How to Set Up and Operate a Pressure Washer.
Now is the time of year when you may be thinking about pressure washing. Maybe you have a driveway or pavement to clean up, a fence to wash, or perhaps you are preparing to paint the exterior of your home this summer.
If you haven’t used a pressure washer before, or if you want a quick refresher, check out our how-to video below. We walk you through all the basics of how to operate a pressure washer, including how to set it up and get started.
Follow these steps to successfully and easily use a pressure washer to clean decks, driveways, sidewalks, and outdoor furniture, among other things. We show you:
- A complete “walkaround” of the pressure washer, in which we identify the important features of it and explain the purpose of each component
- How to correctly attach the water gun and the garden hose to the pressure washer
- The steps you need to take before you start up the pressure washer, including how to clear the air out of the line
- How to turn on the pressure washer and crank it up (start it)
- Tips and techniques for effective operation, including how to adjust the force of the water gun, and when you might need to use different settings on the water gun.
- Before and after results for using the pressure washer on a deck
Note: Pressure washers can be rented on a daily basis and for a reasonable price from just about any large home improvement store.
Thank you for the written instructions on the pressure washer. I’m still confused as to how to connect my telescoping wand that is 3/8″ to the washer which tells me it is 1/4″ hose (my original search), but your tips were very helpful and will no doubt prevent many of my novice mistakes.