DIY Repair: Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer Fix!

This is how I fixed a 2300psi 1.2gpm Ryobi electric pressure washer that would turn on but would not build any pressure what so ever. These are the steps I took to fix the unit and get it up and running again.

[@markellis3887]

Thank You!!! I have same model -- just tried your recommendation and it works. For others: don't give up... I had to add more CLR to the soap dispenser and continue to run the washer. After about 3 to 5 minutes, it started spitting and eventually back to the strong power wash.

[@yuyuzhao96]

Will try your method again. P.S. I just add it in the water garden hose port (water go in) and seal the other side with balloon, and let it sit overnight, and it did not work.

[@lifehappens168]

Doing this tomorrow!!! I hope it works! I already cut off the GFCI plug and it’s blowing breakers when it plugged in.

[@andrearobach5923]

@lifehappens168 did you find a fix for this issue? Having same problem. Blowing breaker and neither the gfci cord or gfci outlet are set off.

[@StKnightis64]

Thanks for posting.

[@jonevans09]

Will try this I have the same issue with the same model

[@GarmingGFB]

good luck.

[@danteespero8359]

Nice.

[@Liedaho]

This worked after I gave the pump a couple of light taps with a small dead blow. Left the CLR in overnight.

[@yuyuzhao96]

what do you mean dead blow? Thanks

[@Liedaho]

@@yuyuzhao96A dead blow hammer. It has a soft face.

[@HVACENGINEER94]

I’m looking at one now for a friend, same symptom
Wondering if I should pull the pump and check the springs and check valves
I took one apart years ago and vaguely recall small springs and nylon discs/ plungers
They may all be oxidized with hard water and siezed up
CLR is worth a try along with 60 # h2o # behind it later on

[@GarmingGFB]

for sure worth a shot.

[@sovitbista1770]

I have the same problem on the same model and I worked the same way , but didn’t solve my problem and still has no pressure . Is there any other solution?

[@GarmingGFB]

pump internals might be bad. other than taking it apart not much. probably just need a new one. most stuff is junk now and disposable sadly.

[@susanagarcia2100]

Where can I find that filter I have the same one but seems the filter is missing

[@GarmingGFB]

you may be able to buy one from ryobi. if not you can just add a universal one to the hose you're using.

[@rogeliorojochavez7558]

I turn mine on and it doesn't do anything the power button is on the light is on any idea I bought it last year and I haven't used it

[@yuyuzhao96]

Have you tried test switch/button? When you press the test button, you should hear a click sound.