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: How do different elements influence the expense of fixing a lawn mower?

• <div><p>Costs depend on mower type, labor, replacement part needs, and severity of the issue.</p></div>

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 long do reel mowers last?

• <div><p>If you keep it clean and sharp, your reel mower should last for about 10-20 years. In comparison, the lifespan of most self-propelled lawn mowers is about half as long as that.</p></div>

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>

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Last update on December 01, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Tyler and his crew did a great job on my truss repair and reroofing. Their work was done in an efficient and timely manner. I highly recommend them.
Excel Roofing & Inspections
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Reviewed in May 2024
Aaron is a wizard when it comes to lawn care and sprinklers. He was able to adjust all my sprinklers and get perfect coverage for my large lawn and everything looks amazing. Heâ s prompt, professional, knowledgeable and honest. Def hire him
All Valley Sprinkler & Irrigation
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Reviewed in April 2024
Kurt and Jake repaired our irrigation valve that had a leaking rubber gasket. They put in a new interior valve and solenoid. They did an excellent job in the repair, were professional, friendly, efficient and they accomplished everything they promised. Thank you.
American Lawn Care Pros, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
We had a leak in our sprinkler inlet. Jeremiah, Rustin and Calebb, worked proficiently to repair the issue. They polite, professional and didn't leave a mess at all. The bill was sustainably less than we expected as well. Barefoot Lawns just made this customer very happy. Good Job guys!
Bare Foot Lawns
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Reviewed in August 2022
The men had trouble with the repairs at first because of the age of the system but the figured it out and got the system working again. Very friendly and easy to communicate with.
H and R Lawn Services
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Reviewed in September 2020
The repairs went great. He was on time and completed all the work along with a few other things he saw that needed to be completed.
Michael Gallivan
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Reviewed in August 2015
They came and repaired the leak but not completely. The second time they seemed to have found and repaired the leak as we have had no further incidents. In all fairness this was a very small leak and the water flowed over a large distance so finding it was most difficult. Credit to them for...
LaFever Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in November 2013
Great job! I called Aitor with Capitol Landscape on 8/13/13 and asked if he could come out and look at the yard of a house my mom had just purchased. The yard had been badly neglected for a very long time and was a horrible mess. He said he would swing by later that afternoon. He showed up about...
Capitol Landscape Inc
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Reviewed in May 2012
Tom took time to explain how to program the system and was very good at explaining problems and solutions. I feel that Tom provided the best service that I can remember from a contractor. I highly recommend Tom for any lawn irrigation problems. He is very professional, yet has a nice warm...
Toms Sprinklers
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