How do You Bleed a Pressure Washer? (Karcher Pressure Washer Care)

How do you bleed a pressure washer? If bleeding a Karcher pressure washer is something you haven’t done before, we’re here to show you all there is to bleeding a Karcher system!

“Why do you bleed a Karcher pressure washer?” is a common question, and an important one for maintaining your appliance’s performance. That’s why, in this video, we provide a step-by-step guide on how to bleed air out of a pressure washer to remove the excess air from the appliance. So, if you’re wondering why you should bleed a pressure washer and how to do it, watch on as we show you how!

For any Karcher pressure washer spare parts and accessories you’re looking for, head over to the eSpares website.

You can also learn how to keep your appliance running as safely as possible with our video on important safety checks for your pressure washer here.

Want to skip straight to the information you need? Here's what we talk about in each part of our video:

0:00 Introducing the video
0:17 How to bleed the pressure washer
0:40 Suggested video: How to stop your Karcher Freezing over Winter
0:43 Suggested video: Important Safety Checks For Your Pressure Washer

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Thanks for watching!

[JohnWoodcock]

Was about to throw my old Karcher away due to lost pressure but watched your video, followed your guidance and now back to full pressure, many thanks.

[tonysheehan]

had a problem with my karcher k.5.6, just tried this now, worked perfectly, thanks a lot

[avedon]

This is what you can try if your washer will not Lock quick fix
It now works, thanks.

[eSpares]

Indeed, you could just squeeze the trigger on the gun. You'll find that you get rid of any air inside the unit more quickly with the high pressure hose detached though. I guess it all depends upon the order that you decided to put your kit together when setting it all up. Appreciate the comment though!

[DELTADSV]

@eSparesVideo
Thanks for your video, and info, my K2 works but low pressure and water leaks from the inside ? have you any ideas, how I can fix it ?
many thanks for your valued time.

[eSpares]

@DELTA1DSV Heya. You'll need a Torx screwdriver. Usually a T20 or T15.

[emifoxy]

Hi great video, i have just turned mine on and its pulsating, and so it the water through it, can anyone help as to what the problem might be ?

[theshabbs]

My K3.91 pulses and leaks clean water from the front, any ideas what this could be?

Appreciated

[trickyricky]

Any tips for what to do if no water comes out when trying this? I got a K2 in summer, used it once, stored properly, now am getting nothing at all from it, tried this but just get a small trickle from the outlet. Any help would be much appreciated

[johnebags]

@DELTA1DSV did you ever get it sorted my does the same, how do i fix it .cheers john.

[vinceking]

I am normally careful with machines but have given my Karcher k2 a hard time. It pulses and the water comes out of the detergent hose.

[DELTADSV]

hi, What screwdriver do I need to open up, !!! std s/drivers don't fit, thanks

[schnitzerpower]

hey i need a best karcher for car please ??

[anders]

I have a K2.900 .. the on/off switch does not work. I have had this problem before and i repaired it But, Its happened again. I have removed 5 of the screws from the back yet i still cannot split the case to get to the switch! As i said i have had this problem before but i cannot for the life of me remember if there are anymore screws !! HELP ! .. Thanks in Advance.

[PhynnlyJak.]

Dad complained there was an air block, pressure problem.
Looked up videos. Apparently nothing helped.
In the end, we figured out he’d probably not have a problem if he made sure it was plugged in

[Garry_G]

Eh were you trying to screw the hose on the wrong way?? Right hand thread dude?

[neonbulblife]

When I bleed the Washer, only small amount of water is coming out. There's enough water coming from the external hose. What might be the problem. Also, in the manual, I read something like this: "Pull out the sieve in the water connection using flat-nose pliers and clean under running water." How can I pull out the sieve? Can redirect to any link containing the photographs ASAP?

[rectify]

Why do you need to bleed a pressure washer ?

[prambo]

Had 2 lasted 6 month each don't waste your money both Halford s both returned

[Nog]

Or just pull the trigger without the unit turned on.