Running hot water (household hot, not steam) thru a standard pressure washer

[SAR Tracker]

I've got a hot water faucet on the exterior of the house. Why? Who knows.... it was here when we bought the place. Can I run hot water from it thru my pressure washer, rather than just regular temp water?

 

[McMXi]

I've got a hot water faucet on the exterior of the house. Why? Who knows.... it was here when we bought the place. Can I run hot water from it thru my pressure washer, rather than just regular temp water?

What does the owner's manual say? Generally it's advised not to run hot water through a typical cold water pressure washer unless the manufacturer states that it's ok, and they'll often provide a water temperature range that is acceptable. Great question though and curious to see what others think. Hot water works so much better than cold on our greasy tractors.

The local Kubota dealer let me use their hot water pressure washer and it was amazing. Certainly made me wish that I had one. Their model is commercial grade running off a diesel engine so $$$ but you can buy some really good ones with onboard heating for a few thousand. Andrew Camarata uses a nice one on his channel.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I've got a hot water faucet on the exterior of the house. Why? Who knows.... it was here when we bought the place. Can I run hot water from it thru my pressure washer, rather than just regular temp water?

No, not unless the pressure washer is made for hot water.
Most pressure washers overheat and will seize up when you use Hot water through them.
BTDT...