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We hope you're having a fantastic spring so far!
We've been busier than ever filling and shipping orders and creating more how-to videos for our Repair Help system. RepairClinic.com has replacement parts and maintenance products for major home appliances including refrigerators, refrigerator icemakers, freezers, dishwashers, ranges, washing machines and dryers, heating and cooling equipment including window-mounted air conditioners, central air conditioners and dehumidifiers as well as outdoor power equipment including lawn mowers, string trimmers, edgers, chainsaws and many others. Click here to shop at 10 percent off now through June 5, 2013. Not sure what's wrong? We'll help. With your appliance or equipment's model number handy, please head to our Repair Help.
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Here are five landscaping & yard care secrets from the pros
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Here are some low-cost ways to improve yard curb appeal, reduce energy consumption and avoid costly equipment repairs
 1.) Give outdoor power equipment a little TLC.
"Lawn mowers, small engines and handheld outdoor power equipment like string trimmers, edgers and pole pruners should be tuned up every season," said Jeff Linderman, RepairClinic.com's in-house landscaping expert. "This will improve efficiency, reduce emissions, prevent costly repairs and extend the life of the equipment. A tune-up kit packed with essentials specifically recommended for each model makes this easy."
It is important to replace spark plugs once per season, even if they appear to functioning properly. Over time, a spark plug's performance will degrade due to carbon build-up and a weakened electrode. This dramatically increases emissions, reduces engine performance and requires the engine to use more fuel.
Blades should be replaced annually to every two years, depending on its usage.
Sharp blades, free of dents, are a must for good performance and safety purposes. Dull mower blades tear, rather than cut, which results in a yellow hue over lawns. The cutting blades located under the deck should be checked regularly for damage, bends and dullness. A damaged blade is dangerous and can lead to debris being propelled through the air. Replacement blades are inexpensive and easy to install.
Lawn mower owners should purchase blades recommended by the mower manufacturer. Universal blades are not recommended, due to safety issues.
For string trimmers, professional landscapers often replace manufacturer-provided, rounded-profile string with string that has a star, cross or square-shaped profile. "This will enable you to move through an area significantly faster," said Chris Hall, RepairClinic's president and co-founder. "It also provides a cleaner cut, which means a healthier lawn without browned grass tips, often caused by rounded string."
2.) Water your lawn only once weekly.
Despite common belief, in most parts of North America, it is unwise to water a lawn every day.
"Frequent watering for short periods will cause your lawn's root system to remain close to the surface and therefore more susceptible to disease," Linderman said. "In most of the U.S. and Canada, you should water your grass weekly but keep the water flowing for a lengthy period to allow for deeper saturation. This will result in deeper root growth and a healthier, more drought resistant lawn."
 3.) Embrace the power of handheld equipment like string trimmers and edgers.
"String trimmers, pole pruners and edgers can go a long way in giving landscaping a professional look," Linderman said. "Make it a normal part of your yard care routine to trim away excess growth in your yard. It's amazing what a difference extra grooming can make in the overall appearance of a yard."
4.) Use a pressure washer.
Pressure washers can dramatically brighten up a home's exterior, porches and yard furniture by removing color-dulling layers of dirt and dust.
5.) Take safety seriously. 
"Outdoor power equipment can be far more dangerous than most people realize," said Linderman. "Always use safety glasses, ear protection and proper footwear while operating the equipment. Keep children and pets inside. Debris such as stones, plastic edging, wood chips, pieces of aged blades, etcetera, can be propelled at speeds of up to 100 miles per hour. Being hit with these objects at such a speed can cause a fatal injury." RepairClinic.com has tune-up kits, replacement parts for lawn mowers, small engines, string trimmers, edgers, chainsaws, wood chippers, hedge trimmers, pole pruners, leaf blowers, tillers and many other types of outdoor power equipment. With your equipment's model number handy, head to RepairClinic.com and shop at 10 percent off through June 5, 2013. |
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Take 10 percent off everything now through 6-5-13.
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Note: Only one discount may be applied per order.
If you submit more than one discount code,
the discount with the greatest savings to you will be used.
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and engine tune-up kits are already reflected;
this additional percentage off cannot be applied to them.
Valid through 6-5-13
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We make fixing things easy.®
RepairClinic.com has the most advanced, easy-to-navigate troubleshooting and how-to repair help system on the web for outdoor power equipment (lawn mowers, small engines, string trimmers, pressure washers and more), home appliances (washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers) and heating and cooling equipment (furnaces and central air conditioners).
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RepairClinic orders are backed by a 365 Days. Period.® return policy that enables you to return any part for any reason for replacement or refund within one year of ordering; this covers all parts, including electrical and special order parts.
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Of the more than one million parts available on RepairClinic.com, 95 percent of parts ordered are in stock and guaranteed to ship the same business day.
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Top seller in May:
Engine tune-up kits
An engine tune-up improves efficiency, reduces emissions and prevents costly repairs. We've made engine maintenance easy with tune-up kits packed with everything recommended by the engine manufacturers.
Have your engine model number ready and head to RepairClinic.com/tune-up to discover the tune-up kit designed specifically for it. Hurry! The Great Spring Tune-up Kit Sale ends on May 31, 2013.
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Discover why our YouTube channel has earned 15,000,000+ views and 12,000+ subscribers.
There you'll find 1,100+ free how-it-works and how-to DIY repair videos for appliances, outdoor power equipment and heating and cooling equipment.
Subscribe to our channel today so you'll be among the first to check out our latest videos.
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Need help finding the right part? We're here for you.
Click on the Live Chat button at the top of our homepage or call us at 1-800-269-2609. We're here 7 a.m. to midnight ET, every day.
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Find your appliance, outdoor power equipment and heating and cooling equipment model numbers and head here.
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We've also been busy with our new blog, DIY.RepairClinic.com, featuring money-saving care and DIY repair tips and ideas.
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In addition to helping people fix stuff every day, RepairClinic.com employees are dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities, locally and nationally. Dozens of employees are members of RepairClinic's Outreach group, which supports several non-profit organizations through volunteerism and fundraising.
Two weekends ago, we celebrated survivorship and fought cancer. RepairClinic.com employees, including many cancer survivors, walked and jogged the track at the Relay for Life® of Canton to benefit the American Cancer Society®. As an event sponsor, RepairClinic employees also staffed a tent along the track where they sold food, beverages and apparel for additional donations throughout the event. In the few months leading to the Relay for Life event, we held baked good sales and special luncheons at RepairClinic's headquarters to raise money. 
Last month, more than a quarter of RepairClinic employees together dug holes and planted 70 trees in a Detroit neighborhood. These are among several activities the group has led this year. You can keep track of our Outreach fun on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and our blog, DIY.RepairClinic.com.  |
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Do you own or operate a website or blog with content related to landscaping/lawn care, home improvement, DIY projects or money saving, etc.? If so, you are eligible to join our free online Affiliate Program. By spreading the word about RepairClinic.com on your site, you can earn money. We'll provide all of the tools you need to promote our website (banners, text links, product images, video, search box, content and more). You'll never have to pay anything.
For more information, please contact Alana Cope, affiliate program manager, at acope@repairclinic.com or 734-495-3079, ext. 285.
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