Edger Repairs in Mount Hawthorn, WA 6016
Edger Repairs in Mount Hawthorn
Lawn edger won't start, blade gone blunt, or shaft making a horrible noise? We'll sort it. Free pickup from Mount Hawthorn 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 Mount Hawthorn, 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 Mount Hawthorn 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 Mount Hawthorn edger owners
Mount Hawthorn is part of Perth's inner-north corridor. Mix of heritage homes, terraces, and newer development. Block sizes vary a lot but most properties have edges that need keeping tidy. Plenty of battery edgers around here for the smaller blocks.
We see a fair share of EGO Power+ and Stihl AK battery edgers from Mount Hawthorn. Battery gear is a good fit for small inner-city blocks, but the batteries themselves have rules and most owners break them.
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.
Why your edger lost half its power after 5 years
The muffler. Specifically, the carbon-clogged spark arrestor inside the muffler. Almost nobody checks this, and it kills two-stroke power gradually until the engine feels like it's choking.
Two-stroke engines burn oil mixed with fuel. The exhaust gas carries oil residue out through the muffler. Most mufflers have a small mesh screen called a spark arrestor inside, designed to catch hot embers so they don't start grass fires. Over time, the oil residue builds up on this screen as carbon, and eventually it clogs.
A clogged spark arrestor restricts exhaust flow. The engine can't breathe out properly, so it can't make full power. You end up with an engine that won't rev cleanly, bogs down under load, and has lost noticeable horsepower. Most people assume the carby is wrong or the engine is wearing out.
The fix is dead simple. Most edgers have a small bolt or two holding the muffler outlet cover or the spark arrestor in place. Pull it off, and you'll see a small mesh screen. If it's black with carbon and you can barely see through it, that's your problem.
To clean it:
- Pull the screen out (might need a small screwdriver to pry it loose).
- Either burn the carbon off with a small propane torch (the carbon turns to ash and falls off), or wire-brush it gently.
- Make sure you can see light through it again.
- Pop it back in.
Five-minute job. Engine should run noticeably better afterwards. Do it every couple of years on a regularly-used edger.
One safety note. The muffler will be very hot if the engine has been running. Let it cool fully before you pull anything apart, or you'll burn your hands and probably swear a lot.
If the spark arrestor screen is rusted out, replace it. Cheap part, usually under $10. And don't be tempted to just remove it permanently, that's both illegal in most areas and a fire risk on dry days.
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 Mount Hawthorn for free?
Yep. Saturday pickup, Sunday delivery, no charge. We've been running this through Mount Hawthorn 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: Leederville · North Perth · Highgate · Northbridge · West Perth
Edger needs sorting?
Book a free Saturday pickup from Mount Hawthorn. Back to your door Sunday, cutting a clean line.
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