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>

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Q: Do I need to lubricate my mower blades?

• <div><p>It's a good idea to lubricate your mower blades and mowing deck with something protective like WD40 that prevents rust and helps stop grass and dirt from sticking to the blades and deck.</p></div>

Q: Is it less expensive to replace or repair a lawn mower?

• <div><p>Whether to repair or replace your lawn mower depends on what is wrong with it and how long you have owned it. If your lawn mower is relatively new, ensuring you regularly service it will help keep it in good shape. There are issues that will cost hundreds of dollars to repair, such as the engine blowing or the lawn mower going over rocks. Many people go by the three-year rule and replace their lawn mower rather than do repairs after this time.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to fix a lawn mower pull cord?

• <div><p>Replacing a lawn mower pull cord yourself should only cost you the supplies, which comes to around $25. For more complex repairs, you&rsquo;ll need to get a quote from a local lawn mower repair shop.</p></div>

Q: How often should lawn mower spark plugs be changed?

• <div><p>You need to change your spark plugs regularly. It is recommended that your spark plugs should be checked and changed after every 25 hours of use.</p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2021
Professional, Extremely Knowledgeable, Respectful and above all the pricing was very fair. Technician arrived on time, based on information given he was able to troubleshoot the problem and make the repair. I will be calling him back to perform a duct inspection. Thank you, great experience. Ed...
Julian Heat and Air
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Reviewed in February 2017
Andre was great! He was prompt and saw the problem right away. The repair was fixed quickly. Andre was very professional and was very polite. I was very happy with the 1A service call. I would definitely call them back and recommend to friends!
1A Garage Doors
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Reviewed in July 2016
I was told that I have a busted pipe in the front. I've been trying to reach out to them to get a summary of the work that was actually done or any information on what time the sprinklers will go off. I called on Tuesday and was told they would follow up with that information and I have yet to...
Total Landscape Concepts
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Reviewed in May 2015
The two gentleman showed up within the promised time window. Inspected the kitchen leak and deterimined it was faucet (offered to repair but we declined) then worked on leaking bathroom shower faucet. Removed the old and replaced with new valve and handle. As I had already purchased the...
Ace Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in January 2014
Mr. Young was very professional and helpful. He fully explained what it would take in time and money to make each repair. I was very impressed with his punctuality and professionalism. I would highly recommend them to others.
Charles Young Electric
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Reviewed in September 2013
I had purchased a new faucet over the weekend so mine could be replaced as soon as possible. When Domco arrived and looked at my old, broken faucet, I was told that it could actually be repaired. I told them that I preferred the newer faucet with a more modern design and feature. They...
DOMCO PLUMBING INC
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Reviewed in April 2013
All is repaired and working. work was done quickly and at a fair price. well use again when needed.
Armstrong Plumbing
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Reviewed in September 2006
The job was tricky because the two pipes did not line up. The first repair worked for about a day but the stress of the missalignment caused a new leak. SheCan2 was out the next day and fixed it at no additional charge.
SHEcan2
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