How can I prevent problems with my lawn mower?

• <div><p>You might notice that problems are more frequent when you pull your lawn mower out of storage. Regularly using and maintaining your lawn mower can help prevent issues. Don’t know where to start? Try these <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/8-maintenance-tips-keep-your-lawn-mower-running.htm">essential lawn mower maintenance tips</a>.</p></div>

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: How long does lawn mower repair take?

• <div><p>Most repairs take 1-3 days, but complex issues may require ordering replacement parts, extending the timeline.</p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to fix a lawn mower pull cord?

• <div><p>Replacing a lawn mower pull cord yourself should only cost you the supplies, which comes to around $25. For more complex repairs, you&rsquo;ll need to get a quote from a local lawn mower repair shop.</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 March 2020
Jon was absolutely wonderful! He listened to what we needed and provided a plan with a quote within days. Even with this being right in the middle of their busy season, he came out and did the work the following week. My lawn looks so great! His idea of replanting the large bushes in the back...
Superior Lawn and Landscaping Inc
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Reviewed in November 2019
Hired All Around Lawn Care for fall plugging/seeding/fertilizing and they did a great job. Fast, friendly and very professional. I highly recommend this company.
All Around Lawn Care
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Reviewed in August 2016
We needed immediate help with someone to mow and maintain our lawn since our regular lawn servicer had family health issues, and could no longer service us. I called Samuel on Tuesday evening and he said he would be out the next morning to give me a quote. He texted me when he was on his way and...
Samuel's Lawn Service
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Reviewed in July 2016
The work was done on time on the schedule we agreed to and they cleaned up very well. However, there were some pretty deep ruts left in the lawn where they drove their truck.
James Ryan Landscaping and Complete Tree Service
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Reviewed in October 2015
Mr. Carmichael made good quotes fast. He followed through on our project. The crew has the equipment and expertise to be efficient and competent. The stump grinder is small, effective, & kind to the lawn. A call before arrival on a day not firmly scheduled will be helpful for the customer....
CARMICHAEL TREE SERVICE
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Reviewed in September 2015
Promptly returned our phone call requesting service. Deamond was very professional and knowledgeable and was able to make repair without any difficulty.
Kessler Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in May 2015
Recently switched to this provider from another I used for 35 years. This is the first full year, so far the results have been good. They communicate well before providing service so I can ensure the lawn is not covered with debris. They clean all hard surfaces after each treatment. Really not...
Weed Man Winston Salem
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Reviewed in February 2015
Everything works good. He left 8 small cuts in the sheet rock in the garage, when he put in the light switch. When I ask about it, he said his tool kept slipping. I felt that he should have offered the information without my asking and volunteered to fix them.
Roby Services
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