Buying the Right Leaf Blower

For some people, landscaping and yard maintenance can be enjoyable and very satisfying as they watch their lawn go from messy to pristine. They take care to make sure that there isn't a single weed or piece of grass that diminishes uniformity. For others, it can be an extremely undesirable chore that they are forced to do by social pressure or penalties that may be imposed by the homeowners association. No matter what your motivation is for taking care of your yard, it will be made easier and more efficacious by a good leaf blower. Before you go out and buy one, there are certain elements that you would do well to consider.

First, it is essential that you know what your main uses will be for your new leaf blower. There are models of leaf blower that are very basic. Their total function is controlled by a simple on/off switch. A leaf blower that has fewer features and options will be less expensive and require a very short learning curve. If you want the leaf blower to sweep your deck or stairs, any one will do. A somewhat higher powered blower will be necessary for gathering leaves or grass clippings on a lawn. You can also find a multi-purpose leaf blower that may have variable speeds, vacuum and mulching as well as snow blowing capabilities.

You must also determine the size of the area on which you will be using your leaf blower. If you require a large range of mobility, there are many leaf blowers that meet your needs. Cordless or battery powered leaf blowers are very mobile and lightweight so that they may be carried virtually anywhere. A gas powered leaf blower would be more powerful. It can be handheld or designed to be worn as a backpack. There are even gas powered blowers that have wheels and may be pushed like a lawn mower. Most homeowners have a medium to small sized yard so a handheld leaf blower would be sufficient. It is possible to find handheld blowers that are cordless, electric, and gas powered.

The final question to consider is how much you are willing to spend. By buying a leaf blower that is within your budget, you reduce a lot of stress and anxiety. The overall least expensive type of leaf blower is electric. There are quite a few options around only fifty dollars. The most expensive is the gas leaf blower ? especially varieties that are more commonly used by professional companies such as backpack and wheeled blowers. Cordless leaf blower models are generally priced somewhere in the middle. You can expect a leaf blower that has more features and higher power to be more expensive, while a very basic model will be less expensive.

Be sure to consider your uses and the size of the area over which you will be operating a leaf blower before you decide on which one you will buy. If you have a higher price range, it is often tempting to buy a model that has many features that you won't use. All of these factors should influence your decision.