What pressure washer tip is best for siding?
The yellow 15-degree nozzle is the best choice for siding and similar surfaces. When cleaning siding, you need to start at the top and work your way down. Keep the nozzle a consistent distance between 3 to 4 feet from the surface you are cleaning and keep the nozzle moving to avoid causing damage to the surface.
Can you wash house siding with a pressure washer?
Using a Pressure Washer to Clean Vinyl Siding Pressure washers are easy to operate and are perfectly safe for cleaning your siding, contrary to what you may have heard before. The trick is to use lower water pressure so the water doesn’t get behind your siding or damage the surface.
Can you damage siding by pressure washing?
A pressure washer can quickly ruin vinyl siding by cracking it with the high-pressure stream of water, so it’s necessary to know which pressure-level and nozzle to use. Starting low and gently working your way up is the safest bet. Never start off on the highest pressure setting.
How do I choose a pressure washer nozzle?
Each pressure washer should have a specific nozzle size that comes with it.
- Find the PSI in top column.
- Move down the column until you find the GPM.
- The orifice size will be the number in the left column of the table.
Why shouldn’t you pressure wash vinyl siding?
Vinyl. If your house has vinyl siding, you must be careful when power washing them. The panels can become loose or take damage if the water pressure is too high.
What size surface cleaner tips do I need?
Most owners opt for either a 15 or a 25 degree sprayer nozzle when cleaning a normal flat surface. 0, 40 and 60 degree spray nozzles are also available, but these are for more specialized applications.
What are the different pressure washer tips for?
We break it all down and explain the differences between each tip.
- Red Spray Tip (0-Degrees) The red spray tip creates a 0-degree spray pattern and is the most powerful nozzle of them all.
- Yellow Spray Tip (15-Degrees)
- Green Spray Tip (25-Degrees)
- White Spray Tip (40-Degrees)
- Black Spray Tip (65-Degrees)