Could be something to do with the electronic frequency between the two items, i.e. the power washer and the alarm system.
https://electronics.stackexchange.com/q ... lectronicsIf you don't want it to happen then maybe don't use the washer close to your van.
Almost forgot to say that I was once trying to open my old Transit with the remote fob on the driveway when next door neighbour was maneuvering his caravan with the electric motor mover and I couldn't open my van due to that.