Why I Will Never Buy an Ego Power Lawnmower-It Has Too Many Failure Points-
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- Опубликовано: 14 май 2020
- I dig into an ego power lawnmower to fix it, as I explore the lawnmower for the problem and find Many failure points for the wiring. Many places for shorts to accrue. Enjoy the video and click subscribe.
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Had my 2nd gen ego for two seasons with no problems. Then again, I have watched videos and fortunately have enough room that I don't have to fold up the handle whenever I put it away. If it quit working next year and I couldn't fix it I would by another new one. Even at that point it would be less than half what I used to pay someone to mow the lawn for two years. I will never go back to a gas (oil, filter, spark plug, noise, stink and hope that it will start in the Spring) mower.
I have had one for 5 years, loved it, until this year! Nothing but electrical problems that I cannot fix. It's in the wiring, tried many suggestions on RUclips with negative success.
I own the echo CLM-58v ,had it for 5 years and is still going good . So I'm thankful
Thanks for sharing. I'm working on one now that seems to have similar issues. You have a new sub!
There are endless great reviews on this...i have one and love it....so does my neighbor....its actually quite hard to find a negative review on this mower. I think you were just unlucky
I was probably unlucky. I am most displeased with the fact that I might have gotten a bad mower and the company won’t do anything because I don’t own a piece of paper. Do you and your neighbor fold it up a lot. I’m wondering if a lot of the users leave it all folded out. That way the wires are not flexing a ton and not causing shorts.
@@countryhandyman1064 yes always fold it up...one of the best features...cant do that with a gas mower due to all the fluids
Country Handyman it has a 5 year warranty. Why attempt self repair?
I don’t have a receipt I was told they wouldn’t touch it without a receipt.
Hmmm I must have gotten a bad mower. That’s to bad.
I had mine for over 4 years without problems before selling it to my neighbor. We both love it.
I run gen 2 commercially and they do have handle issues mostly associated with the self propelled unit, I'd warrenty it. I just got a gen 3 select cut one and have my fingers crossed they solved the issues with gen 2.
I hope the fix some of the problems as well. They are to expensive to break like that.
Hi: I have had the LM2000P EGO mower for 6 years, and later got an LM2102SP EGO mower4 years ago Both have provided excellent service. Even the 5AH and 7.5AH batteries I got with the two machines are still in top shape ( knock on wood 🙂). In your comments section Mr. Shisong Chen’s video has been referenced. His video
ruclips.net/video/TEZgGmjFNqg/видео.html is a fast repair procedure If you have a broken pin on the connector. If your case is different, then try the continuity testing function of a digital multimeter.
There are 3 bunches of wire (EGO calls them harnesses) coming down from the handle to the “Service Compartment” (that is the compartment opened around the 4 mins mark. 3 wires from the speed control, red-black-green, are obviously good, so are the two wires connected to the microswitch actuated by the SP lever on the handle. That means First check continuity on the wires of the “Safety Switch” ( Start Switch) on the handle to the Service Compartment ( a likely source of your trouble). Finally there are wires coming down from the microswitch in the middle of the extended handle, which senses the full extension of the handle. The EGO design weakness is that the wire harnesses get pinched, because of the foldability of the mower (Important reason I bought the mowers). If you never fold the mower, you will never face the problems mentioned. When you identify the broken wire replace it with a good multi strand wire of the same size. Good luck.
PS: EGO has two motors in the mower. One is the Self-propel SP small motor, which as shown in your video works. Then there is the large electric motor which turns the mowing blade. Give EGO credit for avoiding belts.
PS2: I wish you had posted or can post your one hour long video. It will be instructive for many EGO owners.
I got it to work. I had to jump some safety wires to get it to work. Viewers comments helped me out. It works much better. The safety switch still should not have failed this soon.
ust thought I'd share: (LM2130SP, purchased Feb2021): No issues in 2021...in 2022 it simply cuts off while cutting. It appears to run for approx. 20 minutes then it shuts off and won't restart (Battery goes through 1 to 2 led indicator lights). But it will restart after some rest time: 15 minute rest, it will run for about 2 min. 45 minute rest, it will run for 10 minutes or so. Mind you I only took note of these types of times just once before taking it in. And I'm not cutting through overgrown grass here, I'm bagging very little clippings, probably even shorter than the 1/3 rule this time of year. The underdeck is clean, nothing there. Did this to me on 3 separate consecutive occasions this season (Mar/Apr 2022). It's not the battery, as I have swapped batteries and both work fine in the second piece of equipment (string trimmer). Also, nothing appears to be hot as for as I can tell and nothing out of the ordinary happens before or after, it just shuts off. I called EGO and they referred to me to their authorized warranty center (an hour away). I turned it in on 20 Apr and explained what it was doing to me. I called them today (27Apr) and they can't seem to replicate my issue. Which I was afraid of. The associate I spoke with said they went through several batteries and been going back and forth with EGO regarding my issue. But if they can't replicate what's happening with me not sure what else can be done. I guess, they are talking with EGO to see if any other customers are having similar issues this this lawnmower.
I have had exactly the same problem as John. Took it to authorized dealer and they also could not replicate. Said they didn't run it with a load though. Doesn't matter. Can't trust it to cut a small lawn without quitting. Then I have to give it time to cool off so I can finish the lawn. Apparently motor overheating, not the battery. Ugh!
I had a Ryobi 48 volt lawn mower that was 15 years old before it died. This ego I have had for 5 years and it needs it's third battery. I have stopped 5 people from buying ego products
I've had one for three seasons. No problems. I got mine at Home Depot.
Mine is the same age as yours and it just died on me ... short wires is what I’m expecting
@@user-kp3ib5jd2p sorry to hear it
I've had my ego for 8 years, and the only problem I've had was the height adjustment handle came out, and the unit is sealed so can't put the handle back in !? Other than that, no problems what so ever...it's a great mower !!
This is my sons lawn mower it has the short. Lawn mower is a dog. I have to get his receipt to turn this junk back. He has had to use a commercial company to mow his yard. Go back, go back this is a stain on Home Depot and ergo. I will spread the word. Don’t risk it apparently u have to hot wire it to work. Deserves a class action law suite. Green my butt.
Yeah when you buy a product that cost more than a good gas mower then it should last way longer and be worth the price.
I have had my EGO for over 4 years. I love it. I see the flashing green light problem that you have. Normally, I just take the battery out and put it back in to take care of the problem.
I tried that and it didn’t work. I watched a video linked in the above comments and it worked but looking at this mower vs the harbor freight brand and the harbor freight looks built better and looks better and the wires run better and I am not a fan of this mower.
@@countryhandyman1064 fair enough, but I have a small flat lawn and this thing has been great for years. No gas, oil, no anything but bag changes and battery charges.
I don’t doubt that a more challenging lawn would wear it out quickly. I also don’t ever fold the handle or leave it outside in the rain.
I would say if treated nicely it does just what I needed- it fired the gas mower.
Bought one in 2024 5 yrs warrenty on the mower/3 yrs on the batteries /3 yrs on the fast charger.
The harbor freight lawn mower is called Atlas. It costs $319, self propelled tool only. Sorry that wasn’t in the video.
The $319 price is misleading. It does not include the fast charger and battery, which is a 2.5AH, 80V battery. A minimally equipped Atlas Lawnmower will cost around $550+ Tax. The Self-propelled EGO COMES WITH 7.5 AH battery ( 56 V).
Home Depot does not sell Ego mowers. Just because you cant fix it does not make it the "worst"mower ever.
Personally, it is one of the best of the electric mowers on the market but they have some improvements to make.
Gas mowers have had 75 years to perfect!
Too bad you didn’t register it with the receipt when you got it. It’s covered under warranty. No one should have to take it apart like you did.
One of the wires is shorted out and needs replacing.
Mine was a headache from the get go. A sorry waste of time and money. Less than two years in it's headed for the trash heap.
Definitely looks like there are a lot of places for the lawn mower to fail. I’m skeptical of electric lawn and garden equipment, especially mowers, trimmers and blowers, not at much.
I am ver skeptical of them. It’s just easier to do gas power. I feel gas is much easier to fix.
Country Handyman Its easy to fix because most of us know how a engine works, how to maintain it and they are very reliable.
Don’t buy one I’m frustrated with mine I’m going gas alllll the way
I’m just kidding thanks a lot this helped
8 hours on mine and it died the same way,shortly after the warranty. Not all people have tools and know how. This problem should be a recall item.
I bought one. Motor failed the second season. Repaired under warranty. Took 3 months to get it back. Mowed twice and the battery failed. I threw it away.
I feel gas powered mowers are just the way to go
ZERO customer service. No email and they don't answer the phone. The recording says you can leave a message or a callback number but it doesn't work.
It’s under warranty, why are you even messing with it? Love mine.
I don’t have the receipt they won’t fix it without the recipt
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I purchased the self propelled 2135,
Used it 8 times in 9 months then battery failed.
EGO confirmed a defective battery and said they would replace it, still waiting going on 4 weeks.
EGO customer service is extremely poor.
I WOULD NOT recommend their products based on their poor response for warranty repairs.
If you haven't done it already, this is exactly how to fix it.. mine was doing the exact same thing. I used a paper clip just to make sure it worked, then I spliced the black and red wire together.
ruclips.net/video/TEZgGmjFNqg/видео.html
You saved the day. I did the little trick and mowed the whole lawn with no problems. I have so many question on why it was doing what it was doing and why connecting those wires worked?
Well there ya go little buddy. Now do a video of how you fixed it and make it right.
Still loving mine 3 seasons later. 🤙🤙 might want to leave the repairs to a tech that knows what’s going on
Only a matter of time. Our broke along with 3/5 batteries. Luckily the mower fix only took a few minutes to bypass the failed safety switch, but they fail so often.
If you look at the electronics on a toro gas mower it’s just as bad. I wanted a new gas mower but will not buy any under 6hp. I only found ONE over 5hp for sale locally. I was going to get a toro super cycler with 190cc but they stupidly have a Battery pack for electric start. Electric starter motor to burn out after a few hundred starts. I just want a pull cord. Instead all decent mowers have stupid transmissions and stupid blade stop and battery electric start. At least ego put safety first. I would rather have a mower not run than one that doesn’t stop.
It is good that they put after first but don’t make it the down fall of a good product. I am hating the electronics are now running anything that has a motor now days.
I Paid more then that for my EZGO. My EZGO IS DOING THAT. AND IT MAKES ME MAD. I Have over 700$ in it.
I've have an EGO mower and have not had a single problem, stills performs like the day I bought it over six years ago. I replaced a Honda gas power mower with this EGO mower and have no regrets. Even the 5ah battery still has the same performance. Last year I replaced our gas powered snowblower with the EGO SNT2110 . Ego makes very good equipment.....never going back to gas.
Cheap plastic throwaway crap is all people buy these days. Oil is $5. A pull cord: maybe $4. Blades: $12-$40. You must have an air filter to protect the rings in the engine. People who complain about maintenance on a gas engine are lazy and obviously loaded.
I don't know why this piece of junk has a lot of good reviews.
I bought one and it was not usable in tall and a little bit wet grass.
It was stalling every second and the grass keep blocking the side kit.
I wasted $700 for something won't mow.
Battery died, brand new.. 6 mows. These things are trash. Stored inside climate controlled house. The cut isn't that great, the deck can't handle bumpy ground well at all, build quality is mediocre, engaging and stopping the self drive is awful on each line.
Expect a lot more for 700.
Ok... apparently you solved the problem, you talked a lot but you didn't say what you did or how you solved the problem, you didn't show anything in your video, you tried to help other people but that's not how you make a video to solve a problem, need to be more explicit
I'm sorry, but your so many problems were pretty much self-imposed. A call to Ego or an internet search would have saved you a lot of agravation.
How were they self imposed?
Just because you don't know how to fix it doesn't make it a bad mower. Ego makes amazing products! You obviously know the general problem with this particular mower. Figure it out.
He’s not saying that he doesn’t know how to fix it so it’s a bad mower. He’s saying it’s a bad mower because there are so many points for it to fail in all the safety switches and wiring. Ignorant comment.