How do I keep my lawn mower working correctly?

• <div><p>Lawnmowers<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/8-maintenance-tips-keep-your-lawn-mower-running.htm"> require seasonal maintenance</a> to continue working correctly. With routine maintenance, you can extend its life to the fullest, which is around 10 years for push mowers and 5-8 years for riding mowers. To keep your lawn mower working correctly, you’ll want to take the following steps at least once a year:</p><ul><li><p>Replace the spark plug</p></li><li><p>Change the oil</p></li><li><p>Drain the fuel tank</p></li><li><p>Clean the mowing deck (ideally, after every mow)</p></li><li><p>Replace the air filter</p></li><li><p>Check the carburetor</p></li><li><p>Sharpen the blades</p></li><li><p>Fog the engine</p></li><li><p>Check the tires</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

How can I prevent problems with my lawn mower?

• <div><p>You might notice that problems are more frequent when you pull your lawn mower out of storage. Regularly using and maintaining your lawn mower can help prevent issues. Don’t know where to start? Try these <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/8-maintenance-tips-keep-your-lawn-mower-running.htm">essential lawn mower maintenance tips</a>.</p></div>

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Q: Can you tip a lawn mower on its side?

• <div><p>Yes, you can tip a lawn mower on its side as long as you turn it with the carburetor side upwards. This prevents oil from leaking into the carburetor and reducing performance. You can also tip the mower backward as long as it's stable while you're working on the deck or blades for safety.</p></div>

Q: How do I know if my lawn mower can handle leaves?

• <div><p>A standard home lawn mower with sharp blades can handle a thin layer of leaves without issue. You may need to make a couple of passes within several days to mulch leaves down, but your mower shouldn&rsquo;t struggle. If your mower comes with a mulching kit, like an attachment to blow leaves out the side, that&rsquo;s a good sign it&rsquo;s ready for fall leaves. Set your mower to the highest or near-highest height for this project so it focuses on the leaves rather than the grass below.</p></div>

Q: Why did people stop using reel mowers?

• <div><p>The American ideal of a large, perfectly-manicured lawn is tied to the post-World War II suburban housing boom. In the decades that followed, technological advances made self-propelled mowers more affordable and plentiful. Many Americans came to see reel mowers as old-fashioned, inconvenient, and time-consuming, and they eventually fell out of fashion. </p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2025
The tenant was clapping and squealing with joy at the work and quickness of the repair. Couldn’t be happier and will definitely use Guilco again! Very professional and pleasant. Arrived on time, work was done right and pricing was competitive
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Reviewed in September 2024
Kevin and his crew were extremely knowledgeable about the plumbing needs and we now have running water all of the repairs we're done with precise workmanship. thank you Kevin and crew.
Rooters Plumbing Co.
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Reviewed in July 2024
Pedro was very professional and cordial. Answered all my questions and most importantly, repaired my AC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Marcus is very insightful and professional. He comes equipped with all necessary tools. Highly recommend.
MJ Mixon Low Voltage Systems
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Reviewed in August 2023
We were looking for some lawn maintenance, and my husband left a voice mail at 2:55pm on 07/28/23, however, he never received the courtesy of a response.
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Reviewed in May 2023
Fernando and his team were available, professional and efficient. Fernando gave us honest and great advice on the best way to install our sprinkler system for our small lawn and drip irrigation for the hedge and plants around. They got the job done in a day, we are very satisfied and we highly...
Fernando's Complete Landscape & Hardscape
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Reviewed in March 2021
Called them in May of 2020 and never received the courtesy of a response, despite a couple of follow up phone calls. It is extremely disappointing because they were our go-to plumber for a few years, not to mention they installed the piping that needed to be repaired. We ended up having to go...
Greenfield Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
excellent work with time left over to do three other small repairs
Local Home Services Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2010
Around Sept 16, 2009, after meeting 2 other landscape people at my house, getting their artificially high quotes, I returned to craigslist and found Mike's ad. His ad led me to his website, wherein you find that his words are genuine, his pricing straight forward (impossible to find this from...
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Reviewed in November 2008
Went in to correct oil leak. They discovered another leak and repaired both. Very satisfactory.
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