When Is It Time To Replace Or Resharpen Your Lawnmower Blades?

When the warm weather comes along, it is time to start cutting the grass. Your lawnmower blades have a direct affect on how the grass grows. When the blades get dull, your grass is not able to heal and regrow as easily. In return, this can cause dry spots and damage to your lawn. In order to avoid this, experts suggest replacing or sharpening your blades at the beginning of the season and again towards the end. If you mow more than once a week, it should be done more often. This is important when maintaining your lawnmower and making sure your lawn stays well-kept. 

Signs Your Blades Need Work

It is important to inspect your blades before you begin mowing the lawn. This allows you to identify any chips or dents in the blades. These can be caused by debris, rocks, and sticks lying in the yard. When you do find a chip or dent in the blade, it is important to change it out so you get an even, clean cut. If the chip or dent is very small, you may be able to get away with sharpening it instead of replacing it altogether. 

As it gets longer between blade replacements, you may notice that it takes longer for you to cut the grass. In some areas, you have to go over it more than once in order to get a good cut. This is a quick sign that your blades need to be sharpened or replaced. You can also tell if they need to be sharpened or replaced by checking out the cut. A good blade will make even cuts in the grass. 

Replacing Your Blades

You can replace the blade yourself or take it to a dealer. Before replacing your blades yourself, you want to make sure the lawnmower is not under warranty. If you replace the blades yourself instead of taking it to an authorized dealer, you could end up voiding the warranty. Later, if something needed to be fixed on the lawnmower, the warranty would not cover it. This is why it is crucial to see if the blades are covered first. The blades are a little more expensive for a riding lawnmower than a push mower, but both can be purchased for under $50.If you choose to sharpen them, you won't have to worry about buying replacement blades as often. You always need to unhook the spark plugs before messing with the blade to prevent injury. 


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