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>

Do I need lawn mower repair?

• <div><p>Before your lawn mower quits working entirely, it’ll likely give you some signs of wear and tear that indicate a repair is needed. Signs that you might need repairs to your lawn mower include: </p><ul><li><p>Oil leaks</p></li><li><p>Vibrating engine</p></li><li><p>Smoking exhaust </p></li><li><p>Increase in time to mow</p></li><li><p>Unusual noises</p></li><li><p>Increase in gas consumption</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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

• <div><p>In many cases, it might be cheaper to repair your lawn mower than to replace it, depending on what needs to be repaired. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-lawn-mower-cost.htm">The cost to replace a lawn mower</a> dramatically varies, from <b>$60</b> for basic models to over <b>$15,000</b> for the top-of-the line models. </p><p>Small repairs like a spark plug replacement can be as little as <b>$20</b>, so replacing the whole lawn mower wouldn&rsquo;t make much sense. However, repairing a crankshaft could be much more expensive at <b>$500 to $900</b>, so depending on the age of your mower, it might be best to replace it. It&rsquo;s best to speak with your lawn mower repair technician to determine which option is best for you. </p></div>

Q: Do I need lawn mower repair?

• <div><p>Before your lawn mower quits working entirely, it&rsquo;ll likely give you some signs of wear and tear that indicate a repair is needed. Signs that you might need repairs to your lawn mower include: </p><ul><li><p>Oil leaks</p></li><li><p>Vibrating engine</p></li><li><p>Smoking exhaust </p></li><li><p>Increase in time to mow</p></li><li><p>Unusual noises</p></li><li><p>Increase in gas consumption</p></li></ul><p></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 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>

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Last update on November 30, 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 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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