Hot Water Power Washer Burner Repair

Hot water power washers are essential for removing grease, oil, and stubborn stains. The burner system heats water to 200+ degrees. When a burner fails, your hot water washer becomes useless. Sun Brite Supply specializes in hot water power washer burner diagnostics and repairs.

How Hot Water Burner Systems Work

A burner system consists of: fuel system (tank, lines, filter, nozzle), ignition system (spark plug), burner coil (heats incoming water), temperature sensor, and burner control module. The burner ignites fuel and routes heat through a coil warming the water.

Common Burner Problems

Flame Failure (No Ignition)

The spark plug fires but fuel doesn't ignite. Causes include faulty spark plug, failed ignition module, clogged fuel nozzle, or contaminated fuel.

Weak Flame or Low Heat

Burner ignites but doesn't produce enough heat. Water temperature remains below 120 degrees. Causes include low fuel pressure, partially clogged fuel nozzle, or failing fuel pump.

Burner Coil Leaks

Heating coil develops pin-hole leaks from corrosion. Leaks allow hot water to spray uncontrollably. Coil leaks usually require coil replacement.

Temperature Overshoot

Burner heats water beyond target temperature. Indicates faulty temperature sensor or failed burner control module.

Hot Water Burner Repair Process

Safety inspection, flame test, component testing, repair/replacement, and final verification. Diagnostics: $125. Spark plug replacement: $50-$100. Fuel nozzle: $75-$150. Fuel pump: $200-$400. Temperature sensor: $100-$200. Burner control module: $150-$350. Burner coil replacement: $300-$800.

Call (301) 519-9274 for estimates.