Leaf Blower Repair

Leaf blowers are used for propelling leaves and other debris in your lawn through air pressure by creating a wind of as much as 180 miles/hour. No matter whether you have chosen to purchase an engine driven, motor driven, backpack, hand held or electric leaf blower, there is every chance that they will become useless at some time or other and at that time, you will need to refer to a leaf blower repair manual. Although leaf blower repair parts are needed only when something has really broken down in your leaf blower, you can do a casual leaf blower repair yourself without the need to call a professional.

For this type of casual leaf blower repair, all that you need will include a screwdriver, a cloth to clean, a metal-impregnated epoxy, sharp and thin object to clear the clogs, lubricant and appropriate leaf blower repair parts. Here is the step by step procedure to help you through the procedure of leaf blower repair:

  1. First of all, you need to check the blower’s impeller. As the propeller blade creates air around an airplane, the impeller creates airflow for the leaf blower by drawing air into the blower and pushing it through the blower tube. In case the impeller is cracked or too loose, it will not work in the right way and will require repair.
  2. Check the fasteners of your blower and tighten them. This has to be done if you are feeling vibration in your leaf blower.
  3. If you are using an electric leaf blower, then make sure that the power at the outlet is on. Also inspect the power cord to ensure that it is not damaged. If both these things are perfect, then there are possibilities that you have a faulty motor or switch.
  4. If you are using an engine-powered leaf blower, then make sure that the tank of the gas is not empty. It has to be refilled if needed.
  5. You need to check the blower’s vacuum tube and make sure that it is not clogged. If it has been clogged, then the first step is to shut off the leaf blower and then remove the vacuum tube for clearing up the clog. You should also inspect the blower’s impeller housing for any cracks.
  6. If you need to replace the blower’s impeller, then unscrew its cover and lift it off. Make sure to wear the gloves and use a socket wrench and hold it firmly in place while pulling it out. Replace it by a new one that is the same size and is purchased from an authorized dealer only.
  7. If you need to repair the cracked impeller housing, you have to first clean the space around the crack with the brake cleaner. Make it rough with a sand paper and fill it along with half inch area around it with the metal impregnated epoxy or the fiberglass resin. Sand smooths the housing once it gets dried.

All these steps are basic ones that you need to take if there are some minor problems in your leaf blower. If you are not able to do your leaf blower repair with these steps, you need to contact a professional.