Maintaining Your Power Washing Equipment
Pressuring washing can be the most effective option for cleaning many different types of surfaces. Not surprisingly, this can lead to there being a high demand for professional power washing services. For those that have recently started this type of enterprise, proper care of the power washer equipment will be needed to keep repair costs low and to maximize reliability.
Remove Excess Cleaning Solution Or Agents From The System
After each use of the power washing equipment, you should make it a point to thoroughly remove any of the excess detergent or cleaning solution from the system. The easiest way to do this can be to simply rinse the water storage tank and to use the power washer for several minutes with just water. Failing to remove the leftover cleaning agents from the system can allow them to harden, which can significantly constrict the flow of water through the system.
Protect The Nozzle Attachments When They Are Not Being Used
You are likely to need a number of attachments for the various types of surfaces that you can encounter at project sites. Failing to effectively store the nozzle attachments can make it very easy to lose them or even for them to suffer damage while they are being stored. Luckily, there are storage cases that you can use that will allow you to keep these attachments safe and organized. This can avoid potential disruptions when you are working for a client and discover that these attachments have been damaged or that it takes you far longer than necessary to find the appropriate attachment. After using these attachments, you should always wash them before placing them back into the storage case. Otherwise, you may forget, which can lead to them being stored with cleaning solution on them.
Service The Pressure Washer Pump
Pressure washing equipment will be powered by a powerful pump that is able to pressurize the water to the needed levels for the washer. Not surprisingly, this part of the power washing equipment will experience extreme wear over the course of being used. This can have the result of reducing the overall performance of the power washing system as well as contribute to malfunctions occurring. To prevent this from occurring, the power washer will need to be serviced at regular intervals. This will typically be measured based on the number of hours that the system has been in use. Choosing a power washer that has a meter that measures these hours can help ensure that you always know when your power washer is approaching the need for full servicing.