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Post# 79781   8/23/2005 at 13:56 (6,819 days old) by Compwhiz128 ()        

Doe's anyone here use a pressure washer to clean a major appliance while it is being restored? this is a good idea if you don't and you have one :p

We used one to clean our whirlpool while fixing the drive cupling




Post# 79803 , Reply# 1   8/23/2005 at 16:47 (6,819 days old) by customline (pennsylvania)        
No pressure washing here

 I've only done D&M style portable dishwashers (which now have become my specialty), and I did have to sandblast the cabinets but never any pressure washing. I take a vacuum cleaner to the interior to clean it of any cobwebs and dirt. I also use electronic cleaner for all wiring, pumps and motors.

Post# 79804 , Reply# 2   8/23/2005 at 16:57 (6,819 days old) by westytoploader ()        

I don't pressure-wash my appliances because it might result in damage (my pressure washer is 3700 PSI so I need to watch out what I'm using it on) as well as water in the motor, and because none of them are really filthy.

However, the vacuum is something I can't live without when working on machines. 99.9% of the time I always have one of my old Shop-Vacs on hand when I'm about to remove a back panel, cover, etc...since there are usually cobwebs and other nasty s**t behind them!

Post# 79812 , Reply# 3   8/23/2005 at 17:53 (6,819 days old) by Goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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If you're not careful,a pressure washer can do more damage than good.

Post# 79845 , Reply# 4   8/23/2005 at 20:22 (6,818 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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When restoring Frigidaire Filtrator dryers, I've taken the tube-condensing unit to the self-serve car wash and blasted out all the old lint, spiders and crud. Works like a charm, no muss-no fuss...


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