Can I repair my lawn mower myself?

• <div><p>If you are a skilled DIYer with experience, you can do certain lawn mower repairs yourself. However, if you’ve never worked on a lawn mower before or if your mower needs extensive repairs, it’s best to let a skilled lawn mower technician work on your machine. While it might be a little more expensive due to the cost of labor, nothing beats knowing that the job was done successfully (and often with warranties). </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: Can you repurpose motor oil?

• <div><p>The best and safest way to deal with used motor oil is to bring it to an approved facility to be recycled and refined into new material. You may see recommendations to use old oil as an equipment lubricant or wood stain, but using it in these ways can be dangerous, messy, and environmentally irresponsible.</p></div>

Q: What do you call the cord you pull to start a lawn mower?

• <div><p>The cord you pull to start a lawn mower is commonly called the &ldquo;starter cord&rdquo; or &ldquo;pull cord.&rdquo; This uses and internal combustion process to start the lawn mower engine and it prone to wear and tear over time. You&rsquo;ll want to check the starter cord as part of your regular <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-tune-lawn-mower.htm">lawn mower tune-up</a> process.</p></div>

Q: Why is my lawn mower smoking?

• <div><p>Sometimes dark smoke trailing out of your lawn mower is the result of excess oil. It smokes as it burns off. Other times, it could signal a problem with the combustion or contaminated fuel. If changing the fuel and cleaning your mower doesn&rsquo;t help, call a professional (especially if the smoke is white).</p></div>

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Had a hole in my plaster dinning room wall due to a plumbing repair. Tim from Hughes Plastering came quickly and repaired my wall and answered all my questions. He was very knowledgeable and friendly. I will definitely use him again and recommend him to family and friends.
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Reviewed in June 2024
They were hired to correct French drain work that had inside water issues after heavy rains. (Work was done several years ago by another company) Also hired to advise and install any inside wall repair/support to prevent step crack issues in several places. The first day of work , 3 workers...
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Reviewed in January 2023
Antonio was great to work with! Penn West arrived at the property in less than one hour from my call and repaired our roof the following morning. I would highly recommend them.
Penn West Roofing & Repair
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Reviewed in April 2018
Punctual. Knowledgeable. He explained how he would do the repairs clearly.
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Reviewed in January 2018
Quick service. Logan was excellent to work with. Very considerate of owners lawn and landscaping. I highly recommend Garys Septic Service.
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Reviewed in April 2017
Did an excellent job. They found a leak behind the old bathtub that they repaired. That leak would have cost a lot more if I had to bring another plumber in to repair as it was behind the walls.
Ace Handyman Services South Pittsburgh
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Reviewed in July 2015
I have been taking my cars as well as my childrens cars to Herb Scotts since 1975, first with Herb then his son Deek. They have been professional , honest and trustworthy. No baloney , if your car needs it , it does. They absolutely stand by their work. Have never been unsatisfied with any...
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Reviewed in April 2014
The technician knew what was wrong with the fridge within 5 minutes of entering our home. He was very professional and seemed very knowledgeable, which was nice. We have had multiple technicians, from different companies in our home recently fixing appliances (they all seem to go at once!) and...
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Reviewed in November 2013
We have a leak in our guest bathroom that went into our pantry ceiling?. to Angie?s list we went to find plumbing services. Found Frank Rezzetano and I am very happy we contacted him. Frank Rezzetano returned my call immediately and came out the same day to make the repairs. He found the leak...
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Reviewed in December 2012
Reps were punctual. Appeared to complete inspection and detailed problems. Some gutter cleaning could not be done due to small gutter area. Provided detail list of improvements/repairs. Later company sent list of repairs.
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