Electric Power Washer Storage

[LazyDog]

I live in the mid west and seldom use my electric power washer. This creates some problems it seem the water here is kind of hard and I reverse flush the machine before
I start to use it. Lots of gunk normally comes out. How do you store your electric washer and what PMs to do before winter sets??

 

[spasm3]

The pump is a pump whether its electric or gas. I'd check the manual or just use pump saver. My manual for my gas unit is to use a short section of garden hose on the pump, and wtih a funnel, put rv antifreeze in before winter. Letting water freeze, causes small cracks that leak water and/or pump oil.

 

[LazyDog]

The pump is a pump whether its electric or gas. I'd check the manual or just use pump saver. My manual for my gas unit is to use a short section of garden hose on the pump, and wtih a funnel, put rv antifreeze in before winter. Letting water freeze, causes small cracks that leak water and/or pump oil.

Thanks for the your idea on the RV antifreeze. I normally keep the washer in the basement during winter. The accessories are left in the garage but might be time for those to be also in the basement.

 

[eljefino]

They sell preservative in an aerosol can with garden hose-end, kinda like a fix-a-flat can. It's got antifreeze but also something that keeps the o-rings happy.

 

[spasm3]

They sell preservative in an aerosol can with garden hose-end, kinda like a fix-a-flat can. It's got antifreeze but also something that keeps the o-rings happy.

Yes it's called pump saver.

Amazon.com

 

[LazyDog]

Thanks to all for great ideas and replies.

 

[dlundblad]

My dads pressure washer specifically says to use RV antifreeze if it’s going to be sitting without use over a few months. Freezing or not, the antifreeze should help slow/ prevent corrosion.

 

[zzyzzx]

I just store it in my basement so I don't have to worry about it freezing.

 

[LazyDog]

I just store it in my basement so I don't have to worry about it freezing.

I do this but the pump seems to accumulate lots of gunk, probably from the local water so I need to flush w/ something else besides water.