Keep Fall Beautiful With An Electric Leaf Blower Review
Everybody loves fall. It is the time of year when the colors on the tress are turning golden and the leaves begin to drift slowly to the ground. The beauty of fall however is somewhat dampened when you wake up one morning and all those beautiful orange leaves are now littering your yard and need to be cleared. The old school rake will still do the trick but an electric leaf blower would make it so much simpler.
Leaf blowers make life so much easier but they have been the topic for environmental concern due to their air and noise pollution. It is for this reason that the electric versions have proven to be the more popular choice as they do not require harmful fuels to start their motor. Electric leaf blowers are also easier to handle as they are much lighter because you don’t have to carry around the tank of gas. All in all they are much less hassle than their gas guzzling counterparts. Their electrically powered motor means there is no need to mess with dirty fuel or refill the tank halfway through the job.
The basic make up of these handy tools are a high power fan surrounded by a resilient cover and with tubes connected to the fan to direct the air and send the leaves to their neat piles.
Electric blowers can either strictly perform the task of blowing, or you can invest in a blower/vacuum model which not only blows the leaves, but the vacuum feature allows for the leaves and debris to be collected in a separately attached bag.
Electric leaf blowers are handheld and are portable and easy to use but they can of course get heavy if your yard is larger than average and takes longer to clear. They are available in either chorded or rechargeable models and this choice depends completely on your size yard and the landscaping of it. The chorded models provide constant power as long as they are connected to an electrical outlet. This could prove a problem if you yard is large and you need to navigate around trees and shrubs. Your other option is a rechargeable model which will collect energy during the time it is plugged in and will retain a charge once unplugged allowing you to work freely without the hindrance of a chord. These models however are limited in their run time and are slightly less powerful than the chorded models.
Leaf blowers can retail for anywhere between $30 and $100 depending on the specifications. It may be wiser to spend a little more to ensure that you get a quality product that will last you a few fall seasons at least. Keep in mind that the electric versions do not require any gas and they also do not need regular engine maintenance as the gas versions would so in the long run they could save you money.
One thing that will affect the price is the size and power capabilities. They vary between powerful full sized models which can clear a grassy area in no time to the light weight less powerful models which are best suited to flat paved areas.
Before you rush off to buy your electric leaf blower, take time to think about your yard and your specific requirements so you can be sure that the model you pick will be helpful to you when clearing the dreaded autumn leaves.
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