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Craftsman Riding Mower Repair

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Craftsman riding mower repair service

Is your Craftsman riding mower not working?

If you're looking for Craftsman riding lawn mower repair services or lawn tractor repair, Sears Home Services can help.

We're your best option for quick and easy local service and repair of your Craftsman riding lawn mower or tractor. We've done hundreds of thousands of lawn equipment repairs, so you can count on the small engine repair experts from Sears to identify the problem and know the solution.

How much does it cost to repair a Craftsman riding mower?

Craftsman riding mower repairs typically range from $220 to $650 depending on where you live and the cost of labor and parts required. The most common repairs on a Craftsman riding mower are the following: replacing an interlock switch, installing new mandrel pulleys and replacing the starter solenoid. That’s why it’s important to have a qualified repair technician come out to inspect your Craftsman riding mower.

How to save money on a Craftsman riding mower repair

Fixing lawn equipment can sometimes be costly, especially if you have multiple machines breaking at the same time. Here are some tips to help you manage lawn equipment repair and replacement costs.

  • Find a reputable service provider. Look for a service company with high ratings in customer reviews. Make sure that the service provider’s technicians are authorized to complete repairs on your equipment.
  • Get a repair protection agreement. Save on lawn equipment repairs by investing in an extended warranty like a repair protection agreement, which can help cover repair and replacement costs and provide peace of mind.
  • Choose Sears Home Services as your lawn equipment repair provider. We service lawn equipment and appliances in an average of 4,000,000+ homes each year, earning over 1,000,000 5-star ratings with our experienced technicians.

Common Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Issues

  • Riding mower won't start
  • Riding mower won't stay running
  • Riding mower or tractor has unusual and excessive vibration
  • Riding mower is bagging, discharging, or mulching improperly
  • Riding mower is leaking oil

Common Craftsman Riding Lawn Mower Repairs

  • Replacing spark plugs and spark plug wires
  • Replacing the air filter
  • Inspecting and cleaning the fuel filter
  • Cleaning the carburetor
  • Mower blade inspection and blade sharpening

Our repair experts are some of the best riding lawn mower and riding tractor repair service technicians in the business. Technicians that are local, licensed and vetted, with the skills to get your Craftsman riding mower or lawn tractor up and running quickly.

Schedule your riding mower repair online today.

If your Craftsman riding mower doesn't need a repair, but simply a tune-up or pre-season maintenance, schedule riding mower maintenance with our technicians today.

Find the parts and accessories you need to keep your riding mower in top shape at Sears PartsDirect

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Repair Riding Mower Resources

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