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Small engine repair from people who fix this stuff every day.
Won't start, won't stay running, won't pull, won't cut. Most small engines are fixable for less than a quarter of the price of a new machine — if you take them to someone who actually works on them. Local dealers do.
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When repair beats replacement
Most small engine problems are predictable: old fuel (the #1 issue — gasoline degrades in 30–60 days and gums up the carb), dirty air filter, fouled spark plug, or stale oil. All routine, all under $50 to fix.
Bigger jobs — broken pull cord, blown gasket, seized piston, cracked carburetor — still usually cost less than buying new. A push mower tune-up is $50–80. A new mower is $300+. Math favors repair on anything under five years old and worth more than $200 new.
If the brand is Stihl, Honda, Toro, John Deere, Husqvarna, or Echo, you want an authorized dealer. They have factory training, real parts, and warranty support. NHG partner stores often are authorized for multiple brands.
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Most NHG partner stores either run a service bay or work with a local authorized shop.
01
Lawnmowers
Push, self-propelled, riding. Annual tune-up (filter, plug, oil, blade) typically $50–80. Carburetor rebuild for stale fuel issues, common end-of-season job. Bigger repairs estimated up front.
02
Chain saws
Stihl and Husqvarna especially — these are dealer-only brands. Carb work, chain sharpening, bar replacement, full tear-down. Annual service extends saw life by years.
03
String trimmers and leaf blowers
Mostly fuel and air filter issues. Two-cycle engines are sensitive to old gas — a $15 tune-up fixes most won't-start complaints.
04
Snow blowers
Off-season service in summer is cheaper and faster than December when everyone needs them at once. Belt replacement, auger work, carb cleaning.
Before you go
Before you go
- Drain the fuel before transport if possible — easier on the car, easier on the shop
- Note what it does — won't start, runs rough, surges, dies under load — saves diagnostic time
- Bring the brand, model number, and engine serial if you have them (usually on a sticker on the deck or motor)
- Be ready for a written estimate before any work over $X — most shops won't proceed without your sign-off
- Plan for some downtime — quick tune-ups are days, bigger repairs can be 1–2 weeks in peak season
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NHG network stores include authorized service for Stihl, Honda, Toro, John Deere, Husqvarna, Echo, and more. Enter your ZIP to find one.
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