Homeowners need access to two important resources to make their at-home appliance repairs possible.

First, they need an accurate, dependable parts ordering service for their tools, appliances, and machines. Then, after their parts arrive, they need the right professional repair information to guide their work.

With the launch of small appliance parts on our site, the eReplacementParts.com appliance repair team has been hard at work to pass along essential insider repair techniques to homeowners, starting with KitchenAid mixers.

KitchenAid stand mixers offer good examples of repairs that can be done at home to save money, because many KitchenAid mixer parts are expected to wear and require replacement down the road.

Here are some professional KitchenAid stand mixer repair tips straight from the eReplacementParts.com Appliance Repair Center!

When a KitchenAid Mixer Isn't Spinning

A planetary that isn't spinning is a common breakdown for KitchenAid mixers, but it rarely means the end of your valuable appliance. 

Most of the time, a mixer's planetary will stop spinning because one of its gears has failed inside the gearbox, and the worm gear is usually the one responsible.

Luckily, taking apart a KitchenAid mixer to replace one of its gears is a repair that homeowners can easily manage, even though it can take a little time. The mess can be a little fun, actually, and the money saved at the shop is definitely worth it.

Read our "How to Fix a KitchenAid Mixer That Isn't Spinning" article to get the full scoop on this repair. The article describes detailed, step-by-step instructions for how to disassemble a KitchenAid stand mixer, how to replace a KitchenAid mixer worm gear, and how to reassemble the machine.

KitchenAid Stand Mixer Grease

The gearbox on a KitchenAid mixer is filled with grease. Over time and use, the grease in the gearbox can leak or go bad for a number of reasons.

In the case of a leaking KitchenAid mixer, opening up the machine and replacing the old grease with new grease is usually the best way to fix the problem.

Replacing the mixer's transmission gasket is sometimes necessary to fix the leak.

Look to the eReplacementParts.com articles section in the coming weeks for repair articles and video demonstrations on how to repair a leaking KitchenAid stand mixer!

KitchenAid Mixer Speed Adjustment

A KitchenAid mixer's speed control can sometimes come out of adjustment.

Fixing this problem requires removing the back housing of the mixer to expose the electrical components that control the mixer's motor, then, several screws on the mixer's control board have to be carefully adjusted.

This repair requires the use of a special calibrating tool provided to repair centers. Our Appliance Repair Center gave us a look at how the adjustment is done with the spinning calibration wheel.

When the KitchenAid Beater Hits the Mixer Bowl

Ever turned your stand mixer on just to hear the beater clank against the bowl?

Well, aside from being loud, the spinning beater making contact with the metal bowl actually causes unnecessary wear to that valuable KitchenAid attachment.

When it's time to replace a KitchenAid attachment for "natural causes," we hope you visit eReplacementParts.com to get the beaters and other mixer attachments you need.

In the meantime, eReplacementParts.com wants you to get the most out of your appliance and its attachments, so our appliance repair team has put together this handy article on How to Adjust the Beater on a KitchenAid Stand Mixer.

You can also watch the article's demonstration video below!

Special thanks to Teri, AJ, Josh, and Gordon at the Appliance Service Center–the newest eReplace office–for their expert help on these repairs!

Start your KitchenAid stand mixer repair by typing your mixer's model number in any eReplacementParts.com search field. KitchenAid attachments and parts are available to order on your machine's parts page.

Getting that professionally-cut look with your Murry mower might be easier than you think.

Whether or not a lawn is cut correctly affects both the way the lawn looks and the health of your grass. Good mowing certainly depends on the operator using proper technique, but a well-mowed lawn begins long before the mower is even out of the garage.

Of course, we're talking about mower maintenance and repair. Grass cutting problems like scalping, streaking, and uneven rows can often be prevented with a few equipment checks and service.

Below, we explain which Murray mower parts are most responsible for giving your grass a clean, even shave, and how to check and maintain them.

The Mower Blade-

The blade on your Murray mower is obviously the part of the machine most directly-responsible for getting the job done, but the reasons why a mower blade might not cut properly might not always be so obvious.

* Check mower blade sharpness.

* Check mower blade wear level.

* Check mower blade installation.

* Check mower blade for damage.

Dull mower blades can cause streaking and uneven rows. Sharpening or replacing the blades will solve the problem.

If your Murray mower blade has dulled to the point of heavy wear, then it should be replaced with a new one.

Damaged and/or improperly installed mower blades can cause even more noticeable mowing problems, like stepped rows and scalping. Reinstall blades that have been installed incorrectly and replace damaged blades.

The Mower Tires-

Because a mower's tires have to do with its balance and levelness, problems in that area of a mower can also cause cutting pattern problems.

* Check that inflatable tires are inflated correctly.

* Inspect the tires for proper installation.

* Look for tire damage.

Tire problems most commonly cause "stepped" row patterns that slant toward the direction of whichever tire is unduly lower than the other. Proper inflation and installation of both tires solves this problem.

The Mower Deck-

A number of problems can occur with the mower's deck that affect grass cutting patterns.

* Using a scraping tool, unclog and clean under the mower deck.

* Check that the mower deck is level.

A very dirty and/or clogged mower deck can cause several kinds of cutting pattern issues, including uneven rows, streaking, and even patches of uncut grass.

Remember to use a scraping tool to clean under the deck. Never use water to clean under a mower deck.

A mis-adjusted deck will set the mower at a slant and cause stepped rows. Leveling the deck will quickly take care of the issue. Cutting pattern issues are occasionally caused by damage mower decks which must be replaced.

Plenty of these cutting pattern issues are solved with a little TLC or a quick adjustment, but the more serious causes require repairs.

For your Murray mower repairs, using official O.E.M. Murray parts the next time you need a new deck or mower blade can give you the confidence of knowing that your parts replacement includes the highest quality parts available on the market.

Get your O.E.M. Murray parts right here at eReplacementParts.com, where you can find all the parts and information you need to get professional performance out of your outdoor equipment.

We're excited to announce the addition of Dirt Devil vacuum parts and Shop-Vac vacuum parts to the growing inventory of our tool and machine parts replacement service!

Chances are that any good power tool project is going to make a mess that a vacuum will clean up, and when a vacuum needs repairs or service (just like any machine does), chances are that a power tool will help to fix it.

Because vacuums, power tools, and other machines often appear around the same projects and places, it just makes sense to put the parts and accessories for all that equipment in the same convenient place as well, under the roof of our warehouse. This way, eReplacementParts.com customers can save on time and shipping costs by ordering the parts they need for all the machines that power their lives.

With the launch of Dirt Devil parts and Shop-Vac parts on our site, we'd like to give our customers a heads-up on the most common parts replacements and repairs that vacuums experience.

The great news about vacuum repair and parts replacement is that they're usually easy and inexpensive to perform.

Most-commonly replaced vacuum parts:

• vacuum filters
• vacuum hoses
• vacuum belts
• vacuum wheels
• vacuum nozzles and attachments

One-use vacuum filters are the most common vacuum replacement parts by a long shot, but replacing a filter in your vacuum should be done with just as much care and precision as any other machine part replacement.

Vacuum owners often run into problems when a similar-but-mismatched filter is installed in their vacuum, like the problem of escaping dust. It is very important to match a vacuum's replacement filter exactly to its model number.

Part of accurate filter matching has to do with the kind of vacuum filter that your vacuum takes.

Vacuum filter types include:

Vacuum collection filter bags.

Vacuum cartridge filters.

Vacuum disc filters.

Vacuum cloth filters, and

Vacuum foam filters; also called pre-filters and filter sleeves.

Many of these filter types are also available in wet, dry, and wet/dry varieties. HEPA certified and hypoallergenic filters are also on the market!

Visit our Shop-Vac Filters page and Shop-Vac Accessories pages to find filters and accessories for your Shop-Vac model. Find the Dirt Devil vacuum accessories you're looking for by entering your Dirt Devil vacuum model number in our website's search tool.

These common vacuum replacement parts that we've listed correct many of the most common vacuum operation problems.

Common vacuum breakdowns:

* Blowing dust-

Dust blowing out of the vacuum tank is usually caused by a mis-matched filter and is easily corrected.

* Won't start-

Usually cased by a bad switch, cord, or vacuum motor. A quick parts replacement solves this one.

* Loss of suction-

In most cases, a new hose or filter will take care of suction issues.

* Hard to push-

If your vacuum is hard to push, it's probably because the brushroll is not spinning. And if the brushroll isn't spinning, then you probably need a new belt.

The point is that even the most frustrating vacuum repair issues can be quickly fixed with the right parts, and now you can depend on the best, most accurate replacement parts ordering and shipping service to deliver the vacuum parts you need right to your home, eReplacmentParts.com.

Check out our comprehensive parts inventory for the following Dirt Devil vacuum types:

• Dirt Devil Canister Vacuum Parts
  
• Dirt Devil Carpet Cleaner Parts
  
• Dirt Devil Designer Series Parts
  
• Dirt Devil Hand Vacuum Parts
  
• Dirt Devil Steam Cleaner Parts
  
• Dirt Devil Stick Vacuum Parts
  
• Dirt Devil Upright Vacuum Parts
  

Walk-behind mowers and riding mowers have similar systems and parts, and maintenance procedures for both types of mowers are very similar.

That being said, riding mowers generally require a few more service checks and repairs than traditional mowers, if nothing else than because they are larger machines with more parts than their smaller cousins.

Companies like MTD and Murry manufacture lawn mowers of both types, and it's common for professionals and homeowners alike to own both a riding mower and a walk-behind mower for different applications.

To help with your seasonal riding mower and walk-behind mower maintenance, we've decided to list some of the most overlooked mower repair issues, as well as tips for getting the O.E.M. MTD parts and Murray mower parts you need to keep your machines cutting like pros.

Overlooked Safety Procedures:

• Remember to park your mower (of either type) on a flat surface and engage its brake–if it has one–before continuing maintenance.
• Remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
• Allow the engine to cool, unless you need it warm for an oil change.

Oil Changes and Fresh Fuel:

• Believe it or not, users often forget to change their mower's oil with seasonal tune-ups and other service.
• Over-filling oil can be just as bad for your mower engine as under-filling.
• Gasoline only keeps for 3 to 6 months. Fuel stored in your mower must be removed at the start of each season.

Siphon pumps are a great way to speed up an oil change or transfer of fuel from a mower to an appropriate container. Also, a pump like the one pictured below makes it possible to change your walk-behind mower's oil without having to remove its fuel and tip it. 

Cleaning the Pre-Filter:

• Some mowers have a two filters in their air filtering systems: a main air filter usually made of pleated paper, and a pre-filter made of foam. Foam pre-filters can be cleaned with water and liquid detergent when lightly-to-moderately dirty.
  
• Allow the pre-filter to completely dry after cleaning and before re-installation.
• Replace excessively dirty pre-filters.

O.E.M. Replacement Mower Parts Only:

• After-market mower parts may look similar to manufacturer parts for both kinds of mowers, but after-market parts will be a different nonetheless, and the quality of their manufacture can not compare to that of genuine O.E.M. parts.
• This is especially true for the drive and transmission belts of riding mowers and lawn tractors.

The Murray 7800409 Lawn Tractor

eReplacementParts.com offers only genuine O.E.M. MTD lawn mower parts and Murray lawn mower parts, including engine belts.

Riding Mower and Lawn Tractor Service:

• Among other belts, make sure to give a riding mower's transmission belt an inspection every 25 hours of service or so. A bad transmission belt is also a likely cause of the mower starting but not moving.
• Lawn tractors and riding mowers may have more than one spark plug.
• These larger machines deserve a thorough inspection of their tires at least every season.

Visit our Murray lawn tractor parts page and our MTD lawn tractor parts page here at eReplacementParts.com for the riding mower parts you need. Our specialized ordering service and website information are here to help you make sure nothing gets overlooked when it comes to your tools.

eReplacementParts.com's expansive inventory of Karcher pressure washer parts is here to help Karcher pressure washer owners get the best performance and longest service life out of their machines as possible.

Karcher pressure washers are recognized worldwide as some of the toughest, most dependable power cleaning machines in the industry. Like with other high-quality equipment, Karcher pressure washer owners should be ready to maintain and service their machines when necessary.

Pressure washers are complicated, water compressing machines and diagnosing them can be a little tricky.

One of the most common pressure washer symptoms is low water pressure (or no pressure). Low pressure symptoms can even present when the washer's motor seems to be running fine.

Common Causes of Low Pressure in Pressure Washers

1. Lack of power to the machine.

Even if your Karcher pressure washer is running, it may not be receiving the necessary power to produce high water pressure.

* If your pressure washer is electric, compare the power it is receiving from its outlet to the pressure washer's power specifications in your owner's manual.

Make sure you're running your electric pressure washer on an outlet that provides enough power.

* If your pressure washer is gas-powered, a variety of engine tune-up items might be the cause of low pressure.

Replace filters, spark plugs, and belts if necessary.

Check the engine's oil level and change the oil if it's been a while between changes.

2. Low or incorrect water supply.

* Check your washer's GPM rating in your owner's manual.

 The GPM rating indicates the gallons of water per minute that your washer needs to operate at full pressure.

* Make sure that the water supply is the correct temperature for your pressure washer model. Only run hot water through pressure washer models designed for hot water use. 

3. Leaks and/or obstructions in the out-going water line.

Any leak or obstruction along the water path in your pressure washer can cause it to operate at a lower pressure.

Start at the nozzle end of the pressure washer and work your way back to the motor. Check the following parts for dirt build-up, cracks, damage, and wear.

*  the nozzle

* the washer wand/gun

* hoses

Clean the nozzle and washer wand if they're dirty. Pressure washer nozzle cleaning tools are even available to help with this.

Check the nozzle, gun, and hoses for cracks and other signs of heavy wear. If any of the above parts are worn or damaged, they will have to be replaced in order to return pressure to your Karcher pressure washer.

4. Mismatched pressure washer parts.

When replacing wands, filters, nozzles, hoses and other Karcher pressure washer parts, only use Original Equipment Manufacturer parts that correspond exactly to you pressure washer's model.

Any mismatched part in any area of the pressure washer can cause it to lose pressure.

Karcher Pressure Washer Parts Lookup

eReplacementParts.com makes it easy to find exactly-matching Karcher pressure washer replacement parts for your washer model.

We'll use the Karcher K 395 M-Plus model for a parts look-up example.

1. Enter the washer's model number in the Model Number search field located at the top-left of every eReplacementParts website page.

For our example, typing "K 395 M-Plus" in the search field will display all matching models. Matching your pressure washer's type number will then take you to the correct parts page.

2. Once you're on your pressure washer's parts page, use its parts list and breakdown schematics to locate the parts needed to restore pressure to your machine.

Some of the parts for the K 395 M-Plus might include:

• a pistol wand
• a filter
• a high pressure hose
• a pipe lengthening adapter

Like we mentioned, pressure washers are relatively complicated machines, and even simple problems like low pressure can have more causes than those listed here.

Often, a thorough inspection of the entire pressure washer is necessary to discover what is causing the issue and which Karcher parts need to be replaced in your equipment.

eReplacementParts.com distributes parts for tools and machines, but we also provide information tools that help our customers follow through with their diagnoses and repairs.

Visit our "How to Diagnose a Pressure Washer" article for more-detailed information about the kinds of problems that pressure washers encounter and how to fix them.

It's that time to pull your lawn mower and other outdoor equipment out of the garage or shed. Even though we have a couple more weeks before we can expect consistent blue skies and warm temperatures, tomorrow is the official first day of Spring (in the Northern Hemisphere), and lawn mower season is just around the corner.

It's always a good idea to get a jump on servicing your lawn mower and other gas-powered equipment a couple of weeks before you'll need to put them back to work. If you had a chance to winterize your equipment last fall before storage, then you can expect efficient, long-lasting performance from your machines.

Winterizing gas-powered machines involves:

• fuel stabilization
• changing the oil
• changing spark plugs
• battery service (if applicable)
• and a general checkup.

Even though you won't be able to stabilize your fuel in retrospect, other "seasonal" maintenance can be done (and should be done) year-round.

Read about winterizing maintenance in our How to Winterize Power Tools and Machines article, and get caught up on any gas-powered service issues that might have been overlooked.

OK, so you might be a power tool owner who is on top of maintenance and wondering what else you can do to keep your yard equipment in high gear. Luckily for you, when it comes to gas engines and the tools that use them, the only limit to the maintenance that you can do is the time you have to do it.

Here are a few suggestions for additional mower and yard tool maintenance:

• Test Engine Compression- Valves and rings that seal an engine will wear with normal use over time, reducing its compression of the air/fuel mixture in the compression cylinder. This low compression will seriously reduce the performance of your mower.
  

Test- You can test the compression of your mower's engine by accessing its flywheel. With the machine off, rotate the flywheel by hand counterclockwise. If engine compression is good, the flywheel will rebound quickly and with significant force. If the flywheel rebounds weakly or not at all, it might be time to replace a valve or ring.

• Degrease and De-Carbon- Degreasing will do more than make your mower. Grease and other gunk can clog areas that need ventilation, can cause the engine to heat up, and even damage some parts. Make sure to use a degreaser that won't damage plastic and aluminum parts.
  

Carbon can also build up around the cylinder head, gasket, and valves, and should be scraped off for the best engine performance. Accessing the cylinder head can be tricky, but it shouldn't be a problem if you have experience with basic engine repairs. Plus, it might be time for a replacement gasket while you're in there.

• Check the Breather- Many mower engines have a crankcase breather usually located over the valve chamber. Because it lets excess heat and gas out of the crankcase, it should be checked at least every couple of years.
  

It's time to replace the breather if the tiny holes on its body are closed, or if there is no longer a gap between its fiber valve and body.

Visit our Home Page at eReplacementParts.com to find the parts you need for your seasonal equipment repairs and maintenance. Our inventory is stocked with parts for all your favorite brands. 

Like, for example, our selection of Murray replacement parts for their lines of cultivators, edgers, lawn mowers, lawn tractors, and trimmers. An online inventory here to take care of all your maintenance and parts replacement needs.

Bolens is one outdoor tool and equipment brand that has a large presence across the customer spectrum of the lawn and garden industry. Bolens' product diversity and marketing place time-saving power tools in the hands of all kinds of home owners and professionals, engineering their products to meet budgets and performance needs.

Many of the light, affordable, and most-used Bolens products out there are their gas powered machines, which all use various types of small engines to get that yard work done. Although different from machine to machine, the small engines used in gas powered Bolens equipment have similar maintenance requirements, and run in to similar situations when ordering parts.

Like other gas powered tools, the engines used in Bolens machines should see some normal parts replacements in their lifetimes. Some of the most commonly replaced parts that have to do with small engine repair and/or service are:

• spark plugs
• fuel caps
• starter cords
• air filter housings, and
• oil fill caps

So, lets say this time it's a spark plug for a Bolens 13AM762F065 Lawn Tractor (like the one pictured below), and I pop over to eReplacementParts.com to find the part that matches the Bolens model number of my tractor…

But wait. Is that a Bolens engine on that tractor (or tool)?

Chances are that the small engine used on a Bolens power tool comes from a separate manufacturer, and this is a question that Bolens and other gas powered outdoor tool users frequently ask us.

Bolens, a member of the MTD family of brands (including Troy-Built, Yard Man, and Yard Machines), contracts the specialty of small engine manufacturers for their products, much like many other lawn and garden equipment manufacturers. That means that when a replacement part is needed that relates to a tool's gas engine, the part has to be matched to the model number of the engine, not the tool.

Most Bolens gas powered tools are matched up with the dependable, well-known Briggs & Stratton brand of engines. If your Bolens product has a Briggs & Stratton engine, the good news is that eReplacementParts.com carries parts both for your tool, and its engine.

So, first check to see if your Bolens tool uses a Briggs & Stratton engine. If so, here are the steps to find the matching part you need for your tool:

1.       Find the stamped number.

If your tool's engine is a Briggs & Stratton make, it will have a stamped model/type/code number (pictured below) somewhere on the engine, often on or near the starter housing.

2.       Type the engine model number in our model number search field.

This will direct you to that engine's parts page.

3.       One more step before an accurate parts match.

That Briggs & Stratton type number will also be needed to narrow down parts that match your engine's type.

Each Briggs & Stratton engine parts page on our website has an additional search feature (pictured below), just above the engine's breakdown diagram.

By entering the Briggs & Stratton type number in this field, the parts page for that engine model number will refresh and display only the parts that match the engine type number as well.

Not all Bolens lawnmowers, lawn tractors, edgers, log splitters, snowblowers, tillers and trimmers use Briggs & Stratton engines, but many of them do, so take a look at that engine make before heading online to make a parts order.

Whether Bolens or any other brand that uses Briggs & Stratton small engines, customers at eReplacementParts.com can get the parts they need all in one place with our specialized search features, ordering and shipping service.

If you're buying parts at eReplacementParts.com, that means there's a tool or machine nearby that needs a repair and/or part replacement.

Although we try to see each repair and replacement as a positive opportunity to improve the performance and extend the life of a tool, we also recognize that an out-of-commission tool or machine is, indeed, a problem.

With that in mind, we continue to implement information tools on our website (like our discussion boards and repair forum), to put as many solutions into the hands of our customers as possible.

Discussion features are available at the top and bottom of each tool/machine parts page, with questions, advice, and reviews specific to that tool.

eReplacementParts.com's Power Tool Repair Forum is the perfect place for repairmen and tool users to put their heads together and really get to the bottom of tough repair and service issues. And we have more features on the way.

Although we make every effort to respond promptly to each thread or post, our discussion and forum features are truly designed to be used by our customers. Many eReplacementParts.com customers have extensive experience repairing power tools and machines, offer innovative advice, and just know how talk good shop.

Since we're on the subject, we'd like to give a shout-out and "Thank You" to a couple Power Tool Repair Forum posters who, in just this last week, helped their fellow repairmen out by offering their knowledge and experience. We can't always personally thank each helpful or courteous poster, but you know who you are, and you have our thanks as well.

Here's our highlighted Power Tool Repair Forum posters:

• Thanks to "CHARLES88" for returning to the forum after his repair. Your detailed and encouraging post about your Ryobi RY41002 string trimmer switch replacement will definitely save others some headaches down the road.
  

• Also, thanks to posters "Terry P" and "qdea" for your helpful posts to user "dray." "Dray's" DeWALT DW953 chuck removal encountered a very unique problem that needed some unique advice. Much appreciation.
  

• And lastly, thanks to "crossleymarko" for saying "thank you" in your post, twice! Once in advance and once just after adjusting that Black and Decker TS400 Jig Saw. Gratitude right back at you.
  

For most of our customers, addressing the problem of a broken tool only involves simple solution steps. And when a repair issues gets hairy, those information resources really pick up the slack.

However, we understand that circumstances surrounding our customer's situations differ from one customer to the next, and that, sometimes, a simple tool repair issue is complicated for reasons outside the jurisdiction of our professional experience.

If your tool or machine service issue is one of those particularly "sticky" situations, the kind that our brand of advice can't address, then we offer the following "Problem Solving Flowchart" as a guide:

The 5412L in Our Shop

Each day our shop repairs a variety of power tools. Some of the power tools we see have maintenance needs, such as replacing a damaged cord, cleaning out debris, lubricating moving parts, or replacing brushes. Other power tools have more complex problems including bad armatures, missing gears, broken safety mechanisms, and just about anything else you may imagine.

Bosh Laser Tracking Dual-Bevel Slide Miter Saw

Model: 5412-L

Today in our repair shop we had the opportunity to perform some simple maintenance issues on a Bosch miter saw. This power tool also arrived with some broken safety parts that required immediate replacement.

This power tool arrived with the following issues:

Temporary Handle Fix

• Broken Linkage
• Broken Lower Handle
• Broken Upper Handle
• Cracked Wheel Guard
• Missing Rubber Rollers (2 were needed for this repair)

Replacement Part Links:

Cracked Wheel Guard

• Linkage: 2610915720
• Lower Handle: 2610915737
• Upper Handle: 2610915738
• Wheel Guard: 2610927694
• Rubber Rollers (2) : 2610915724

Repair Procedure:

1. Remove the broken Linkage
2. Remove the Lower and Upper Handles by removing the screws and the Mounting Hub (the mounting hub is a 2 part metal piece)
   
3. Remove the broken Wheel Guard
4. Attach the new Linkage
5. The Lower and Upper Handles attach together with screws
6. Make sure the wiring for the handle switch fits snug, without kinks
7. Tighten the screws
   
8. Attach the Wheel Guard using the lock nut, if it is too loose, it will rattle. If it is too tight, the Wheel Guard will not slide smoothly
9. Attach one Rubber Roller on each side of the Wheel Guard

When this work is complete, check your angles and make sure your blade lines up square.

Imagine that you are in the middle of putting together the swing set that you have promised your kids you would do since Christmas. You notice that your drill has been running a little funny, but then your drill stops working.

Common Power Tool Problems

• Two things that can be easy and affordable to replace are the brushes and the switch. The only thing that stands between you and the inside of many of your power tools is a screwdriver. For more information, check out our article: Replacement Power Tool Parts: Is it the Carbon Brushes or the Switch?

• Check your cord on your power tools. If you find that your cord has signs of wear or is pulling away from the body of your tool, it’s a good idea to replace the cord for your safety and the heath of the tool. For information on how to complete this project, check out our article about Replacing Bad, Cut, or Damaged Power Cords on Your Power Tools.

• For your cordless power tools, check your battery. To test your battery, use a multitester. If it is time to replace your battery, please check out our article about Cordless Power Tool Battery Disposal and Recycling.

eReplacementParts.com Repair Forum
Many tips and tricks can be found on our Repair Forum, where you are welcome to join, ask questions, and share your knowledge with power tool enthusiasts around the country.

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