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I have a Iron Horse 3500psi Hot Water Pressure Washer. I never noticed it before, But I have very heavy black smoke coming out of my stack. I notice it goes away when I am letting it idle for a few minutes, but as soon as I pull the trigger I get lots of black smoke once again. Do I need to...

How do I post my photo? I tried uploding it from my computer and it never shows up?? Watch it show up now? jaime

Thanks!! All the suggustions and support are great!!! And I really appreciate it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really do love my job and all my adult...

I have been in business for a little less than ten years full time through good and bad. However I lately have been having the itch to Sell Sell Sell!!!!! I really don't want to in my heart, but due to all the scheduling problems, non regular paying customers, employees calling off, etc. I...

I have a vinyl siding and brick home to wash next week. Two sides of each. Plus a small deck out back about 10 X 12 oh plus 1 flight of wood steps. House is a typical new two story old farm looking house with brick porch on front. Lots of windows front and back none on the sides. This is a guy...

Water Spots Hi Glenn, I had this same problem last week. I was washing a house and the stuff dried on the windows. The lady freeked out on me so I called Steve from you know where while she was standing there. This never happened to me either. He suggested I use Mirror Glaze or Mirror polish...

I have some contracts that I do on a weekly and semi-weekly basis. The problem is that they wait 30 to 90 days to pay me. MY terms are net 10 days. I can charge interest only after 30 days though. I was thinking about charging a flat fee like $10.00 to $20.00 any time after the 10 days. However...

Has anyone ever tried mixing these two to make a degreaser? Dawn Works on my hands when I get home from work. Just wondering? I figure if you mix the two you would be paying less than a $100.00 a 55 gallon(RTU)drum. Just tryimg to save muney on chemicals! Any imput would be helpful. Thanks...

I am a proud new Dad (AKA Da da da da) Just showing of my daughter! Any other power washers have children, spouses, dogs, cats, fish, snakes, rocks, etc. How about hobbies when your not working? (Not working what's that!) Just wondering? Jaime ------------------

I started out as an auto mechanic for three years then worked both for a few years. And then finally I went full time. I have been in business since 1993. I love it, all except the employee part. I would be much bigger if I had reliable help!!! Now I spend my time running after my new (1 Year...

I was just thinking there has to a cheaper way to keep replacing the bars on my Steel Eagle. I have employees who "kill" them on a regular basis. I am sick of spending a hundred bucks every time they get a little bent. I would like to make my own but not sure where to buy the stuff. (Stainless...

Does anyone know what the sic code is for power/pressure washing? I have been looking for hours and can't come up with one. My insurance application asked for one. They said I did not need it but now I am just curious!!!! Thanks Jaime

Has anyone ever taken apart a spindle from Steel Eagle? The spindle is not leaking but it sounds like the bearings are going. I have grased it like required and DID NOT over grease it! Thought I might be cheap this time and just replace bearings. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks Jaime

I had a guy come over to my job site and he stated that my pressure washer was to loud. It was about 9:00pm and I was soon going to be done by 10:00pm. He told me he was going to call the police if I did not stop at that moment. I said I would do him a favor and call myself. I found out I was...

I think I have an extra one lying around But I will check for sure? I will let you know tomorrow night. (Saturday night) Jaime

I unpacked it today and used tonight and it worked very nice except for it leaking on top of the deck. I mean.... I checked everything from top to bottom but I had a very heavy stream of water running on top of the deck? Anyone had this trouble? I'm calling them tommorrow to ask! Thanks, Jaime

Dan, I'm from Pa and I know what you are talking about with the weather. I used a trailer for 4 years and did't mind it. But then I bought a new 10' GMC box truck. Best investment I ever made! I know it is a BIG investment but I personally like not have to have to back up and always try to find...

Chuck, I personally like the belt drive. Most of the Better pw are belt driven I have a direct drive machine and the drive shaft is going. The belt absorbs alot of the "shock". I will cost as much to replace shaft as it will to buy new engine. Hope this helps some. Jaime

I am thinking of purchasing a new Hot water unit. Any Suggestions? Would like a 4gpm at 4000 unit. Under or around $4000.00 Iron Horse or Tuff Part #T4040G for $3,345.00 General Admiral or Giant pump? Other brands? Thanks Jaime

Is there anyway we can trade pictures of our families and trucks on here? I know there is email but we would have to collect all the email addresses from everyone. I always like to know who I am talking to. Jaime