Table of Contents

• Is Your Lawnmower Worth Repairing?
• Start With What Has Actually Failed
• Compare the Repair Quote With the Real Replacement Cost
• Consider the Mower’s Overall Condition, Not Just Its Age
• Spare Parts Can Decide Whether Repair Is Practical
• Petrol, Electric and Battery Mowers Need Different Considerations
• When Does Replacing a Lawnmower Make More Sense?
• Can Servicing Keep a Lawnmower Going for Longer?
• How URIS Power Assesses a Lawnmower Before Repair
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Get the Mower Assessed Before You Replace It

 

Is Your Lawnmower Worth Repairing?

A lawnmower that stops working does not automatically need replacing.

Start with five questions:

• What has actually failed?
• What will the repair cost?
• What condition is the rest of the mower in?
• Are the required spare parts available?
• What would a suitable replacement cost today?

A mower that has operated reliably for years and develops one repairable fault is very different from one that now needs attention every few months.

 

Start With What Has Actually Failed

Different lawnmower faults can carry very different repair costs.

On a petrol mower, the problem could involve areas such as:

• Fuel or fuel delivery
• Air filter
• Spark plug or ignition
• Starting components
• Cables and controls
• Bearings
• Blade or blade mounting components
• Wheels
• Self-propelled drive components
• Internal engine components

Electric and cordless mowers have fewer petrol-engine components, but faults can involve switches, motors, electronics, cables, batteries, chargers and mechanical cutting components.

This is why replacing a mower simply because it refuses to start can be premature.

 

Compare the Repair Quote With the Real Replacement Cost

The repair quote should be compared with the current cost of buying a mower capable of doing the same job.

Do not compare it only with what you originally paid.

A mower purchased several years ago may now cost substantially more to replace with an equivalent machine. Your requirements may also have changed.

Consider:

• Repair parts
• Labour
• Cost of an equivalent replacement
• Condition of the rest of the mower
• Cutting capacity you require
• Existing batteries or accessories
• Expected future use

 

Consider the Mower’s Overall Condition, Not Just Its Age

Age matters, but it should not make the decision on its own.

Look at the mower as a complete machine.

Ask:

• Has it been reliable until now?
• Has it needed several recent repairs?
• Is the housing or deck still sound?
• Are the wheels and controls in reasonable condition?
• Is the cutting system serviceable?
• Does it still perform the work you need?
• Has it received regular maintenance?

There is no useful universal age at which every lawnmower should be replaced.

 

Spare Parts Can Decide Whether Repair Is Practical

A mower can be technically repairable without being practical to repair.

The deciding factor may simply be whether the necessary part can still be sourced.

This becomes particularly important with older or discontinued machines. If a critical component is no longer available, there may be little value in spending money diagnosing other parts of the mower.

URIS Power carries a wide range of spare parts and endeavours to source parts that are not currently in stock.

Parts availability still depends on the manufacturer, model and age of the equipment. It should therefore form part of the repair decision before work proceeds.

 

Petrol, Electric and Battery Mowers Need Different Considerations

The type of lawnmower affects what needs to be considered.

Petrol Lawnmowers

A petrol mower combines the cutting equipment with an engine and fuel system.

Repair decisions can therefore involve the condition of:

• Engine
• Fuel system
• Ignition
• Starting system
• Drive components
• Cutting components

Regular engine maintenance also becomes important when judging the overall condition of the mower.

Electric Lawnmowers

Corded electric mowers remove the petrol engine and fuel system, but they still contain electrical and mechanical components that can fail.

The condition of the cable, switches, motor and cutting system can all influence whether repair remains worthwhile.

Battery Lawnmowers

With a cordless mower, the fault may lie with the mower, battery or charger.

That distinction matters financially.

If the mower itself remains sound but the battery has deteriorated, replacing the complete machine may be unnecessary. Equally, the cost of replacing an ageing battery system should be considered if the mower itself also needs substantial work.

No power source is automatically more or less worthwhile to repair. Assess the actual fault and the condition of the complete system.

 

When Does Replacing a Lawnmower Make More Sense?

Replacement becomes more attractive when fixing the current problem is unlikely to solve the mower’s broader condition.

Consider replacement when:

• Several major components need work
• Different faults keep appearing
• Structural damage is significant
• Essential spare parts cannot be sourced
• Major engine or drive problems coincide with other wear
• The repair cost becomes difficult to justify
• The mower no longer suits your property or workload
• Reliability has become a recurring problem

One larger repair does not automatically mean the machine should be replaced.

 

Can Servicing Keep a Lawnmower Going for Longer?

Regular servicing cannot prevent every breakdown, but it can keep the rest of the mower in better condition.

For petrol mower engines, common maintenance areas include the engine oil, air filter, spark plug and fuel. Cutting components, wheels and controls also need attention regardless of power source.

Battery mower owners should maintain the mower itself as well as looking after batteries according to the manufacturer’s storage and charging instructions.

The correct maintenance schedule varies between machines, so follow the manual for your mower rather than relying on one universal service interval.

Good maintenance also makes the repair-versus-replacement decision easier. A mower that has been properly maintained and develops one isolated fault is generally a more attractive repair candidate than a neglected machine with several worn systems.

 

How URIS Power Assesses a Lawnmower Before Repair

You do not need to decide whether the mower is worth repairing before you know what is wrong with it.

URIS Power uses a structured repair process:

1. We log the mower and allocate a job number.
2. The applicable strip-and-quote fee is paid.
3. Our workshop assesses the machine.
4. You receive a repair quote.
5. Repairs proceed once you approve the quote.
6. We clean and quality check the machine before collection.

The strip-and-quote fee is credited towards the final repair invoice if the repair proceeds. Under URIS Power’s current repair terms, it can also be credited towards purchasing a new item if the machine is not repaired.

URIS Power has a fully equipped workshop with electric, four-stroke and two-stroke mechanics and repairs lawnmowers and other garden machinery from most manufacturers.

If the required spare parts can be sourced and the repair represents good value, the workshop can carry out the work. If repairing the mower becomes uneconomical, our sales team can help you consider a suitable replacement.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an old lawnmower worth repairing?

It can be. Age alone does not determine whether a mower is worth fixing. Consider its overall condition, maintenance history, the current fault, spare-parts availability and the repair quote.

Is it cheaper to repair or replace a lawnmower?

That depends on the fault and the mower. Compare the actual repair quote with the current cost of a suitable replacement. Also consider whether the rest of the mower remains in good enough condition to justify the repair.

Is a lawnmower worth repairing if it will not start?

Often it is worth having the fault diagnosed first. A mower can fail to start for several reasons, ranging from service-related issues to more substantial faults. The symptom alone does not tell you whether the mower should be replaced.

Are battery lawnmowers worth repairing?

Potentially. First establish whether the problem lies with the mower, battery or charger. The cost and condition of the wider battery system should then form part of the repair-versus-replacement decision.

Where can I get a lawnmower repaired in Johannesburg?

URIS Power repairs lawnmowers and other garden machinery through our fully equipped Randburg workshop. We assess the machine and provide a quote before repairs proceed.

 

Get the Mower Assessed Before You Replace It

A faulty lawnmower does not automatically need replacing.

First establish what has failed, whether the necessary parts are available and what the repair will cost. That gives you a proper basis for deciding whether to repair the existing mower or put the money towards a replacement.

URIS Power has more than 45 years of experience supplying and servicing power equipment, and our workshop handles hundreds of repairs each month.

Bring your lawnmower to URIS Power or contact our service team to have it assessed before spending money on a replacement.