Edger Repairs in Swanbourne, WA 6010
Edger Repairs in Swanbourne
Lawn edger won't start, blade gone blunt, or shaft making a horrible noise? We'll sort it. Free pickup from Swanbourne 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 Swanbourne, 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 Swanbourne 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 Swanbourne edger owners
Swanbourne is right on the coast and salt is a real factor for any outdoor power equipment here. Mix of premium properties with significant outdoor maintenance needs, and most owners would rather pay a service to keep their gear working than do it themselves.
Salt air corrosion is the recurring theme for Swanbourne edgers. Worth a quick wipe-down with WD40 or similar after every use. Costs almost nothing, doubles the lifespan of cables and external metalwork.
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 bearings that cost you a fortune if you ignore them
Edger shafts spin at 6,000 to 8,000 RPM. The bearings up at the gearhead end are tiny, and they only hold a small amount of grease from the factory. Once that grease dries out, things get expensive fast.
Three or four seasons in, that factory grease has either dried out or got contaminated with fine sand. You can hear it before you can see it. A dry bearing sounds slightly metallic when you let off the throttle, and the gearhead gets noticeably hot after 10 minutes of running.
Once the bearing actually fails, it usually takes the shaft and the gear with it, and that's when you're looking at a repair bill that's worth more than the edger. Catch it early and it's a $40 fix. Leave it and it's $300 or more.
Here's the maintenance routine for keeping the bearings healthy:
- Once a year, take the gearhead cover off and check the grease. If it's dark grey instead of green, it's time to replace.
- Use proper edger gear grease (Stihl 0781 or equivalent), not general-purpose grease. The viscosity matters at those RPMs.
- Don't overfill it. Two-thirds full is plenty. Overfilled gearheads run hotter, not cooler.
- If you can hear any rumble or feel any side-to-side play in the blade, stop using it. That's your warning sign.
How to check play. Engine off, plug out. Hold the bottom of the shaft housing in one hand, and try to wobble the blade side to side with the other. There should be almost no movement. If you can rock it more than 1mm or so, the bearings are worn.
One more thing on storage. After every use, give the shaft housing a quick wipe-down. Sand on the outside of the housing eventually finds its way into the bearings through the seals. Clean shaft, longer-lasting bearings. Takes 30 seconds.
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 Swanbourne for free?
Yep. Saturday pickup, Sunday delivery, no charge. We've been running this through Swanbourne 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: Cottesloe · Mosman Park · Peppermint Grove · Dalkeith · Claremont
Edger needs sorting?
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