The handle needs replacing, usually these only last 1-2 years, rubber o-ring breaks down in the handle, it can be replaced but a good chance it will still leak. You won't have good pressure until the leak is fixed. I would say the pump is doing it's job. I just replaced a handle on my electric washer, which was doing the same thing yours is.
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The handle needs replacing, usually these only last 1-2 years, rubber o-ring breaks down in the handle, it can be replaced but a good chance it will still leak. You won't have good pressure until the leak is fixed. I would say the pump is doing it's job. I just replaced a handle on my electric washer, which was doing the same thing yours is.