What to do if your Dirt Devil pressure washer is not working and is not even turning on? Before you call the service center and call the repairman, try to identify the problem. The table below could help you and could became an indispensable manual. When you identify the problems (column on the left) with the help of the table you will be able to repair the breakage yourself (column on the right) and save time and money.
Dirt Devil ND40100 pressure washer troubleshooting
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure washer does not start when trigger is depressed | 1. Power cord not connected to power source | 1. Connect the power cord to a live 120V AC, 60 Hz AC receptacle. |
| 2. Switch is off | 2. Turn switch on. | |
| 3. GFCI is tripped | 3. Press reset button on the GFCI plug. | |
| 4. House/shop circuit breaker is tripped | 4. Reset house/shop breaker. Make sure pressure washer is connected to an individual branch circuit only. If using an extension cord, make sure it is heavy enough to carry the cur- rent of the pressure washer. | |
| Pump doesn’t produce pressure | 1. Inadequate water supply | 1. Provide adequate water flow. |
| 2. Spray wand leaks | 2. Check connections and / or replace wand. | |
| 3. Nozzle is clogged | 3. Clean nozzle. | |
| 4. Pump is faulty | 4. Contact authorized service center. | |
| 5. Air in line | 5. Squeeze trigger on spray wand to remove air from line. | |
| 6. Water inlet infer is clogged or dirty | 6. Remove the water inlet screen rinse with warm water, then replace in unit. | |
| Machine doesn’t reach high pres- sure | 1. Diameter of garden hose is too small | 1. Replace with 3/4 in. garden hose. |
| 2. Water supply is restricted | 2. Check garden hose for kinks, leaks, and blockages. | |
| 3. Not enough inlet water | 3. Open water source full force. | |
| No detergent | 1. Detergent tank is empty | 1. Add additional detergent to tank. |
| 2. Water supply is inadequate or clogged | 2. Check garden hose for kinks, leaks and blockages. | |
| 3. Wrong nozzle is attached | 3. Attach variable spray wand and set to(-) | |
| Wand leaks | O-ring needs replacing | Replace o-ring. If this does not correct the problem, contact your authorized service center to purchase a new wand. |
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Dirt Devil Aqua Clean pressure washer troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance will not go into operational readiness mode or suddenly stops producing steam. | Water tank has not be mounted correctly. | Mount the water tank again “Filling the water tank'. |
| Water tank is empty. | 1. Switch off the device, put it into the neutral position, and pull the plug from the socket, | |
| 2. Fill the water tank. | ||
| The overheating protection device has tripped due to an empty water tank. | 3. If the overheating protection has tripped, wait about 45 minutes before connecting the appliance again. | |
| Cleaning performance is not satisfactory even though the appliance is working fine. | The floor was not cleaned be- forehand with a vacuum cleaner or brush. | Ensure that the floor has been cleared of loose dirt before cleaning with the steam mop. |
| Stains are stubborn. | Repeat the cleaning process several times. | |
| If that is not enough, remove the stain before steam cleaning. | ||
| Micro-fibre cleaning cloth is dirty. | 1. Switch off the device, put it into the neutral position, and pull the plug from the socket, | |
| 2. Wait for about 5 minutes. You can now re- move the cold micro-fibre cleaning cloth and replace with a fresh one | ||
| Water filter cartridge is worn out. | Replace the water filter cartridge |
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This troubleshooting page will help you diagnose and resolve issues with the Dirt Devil Scorpion Quick Flip Hand Vac.
Clogging
A clogged vacuum still has suction power, but cannot pic up dirt or debris. The airflow may be restricted, but the motor still sounds functional. If clogged, unplug and discontinue use immediately in order to prevent overheating and power failure.
Dirty Filter
A dirty filter may be the cause of your clogging. If you remove the front module of the vacuum and see that the filter is covered in dirt and debris, it is likely the cause of the clogging.
If the filter is dirty or full of debris, clean it by rinsing or using an air compressor to blow out debris. Examine the filter and make sure it is clean. Replace in the module.

Lodged Object

A lodged object may be the cause of your clogging. If you see an object obstructing the intake of dirt from the vacuum, this is likely the cause.
Take apart the module and look for an object causing the obstruction. If such an object exists, remove the object causing the obstruction.
Poor/no suction
The vacuum cannot pick up dirt or debris. The airflow of the vacuum is severely restricted such that it cannot generate suction.
Broken Motor
A broken motor is a very large obstacle to proper suction. You may notice that your motor is broken if when you power the vacuum on, you hear no noise.
Disassemble the vacuum and check to see if the motor is functioning. If the motor is broken, [http://PlaceHolder|replace it].
Dirty Filter
Examine the filter and make sure it is clean. If the filter is dirty or full of debris, clean it by rinsing in a sink or using an air compressor to blow out debris.
Lodged Object
Take apart the module and remove the object causing the obstruction.
Faulty Hose connection
Check all hose connections and ensure that all connections are complete and secure.
Spitting out debris
Instead of taking in dirt and debris, the unit ejects them. The vacuum may take in some debris but reject a portion of it.
Faulty Hose connection
Check all hose connections and ensure that all connections are complete and secure.
Faulty Intake Valve
Check to make sure that the valve on the nozzle of the vacuum is not broken or damaged. If the valve is damaged such that it cannot function properly, [http://PlaceHolder|replace it].
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Power failures
'The unit will not turn on, or it turns on, but quickly turns off. '
Power Surge
If there was a power surge while the vacuum was in use, [http://PlaceHolder|replace the relay unit].
Faulty Power Cable
The power cable may be broken. Replace it with another cable to determine if this is the issue.
Overheating
The unit gets too hot when in use.
Overuse
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The vacuum may overheat from overuse. Unplug it and wait 15-20 minutes allowing the device to cool.
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Airflow Issues
The Scorpion Quick Flip relies on airflow through the device for cooling. If the device is clogged, or the dirt cup is full, this may cause the unit to overheat. Unplug the unit and allow it cool, empty the dirt cup and clean the filter.
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Faulty Power Cable
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The power cable may be broken. [http://PlaceHolder|Replace it] with another cable to determine if this is the issue.