Like every other tool on the market, there are different weed eater parts that you can use to repair or upgrade your weed eater. It really doesn’t matter whether you have a gas trimmer or an electric one, you will be able to find weed trimmer parts if you need them. The reason for that is simple. Almost every weed eater brand produces their own replacement parts, and if they don’t, you can always find universal weed eater replacement parts that fit on many different models of trimmers.
The biggest issue is to find weed wacker parts that fit your trimmer best so I suggest first to check out the offer from the brand which produced your trimmer. If they don’t produce them, then you should check out universal parts, just make sure that the trimmer you have (exact model) is on the list of compatible string trimmer parts. That way you can be sure that the part you order is the right one for your trimmer and you can work with it again like it is a brand new.
Besides weed wacker parts you can also find weed wacker accessories that will make the entire trimming job easier and they will make your trimmer last longer. Those accessories aren’t a mandatory part of your trimmer but they are pretty useful, like the additional weed eater handle, weed eater hanger, weed eater racks or, for example, different weed wacker attachments that can turn your trimmer into a blower, edger or some other tool.
So, if you are interested to know what you can do to improve your trimmer (or to repair it) I suggest you take a look at my list of most popular and most useful weed trimmer parts and accessories because I am absolutely sure you will find at least one thing that will catch your attention.
Weed Eater Parts
On this list, you will find string trimmer parts for both gas and electric trimmers so you can be sure that I have covered it all. There are basic things like weed eater string or weed eater replacement spool to the more advanced things like weed eater blades or even weedeater carburetor, so I am pretty sure you will find what you are looking for.
String Trimmer Line
A weed trimmer line is one of the most common string trimmer parts and you will replace it several times in your life because it is a part that cuts the grass so it wears down eventually. I can’t say which is the best string trimmer line because different models use different weedeater strings, but I can help you by recommending you to use the identical line you have in the trimmer. It doesn’t have to be the same brand if you aren’t satisfied with the weed wacker line in the trimmer but I suggest you use the same width for the weed eater replacement spool. There are many trimmer line sizes so you can find what you are looking for, but make sure that you understand how the entire trimmer line replacement goes because it can be pretty tricky. That is something that also depends on the trimmer model you have. You should consider the fact that a stronger trimmer has to be equipped with the strongest trimmer line since the line has to endure its power.
Weed Eater Cord
Another string for weed eater you will have to have, especially if you use corded electric trimmer is a weed wacker cord. They aren’t hard to find since most trimmers use the same type of cord that must fit in your household socket, so basically, the only thing you have to worry about is the length of the weed eater wire that shoots electricity to your trimmer. This is one of specific weed wacker parts that is strictly attached to one trimmer type, and that trimmer type is a corded electric trimmer.
Weed Eater Head
Another pretty interesting weed eater part is the string trimmer head because of it the main part of the trimmer. You use it to cut grass and it has to be really good. The good thing about most trimmer is that you can replace the string trimmer head with the better one if you aren’t satisfied so you really don’t have to worry a lot about that. The weed eater replacement head will do the work like the original one, but you have to be sure that you bought the best string trimmer head for your model. Just like other parts, make sure that the weed wacker replacement head you want is compatible with the tool you have.
Weed Eater Blades
If you aren’t a fan of the basic weed trimmer heads, then I am sure you have discovered weed eaters without strings. Those tools use weed eater blades to trim the grass and they are more dangerous than string trimmer blades, which are basically strings. The most common weed wacker blade is the one for the brush cutter. That blade cuts small branches and the blade is the only option. You can’t choose brush cutter blade for string trimmer because the string isn’t strong enough. You can only work with weed eater blades.
Weed Eater Carburetor
The next part I want t show you is the heart of the gas trimmer. It is a part of the weed eater engine and once it dies you can’t work with the trimmer anymore. But, the good thing is that there are different packs like a weed eater carburetor kit, that will help you remove the dead carburetor and put the new one so your weed eater motor can work as a baby again. Make sure that you know the model of your gas trimmer because it is not the same to use a 2 stroke carburetor or a 4-stroke carburetor in your weed eater engine.
Weed Eater Fuel
The same story is with the weed eater fuel. There are many different types of fuel on the market and it is good to use the weed wacker fuel that suits your trimmer best. Also, keep in mind that there is a difference between 2-cycle and 4-cycle trimmers so you have to be sure which one is yours. You can’t mix oil and fuel with every gas trimmer model and not every weed eater fuel is a good choice. Since I am already talking about fuels, I feel the urge to tell you the same things about the weed eater fuel line. Make sure that you buy your weed eater gas line from the same brand you got the trimmer, or if you can’t then use the universal part that fits perfectly on your trimmer, this is a part you have to do properly if you want your gas trimmer to work for ages.
Weed Eater Spark Plug
Just like every engine, the gas trimmer comes with the spark plug and sometimes if you trimmer won’t work, it can be related to that. That is why it is a good idea to have a spare weed eater spark plug near your gas trimmer. If it won’t start, you can easily replace the spark plug to see if that is the problem or something else.
Weed Eater Accessories
There aren’t that many weed eater accessories on the market because the trimmer comes with so many parts you don’t have to use accessories. Most of those accessories are made to help you handle or maintain the trimmer, or even change the tasks your trimmer does in your yard. Yes, I am talking about weed eater attachments that can transform your trimmer into a blower or edger in seconds.
Weed Trimmer Attachments
As I have already mentioned, there are many string trimmer attachments that can help you maintain your yard from the grass to the tree branches. But, not every trimmer can use those attachments so make sure that your model has the ability to combine different weed trimmer heads before you order attachments. With weed wacker attachments you can transform your trimmer into an edger, blower, cultivator, brush cutter, hedge trimmer, and many other tools. That is why we call trimmers who have the ability to change heads multi-tools. They are the only thing you need to keep your lawn, yard or garden in the best shape possible.
Weed Eater Cover
A weed eater cover is not so popular accessory, not because it is not good, it is because people have no idea it exists! This interesting cover protects the base of your trimmer from water and other debris which makes it a great feature if you want to keep your trimmer in the best shape possible. There aren’t that many weed eater covers on the market, but they are mostly universal. It actually depends on the size of the trimmer base so make sure that it will fit on your trimmer. The best way to do that is the check the size of the cover you are interested in.
Weed Eater Handle
Weed eater handle is an accessory that can help you control the trimmer. It comes in many different shapes but the best one is the loop handle. The loop handle goes almost all around the trimmer so you can grab it in any position, no matter if you are trimming, edging or doing something else. Most of the weed eater handlebar models are easy to attach so you don’t have to worry how you will get them on the trimmer, as long as they are compatible with your tool.
Weed Eater Racks
It is a good idea to get weed eater hanger or a holder if you don’t have a safe space reserved for your trimmer. The best part about most weed eater holder models is that they are small, they can easily be fixed to any wall and they are universal. They look like a big coat hanger and you literally hang your trimmer on them. So, if you store your trimmer on the garage floor, I suggest you switch to the weed eater racks because it is better to keep the trimmer away (above) from the critters, moisture or debris that can be found in sheds or other storage areas.