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20-Jul-2008, 05:06 AM #1
electric lawnmower repair
I was thinking about repairing electric lawnmowers also. right now i do gas but if can expand it would be great . some questions.

1. can you by replacement electric motors should i get one thats fried.

2.can you get parts for them as easy as there gas cousins. meaning go to any lawnmower repair shop armed with a model number and say i need a wheel or power cord or motor or order them online.

3. are they more difficult or easier to repair.

4.same questions go for electric trimmers edgers etc
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20-Jul-2008, 06:22 AM #2
I would guess yes...but. why not ask the shop where you get the other parts?
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22-Jul-2008, 05:50 AM #3
i tried searching electric lawnmower parts and this is all that came up

http://abtecparts.com/Sunbeam_single_blade_mowers.htm

same parts for black and decker and Norma

if i do repair electrics it would have to be craftsman only sense i could get the parts from sears
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22-Jul-2008, 06:09 AM #4
surely there must be dealers/shops that sell other types in your area, that will have or can get parts for you

there are four or five within 10 miles of me that will sell/get me any part I need or want... their in business to make money

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...+trimmer+parts
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22-Jul-2008, 09:17 AM #5
I'll be totally astonished if you can't get repair parts for a Craftsman electric mower from Sears. I'm virtually 100% certain that you can.
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22-Jul-2008, 05:39 PM #6
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I'll be totally astonished if you can't get repair parts for a Craftsman electric mower from Sears. I'm virtually 100% certain that you can.
I think you need to read the post just a tad more carefully Johnwill

" if i do repair electrics it would have to be craftsman only sense i could get the parts from sears"

I don't think that was the point... Lex thinks that he wants to deal with only craftsman stuff because he can get them at Sears...

silly thought for someone that thinks they are a " big dog"...
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I think you need to read the post just a tad more carefully Johnwill

" if i do repair electrics it would have to be craftsman only sense i could get the parts from sears"

I don't think that was the point... Lex thinks that he wants to deal with only craftsman stuff because he can get them at Sears...

silly thought for someone that thinks they are a " big dog"...
you know im sick and tired of you and everyone else harassing me. your comment was uncalled for and was also racist.



anyway i like to get parts online as it easier. i have 2 repair shops by me one i know will order parts but i never seen anyone drop off electric items for repair or electrics up for sale.
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24-Jul-2008, 06:55 AM #8
Howdy Lex

Your signature just plain doesn't fit you

I guess you don't get the fact that I'm actually trying to help...

And by the way you realy need to look up the definition of racist... Never have I made a racial comment towards you or anyone here or in life for that matter... I would find that comment of yours very offensive but seeing that it was you that made I just chuckle...
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24-Jul-2008, 10:15 AM #9
I suggest we refrain from personalities here and stick to the topic at hand.
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25-Jul-2008, 10:39 AM #10
I can`t contribute to the real topic here, but I can tell you that after mowing grass for over 50 years, this year I purchased my first electric lawnmower. It is something I should have done years ago. It is a little Great States 12 amp, cost $190.00, and after 4 months of ownership, it has performed flawlessly, just plug it in and go. I love not having to pull my guts out to try to start a gas lawnmower, oh, and not to mention having to deal with the mess of gas and oil, and their costs.

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I can`t contribute to the real topic here, but I can tell you that after mowing grass for over 50 years, this year I purchased my first electric lawnmower. It is something I should have done years ago. It is a little Great States 12 amp, cost $190.00, and after 4 months of ownership, it has performed flawlessly, just plug it in and go. I love not having to pull my guts out to try to start a gas lawnmower, oh, and not to mention having to deal with the mess of gas and oil, and their costs.

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when it brakes send it to Lex..
as a side note ...how do you like lugging the cord around so you don't run it over... get a honda.. I have a trimmer, a mower, a generator, a snowblower... one light pull and they start... ... first time everytime
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And just who died and left you in charge of what type of lawnmower I or anyone else should buy buck52. I don`t recall asking for someone`s opinion on anything. "When it breaks send it to Lex" really a rather crude statement. "How do you like lugging the cord around so you don`t run over it", another rather crude statement that must come from someone without experience using an electric lawnmower. If you can run a household sweeper without running over the cord, you can use an electric lawnmower. "Get a Honda", another rather crude statement. I don`t recall asking for an opinion on what type or kind of lawnmower I should buy. I bought a Great States electric lawnmower, and Great States Lawnmower is located in my US hometown, not located in another country like Japan. I like to buy from American companies. Any thing else you want to discuss? I am up and running on this one, bring it on.

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And just who died and left you in charge of what type of lawnmower I or anyone else should buy buck52. I don`t recall asking for someone`s opinion on anything. "When it breaks send it to Lex" really a rather crude statement. "How do you like lugging the cord around so you don`t run over it", another rather crude statement that must come from someone without experience using an electric lawnmower. If you can run a household sweeper without running over the cord, you can use an electric lawnmower. "Get a Honda", another rather crude statement. I don`t recall asking for an opinion on what type or kind of lawnmower I should buy. I bought a Great States electric lawnmower, and Great States Lawnmower is located in my US hometown, not located in another country like Japan. I like to buy from American companies. Any thing else you want to discuss? I am up and running on this one, bring it on.

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25-Jul-2008, 06:48 PM #14
That`s more or less what I expected your reply would be, sheepish.

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I can`t contribute to the real topic here
Amazing you have the gall to post that as a starter and follow up with this rant....

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And just who died and left you in charge of what type of lawnmower I or anyone else should buy buck52. I don`t recall asking for someone`s opinion on anything.
What makes you the only person that can post an opinion?


As far as an electric mower goes they are a pain in the arse because of the cord. That's coming from someone else that has owned one.

As far as a hard starting gas mower is concerned you get what you pay for. If American companies built quality as Honda does there wouldn't be any further discussion. That's coming from someone that has owned both as well.

As far as you buying American is concerned might I suggest you take a real close look at the stuff you have kicking around your house. I suggest you start with all things electronic.

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