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John G.
Country: United States
I purchased the Husky HU80722 2600psi Pressure Washer late 2008 from Home Depot. In less than a year, August 2009, there was a problem with water pressure or the lack of water pressure. I called the 1-866-340-3912 help number listed on my paperwork and they referred me to a local repair shop, "Scottys Small Engine" 1550 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk Va. I dropped the pressure washer off on August 29, 2009 and it's still there. I call many times each month with no luck on the repair. They claim the supplier has backorder the part needed, but several times have told me that they have the parts and it would be fixed, only to find out that they were lying, again. I just want my pressure washer fixed.

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    dan
    hu80772 - starts ok and about 2 seconds later the pump locks up and kills the engine, pull the trigger when starting and it runs 5 seconds and locks up. and no pressure
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    Marilyn
    All the above are the same complaints I have experienced.... Really bad Model.. I am assuming I have to buy a whole new pump by the sound of everyone.. very poor product.. I will always go online to see reviews before buying products. I am going to try and locate a pump for the model..

    If anyone has a solution
    tmn0712@yahoo.com
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    Greg
    The Good news is I am not alone with this issue. The bad news is I'm out close to $300.00. I bought this power washer at Home Depot over 2 years ago. Used once, applied the pump protector then, stored it for the winter. This year, I tried  to use it but there was no pressure.  I was told by my neighbor to unscrew the pressure release valve and the pressure will come back. Did that, done that, nothing happen. The motor is running great but the pump is shut. I did not buy the extended warranty and could not even find my purchase receipt. I browse for pump replacement but the price is too expensive. Might as well get a new one which I did. Got me a new Ryobi 1600 PSI power washer. I just hope it does not give the same performance as Husky 2600 PSI......and yes.. I purchased the power washer at Home Depot.
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    Lisa E
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    I also have no pressure.  Is there a screen somewhere in the water flow that could be clogged.
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      Donnyperritt@gmail.com replies to Lisa E
      Hase any one found the way to fix this no pressure problem
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    Shay M
    I purchased the Husky HU80722 2600psi Pressure Washer late 2008 from Home Depot I did not open the box until January of 2015 as we had all of our belongings in Storage. It worked great pressure washed the driveway and house. Used again in June to wash the fence. Just pulled it out to pressure wash and there is no pressure and water will not come out. I have tried everything. Please help if you can. Thank you
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    Warren S
    Looks like I fell for this piece of junk too. No pressure after about 3 uses. I just ordered a new pump for $130 and will install when it gets here. The new pump is an upgrade to the original and should last a long time. Instead of a $300 PW mine now cost $430 and a couple of hours to repair it. Regards, W
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    Bill S
    Read your operating instructions...then read the posts of others dating back to 2010.  Otherwise, there are years of comments addressing the same problem...your Husky pressure washer lacks high pressure.  Yeah, yeah, yeah...we got it.  The unit must be flushed and lubricated when not in use for an extended period of time, especially between seasons.  Lubricate with Briggs and Stratton Pressure Washer Pump Saver...takes all of 30 seconds and a quick squirt from the can.  As for your low pressure problem, you failed to follow those cleaning and lubrication instructions.  Therefore, your unloader valve has seized just enough to not allow the appropriate water pressure.  Here is a YouTube link to troubleshoot the issue (https://youtu.be/sg0WiV6tp2Y)...if required, the part can be found with an online search.  Cheap fix.  Oh, and stop adjusting the unloader valve setting or removing the entire pump...you are not trained mechanics and make your problem bigger and more expensive.  Now, get that pressure washer of yours cleaned up, lubed, and knock that task off your wife's honey-do list.  Good luck!
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