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: 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: What are some simple lawn mower problems I can fix on my own?

• <div><p>DIY is possible for minor issues like replacing spark plugs, but professional repairs ensure proper diagnostics and longevity.</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: Why will the lawn mower string not pull?

• <div><p>There are a few reasons why a lawn mower cord won&rsquo;t pull, including an engine jam, a tangled cord, a broken recoil starter, or poor maintenance. To troubleshoot, turn the mower off. Then, inspect the cord, look for any tangles, and gently pull it to identify where the resistance starts. If you&rsquo;re not seeing any obstructions, you may need to call in a professional for repairs.</p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

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 2020
Got prompt next day appt. Workers showed up on time and accessed the problem quickly. Got initial repair done and they also adjusted the sprinklers. While working on 2nd problem they found a short in the wiring and quickly repaired. All my sprinklers and zones are now working as they should be....
Forest Landscaping, LLC
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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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