Lawn Mower Costs

How Much Is a Lawn Mower Tune-Up?

By Wildwood Repair Team Reviewed by a certified technician Updated August 12, 2026 6 min read
Quick Answer
A lawn mower tune-up typically costs about $40 to $100 for a push mower and more for riding mowers, covering the oil, spark plug, air filter, and a general check. At Wildwood, mobile push mower tune-ups start at $38, with riding from $182.

Regular servicing is the cheapest way to keep a mower reliable, so it helps to know the lawn mower tune up cost before you book one. A tune-up covers the basics that keep an engine healthy, fresh oil, a new spark plug, a clean air filter, and a once-over, and it typically runs about $40 to $100 for a push mower, more for riding machines. Spending a little on a tune-up prevents the bigger costs of neglect. Here is what it includes and what it costs.

What a Tune-Up Costs

MowerTune-up cost
Push mower (Wildwood)From $38
Riding mower (Wildwood)From $182
Zero-turn (Wildwood)From $267
House callFrom $75

Costs rise with mower size, since riding and zero-turn mowers have larger engines and more to service.

What a Tune-Up Includes

  • Oil change: fresh oil to protect the engine.
  • New spark plug: for easy starting and clean running.
  • Air filter: cleaned or replaced so the engine breathes.
  • General check: blade, controls, and fuel system looked over.

Why a Tune-Up Is Worth It

Cheap insurance: a yearly tune-up costs a fraction of a major repair and prevents most of the faults that sideline a mower, hard starting, rough running, and stale-fuel trouble. Spending a little each season keeps the mower reliable and extends its life.

When to Get One

The best time is once a year, ideally in spring before the mowing season, so the mower starts first pull and runs well all summer. A tune-up is also worth doing if the mower has been hard to start, running rough, or sitting unused over winter.

Mobile Tune-Ups

Because we come to you, there is no loading the mower up or dropping it off. We service it in your driveway and quote the flat rate first, so a tune-up is as easy as booking a visit.

Mobile Mower Repair From Wildwood

Not sure whether to fix or replace? Wildwood comes to you, diagnoses the mower in your driveway, and quotes a flat rate before any work. More than 10,000 repairs since 2019, mower tune-ups from $38, house calls from $75. Call 888-594-5516.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a lawn mower tune-up?
Typically about $40 to $100 for a push mower and more for riding machines, covering the oil, spark plug, air filter, and a general check. At Wildwood, mobile push mower tune-ups start at $38, with riding mowers from $182 and zero-turns from $267.
What does a lawn mower tune-up include?
An oil change, a new spark plug, a cleaned or replaced air filter, and a general check of the blade, controls, and fuel system. Together these keep the engine starting easily and running cleanly, and catch small issues before they become expensive repairs.
How often should I tune up my lawn mower?
Once a year, ideally in spring before the mowing season, so it starts first pull and runs well all summer. A tune-up is also worth doing after the mower has sat unused over winter, or if it has been hard to start or running rough.
Is a lawn mower tune-up worth it?
Yes. A tune-up costs a fraction of a major repair and prevents most of the faults that sideline a mower, hard starting, rough running, and stale-fuel trouble. Spending a little each season keeps the mower reliable and extends its life, making it cheap insurance.
Does Wildwood do mobile tune-ups?
Yes. We come to you, so there is no loading the mower or dropping it off. We service it in your driveway, quote the flat rate before any work, and have it running before we leave. Push mower tune-ups start at $38 plus a house call from $75.
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About the Author

Wildwood Repair Team

The Wildwood Small Engine Repair team has completed more than 10,000 mobile repairs on lawn mowers, snow blowers, generators and outdoor power equipment since 2019. Every guide is written from real bench experience and reviewed by a certified small engine technician before publishing.