Can I repair my lawn mower myself?

• <div><p>If you are a skilled DIYer with experience, you can do certain lawn mower repairs yourself. However, if you’ve never worked on a lawn mower before or if your mower needs extensive repairs, it’s best to let a skilled lawn mower technician work on your machine. While it might be a little more expensive due to the cost of labor, nothing beats knowing that the job was done successfully (and often with warranties). </p></div>

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Q: What do you call the cord you pull to start a lawn mower?

• <div><p>The cord you pull to start a lawn mower is commonly called the &ldquo;starter cord&rdquo; or &ldquo;pull cord.&rdquo; This uses and internal combustion process to start the lawn mower engine and it prone to wear and tear over time. You&rsquo;ll want to check the starter cord as part of your regular <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-tune-lawn-mower.htm">lawn mower tune-up</a> process.</p></div>

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: Why is my lawn mower smoking?

• <div><p>Sometimes dark smoke trailing out of your lawn mower is the result of excess oil. It smokes as it burns off. Other times, it could signal a problem with the combustion or contaminated fuel. If changing the fuel and cleaning your mower doesn&rsquo;t help, call a professional (especially if the smoke is white).</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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Last update on November 09, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
The customer service was very great he got the job done in one day. It was a big project and he was very professional. I would highly recommend him to do any lawn services on your property.
JL Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2025
Very professional, on time for appointment, prepared for the repair. We would definitely recommend!
Empire Landscapes
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Reviewed in May 2025
Prompt service and the lawn looks great after a couple of weeks. Highly recommend!
Rocky Mountain Snow Removal and Landscape
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Reviewed in October 2024
Chris did an excellent job of restringing the blind in one of my bedrooms. He was very professional. He was right on time. He brought all the tools he need with him. He was pleasant to work with and I will use him again and would highly recommend him.
Radiance Window Coverings
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Reviewed in March 2024
Carlos and Johnny were helpful and knowledgeable and helped me understand and prioritize which repairs were necessary
Mister Sparky Electric - Denver
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Reviewed in February 2024
Prompt, very efficient and fairly priced. Great communication. Did a great repair job on my carpet!
The Carpet Repair Guys
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Reviewed in April 2023
This company quoted me for a fence repair. Upon arriving for the project they advised that they miss quoted me and left the worksite despite me vacating the property so they could get this job done. They advised they would follow up with a revised quote. After several days with limited...
Trueline fence Co.
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Reviewed in April 2016
They quoted minimum cost for gas line repair over the phone. The tech inspected the problem & confirmed repair quote. He also gave a quote for a new line if for some reason line can't be repaired. Quote for new line was very high, but in this case they were able to repair cut gas line. Tech...
Bardi Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical
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Reviewed in March 2013
We had dry spots in our lawn and could tell it was from improper coverage in the sprinkler system. We replaced the heads ourselves with a few diifferent types but just could not get this resolved. We contacted Keesan through an Angie's List special (this was last summer so just my best guess...
KEESEN LAWN SPRINKLER SERVICE, INC.
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Reviewed in November 2012
Originally, I brought my car in to get a tune-up. They did a diagnostic on my car and then called me with a list of repairs that needed to be done, as well as an estimate. I was unable to get the repairs done all at once due to financial issues, so I was given a list of which repairs needed to...
Accountable Auto Care Inc
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