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 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>

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 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: 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>

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Last update on December 02, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Grant has completed many projects for me at multiple houses - new windows, soffit and gutter repairs, etc. Always shows up on time and at a great price. I have recommended him to friends that have been pleased with his work as well. Highly recommend!
Nice Price Remodeling
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Reviewed in November 2025
The GPS Plumbing employee did an Excellent job locating and repairing the stoppage blocking my Toilet from flushing properly. Thank You FAB
GPS Plumbing Inc
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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 July 2025
Amazing job installing the vinyl floors… very professional and fair price on the whole job… was at the job site on time for the two days he was doing the job… the project came out beautiful and elegant. Highly recommend contacting zobel home repair for any and all jobs around the house.
Zobel Home Repair
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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 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 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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Reviewed in April 2010
Mr. Leo was great. He came and did the repair work on-time like he said he would. Will be using him again real soon.
Leo Flannery's Home Improvement LLC
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