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 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>

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 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: 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>

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In addition to lawn care & mowing, Mr. McDuffie evaluated my drainage problems, devised a solution, & perfectly fixed the issue. New drainage system works as planned. I now have a lawn that?s just what I wanted. I?m very pleased with all of his work. He is honest and caring about...
McDuffie Lawn Care
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Reviewed in November 2025
Needed a broken driveway repaired. Bogey did a great job. Gave us an estimate and then began working within a week. Completed the job on time and on budget. Quick and easy! Great job! Drive way is back to new.
Bogey Concrete Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2024
Joe was great to work with. Arrived on time and got right to work repairing my Jandy pool heater. Joe was very thorough and had the new parts installed in a timely manner, great asset for the company!!
MJ Pools, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
Tenacious in successfully repairing our old irrigation system. Provided cost -effective options for our decision making and kept us updated with project progress and cost estimates. Easy to work with and worked without interruption. Very friendly and willing to please.
SeaScapes Irrigation and Lighting
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Reviewed in August 2022
Abel, was very easy to work with and provided a timely and well done service for my lawn.
Northshore Care
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Reviewed in May 2022
Your calls get answered and they arrive promptly when scheduled. Kyle is equipped with the knowledge and tools to resolve your lawn irrigation and system repair or maintenance. Service is professional and reasonably priced. Highly recommended.
Taylor Made Irrigation
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Reviewed in January 2013
I purchased a new home built in 2006, but not purchased/moved into until 2011. It sat unsold for the intervening period. However, the three heat pump systems had been in operation, so they had about 5 years on them. Two of the three heat pumps failed at the same time but were covered under the...
Davis Heating & AC LLC
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Reviewed in August 2012
My check engine light came on and I would soon need an emissions test so delaying a repair was not an option. I had already scanned the computer so I knew in general what systems were involved. An O2 sensor was bad so that was fairly routine but the other code had to do with an intake manifold...
GERMAN SPEED MERCHANTS
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Reviewed in December 2010
The repair was part of the home warranty. They were very helpful, we had some scheduling issues and they helped out. If you have any issues they are flexible and willing to work around it. I chose them because of customer service and availability.
Sears
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Reviewed in May 2010
Installed new irrigation system, nine months later it is still not working properly.They sent out a salesman who said repairs need to be made, no one showed up. During the installation they cut wires, drainage lines, water softener outflow line, and destroyed a great deal of grass, I have had...
J & S NURSERY
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