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: What are common lawn mower issues?

• <div><p>Engine failure, clogged carburetors, dull blades, and electrical issues are common problems requiring service.</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>

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: 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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Zach and Devin came out and install a septic system for a mobile home I had moved out to Fayette county. They were on time unlike another company that quoted me at a much higher rate. They were very professional polite young men.They got the job done. I will definitely use them for future...
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Reviewed in December 2022
Jon A., Kris V., and Stephen H., were hard working and very professional. Despite the tight crawlspace, these guys kept a clean workspace, were in good spirits, and worked hard the entire time! I highly recommend AFS after this experience, and Iâ ll be using them again for other repairs. 10/10
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Reviewed in September 2022
Aiden our repair professional was excellent and reflects very well on his company and employer. What I appreciated was the text notifications prior and the work was done efficiently. I highly recommend them.
Mr. Appliance of Delaware and Newark
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Reviewed in June 2017
While they came out as promised and did the repair. I had to recall them, they came back out and corrected the problem. Then I had to call them again, he said he would be out on 2 different occasions and has not come back or called us.
Lil Jerrys Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2017
Great. Inexpensive repair.
A-1 Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in January 2015
Chris either answers the phone or returns voicemails very punctually. He notified me of the days and times he would arrive, and he did so. The repairs were completed rapidly, and he offered advice on some future needs which I should address over the next decade. Prodigy Roofing is a...
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Reviewed in May 2014
I received a flyer in the mail the same day we found oil mixed in with the coolant in our 98 civic. I called Lucky Dog Auto and was told to bring the car in for an estimate on repairs. Mr. Marvin was very professional, went over best and worst case scenarios, and the repair bill was on target,...
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Reviewed in July 2013
I had a problem with one of my split systems leaking water all over the inside of my home. The unit was 20 years old and needed to be replaced. I called Upton after finding them on Angie's list and they came out and inspected the unit and verified that it needed to be replaced. They had a new...
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Reviewed in June 2013
Outstanding service and Tim actually repaired an issue that was supposed to be taken care a year ago by another vendor. The other vendor apparently didn't hook up the unit correctly and could have caused a big problem in our basement but Tim Smith was able to fix it correctly and update all of...
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Reviewed in February 2012
It was nice that he did not charge it and he was able to reassure us that we could wait until after the holidays to take the money out to repair it. They are very fair and good.They are not the cheapest nor the most expensive but they are the best for the money. They are very honest, fair and...
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