A pressure washer that won’t build pressure, won’t start, or leaks is usually a pump, unloader, or engine problem — and we fix all three. Ames Hydraulics does pressure washer repair in Ames, IA on gas and electric machines for homeowners, farms, and contractors. Free pickup and delivery within 60 miles.
Common Pressure Washer Problems
- Low or no pressure — unloader valve, pump, or nozzle
- Pump leaking, pulsing, or worn out — reseal or replace
- Engine won’t start or won’t stay running — carburetor, fuel, spark
- Won’t draw detergent or loses prime
- Hose, wand, quick-connect, and fitting leaks
- Tune-ups and seasonal service
Gas and Electric, Homeowner to Commercial
From a homeowner electric unit to a commercial hot-water or skid-mounted gas washer, the pump and engine are the heart of it. Pump work is squarely our kind of job — seals, valves, and pressure are what we do all day on hydraulics. That means pressure washer repair that gets the pressure back to spec, not just a band-aid.
Why Ames Hydraulics
Straight diagnosis, a quote before we start, and fast turnaround. We’ll tell you whether it’s a $30 unloader or a pump that needs rebuilding, so you can decide.
Free Pickup Within 60 Miles
Can’t get it to us? We pick up and deliver free within 60 miles of Ames — Des Moines, Ankeny, Boone, Nevada, Marshalltown, Story City, and the towns between. Text a photo and a quick description of the problem to 515-292-2599 and we’ll tell you the same day what it needs and roughly what it’ll cost.
Brands We Service
All brands — Honda, Simpson, Generac, Ryobi, DeWalt, Karcher, Mi-T-M, and the pumps on them. Because we’re an independent shop, we’re not limited to one manufacturer — bring us whatever you run.
Repair or Replace?
The most common call is a washer that lost pressure — usually a worn unloader valve or a tired pump, not the engine. We diagnose which so you’re not replacing the whole machine when a small part will do. When a fix isn’t worth it, we’ll tell you honestly rather than sell you a repair that costs more than the machine. That straight answer is a big reason people choose us for pressure washer repair over a big-box service counter.
How the Visit Works
Drop your washer off or have us pick it up, and we start with a real diagnosis instead of a parts-swap guess. You get a call with what’s wrong and what it’ll cost before we do the work, so there are no surprises. Approve it and we turn most pressure washer repair jobs around quickly — faster in the off-season, so timing a repair before a job to clean beats waiting in the in-season rush at every shop in town. We keep common parts on hand to keep the wait short.
Whatever you run, if it’s letting you down and a job to clean is waiting, we’ll get it sorted. One local shop, honest quotes, and free pickup within 60 miles of Ames.
Get Your Pressure Back
See everything our Ames shop does, from hydraulic repair to equipment work. Call or text 515-292-2599 or bring it to 210 Freel Dr in Ames. Open Monday through Friday, 7AM to 5PM.
Written by Josiah Ragsdale
Owner, Ames Hydraulics — Ames, Iowa
Josiah owns and operates Ames Hydraulics. He has worked on hydraulic and heavy equipment since he was 18, and every hydraulic cylinder his shop rebuilds is pressure tested before it ships back to the customer. More about Josiah →
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