How do I keep my lawn mower working correctly?

• <div><p>Lawnmowers<a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/8-maintenance-tips-keep-your-lawn-mower-running.htm"> require seasonal maintenance</a> 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:</p><ul><li><p>Replace the spark plug</p></li><li><p>Change the oil</p></li><li><p>Drain the fuel tank</p></li><li><p>Clean the mowing deck (ideally, after every mow)</p></li><li><p>Replace the air filter</p></li><li><p>Check the carburetor</p></li><li><p>Sharpen the blades</p></li><li><p>Fog the engine</p></li><li><p>Check the tires</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Why did people stop using reel mowers?

• <div><p>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. </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>

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: How often should I tune up my lawn mower?

• <div><p>Tune up your lawn mower once a year or every 100 hours of run-time.</p></div>

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Last update on October 17, 2025

Reviewed in October 2024
I also use this company for lawn cutting and weeding. Service has been good and reliable.
Cranbrook Cutting
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Reviewed in August 2024
Very disappointed in this regrading lawn project. First make sure that all work to be done / not done is in writing before they start. Don't fall for the "if we don't do it, we won't charge you for it." Second, and most importantly they didn't compact the soil they brought in, so the area looked...
Design One Landscape Services
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Reviewed in July 2023
My lawn has NEVER looked better! I am more than satisfied. Job well done.
ExperiGreen Lawn Care - Top Lawn
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Reviewed in June 2023
Levan knows how to repair cracking paint.
Metro Construction
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Reviewed in March 2020
I needed some loop pile carpeting repairs and John did a great job.
Big John's Floor Covering, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2016
I had no issues and my lawn looked great all season.
Natural Way Lawn & Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2015
excellent, quickly, easy, professional & done A recent hire for lawn maintenance - they sent out crew to assess - but this is just the first week so just starting with that service - meanwhile, a large tree limb fell & tho this wasn't the service that I had arranged - when I called they came...
Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2013
I had used Gator Lawn a few years ago for snow removal services and had a great experience. So when I decided to hire these services again this winter I went straight to them. Unfortunately I had a terrible experience this time around. The team that performed the services would talk very loudly...
GATOR LAWN CORP
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Reviewed in September 2012
Manu and his team came to remove weed and lay mulch through the yard, they were on time and very courteous wich was very well appreciated. They did a job and i will use them again. I would recommend this company. I also use them to mow the lawn
Grow Earth Sod Farm & Landscaping
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Reviewed in September 2007
I really like the job they do on my lawn each week. They take the time to make sure it is done right and even blow off any debris that is around. I like knowing that they are going to show up each week.
WORRY FREE LAWNS & SNOW REMOVAL
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