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 a lawn mower be tuned up?

• <div><p>How often you tune up a lawn mower depends on how often your lawn mower is used. Minimally, it should be tuned up once a year. If you use it regularly or have a vast lawn, tuning it up every 100 hours is advisable.</p></div>

Q: Do I need to lubricate my mower blades?

• <div><p>It's a good idea to lubricate your mower blades and mowing deck with something protective like WD40 that prevents rust and helps stop grass and dirt from sticking to the blades and deck.</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: Do services include blade sharpening?

• <div><p>Yes, many repair services include blade sharpening as part of the maintenance package.</p></div>

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Last update on December 02, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Yes he did a professional job! Took pictures to show evidence of repairs needed. Was very professional! We live overseas and are in the process of buying a house in TX! He came highly recommended and he lived up to his reputation!
New Covenant Home Inspections
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Reviewed in October 2025
Hired to repair our porch due to rotting posts. Did a GREAT job, even did more than we expected! Very respectful and professional! We will use them over and over for all our projects!!
Creekside Construction
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Reviewed in June 2025
It went great! They are high priced but the results were fantastic. Nice guys and I had no issues with them at all. Hiring again to help with 2 other deck repairs! All crew members are American!
J@S Decks/Patios & Roofing
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Reviewed in January 2024
Austin did a wonderful job at repairing the water leak in my front yard. He was really professional and knowledgeable. I hired him again to relocate a faucet buried in the ground.
Davis Home Pro's LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
The lawn clean-up went well, he talked me out of removing the pool and deck. I bought fencing supplies and hard ware to replace privacy fencing. After the fence was done decided not to have the wall repaired at this time. I paid $3000 down another $5000 once the cleanup was underway when...
Nolen Contracting
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Reviewed in November 2021
An outstanding hard working young man. He also has great ideas on how to store boxes, lawn tools and other items. Pus he has goals of what he wants to complete in time periods. Would highly recommend Nate to other people.
Nate's Lawn Care
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Reviewed in March 2015
I needed this repair done immediately and they were able to send a tech out the same day. He came in and fixed the fallen door and the door track. Very professional, on time, and very happy with price.
Agape Home Services
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Reviewed in November 2014
Left my SUV at the shop for over two weeks; requested that transmission & rear end be serviced and truck inspected for anything that needed to be done as I travel and don't want to be on the road with auto problems. Neither the transmission nor the differential were serviced. On 10/23/14, the...
Allstate Transmissions & Auto Repair
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Reviewed in July 2014
Archie (Tech 402) was professional, efficient, and his repair job was top-notch. He was also very courteous fielding my questions. Ernie's Plumbing provides honest service with a fair price. I highly recommend them.
Ernie's Plumbing Service Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
They were able to guide me to the correct parts to fix the element in my water heater. Instead of spending hundreds to replace it I spent about $55 to repair it.
WILLS POINT DO IT BEST HDWR
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