Is it time to buy a new lawn mower? Cutting the grass is an essential summer maintenance task and now could be the perfect time to replace your mower in preparation. Below are just a few signs that you may need a new mower.
Your mower keeps breaking
From failing to turn on to not cutting grass properly, there are many faults that lawnmowers can encounter. Fortunately, many of these problems can be easily fixed – there are services out there that specialize in lawn mower repair. Of course, if your lawnmower keeps encountering new issues, it could be time to get a new mower – especially if you’ve got no warranty on your current one. You could quickly end up racking up a large repair bill that’s more than the cost of a new mower.
Your mower is over 15 years old
The average life of a lawn mower is 10 to 15 years old. Once you reach the 15 year mark, you’re likely to start seeing a lot more wear and tear. Your lawn mower is also likely to be quite dated at this point. By exploring new mowers, you can take advantage of some of the new mower technologies that have been introduced in the last decade.
You’ve got a manual mower and it’s tiring you out
Manual mowers are the most traditional form of mower – you have to push them to move them. When it comes to large lawns or lawns on a hill, these push-along mowers can be quite labor-intensive. If mowing feels like a workout, it could be time to switch to a self-propelled mower. These mowers have buttons on the handles that you press down to automatically propel them forward. For larger gardens, you could even consider upgrading to a ride-on mower. These make light work of mowing and you won’t get knackered.
You’ve got a petrol mower and it’s using too much fuel
Petrol mowers are a dying breed. While they can be more powerful than your average electric mower, they’re less environmentally friendly and keeping them fueled up can be expensive. If you’ve noticed that you’re getting through too much fuel and it’s costing you a lot of money, it’s possible that you may be able to find a more economical petrol mower out there. Alternatively, it could be time to consider an electric mower. As already stated, petrol mowers are generally more powerful than electric mowers, but there are some electric mowers out there that are just as powerful (although they do come at an added price).
Your mower is too noisy
All lawn mowers make some noise. But some are much louder than others. Petrol mowers tend to be louder than electric models and there are some that can reach high enough decibel levels to encourage hearing loss at close range. If your ears ring after using your lawn mower, it could be time to look into a quieter model. Similarly, if the neighbors are complaining about the racket, a quieter lawn mower could be necessary. This post lists a few of the quietest lawn mowers on the market.
