Edger Repairs in Applecross, WA 6153
Edger Repairs in Applecross
Lawn edger won't start, blade gone blunt, or shaft making a horrible noise? We'll sort it. Free pickup from Applecross on Saturdays, back to you Sunday.
Book Online Call (08) 9444 1284How it works
No need to load the edger into the boot or chase down a workshop. We come to Applecross, take it back to the bench, fix it properly, and bring it home.
Book online
Pick a Saturday pickup slot through our online booking. Takes about a minute.
We collect
We swing past your place in Applecross on Saturday and pick up the edger. Free.
Bench service
Strip, diagnose, repair and test on the workshop bench. No guesswork.
Back to you
Delivered back to your door Sunday, ready to cut a clean line again.
What an edger service actually involves
Edgers cop a hammering. Concrete, limestone, the odd reticulation pipe. Most of them come in with two or three issues at once, not just a blunt blade. Here's what we go through:
Blade inspection & replacement
Edger blades wear fast on Perth's limestone driveways. We check the edge, the mounting, and replace if it's chipped or under spec.
Shaft & bearing service
Sand and grass clippings get into the shaft over time. We strip it, clean the bearings, regrease, and check for play.
Drive belt replacement
Belt-driven edgers stretch and slip. If yours is slow to spin up or screeching on startup, the belt's the usual culprit.
Carburettor clean & rebuild
Two-stroke edgers sitting over winter gum up fast. We strip the carby, clean the jets, and replace gaskets and diaphragms as needed.
Fuel system service
Old fuel, blocked filters, perished lines. Cheap to fix, but it's why most edgers won't start after a long break.
Full diagnostic & tune
Spark, compression, ignition timing, idle, throttle response. Same diagnostic process we've used for 50 years.
A note for Applecross edger owners
Applecross has a mix of established family homes, riverside properties, and newer infill development. Block sizes vary but most have substantial edging work, and we see a bit of everything from old Stihls to brand new battery units.
What we notice from Applecross is well-maintained edgers that just need annual servicing rather than emergency repairs. The owners here tend to look after their gear, which means less drama on the bench.
Brands we service
Atom · Honda · Masport · Stihl · Husqvarna · Victa · Bushranger · Echo · Shindaiwa
If it's a petrol, electric or battery edger and it's broken, we can have a look. Doesn't matter where you bought it.
The wheel bearings nobody thinks to check, until they fail
Edgers have wheels. Wheels have bearings. Bearings need maintenance. We see plenty of edgers come in with seized wheels because nobody ever thought about them.
Wheels on petrol edgers run on either bushings (plain plastic sleeves) or sealed bearings. Either way, they live a hard life. Sand, grit, water, vibration, all working to wear them out. When they seize, the wheel won't turn freely. The edger becomes hard to push, and the locked wheel drags across the ground until you wear a flat spot on it.
The early warning sign is a wheel that doesn't spin freely when you lift the edger. Spin each wheel by hand. They should spin at least a couple of full revolutions before stopping. If they barely turn, or stop dead, there's a problem.
For most edgers, the fix is straightforward:
- Pop the wheel off (usually a circlip, an R-clip, or a single bolt).
- Pull the bushing or bearing out, clean it with kero or degreaser.
- Inspect for wear. If the bearing rocks loosely on the axle, or the bushing is oval-shaped, replace it.
- If everything's still good, repack with bearing grease and reassemble.
- If the bearing is gone, new ones are $5 to $15 each.
While you've got the wheels off, check the axle itself. If sand has worked its way in there, the axle can wear grooves into itself. A grooved axle eats new bearings fast. If the axle has a worn step or a visible groove, replace it too.
The other thing worth doing: clean the wheels of caked-on grass and mud. A clean wheel is a happy wheel. Mud trapped against the wheel can hold moisture against the axle and cause rust. Couple of minutes with a hose and a stiff brush makes a difference.
Whole job, including new bearings if needed, takes about 30 to 45 minutes for both wheels. Saves you the cost of a whole new wheel assembly, which can be $40 to $80 a side on some edgers.
Why Sandersons
50 years in
Family-owned outdoor power equipment specialists since 1975. Same family, same workshop ethic.
Honest quoting
We diagnose first, then ring you with the cost before any work goes ahead. No surprises on the invoice.
Free pickup & delivery
Saturday pickup, Sunday delivery, no charge. Makes the whole job easier than dropping off yourself.
30-day workmanship guarantee
If something we serviced isn't right, bring it back. We'll fix it.
Common questions
Do you really pick up from Applecross for free?
Yep. Saturday pickup, Sunday delivery, no charge. We've been running this through Applecross and the rest of Perth for years.
How much does an edger service cost?
It depends on what's wrong with it and what brand you've got. Once we've had a proper look on the bench, we ring you with a fixed price before we do any work. No charging by the hour, no surprises.
My edger won't start. Is it worth fixing?
Almost always yes. Most "won't start" jobs come down to old fuel, a gummed-up carby, or a tired spark plug. None of those are expensive fixes. We'll have a look and tell you straight if it's not worth it.
How often should I service my edger?
Once a year for most home edgers. If you're a tradie running it daily, twice a year. Sand, salt, and dust are hard on bearings.
Do you service electric and battery edgers too?
We do. Battery edgers don't have carbies to worry about, but the shaft, blade, drive system and electronics all wear and we can service the lot. EGO Power+, Stihl battery, Honda battery, all good.
How long does it take?
Usually back to you within a week. Picked up Saturday, delivered the following Sunday at the latest. If parts have to come in, we'll let you know.
How do I book?
Easiest is the online booking on this page. Pick a slot, leave your address, done. Or ring us on (08) 9444 1284 if you'd rather talk to a person.
We also service edgers in nearby suburbs: Bicton · Attadale · Melville · Myaree · Booragoon
Edger needs sorting?
Book a free Saturday pickup from Applecross. Back to your door Sunday, cutting a clean line.
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