CAI Machine & Repair · Service by appointment
Small Engine Repair in Wheaton & DuPage County
An engine that won’t start, surges or loses power can put the whole job on hold. CAI Machine & Repair diagnoses and repairs small engines and powered equipment for homeowners and businesses across DuPage County, with mobile service and pickup and delivery available by appointment and job scope.
Get to the cause of the starting or running problem
Hard starting, rough running and stalling can have different causes. Share what the engine does, when the problem began and whether it changes as the engine warms up. That information helps focus the diagnosis before repair work is agreed.
- No-start and hard-start conditions
- Surging, stalling or loss of power
- Fuel-system and carburetor problems
- Starter and other mechanical faults
- Maintenance before seasonal use or after storage
Service for the equipment you depend on
CAI’s existing powered-equipment service covers lawn mowers, riding mowers, snowblowers, portable generators, pressure washers and other small-engine equipment. Send the make, model and a photo of the identification label so we can discuss whether your machine and repair are a fit.
A practical repair plan before work begins
The next step depends on the fault, access to the equipment and parts availability. Some work can be handled at your location; other jobs need pickup or shop capability. Labor, parts and travel are discussed by scope, and machining or welding is quoted separately when needed. See the homepage pricing section for the current listed rates.
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Before you book
Can you work on an engine that has been sitting?
Yes—contact CAI about diagnostics and service for equipment coming out of storage. Include how long it has been unused, what fuel is in it and the symptoms. The repair plan depends on the condition found.
Do I have to bring my equipment to a shop?
Mobile service and pickup and delivery are available by appointment and job scope. CAI has no walk-in storefront; arrange service before transporting equipment.
Local service
Based in Wheaton. Serving DuPage County.
No walk-in storefront. Mobile service, pickup and delivery are arranged by appointment and job scope. Send your town with your inquiry to confirm availability.
Tell us about the job
Let’s talk about your repair.
Send the make and model, your town, the symptoms and clear photos. For machining or fabrication, include dimensions and material if known. Most inquiries receive a response within one business day.