Rant: My pressure washer hose burst after 3 uses | DIY Home Projects

Karen Carter · 2026-04-27T13:05:05.10611+00:00

I was cleaning the patio last weekend and the hose blew a pinhole leak right at the fitting, spraying water everywhere and soaking my brand new work boots, has anyone found a hose brand that actually lasts more than a season?

williamw754mo ago

Coiling it loose instead of tight really does make a difference.

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grant1554mo ago

Had the exact same problem with my DeWalt pressure washer hose last spring. Leaked right at the crimped fitting after maybe 4 uses, and I wasn't even running it hot. What bugs me is how nobody talks about hose routing when you're coiling it up. I started hanging my hose on a big hook instead of wrapping it tight around the machine handle, and the replacement has held up way longer. Could just be luck though.

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emmaking4mo ago

Hose routing when you're coiling it up" is the part that sticks with me. In my experience, the little habits we pick up for how we store and treat things often matter more than the brand name or price tag.

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