Using a standard garden hose to clean that muck and grit off your front porch won't work very far. That is when folks begin really thinking about getting a dependable pressure washing unit. But in order for you to pick the right one, you need to have studied some of the more highly regarded electric pressure washers reviewed in the consumer reports. And they definitely found the most superior model to be the Generac 6596 ONEWASH. It makes cleaning the front porch much easier and less time consuming. It also has an electric compressor that increases its power and effectiveness as needed.

The Onewash has three tanks which hold enough pressure for about sixteen cans of fuel. The top tank holds a can of diesel fuel, while the two other tanks are used for power and air compression. The compressor on the electric pressure washer supplies additional power to the motor, which helps push the spray through the hose. When the can of diesel fuel runs out, the engine switches to the electric power source.


When the generator isn't running, it has a device called a fuel stabilizer to keep the system from experiencing backfire. A backfire is the condition where the motor continues pumping pressure even when there's no longer any gas in the engine. With the fuel stabilizer, it cuts off the flow when the engine switches off. But if the generator is running, it kicks in the fuel stabilizer to keep the system going. This ensures that the pressure stays at the set level and does not overshoot.

It's also essential to check the power washer after using it for a couple of hours to see if there are any leaks. Leaks may appear anywhere on the appliance but the most common are around the gas tank and the engine. The problem usually occurs when you take out the fuel can; the plastic gas cap comes off and spills the detergent on the floor.

If the pressure washers nozzle doesn't align with the electrical panel, then chances are it's the dial that needs to be adjusted. Some makes and models of the Generac pressure washers require you to unscrew the bolts of the electrical box to adjust the nozzle. Billious There's also a small hole at the bottom of the nozzle, which needs to be covered before screwing the dial in. You can loosen the screws slightly with your hands but you should always tighten them using the supplied washers.

Another problem that might appear is if the blades of the Generac pressure washer are dirty or clogged. This makes it difficult to use as the cleaning performance suffers. To see full specs of the cleaning performance of the appliance, look at the back of the device next to the nozzle. There's usually a small arrow showing you how to adjust the cleaning speed and direction of the rotating brush so the blades stay clean and clear.

If the power dial is stuck, then the first thing you should do is to replace the power dial. Then, you should check the fuel filler tube which leaks if it's dry. To see if the Generac pressure washer itself needs to be refilled, turn on the engine and give it a few seconds to start moving and run through a cycle or two. Check if the power dial has moved by gently tapping on the side of the nozzle. If it still moves when you tap, then the fill cap maybe need to be replaced.

The last step in troubleshooting your Generac pressure washer is to check the hose. There are several hoses on the pump including the outer sleeve, compression sleeve, and the braided pressure hose. When one of these hoses gets clogged, the device will start to run down and then the engine can't operate correctly. A damaged hose will eventually wear out and the pump won't work at all.