Protect Your Pressure Washer Equipment Before Winter
With the cold season approaching, it's essential to prepare and winterize your pressure washer. When water freezes, the pressure can reach between 25,000 psi and 114,000 psi, which could severely damage your equipment. Subzero temperatures can quickly lead to the failure of key components like the pump, hoses, regulator, trigger gun, or even the coil of your hot water pressure washer.
A single night of neglect could be costly, both in terms of expensive repairs and lost time and contracts. This is why it's crucial to winterize your equipment before storing it for the winter.
Why is Winterization Essential?
Winterization goes beyond just disconnecting the water supply from the pump. If you're a professional, your equipment likely includes a water tank, a supply line, a bypass line, and if you use a hot water pressure washer, don’t forget the coil and motor.
Winterizing the motor is also essential. Today's ethanol-containing fuels can absorb water and cause significant damage to your motor. Ethanol separates into phases, creating water in the fuel tank, carburetor, and float bowl.
Winterization Methods
To protect your pressure washer and prevent any freeze-related damage, here are three recommended methods:
- Store your equipment in a heated space.
- Drain or blow out the lines with compressed air.
- Use antifreeze to winterize the system.
Although winterizing with antifreeze takes more time, it will extend your equipment's life and help you avoid repair costs 💲💲💲. Some companies have built-in systems that make this process easier by simply turning a few valves. If this isn't your case, connect a supply line to the pump's inlet and place it in a bucket of antifreeze.
Maintenance Service and Custom Solutions
At Multi PSI, we offer a complete maintenance service for your pressure washing equipment. Additionally, we design custom platforms tailored to your needs. Contact us today to learn more about our solutions and extend the life of your pressure washer: support@multipsi.com or 450-641-6633