Electric pressure washer leaks

[JHZR2]

Im not terribly familiar, since I have a gas powered washer with a CAT pump, which does not drip a bit.

My parents have a Karcher, admittedly it is 20 or so years old, but rarely used (probably most of the problem). It leaks like a sieve. It works fine, but the whole thing leaks from inside.

I suspect it isnt a serviceable item and fixing isnt worthwhile, but wanted to see if others had experiences servicing older ones?

Reality is Im considering buying an electric to suppliment our gas one for a couple reasons, but Im hesitant to either spend too much or get leaky garbage...

Plus I want to look into fixing the other one if prudent...

 

[Donald]

Could it have frozen?

Karcher while a decent brand is proprietary hose connectors which annoys me.

An electric one (that works) is just easier to use. Sometimes you say can I spray it off with garden hose nozzle or do I get out the gas pressure washer. Now there is a middle option.

 

[JHZR2]

No their karcher is not frozen. It works fine, just leaks and makes a mess...

 

[LubeLuke]

He was asking if it could have been left outside or in the garage at (water) freezing temperatures.
If you still have water inside the unit (most of the time they do) and the water freezes this can cause problems.

Like putting beer in the freezer. The liquid expands when it freezes and breaks the container.

 

[JHZR2]

Nope, always kept in basement. Just not used for probably 10 years.

 

[Jetronic]

there's bound to be o-rings inside. hard water at your parent's place?

 

[JHZR2]

Originally Posted By: Jetronic
there's bound to be o-rings inside. hard water at your parent's place?


Its from a mountain well.

Im sure there are - question is if theyre servicable, especially inside a consumer electric gadget...