AKavanaughSC
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I've messed around with and fixed/repaired my own equipment all my life, so by no means am I an expert, but I have some experience. At the beginning of this year's season, and as a favor to one of my neighbors, I repaired their push lawnmower and they "thanked" me on our neighborhood website. That resulted in a few more people getting in touch with me thinking I'm some small engine repair service. There is generally one small engine repair shop in town, and they are pretty outrageous on their service prices, so I don't mind helping out some neighbors. It also puts some cash in my pocket and I slightly enjoy messing around with small engines, plus the more one works on the them, the more invaluable experience they gain.
But... I have no idea what to charge. For example, next up on the block is "a mower that won't run". Follow questions and answers and I get that the mower has sat since the middle of last year, not drained, with ethanol gas. So, say it's a dirty carb and a simple cleaning fixes the issue, how much? Obviously if I have to order parts or replace parts the cost will be passed on, but say its a replacement carb, how much in addition to parts?
I'm sure the replies will vary, but I'm just looking for some insight. Thanks in advance.
But... I have no idea what to charge. For example, next up on the block is "a mower that won't run". Follow questions and answers and I get that the mower has sat since the middle of last year, not drained, with ethanol gas. So, say it's a dirty carb and a simple cleaning fixes the issue, how much? Obviously if I have to order parts or replace parts the cost will be passed on, but say its a replacement carb, how much in addition to parts?
I'm sure the replies will vary, but I'm just looking for some insight. Thanks in advance.