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Ready Repair

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Ready Repair

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28 years of experience

Altaquip is a nationwide provider of power equipment and power tool repair and maintenance. We specialize in lawn mower repair, and small engine repair, and offer fast reliable service, and competitive prices. Call 888-732-3919 or visit our website at www.readyrepair.com

Altaquip is a nationwide provider of power equipment and power tool repair and maintenance. We specialize in lawn mower repair, and small engine repair, and offer fast reliable service, and competitive prices. Call 888-732-3919 or visit our website at www.readyrepair.com

Franko's Small Engine Service

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Franko's Small Engine Service

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Franko's Small Engine LLC is located in Granite City and provides lawn mower sales & service for Edwardsville, Collinsville, Belleville and Alton areas. As a authorized sales & master service center for Toro, Snapper, LawnBoy, Echo & Shinadiwa, you can be sure that your new equipment will be exactly what you need. Our products include: Lawn Mowers Trimmers Edgers Snow Blowers We offer pick-up and delivery service to make your service and repair work as worry-free as possible. Contact us today to discuss your needs or stop by to view our showroom.

"Extremely disappointed. He asked what kind of mower I had, and described it as shown above; specifically, it has a 5.5-horsepower engine. Despite the presence of a large Briggs and Stratton sign outside the location, I was told "we don't work on Craftsman mowers anymore." I asked him when that started, and he said, "oh, about five years ago." Considering this is a Toro dealer, I guess they make more money selling new Toros than they do repairing old Craftsman mowers. It's a good thing I didn't bring the mower with me, as I would have had to lug it back into the storage shed."

Charles G on March 2018

Franko's Small Engine LLC is located in Granite City and provides lawn mower sales & service for Edwardsville, Collinsville, Belleville and Alton areas. As a authorized sales & master service center for Toro, Snapper, LawnBoy, Echo & Shinadiwa, you can be sure that your new equipment will be exactly what you need. Our products include: Lawn Mowers Trimmers Edgers Snow Blowers We offer pick-up and delivery service to make your service and repair work as worry-free as possible. Contact us today to discuss your needs or stop by to view our showroom.

"Extremely disappointed. He asked what kind of mower I had, and described it as shown above; specifically, it has a 5.5-horsepower engine. Despite the presence of a large Briggs and Stratton sign outside the location, I was told "we don't work on Craftsman mowers anymore." I asked him when that started, and he said, "oh, about five years ago." Considering this is a Toro dealer, I guess they make more money selling new Toros than they do repairing old Craftsman mowers. It's a good thing I didn't bring the mower with me, as I would have had to lug it back into the storage shed."

Charles G on March 2018

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Valley Park Welding

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Valley Park Welding

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Valley Park welding is a family owned and operated business since 1971. We have 10 employees who take a lot of pride in their work. We hold high standards for our employees, and make sure every job is done to our customers satisfaction. We do have sub-contracting work that we take in. We have many billing options available. We take cash, check, or any major brand credit cards. Come in today and see how we can help you!!

"I needed welding on a steel shelf that I made. They were quick and the work was very neat. I was charged the "minimum charge" of $40. I will use them for my next welding needs."

Laurel B on July 2019

Valley Park welding is a family owned and operated business since 1971. We have 10 employees who take a lot of pride in their work. We hold high standards for our employees, and make sure every job is done to our customers satisfaction. We do have sub-contracting work that we take in. We have many billing options available. We take cash, check, or any major brand credit cards. Come in today and see how we can help you!!

"I needed welding on a steel shelf that I made. They were quick and the work was very neat. I was charged the "minimum charge" of $40. I will use them for my next welding needs."

Laurel B on July 2019

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S & P Lawn Care

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S & P Lawn Care

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14 years of experience

We are a small company that will always be there for you. You will always get a prompt response from a person with in an hour of you contacting us. We offer free no obligation estimates and we offer affordable lawn mowing and yard clean up. Our lead mower is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

We are a small company that will always be there for you. You will always get a prompt response from a person with in an hour of you contacting us. We offer free no obligation estimates and we offer affordable lawn mowing and yard clean up. Our lead mower is a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

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ART'S LAWN MOWER SHOP INC

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ART'S LAWN MOWER SHOP INC

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Art's Lawn Mower Shop, Inc. is an independent dealer in business for over 65 years, selling and servicing quality outdoor power equipment, and operating full sales, service & parts departments. We have a staff of over 20 long-time employees, who are qualified to assist you with all your lawn care equipment needs. ART's offers top quality brand names: John Deere, Kubota, ExMark, Stihl, Honda, Toro, Snapper, Echo, RedMax, Woods and more. We service & provide parts for the brand names we sell, as well as most other major brands. ART's offers great financing options, and accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover, John Deere Credit, Honda Credit and more. Special discounts on new equipment purchases are available to Non-Profit & Municipal organizations. Hours are seasonal--please call--open all year.

Art's Lawn Mower Shop, Inc. is an independent dealer in business for over 65 years, selling and servicing quality outdoor power equipment, and operating full sales, service & parts departments. We have a staff of over 20 long-time employees, who are qualified to assist you with all your lawn care equipment needs. ART's offers top quality brand names: John Deere, Kubota, ExMark, Stihl, Honda, Toro, Snapper, Echo, RedMax, Woods and more. We service & provide parts for the brand names we sell, as well as most other major brands. ART's offers great financing options, and accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover, John Deere Credit, Honda Credit and more. Special discounts on new equipment purchases are available to Non-Profit & Municipal organizations. Hours are seasonal--please call--open all year.

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Lawn Tool Repair questions, answered by experts

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.

Lawnmowers require seasonal maintenance 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:

  • Replace the spark plug

  • Change the oil

  • Drain the fuel tank

  • Clean the mowing deck (ideally, after every mow)

  • Replace the air filter

  • Check the carburetor

  • Sharpen the blades

  • Fog the engine

  • Check the tires

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’t struggle. If your mower comes with a mulching kit, like an attachment to blow leaves out the side, that’s a good sign it’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.

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.

The American ideal of a large, perfectly-manicured lawn is tied to the post-World War II suburban housing boom. In the decades that followed, technological advances made self-propelled mowers more affordable and plentiful. Many Americans came to see reel mowers as old-fashioned, inconvenient, and time-consuming, and they eventually fell out of fashion.  

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