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How Do Generators Work: What You Need to Know

What is a Generator? Over the years, generators have provided power to many households, as well as commercial and industrial sectors. Tracing back as early as 1831, generators are practical and useful equipment that supply power when an outage from the local grid occurs. They can prevent disruptions of business operations and daily activities. Depending

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Lawn Mower Maintenance Checklist: 7 Tips for Keeping your Machine in Tip Top Shape

Lawn maintenance is important to ensure that your yard looks as lush and healthy as possible. It is also important that you maintain your lawn mower to ensure that it will last for years and function properly. When well-maintained, it could last for decades. Lack of preventive maintenance and neglect can easily break the machine.

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mechanic fixing the engine of a lawnmower

The Importance of Small Engine Service

Small engines include those found in lawnmowers, chainsaws, string trimmers, and other yard care equipment. While they may be functionally similar to your car’s engine, they are not used in the same way. The unique challenges small engines face makes small engine service all the more important to keep your equipment running safely and reliably.

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electric lawn mower

How To Properly Care For Your Electric Lawn Mower

Is it too early to think about summer yet? In Reno, never! Sure, there’s little that can beat the serenity of Lake Tahoe after a fresh snowfall. But if you’re like most Southern Nevadans, you’re already thinking about your lawn. And if you’re thinking about your lawn, you’re probably thinking about caring for your electric

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What You Need To Know About Small Engine Repair

Small engine repair can be one of the easiest — and cheapest — mechanical tasks you can perform yourself. Yet many people are intimidated by the idea, and not without good reason. People often assume that small engine repair is the same as auto repair, which can entail a complex system of gaskets, pistons and

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6 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Snowblower

Winter’s here! And while Reno may be blessed with some of the most beautiful winter scenery imaginable, that beauty comes with a cost. Namely, pulled muscles and an aching back from countless hours spent shoveling out your driveway. Hours which you’ll have to repeat as we head into the deep of winter. Maybe you already

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portable generator

How Portable Generators Work

When handled properly, your portable generator isn’t just an investment. It can be a lifesaver. But have you ever stopped to consider how they actually work? It isn’t quite rocket science. It doesn’t require extensive technical knowledge. And while you may owe it to yourself to know the basic nuts and bolts of how to

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lawn mower

7 Tips to Maintain your Lawn Mower Engine

A lawn mower is a great tool to have if you have a beautiful lawn to maintain in your home. As with most mechanical tools though, mowers require constant checking to ensure optimal performance. All the different engine parts need to be kept in perfect working condition. Below are a few tips that we compiled

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Portable Generator Safety Rules To Live By

Your portable generator. In times of emergency, it can be your life line. However, if used improperly, it can be a safety hazard. A fatal safety hazard. According to a report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a total of 880 deaths were caused by portable generators between 2005 and 2017. Deaths which could

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snow blower

Snow Thrower vs Snow Blower: Things You Need to Know

There is an underlying question of whether snow throwers and snow blowers are the same. Most marketers use these same characteristics to increase the cost of the machine. However, these machines have differences. Knowing about each of these snow removal machines and their differences will guide you determine what to get to suit your needs.

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Testimonials

These guys are awesome! I was turned away from every other small engine shop in Reno/Sparks due to the type of engines I had. I need my engines for work so when these guys found out my situation they not only drove from carson city to sparks, they went to Napa and picked up spark plugs form me. Best customer service ever! Customer for life! Thanks guys. Read more

Taylor L. - Sparks, NV

My snowblower broke down and I decided to call Greg’s Small Engine Repair. Greg drove up to my house in South Lake Tahoe and picked up my snowblower and had it fixed up within a couple days and delivered back to me. His pricing was fair and he called me before doing any fixes. Thank you! Read more

John B.South Lake Tahoe, CA

I really appreciate Greg’s Small Engine Snow Blower Pick Up & Delivery.  Greg’s Small Engine was prompt, efficient and reasonably priced.  They took excellent care of my Snow Blower!” Read more

Roxanne M. - Stateline NV

Greg and son run a great business. They provided a a very good ball park estimate when I first called. They were very helpful and honest in helping determine whether the repair would be worth it. They did a great job in repairing the mower for a reasonable cost. I highly recommend them. Read more

Paul S. , Reno

Greg & James are a great father/son team who provide the BEST in customer service! They just fixed our 25 year old snowblower that had never had a full service before. They picked it up & dropped it off (all part of the price) and it’s running as if it’s brand new. Thanks guys for being so customer-service focused! Read more

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Gregs Small Engines picks up & delivers your Lawn Mower back to you. Excellent Work/Service. Read more

David H, Gardnerville

I asked Greg’s Small Engine Power Equipment Service & Repair to look at and repair three different Small Engine Machines – a Snow Blower, Rototiller & a Pressure Washer. They were honest and straight forward about needed potential repairs. They said what they were going to do and followed through. The best two things in their Service was not to repair a machine that was not worth repairing and Picking Up and Delivering the Power Equipment. Their Service saved me Money & Time. I certainly would recommend them for your Small Engine Power Equipment Needs. Read more

Ken - Reno NV

“My snow-blower broke down during our heavy Winter this year.  I was distraught and had to find someone to help me get my snow-blower working again.  I found gregsmallengine.com and talked to the owner, Greg.  He called me and let me know what was done to my machine to get it up and running again.  The cost was very reasonable and I am very happy to say it was delivered back to my house.

I am one happy customer and he is a super nice person!” Read more

Debbie R. - Stateline NV

“We can’t say enough great things about Greg’s Small Engine Service and Repair. Personalized service, quick turn-around, during this crazy 2016-2017 Tahoe winter. Unbelievable! Thanks to James and Greg.” Read more

G&M Fins - Meyers CA