How To Properly Power-Wash Your Home

How To Properly Power-Wash Your Home

Every spring, the snow melts away and the beautiful flowers in your garden begin to bloom next to the side of your house that is covered in the salt, dirt and sand of the winter. You decide this is not an appropriate backdrop for the flora in your yard, so you choose to power-wash your house. Before you call the rental place, for the sake of your house’s curb appeal, make sure you know how to operate the power-washer properly. Here are some helpful hints from DIYLife.com, showing you how to power-wash your home without causing damage:

Check the area you want to wash to be sure nothing is loose and protect plants, furniture, etc. on the exterior.

After you’ve tightly connected the garden hose, turn on the water and pull the trigger to make sure you get rid of all the air in the pump and hoses. Only after you see a steady stream of water do you turn on the machine.

Start with low pressure; see what your surface can handle. Keep in mind that the higher the pressure, the more likely paint will come off.

Start high and work your way down. Start three feet away and never get closer than 12 feet to the wall. Use a sweeping motion and spray at a downward angle.

Remember that any accidental damage done by improper power-washing is not covered by your Homeowner’s Insurance policy, so it’s important to know how to use the equipment.

And of course, if you have any questions about your home insurance (or other insurance policies) coverage, we’d love to help! Give our agents a call at 888.865.1244 and they can review your policy with your or get you a quote for a policy with us!

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Every spring, the snow melts away and the beautiful flowers in your garden begin to bloom next to the side of your house that is covered in the salt, dirt and sand of the winter. You decide this is not an appropriate backdrop for the flora in your yard, so you choose to power-wash your house. Before you call the rental place, for the sake of your house’s curb appeal, make sure you know how to operate the power-washer properly. Here are some helpful hints from DIYLife.com, showing you how to power-wash your home without causing damage:

Check the area you want to wash to be sure nothing is loose and protect plants, furniture, etc. on the exterior.

After you’ve tightly connected the garden hose, turn on the water and pull the trigger to make sure you get rid of all the air in the pump and hoses. Only after you see a steady stream of water do you turn on the machine.

Start with low pressure; see what your surface can handle. Keep in mind that the higher the pressure, the more likely paint will come off.

Start high and work your way down. Start three feet away and never get closer than 12 feet to the wall. Use a sweeping motion and spray at a downward angle.

Remember that any accidental damage done by improper power-washing is not covered by your Homeowner’s Insurance policy, so it’s important to know how to use the equipment.

And of course, if you have any questions about your home insurance (or other insurance policies) coverage, we’d love to help! Give our agents a call at 888.865.1244 and they can review your policy with your or get you a quote for a policy with us!

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