Ryobi Pressure Washer Won't Turn On? | Basic Troubleshooting
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2018
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This is intended to be a very basic troubleshooting guide to help you figure out why your Ryobi electric pressure washer is not turning on when you pull the trigger. I am by no means an expert but this should help you through the basics. Please use common sense when messing with mains power. If you are not comfortable with it, then don't do it.
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I found something that might help others. I have the Ryobi 1400 Pressure Washer. I was getting a light at the GFCI but not at the washer.
I opened up the GFCI plug and the wires in the plug had round caps covering the ends of the braided power lines. I clipped those caps off, made new ends for the load and neutral. Once I was done, I tightened each wire into its respective place in the GFCI plug. It all works again 100%.
Thank you for this video and shared knowledge in the comments.
Thanks for the info. I’ll pin this for others.
I was just about to post this question, I'll open mine up and check this first - light on gfci, not on washer, sounds the same. I didn't see any caps, unless they are under the other cover I can't remove. But there are ig tails that go into some terminals, I confirmed that connection but then took voltmeter and got no power there, when plugged in, henci I think the GCBI is bad.
@@girohead My GFCI plug did finally go bad, which I replaced and all has been well.
This literally fixed my pressure washer which is new in the box!!!
This worked for me
This video and the comments were helpful for me too! Bought a Ryobi 2000 psi model at Home Depot today and got home ready to put it to use.
Light on the plug but no light on the washer. Opened the plug and redid one of the wire connections. That solved it! 👍🏼
Thanks, was able to diagnose a broken GFCI plug because of this. Power washer back up and running!
Thanks for this video. I was about to purchase another pressure washer since my Ryobi refused to work when I came across this video. Turned out it was because of a bad plug. Took your advice and purchased a new plug on Amazon. Working again for now and my wife's car is clean. 👍
I had to come back here to say Thank You very much for this video! As instructed I went and bought a new GCFI Plug ($16) and once I replaced I saw green light appear on both plug and unit. The motor ran the moment I turned it on!!!!!
I was going to replace mine before I thought to check online for a fix. I found your video and you saved me hundreds of dollars. Thank you!
Thanks for saving me with this video. The plug was bad. Swapped out and it worked! saved me plenty! thanks
Thanks picked one up a garage sell for $15, said it worked last time he used it. I knew it probably wasn't going to work went got it home but thought might be a simple fix. Your video diagnosed the problem it was the gfci. Thanks!
I just fixed my Ryobi 2000 after watching this video and reading the comments. My problem was the GFI hot wire came loose. I removed the 4 small phillips screw on the gfi plug. See 3 wires black white green. The neutral and ground was already tight but the black wire needed almost a full turn to stop tight. I had a 1700 awhile back that had this problem. If I knew I could have fixed it, but I also want a stronger one.
smseace GFCI Replacement Plug Assembly 10Amp 2 Wires 2-Prongs was the one off Amazon that I used.
Once I did that, the green light came on the switch on the Ryobi!!
Thanks so much for the video.
Thanks for this video. I was going to trash my 3000 psi Ryobi. That trick with cleaning the switch worked pefect!
I have the exact same model of Ryobi PW. I followed your three videos to dissemble, inspect & clean the pump valve/switch/GFCI. It turns out my GFCI failed after using a multimeter. I followed your Amazon link and ordered a replacement. I finished it yesterday, and it works! Thank you so much for an easy to follow DYI video.
Awesome work! I love hearing the success stories!
Thanks for this video! I had a green light on my plug but not on the unit itself and it wouldn't turn on. Installed a new GFCI plug and it's working again! I was really bummed out thinking I was gonna have to buy a new pressure washer but you saved the day with this cheap fix.
Damn thanks for the video! Got myself a free power washer. Was told “it keeps turning off” $20 later it works 😂
Worked perfectly. Thanks for this info - saved me from buying a new pressure washer.
Thank you for sharing this troubleshooting video. As soon as I watched it, I plugged my Ryobi into the outlet and saw that the light was glowing on the plug but the light on the switch was not. I disconnected the Ryobi plug and used a grounded plug to replace it. When I plugged it in, the light on the switch immediately glowed green. I hooked the waterline to the pressure washer and it worked perfectly. I will get a replacement plug now that I know that was the problem.
Awesome!
My plug to the wall is off but my power switch is green. Any tips how to fix?
Thank you so much for this video!! My 3+ year old Ryobi took a dump the other day and after finding your video I was able to repair it with a new GFCI and I am back in business..$18.00 vs the $250.00 I was worried I would have to spend to replace it...
After verifying that gfci plug was good per video, I took the green cover off with the thought of verifying power was getting to the motor. Before getting out the multimeter I gave the motor a spin - fan is located on opposite end of motor from pump - to make sure it wasn’t seized up and it seemed to be fine. Got ready with the multimeter and plugged gfci into outlet and pushed "on" button and it worked! I think maybe I dislodged something sucked into the motor when I spun the fan. Thought I’d pass this along before somebody throws their machine away based on video alone.
thanks, i have ordered a new plug, since the light on plug was green, but the light on the power switch was off.
This is the second Ryobi power washer I've had in two years. The lights are green, but no power to the pump. They're junk! NEVER AGAIN! 😡
The Gfci plug gets wet and goes bad
Every year. It won't work. I pressure was the porches beginning of summer and end of summer. The following year it dont work. Motor doesn't come on but green light lit. ! I buy a new one. I agree, junk!
I have a Ryobi 2300psi electric pump that's not working.
What I heard you describe here about the 1700 psi pump is similar to the problems that zip have now. Mine is shutting down my circuit breakers in the house.
Please advise.
I have subscribed. Thx.
Thank you.
Thanks man. Mine had a bad GFI
Do you have a link for the correct outlet plug to buy off amazon?
So my plug lights up but no light at the power washer on the on button. Last time I used it, it worked fine. Sonos the plug bad or just get a new one?
What if the green light on the GFCI plug comes on and so does the ON switch. Does that mean there is a valve to clean out?
Today I got my Ryobi 1700 power washer out of mothballs .After a year but when I hit the power button it ran for about 2 seconds.I pulled the trigger and the water sqrited. out. holding down the trigger while hitting the power button, it started right up
Mine stopped working after about an hour. I watched this video and decided to check the GFCI plug. The wires going into the plug were not even locked down with the screws. I tightened them up and works like a charm.
Check your plug first and make sure the wires are fully seated and the screws are tight.
I was getting ready to return my washer then I saw your video
went to home depot and paid $21 with tax for GFCI
many many thanks
I have a 2000 psi power . When I turn on the switch it’s work but I can’t squeeze the trigger of gun after machine created pressure. Do you know what is the problem? Thanks
I have a ryobi 1600 do I need a 2 or 3 wire?
I found a lady online who was selling hers for $20 because of the same reason, ranting how much this thing is junk. When I brought it home I troubleshot and realized that a small piece of debris was clogging the nozzle head. If she had switched heads or popped this tiny thing out with a small nail the failsafe wouldn’t be activated to stop the machine and she wouldn’t have lost money. Hope this helps someone before they decide to take this whole thing apart.
Thanks for sharing!
Bro you saved me time having to take it to a repair place for warranty. I just had to tighten the screws and that crapped turned on bro. I don't have time to take it to authorized repair facility. My car callleeaaann now.
Nice work!
My Ryobi didn't want to turn on so went to the store where I got it and talked to a worker there we trouble shoot some ideas and i went home to do the idea and it worked. I had water pressure in the line so I squeezed the handle let some water out then hit the button and it turned on, yupee not in the instruction booket.
On mine, It's definitely the plug, it turns green for a second, then shuts down..... but how do you replace/repair it?
Green light at gfci, no light or power to machine for my 1600 psi ryobi electric model ... put a new gfci and works like new again.
I have a RYOBI 1700PSI power washer. My GFCI turns green when plugged in but not the power switch doesn't. Do you think if i replaced the power switch that might fix my problem? I ordered a new GFCI and a power switch off EBAY. I got them for a good price so we'll see.
That was my issue exactly and I got a replacement off Amazon and replaced it in seconds. Now the switch on the unit shows green and pumps!
smseace GFCI Replacement Plug Assembly 10Amp 2 Wires 2-Prongs , with Ground Fault Circuit Breaker Safety RCD Protection, Can Be Used for High-Pressure Cleaners, Swimming Pool Pumps.Etc NA10-2P www.amazon.com/dp/B08MZZ1G68/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_DR4EB0C3X8PQYJW1D4K7?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I’m wanting to replace the plug on this same model. I can’t find the 2 wire color code anywhere! My plug has been replaced so the black hot wire goes to silver and the white neutral wire goes to gold. This seems backwards to me? Can you verify this anyone? Note:the washer has worked with the current plug for 5 months but now stopped again. Idk if I wired it backwards last time or what
Mine turns on all good and everything, but once I’m spraying all it does is pump. So what it does is it’ll spray perfect for like 2 seconds and then pretty much shuts off then again perfect for 2 seconds. Like it’s thinking I’m letting go of the handle or something
Maybe someone has already commented about this, but just in case. I had both green lights on and the power appearing not to come on. Right after I plugged it in, it made a quick sound when I turned on the power, then went silent. I kept turning the power on and off, and it was still silent, so I thought it was busted. However, for some reason, I decided to go back through the set-up steps. including unplugging and re-plugging it in. I then learned that the motor is silent until the spray is activated. When I pulled the trigger on the spray wand, the motor came on.
just grabbed one of these that somebody had tossed to the curb.. light on plug but not on main unit.. if it’s just the plug that would be amazing!
That would be awesome! Update if you get it to work!
My green light is on on both switch and pressure washer but I'm not hearing no more noise and is not working and I need help is it the pressure of the water hose I don't need do I have to press the one to hear it go on
It could be that your pressure switch valve is stuck. We do have a video up on how to clean that. That would be something to try before buying any parts. :).
We received a Ryobi Pressure Washer for Christmas 2018. We have the receipt from Home Depot. We used it for the first time today and after 30 minutes, it just stopped working. The green light is on at the power source, the green light is also on at the motor. There is no pressure coming thru the nozzle, just a small stream of water. But everything is quiet. No sound. Any suggestions? Hate to have to bring a unit for repair when this is the first time we used it. Set it up after Christmas to use this summer and threw the box away.
It's strange that it failed so fast. If you don't think you can return it, I would start by checking the pressure switch value and the switch itself. ua-cam.com/video/mhO1z8ibzl0/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/gdgoHwXtXos/v-deo.html
Beth Bell mine randomly does the same thing once in a while but I usually unplug it and plug it back in 10 mins later and it works.
Power washer stopped working, and the GFCI light was green but very faint, so I thought it was OK since obviously it was lit, but I replaced it (cost me $8.95 at Lowes) and bingo, that was the problem.
The green light is on the GFI, but not on the on/off switch.
my lights turn green machine turns on but no water flow
Your motor is bad
Mostly the problem is with the cheap gfci. If it has a green light and wont do a test and clicks when pressing reset its toast. They don't want anybody getting in them. Takes a security bit. Once inside the components are cheap as can be. A replacement 15amp at your local big box hardware sore will suffice if you're in a hurry.
If the light doesn't come on the plug either would it be advised to try replacing the base like you did?
Yes. I’d try replacing the plug. You can even test with a cheap basic one first before you get a new GFCI one.
My plug glows red, not green. Does this mean the plug is bad?
Can I put a non gfi plug end on just to test the issue?
That should be fine. Just don’t get it wet!
DO NOT THROW IT AWAY UNTIL YOU CHECK THIS. If both green lights are on and it won’t turn on It’s very easy to check the brushes and armature on the motor . Clean them up with emery cloth. Make sure you orient brushes the exact way they came out to maintain the wear pattern. Mine fired up 😮
My Gfci plug works and it's green. But my switch when turned on is not green. What step should I take next!?
Someone else had luck redoing the wiring in the gfci plug. See the top pinned comment.
Green light is on. I can hear motor when i use trigger on nozzle...but NO PRESSURE. Just a trickle of nothing. Any thoughts?
I’d check for debris in the ports. Could be possible something broke between the motor and pump mechanism.
I have a Ryobi 2000 psi power washer.. My spray stops and starts every 10 sec. Still has the pressure but just stops and starts up again...Any suggestions
Water going to unit or if you plugged it with extension cord.
What does it mean if your washer only works when you press the reset button? Trying to help a friend over the phone.
Probably a bad GFCI plug.
A neighbor threw his away. I plugged in an no light on switch. Plug had green but hit test and it stayed on, nothing. Guessing plug is shot. To test, I am adding a simple plug to see if the switch works and motor works.
My light turn on and it water comes out but the soup from the tube doesn’t come out
What if the light on the gfci plug doesn’t turn on when plugged in
Probably a bad plug if the unit doesn’t work.
I have an 1800 that the light on the plug works but not on the unit
So if neither the green light on the plug nor the green light on the pressure washer itself will turn on, it's likely the motor and the whole unit should probably be replaced?
You could always try a normal cheap plug just to see if gfci is just totally borked. If it works then get a new gfci plug. If that doesn’t work than it’s probably shot.
Mine has green light at gfci, but no green light at the switch
When I press the power button the light goes off and doesn’t turn on 😢
All my outdoor receptacles have a GFCI. Does anyone see any reason why I can't just cut off the built in GFCI on the pressure washer, replace with a regular 3 prong plug, and plug that into the GFCI receptacle? I'm still protected.
That sounds reasonable to me but I’m not an electrician Lol!
Mine turned out to be the power supply plug. Easy enough fix.
Do you have a link for the gfic?
OAONAN GFCI Replacement Plug Assembly 3-Prongs with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Safety RCD Protection for Pool Pump,Power Pressure Washer,Air Conditioner,Hair Dryer and so on (10Amp 3-wires) www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPGCWMV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GGXsCbEFX2A59
A plug similar to this should do the trick for most electric pressure washers. If you want a Ryobi brand one the price from what I found was a lot higher.
DakotaBusy thanks! Last question, if the gfci plug light turns on with the green but the on/off button light doesn’t come on then it’s basically a toasted unit right?
I would verify that the gfci plug is working or not. I would remove the screws on the plug and remove the small plastic cover revealing the wires. Then plug that gfci plug into a extension cord, have your volt meter handy. Then plug the extension cord into an outlet. Then carefully verify that you get 110v. If not, your gfci plug even though it lights up green might be shot. It’s a quick check before you throw out the machine. :). Good luck and be careful
DakotaBusy thank you I appreciate the help 👍🏼
@@ILeapZHD mine does the same thing, gfci light is on but on and off button doesn light up, let me know if you have a new gfci and if that fixed the issue. I will buy a new gfci once the weather here in chicago get better. No reason the deal with it just yet lol but glad their might be a fix
My gfci plug is yellow and the on light doesnt come on. Is it just the plug?
I would try that first. You could even wire in a normal plug temporarily just to see if it works. If it does then get a proper gfci one.
I got the plug you posted in the description, made the swap today and she is up and running. Thanks for saving me $100+. 🥳
my lights are green, all is clean, I really think the water pump is bad in mine. I hear it is less expensive to buy a new one than to replace the pump.
Yeah, that wouldn't surprise me that a new pump is more expensive then just buying new.
i havn't read my what issue - so here goes my wife was using our electric 2300 power sprayer after 10 min big pop explosion , on off button popped , very loud , button s gone green light is on nothing else
My green light stays on but the washer cuts out randomly. Sometimes it immediately restarts sometimes it doesn’t. Frustrating piece of equipment.
YOU ARE A GENIUS 😊👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻👏🏻👍🏻Thank you so much!!!!!!!! I fixed my water pressure RYOBI 😀
My pressure washers green light is lit up but very dim but no green light on the gfci would it still not work or not
Already watched and did your next video but no luck
same thing happened to mine. I will never buy this product again
This Ryobi pressure washer electric 2000psi has been a problem every year. First year I had to replace the hose, 2nd year, all the lights are green but the motor won't stay on. I will never buy a Ryobi product again. They don't build to last.
Just a heads up, mine had a green light on the plug and no green light on the machine. Replaced the cfgi plug and now it’s good to go. Read a lot of people on other videos that this was their solution too
What is the products name on amazon? Thanks!
0:45 not accurate. Gfci plug was bad .light was on but off on power switch. Ran strait power to motor turned over
Interesting, that’s pretty rare. Thanks for the info!
@@DakotaBusy I had no power at switch so unplugged wires to motor and carefully ran direct ac current to and it confirmed it was plug however your video was very informative ty
My shows a yellow light not a green light?????
It could be some sort of a fault. Swapping it out would probably be best as it may be staring to fail.
We bought it last week. Used it ONE time. Plug doesn’t get a green light when plugged in. RAGE.
That sucks. Take it back!
Well I guess mine is shot