Kärcher service advised me to rinse the descaling cartridge with warm weater (or replace) and it fixed my no steam problem. I also filled the steamer with warm water.
This machine costs €500 and its quality is horrible, it is not normal for a company like KARCHER to deceive people with these products. A vaporizer that breaks after an average of 50 uses is basically a scam.
Excellent video, easy to follow and it enabled us to change the complete new part shown (solenoid coil and valve) 👍. However, we still have no steam. Having tested the solenoid coil we removed it was ok (2.4 Ohm). Having looked at the valve it was a little dirty inside. So now the unit is as follows. We have plenty of hot water pumping out under pressure. When we switch to steam there is nothing, not even a drip. We have tried two separate hose/lance assemblies and when pressing the trigger, the solenoid and valve make a clung sound as if working ok, but still no steam. Any ideas? Thanks.
@@antonbacs13 The boiler fills from the water tank and the water boils. If it is on the steam setting, there is no steam. If it is on hot water setting, there is hot steamy water.
Did you already descaled it overnight? There are only 2 causes why it does not produces steam, first... if the boiler gets empty and it does not fill water.. second, if your valve mechanism does not open even if the coil is ok.. I experienced it before, when I pressed the trigger the coil and solenoid valve makes a clicking sound but the mechanism inside the valve does not open..
Hi, i hope you can help me with mine SC5 (premium). It does not take any water from the tank, and the fill water icon blinks and peeps. Do you have any advise what i could try?
Thank you. I have got the same problem with my Karcher SV 1802. Does it work on the same principle for fixing the not-steaming problem? I d be grateful receiving your kind help?
@@antonbacs13 thanks a bunch for your contributing consideration. I m from Algeria as i m afraid I cannot get its accessories in our stores. Kindly, what to do, please?
Nice video. I have a Karcher SC1122 Steamer that’s been left for a long time in my garage. The lid is just rotating and won’t come off? Any ideas would be appreciated? Also, if it’s steam is less powerful would that be the same problem as yours? I haven’t descaled it but should. I read somewhere you should descale it once a week if you use it a lot? Thanks.
Hi, i think you're lid is stucked. Try to cool it down and depressurized that should be easy to open. The solenoid valve inlet and outlet could be blocked by calcuim. Yes try to descale it..
I've got the same model. You can plug the machine in and works ie heats up ect .when u plug the steam attachment in it trips my electrics any help would be much appreciated thankyou
Hello- I replaced my solenoid on my SC4, and de-scaled it, but it still has a problem: it heats up and releases a good blast of steam, but then it immeditaley slows to a trickle. If i release the trigger the pressure builds up again, then the same: blast to trickle. Any idea what the problem and fix could be?
Hi, sorry for late reply.. your pressure switch does not work anymore.. the pressure switch prevents overpressre and shut down the heating element if the max pressure is reached..
I have probably the same problem, Nilfisk steam cleaner, it is hot, but no steam coming out. Was this the same problem with your steam cleaner? What is the name of the part that should be replaced?
Hi can you help me with Karcher steam iron that does not stop releasing steam? Model is SC 4100 C. The problem is not in the boiler I guess, it’s the iron attached that does not stop releasing steam no matter what setting I use.
Have the same problem i press the gun and nothing comes out when i press the first time i can hear some air comin out but then stops,took the water pump and test it and works but still no steaming comin out,what could it be??
I can not turn off my sc5... it is blocked on 4th position. Button can be rotated but nothing change. I checked solenoid coil and is ok. I think the valve is broken. Can i open it somehow to try to clean inside the valve? Thx
Yes you can check the valve but I think the problem is the solenoid switch, it is the 2pin switch attached to the selector knob.. It does not cut off the power that is why you cannot switch it off..
@@antonbacs13 finally i managed to clean the valve and now it is working, but i have problem with water sensor or whatever is there cause it shows not water (tank is full)
Hello sir... i want to ask our karcher steamer suddenly stopped while using and not turning ON. What was wrong? Ive tried to plug it again but still no power. No light at all. Thanks
@@antonbacs13 I got remove the valve, but can't disassemble it to clean the internal leak. Any tip how to open it?. It seem complicated to replace for a new, because the hoses have got special metalic flanges...
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Kärcher service advised me to rinse the descaling cartridge with warm weater (or replace) and it fixed my no steam problem. I also filled the steamer with warm water.
good honest video with the all the issues that fixing stuff normally has.
Great video. I have the same problem and will now try to fix it myself. Thanks to you.. 👍🏽
Ok, be sure to order the parts needed..
After 5 uses, my Karcher SC5 had the same issue. Terrible product, great video.
Thank you..
This machine costs €500 and its quality is horrible, it is not normal for a company like KARCHER to deceive people with these products. A vaporizer that breaks after an average of 50 uses is basically a scam.
Yes, agree with you..
Thank you very well explained, just need to identify which wire goes where, otherwise good video thank you.
really great video thank you
Excellent video, easy to follow and it enabled us to change the complete new part shown (solenoid coil and valve) 👍. However, we still have no steam. Having tested the solenoid coil we removed it was ok (2.4 Ohm). Having looked at the valve it was a little dirty inside. So now the unit is as follows. We have plenty of hot water pumping out under pressure. When we switch to steam there is nothing, not even a drip. We have tried two separate hose/lance assemblies and when pressing the trigger, the solenoid and valve make a clung sound as if working ok, but still no steam. Any ideas? Thanks.
The boiler does not refill water, when its empty it will not produces steam.. please check if the pump refill water to the boiler..
@@antonbacs13 The boiler fills from the water tank and the water boils. If it is on the steam setting, there is no steam. If it is on hot water setting, there is hot steamy water.
Did you already descaled it overnight? There are only 2 causes why it does not produces steam, first... if the boiler gets empty and it does not fill water.. second, if your valve mechanism does not open even if the coil is ok..
I experienced it before, when I pressed the trigger the coil and solenoid valve makes a clicking sound but the mechanism inside the valve does not open..
Same problem, have you figure out what was the problem?
@@Jurgenson992 No, we never resolved the issue.
Hi, i hope you can help me with mine SC5 (premium). It does not take any water from the tank, and the fill water icon blinks and peeps. Do you have any advise what i could try?
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for the awesome videos to help us fix things around the house
Thank you. I have got the same problem with my Karcher SV 1802. Does it work on the same principle for fixing the not-steaming problem? I d be grateful receiving your kind help?
Yes it is, same principle..
@@antonbacs13 thanks a bunch for your contributing consideration. I m from Algeria as i m afraid I cannot get its accessories in our stores. Kindly, what to do, please?
Spare parts of this steamer is available in Amazon dubai..
Yeah there is no way you yan can buy spareparts in Algeria..
@@antonbacs13 so grateful to you
Nice video. I have a Karcher SC1122 Steamer that’s been left for a long time in my garage. The lid is just rotating and won’t come off? Any ideas would be appreciated?
Also, if it’s steam is less powerful would that be the same problem as yours? I haven’t descaled it but should. I read somewhere you should descale it once a week if you use it a lot? Thanks.
Hi, i think you're lid is stucked. Try to cool it down and depressurized that should be easy to open.
The solenoid valve inlet and outlet could be blocked by calcuim. Yes try to descale it..
hi, i have sc2500c i desacled it twice and there comes steam but no pressure. what could be the problem?. the safety pressure valve?.
I've got the same model. You can plug the machine in and works ie heats up ect .when u plug the steam attachment in it trips my electrics any help would be much appreciated thankyou
Hi there, 2 possilble problem.. First, heating element already damage ( Grounded). Second, Solenoid coil also grounded.. Ty for your question..
My karcher sc4 kept on tripping the circuit breaker for my house whenever I try to switch it on. What seems to be the problem?
Hello! I follow your steps. My valve is totally fine but my karcher is not steaming anymore. Do u have any ideea what issue could be ?
Need to replace the solenoid valve.. Solenoid valve is responsible to open and close the boiler to produce steam.
Hello! The same problem like yours?
I just check my solanoid like yours and I have 2.4 Ohm
Hello- I replaced my solenoid on my SC4, and de-scaled it, but it still has a problem: it heats up and releases a good blast of steam, but then it immeditaley slows to a trickle. If i release the trigger the pressure builds up again, then the same: blast to trickle. Any idea what the problem and fix could be?
Hi, sorry for late reply.. your pressure switch does not work anymore.. the pressure switch prevents overpressre and shut down the heating element if the max pressure is reached..
Do you have video for SC4 100 CB
Sorry I dont have..
I have probably the same problem, Nilfisk steam cleaner, it is hot, but no steam coming out. Was this the same problem with your steam cleaner? What is the name of the part that should be replaced?
Sorry for late reply, the solenoid valve problem..
Hi can you help me with Karcher steam iron that does not stop releasing steam? Model is SC 4100 C. The problem is not in the boiler I guess, it’s the iron attached that does not stop releasing steam no matter what setting I use.
Hello good day, the problem might be the steam valve it does not close. . So need to replace it..
Does the valve turn or is it fixed the brass fitting
There is a lock nut, you can loosen it..
Have the same problem i press the gun and nothing comes out when i press the first time i can hear some air comin out but then stops,took the water pump and test it and works but still no steaming comin out,what could it be??
It's the solenoid valve, it controls the steam when you press the gun..
I can not turn off my sc5... it is blocked on 4th position. Button can be rotated but nothing change. I checked solenoid coil and is ok. I think the valve is broken. Can i open it somehow to try to clean inside the valve? Thx
Yes you can check the valve but I think the problem is the solenoid switch, it is the 2pin switch attached to the selector knob.. It does not cut off the power that is why you cannot switch it off..
@@antonbacs13 finally i managed to clean the valve and now it is working, but i have problem with water sensor or whatever is there cause it shows not water (tank is full)
Hello sir... i want to ask our karcher steamer suddenly stopped while using and not turning ON. What was wrong? Ive tried to plug it again but still no power. No light at all. Thanks
Hi,
Please check #1. Fuse ( maybe busted ) at main plug of steamer #2. Check wire connectors inside steamer ( loose connection ).
I have sc3 he work but don't steam and always red lamp that don't have water, what can be this?
A techician should replace the water level sensor coz it is already faulty.. but descale the boiler first, maybe it is full of scale..
@@antonbacs13 expert told me that he is full of dirt, they clean that and blow dirt and now is working, thanks anyway, ❤️
Thats great..
Hi. The top steam selector after 5 uses is getting stump and makes sounds like a little rat's shriek. Help please.
There is a steam leak on the valve..
@@antonbacs13 I got remove the valve, but can't disassemble it to clean the internal leak. Any tip how to open it?. It seem complicated to replace for a new, because the hoses have got special metalic flanges...
Hi, yeah it needs a technician to replace the hoses..
My Sc3 isnt working..!
any idea why ??
No lights no steam no nothing at all
Please check the fuse at the power cable plug, replace the fuse if busted..
@@antonbacs13
Still same
Ok check the power cable connection inside the steamer, and also check the power cable itself if there is any cut or broken part.
@@antonbacs13
Still same
Same, it's on, it's making a light noise but no steam coming out. It was fine the last time it was used.