Spray Bottle Not Spraying [hot] -
| Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Nozzle is set to "Off" | Rotate nozzle tip 180° | | No spray, but you hear air/whistle | Dip tube cracked or not in liquid | Check tube length & cracks | | Weak, sputtering spray | Clogged nozzle or low liquid | Soak nozzle in hot water | | Sprayed fine yesterday, dead today | Dried cleaning product in nozzle | Hot water soak + pump | | Bottle is full, trigger is hard to pull | Clogged intake valve | Deep clean with vinegar soak | | Nothing works | Broken piston seal | Replace the trigger head |
Some bottles (like many garden sprayers or industrial cleaners) require you to pump the top to build pressure before pulling the trigger. spray bottle not spraying
Let's go from the most common (and easiest to fix) to the most rare. | Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix |