Edger Repairs in Canning Vale, WA 6155
Edger Repairs in Canning Vale
Lawn edger won't start, blade gone blunt, or shaft making a horrible noise? We'll sort it. Free pickup from Canning Vale 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 Canning Vale, 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 Canning Vale 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 Canning Vale edger owners
Canning Vale is one of Perth's larger established suburbs with a real mix of property sizes. From small townhouse lots up to larger family blocks, every property needs regular edging maintenance.
What we mostly see from this part of Perth is edgers that have been bought from a big-box store and run for 5 to 7 years before something gives. Sometimes worth fixing, sometimes worth replacing. We'll tell you straight either way.
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.
When the primer bulb won't stay full
Press the primer bulb three or four times before starting. Most edgers have one. When it stops working, your edger gets harder to start every time you use it.
The primer bulb's job is dead simple. It pumps fuel from the tank into the carburettor before you pull the cord, so you've got fresh fuel ready to fire instead of having to crank the engine until it draws fuel through. It's a soft rubber dome with a small valve inside.
When the bulb is working right, you press it 3 or 4 times and it stays nice and firm with fuel inside. When it's failing, one of three things happens:
- Bulb stays soft no matter how many times you press it. The check valve inside is letting fuel drain back to the tank. Bulb needs replacing.
- Bulb has a crack and fuel leaks out. Easy to spot because the bulb looks split, or you've got a wet patch underneath. Bulb needs replacing.
- Bulb has gone hard like a marble and won't compress. Old age or fuel attack. Bulb needs replacing.
Spot a theme there? When the primer bulb fails, replacement is the only fix. Good news is they're cheap. 5 to 12 dollars depending on the model. Fitting takes 5 minutes once you've got the right one.
One thing to watch: when you fit a new bulb, make sure the small fuel lines that connect to it are also good. If those lines have cracked, the new bulb won't seal properly. Replace them at the same time. Costs another couple of bucks and saves you doing the whole job twice.
And while you're in there, give the carby a good look over. If the bulb has been failing for a while, you've probably been over-priming and flooding the engine, which dumps extra fuel into the carby and washes the lubrication off the piston. Worth a service if it's been bad for months.
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 Canning Vale for free?
Yep. Saturday pickup, Sunday delivery, no charge. We've been running this through Canning Vale 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: Thornlie · Huntingdale · Southern River · Gosnells · Maddington
Edger needs sorting?
Book a free Saturday pickup from Canning Vale. Back to your door Sunday, cutting a clean line.
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