A robotic mower does hard outdoor work every day in rain, wet grass and sun, which is why its faults are different from those of a household robot. The battery, the wheels, the cutting disc and the weather sensors take most of the wear, and the charging station is more often at fault than people expect.
Blue Apple repairs robotic lawn mowers in Amsterdam. The robotic lawn mowers page lists the brands we work with, what typical repairs cost and how to send us a request.
What usually goes wrong with robotic lawn mowers
- Battery that is weak or will not charge. A mower that cuts for a fraction of its normal time, or does not return to charge, has a tired battery or a charging fault.
- Drive motor or wheel fault. A mower that spins on the spot, gets stuck on slopes or makes a grinding noise has worn wheels, packed grass in a wheel or a failing drive motor.
- Blade motor or disc fault. A cutting disc that wobbles, rattles or has stopped turning, usually after hitting a stone or root.
- Collision, lift or rain sensor fault. A mower that stops for no reason, or thinks it has been lifted, has a faulty sensor.
- Charging station or contact fault. Corroded contacts, or a station that no longer supplies power, leave a mower flat.
Brands and models we look at
These are the brands we list for robotic lawn mowers, and some of the models with their own pages.
Brands: Husqvarna, Mammotion, Segway Navimow, Kress, Worx Landroid, STIHL, Ecovacs Goat, Robomow, Honda, Sunseeker.
Popular models: Husqvarna Automower 450X NERA, Husqvarna Automower 430X NERA, Husqvarna Automower 115H, Mammotion LUBA 2 AWD 3000, Segway Navimow i110N, Worx Landroid Vision L1300, STIHL iMOW 5 EVO, Ecovacs GOAT G1-800.
Repair or replace?
A mower with a worn battery, a drive motor or a blade motor is usually worth repairing, because a replacement part costs far less than a new robot. An older, entry-level model with several faults is closer to the point where a new one makes sense. We tell you after the diagnosis. For safety, disconnect the battery if you can and cover or remove the blades before you bring or send a mower.
Looking after your mower
- Clean the underside after every few cuts. Packed grass and damp are what wear the wheels and the blade motor.
- Replace the blades on schedule. Dull blades make the motor work harder.
- Store it indoors in winter. Charged to about half, in a dry place, the battery lasts years longer.
How a repair works at Blue Apple
The prices for these devices are estimates until we have seen them. Send a request with the model and what is wrong, and we tell you what a repair is likely to cost and how to get the device to us. The final price is confirmed in writing after the diagnosis, before any work starts. You can use the custom repair form, or call 020 239 11 93.
Common questions
Can you repair a Husqvarna Automower?
Yes. Husqvarna models are on the robotic lawn mower category page, along with Mammotion, Segway Navimow, Kress, Worx, Stihl, Robomow and others.
Is it safe to send a mower?
Disconnect the battery if you can and remove or cover the blades first; we tell you how to hand it over when you send a request.
In short
Batteries, wheels, blade motors, sensors and charging stations can each be repaired on a robotic mower, and the diagnosis tells you whether it pays. See the robotic lawn mowers page for the models and repairs, or send us a request. You will find us at Rijnstraat 76-H in Amsterdam, and you can call 020 239 11 93 with a question first.
