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>

How much does it cost to repair a lawn mower?

• <div><p>Lawn mower repairs typically range from <b>$40 to $90</b>, with most people spending right around <b>$60</b>. However, your final total will depend on the type of lawn mower you have, the repair needed, and part availability. </p></div>

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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 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: 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>

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Last update on November 08, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
Willie did the work we needed very efficiently, professionally and with expert understanding of our needs. We would recommend Willie to any friend or family member who would need home repairs, and would definitely use your company again in the future. Thank you, Rose and Milt Fredericks
Wekz Multiservice LLc
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Reviewed in December 2022
I've used Andrew's services multiple times. The quality of his work is unsurpassed. He is very responsive and professional and very easy to work with. I called in the morning, dropped the chair off that day and picked it up, fully repaired, at the end of the day. Outstanding service!
Wood and Leather Doctor
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Reviewed in October 2022
Bryan and team were extremely responsive and friendly during the entire engagement. They provided quality work and were respectful of my home and family. It's very hard to find, get ahold of, and trust contractors / repair companies - I'll be saving their contact info for future work!
Bryan's Handyman & Home Improvement Service
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Reviewed in September 2022
Trying to get a contractor is difficult these days. I had work that needed to be done for over 8 months. I happened on one of those lawn signs on my street for Katz construction. I took a chance and hired him. What a great find! Great workmanship, dependable, neat, and his pricing was...
Katz Construction LLC
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Reviewed in June 2022
Tomasz was my service person and he was professional and did an outstanding job of repairing my refrig6
Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill
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Reviewed in October 2021
They did an exceptional job the new vinyl railings and storm door really added to the beauty of my home The railings are stronger and will outlast the wrought iron they replaced the storm door is something we have wanted to add for a while we are extremely pleased with the product quality and...
Doctor Fix-it LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
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S&S Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2019
They were very responsive, gave me a very competitive quote, and came within 2 days. Very easy to deal with, friendly, and cleaned up up nicely, leaving a trash bag of waste by my trash rather than gutter gunk on my lawn. I will use them next time.
The King Gutters Cleaners, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2017
My 3 year old plasma TV turned itself off and would not go on. Since it's under an extended warranty, I called them first. They told me that the part wasn't available and the TV was not repairable. I then called Bill, who has fixed VCRs for my mother, and computers and TVs for a good friend, and...
BILL'S ELECTRONICS
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Reviewed in June 2016
He came with no tools. He didn't even bring any spackling to fill the holes in the wall. He came out and did paint but he wasn't really equipped to do the job. They came out but, I mean he did paint but he wasn't really equipped to do the job. He did do the job I just wasn't satisfied with...
Palatial Painting
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