Edger Repairs in West Leederville, WA 6007
Edger Repairs in West Leederville
Lawn edger won't start, blade gone blunt, or shaft making a horrible noise? We'll sort it. Free pickup from West Leederville 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 West Leederville, 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 West Leederville 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 West Leederville edger owners
West Leederville is part of Perth's inner-western suburbs. Heritage character, mature gardens, and properties where the edger has often been in service longer than the current owner has lived there. Good quality gear, well-cared for.
Most West Leederville edgers we see are in for a service rather than a breakdown, which is the smart way to do it. Catch the small things early and you avoid the big bills later.
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 throttle cable adjustment that fixes half the rough running complaints
If your edger doesn't rev properly, hangs at high revs after you let off, or won't idle without dying, check the throttle cable before you do anything else.
Throttle cables stretch over time. The inner cable inside the outer sheath gets slightly longer as it's pulled hundreds of thousands of times. When it stretches, the throttle linkage at the carby end doesn't open and close properly. Engine response goes weird, and most people blame the carburettor.
Here's what to look for. Engine off. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully. Look at the throttle lever on the carby (small lever connected to the cable). Does it open all the way? It should travel from fully closed to fully open. If it stops short, your cable's stretched.
Now release the trigger. The throttle lever on the carby should snap back to the idle position completely. If it doesn't, the cable is binding or there's slack in the system. Either way, idle won't work right.
The fix is usually one of two things:
- Adjust the cable tension. Most edgers have an adjuster on the throttle cable, often a knurled barrel near the carby or up near the handle. Turn it to take up slack until the throttle just opens fully when you squeeze the trigger, and just returns fully when you let go.
- Lubricate the cable. If the cable's binding rather than stretched, a few drops of light oil down the cable sheath frees it up. Pull the cable out at one end and drip oil into the inner. Work the cable back and forth a few times to spread it.
If the cable is frayed, kinked, or seized solid, replace it. New cables are 15 to 30 bucks. Pretty straightforward to fit if you take photos before you start so you know what goes where.
One last thing. If you've adjusted the cable and the engine still won't idle, the idle screw on the carby might need adjusting too. That's usually a small flat-blade screw on the side of the carby labeled "I" or "T". Quarter turn at a time, in for faster idle, out for slower.
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 West Leederville for free?
Yep. Saturday pickup, Sunday delivery, no charge. We've been running this through West Leederville 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: Subiaco · Shenton Park · Daglish · Jolimont · Wembley
Edger needs sorting?
Book a free Saturday pickup from West Leederville. Back to your door Sunday, cutting a clean line.
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