on this, otherwise you could get electrocuted. Water, Electricity and the Human body DO NOT play well together.
Had my switch fail too on my Ryobi Power Washer. Seems to be a common problem.
Yes, it was a very common issue a while back. I don't know if it's been corrected in newer models.
i have the newer version of this model and it just happened to me. crap product
But did you reset the switch on that breaker on the power cable. If there is a fault, it trips and there's no power. Was it reset ? In all your testing , you never reset that button.
Where can i get this part? I have the same issue with that same model
Just go on Amazon or Ebay and search for a GFI replacement. Then just chop off your old one and replace it.
So did you find a new gfci connector? Im having the exact problem!!
Sure did. I took the GFI off an old hair dryer that wouldn't heat up any more. It was the same specs as the one on this machine so it works great. If you don't have an old hair dryer you can get a new GFI at Home Depot or on Amazon.
@@ModernDIYProjects right on!!
Ok who else was chuckling during super chipmunk mode?
morale of story check the surge protector 🤣🤣🤣
Good video, but you should have started from the plug in gfci before breaking down the whole machine.
Live and learn right? Wont make that mistake again. 😄
Start at the plug, then use a non-contact beeper to follow voltage all the way to the machine. Then see if switch is getting power with the same tool. EVERY person who deals with electricity should have one of these tools. $10
Couldn't you get an off the shelf GFI outlet wire the outlet with a vacuum cleaner cord that way you have a portable GFI cord probably have to drive a ground lead into the ground well they are usually used outside ?
No that's too much trouble and just not safe. Just buy a generic GFI unit rated the same as the one you have currently and splice it in to replace the old one. It's cheap and easy. That's what I did for mine. In fact I took the GFI off an old blow dryer that stopped working because the were both rated at 1600 amps.
@@ModernDIYProjects What is cheap $5 $50 what did you pay
Go to Ebay and you can get the entire GFI unit with a new cord for around $10 (rated for outdoor use). That way you wire it directly from the motor. Safe and cheap.
Does rocking the power switch on&off really works?
It does not work if the problem is in the GFCI switch. Rocking the switch back and forth only works, if your power switch is bad. But the GFCI has it's own separate circuitry which is not affected by the power switch because it is built into the head of the power plug. It cuts off the power before it ever gets to the power switch.
Cheap electronics high failure with those GFCI plugins. Switch is less likely the problem with these little Ryobis. I replaced mine after after one year of use and now the hose blew 3 years later other than that works great at 4 years now..GP
Follow up my second GFCI switch didnt last too long either maybe 1 year used it 5 times and this season dead.These switches are junk all of them the board is a nightmare of cheap electronics. Also dont have to take these units apart first. I know this is your first time but for new viewers just plug it in and remove the small cover and see if you have 110 volts coming out where the two wires connect going to the unit with a multimeter. 90% of the time there will be no voltage coming out...I put a regular two prong male receptacle on mine Im done changing these cheap GFCI protectors Ill take my chances with getting zapped for now on. The cord on these Ryobis is very long so that helps stay dry most times for me and my outdoor receptacle has a GFI outlet...
Sounds exactly like JK Simmons lol
I have 2 Electric pressure washer the circuit breaker for the washer will not stay on to deliver power . I press the button on the plug it works immediately clicks off . It wants to work.
Your GFI is messed up so it keeps shorting out. That is when it shuts off. It's not safe to use this way.
Sounds like a dead short in line circuit breaker or in the cord or in the machine. Maybe it's just doing it's job ?
Did you replace? If so, link please.
Go on Ebay or Amazon and look for a GFI replacement and pick your favorite vendor. It's literally that easy.
cordless impact driver 12v would save you tons of time
he explained why he uses hand tools
when the little green light on the on/off switch doesn’t light up when plugged in, indicates a bad GFCI. Saves a lot of time not having to tear it all apart to figure it out (learned from another video)..
Not necessarily. It could then be a broken wire, bad connectors, bad switch, bad fuse, any number of things. It could send you down the wrong rabbit whole same as what I did. The GFCI should not light up at all indicating that it is bad.
Mine does the same
Its almost always the gfi.
Use an extension cord to feed power to the GFCI
The GFCI was no good. Doesn't matter how you give it power it still would not work.
Mine is buzzing at the electrical outlet plug and shows green light on plug but won’t power to main unit
Your GFI is bad, you need to replace it. It is either arching internally or it is trying to reset and not achieving it. Either that or some of the resistors or capacitors inside are messed up. If you open up the GFI you'll see it is packed with electronics. Anyone of them could be bad.
Always check the "test" button on the GFCI first. Could have saved you from dissecting the unit. Live and learn.
Odd thing on your unit, mine AND many others I watched on youtube, the white wire is connected to the gold screw (L) and the black to the N neutral (silver) screw.
This is opposite the convention where white is Neutral and Black is power.
Ryobi had no explanation for this and the GFCI manufacturer just shrugged.
By the looks of things, you don't seem to know much about electric pressure washers. You should have checked the circuit breaker at the male end of the power cord. Better than opening the whole unit first...smh!!
Wow people are always so unhappy when with their lives. Smh
wow u should just not comment if u have nothing positive to say. i think he was helpful
My Ryobi keeps reving as if I squeezed the trigger. It does it ever 30 seconds.
I have the same type of problem but my washer is not turning on because the reset button keeps trigger in
You can buy a new GFCI switch online. Cut the old one off and rewire the new one in it's place. It's an easy fix. I did it to this one. You can also buy an entire cord with the GFCI attached and replace it from inside the machine if you want to be safer.
So even though the green light is on the plug, it still can be the plug?
That's right. That is what threw me off in the beginning of the diagnosing. It seems that the light only tells you that you have power going to the plug, and nothing more.
@Modern DIY Projects okay cool thank you so very much!
Short in the power supply was my issue
Water so be careful
my gfi died also. Fixed it with a spare (from another dead power washer) and was running. Strange it happened when stored. Never got wet. Don't care why.
It's a very common problem with Ryobi. Cheap products used in production.
@@ModernDIYProjects Interesting followup. RYOBI uses 2 wires past GFI to pump. I replaced with 3 wire. strange cheap manufacturing.
The $6 harbor freight multi meters aren't the most accurate thing on earth but they do work. It'll at least give you continuity check. Much safer then test lighting 120VAC.
You're absolutely right. I'll do that next time. Thanks for the heads up.
All I did was remove the wire from the gfci plug then wire it again and it started working again
The GFI is a real problem on these units. Poorly made!
what size safety square screw. r1 doesn't work.
Couldn't tell you. I cut my old Ryobi GFCI off and replaced it with a new one from a different manufacturer. They're all going to be different.
@@ModernDIYProjects I took my r1 and filed it down maybe 10 microns on each side. Then it fit fyi
Cool, so it wasn't that the bit didn't work, it was that it wouldn't fit into the slot. Good to know.
I ran through about every electric powerwasher video.. I suggest just cleaning the whole thing. Then open the pump. Careful, oil spilled out on me and it stunk fowl. Even though they're electric, majority still need oil changes.
My problem was my machine kept surging. I turned it on and it works. You hit the nozzle button and it fades. So I cleaned the entire pump even with degreaser and wiped everything down. You need to drain the old oil and replace with new. Ryobi there is no easy way to do it so careful of the mess. Some electric PW say no oil necessary which you still do
I was using electric powerwash ryobi 1700
(speaking in general, not towards this video)
It’s much easier to just another one.
Failed relay switch?
No, failed GFCI switch.
You can’t strip with a power tool if you UNSCREW
Sure you can. If the screws are too tight and you hit it with a powerful screwdriver or impact wrench you can easily round off the head. The screws these days are made out of really cheap metal. Too much torque in either direction and you stripped the heads. Then all you have is a stuck screw and no way to grab it.
Mine turns on but doesn’t do crap. Nonoressure
The pump has probably gone bad.
@@ModernDIYProjects I think so too. Sad part is I’ve used it twice
Before you junk it try to lubricate it and stick a small metal rod through it. Sometimes it may be clogged or jammed. Water minerals can be problematic. That is why I always tip mine sideways to make sure all the water drains out.
🤣🤣🤣 start with changing the water hose fuse!
Just put a regular plug on it.
That would be suicide! The reason for the GFCI is to prevent electrocution. If this thing shorts out and you are standing in water while washing your car, you will be toast, LITERALLY! Always use a GFCI when working with electricity and water!
I had the same problem. I think there is a high failure rate w/ Ryobi GFIs. I ended up using a 15 A plug and bought a 15 A portable GFI. Suggest that you think a little 1st before tearing everything down. Check your power 1st. Just because the LED is lit doesn't mean there is power, as learned the hard way.
They go bad you can replace it and later on it will go bad again better off just installing just a straight plug
Only if you are in a hurry to die! That GFCI plug is there to prevent you being electrocuted. Is your life not worth a few dollars to fix it properly?
Have you tried this? Just looking for a temporary use, plugged in inside and pressure washer outside ...
Connect water line and nozzle line. Turn on water. Turn on washer. Squeeze gun trigger. Only turns on when trigger is squeezed. Easy peasy.
Did you watch the video? That was not the problem.
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@@ModernDIYProjects just read the reply. Sent!
I wonder how many of these got tossed because of this simple problem.
A bunch I would guess.
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This guy loves to listen to himself. Good info, but get to the point!
Sometimes you gotta talk out loud to solve problems.