Corded Vs. Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers
Electric lawn mowers are ideal for people who are environmentally conscious or have small lawns. There are two versions of electric lawn mowers available to consumers. One version is a corded lawn mower, which is tethered to a power cord, and the other is a cordless lawn mower that has a rechargeable electric battery. Both have their upsides, but also their downsides. Does this Spark an idea?
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Lawn Size
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An electric lawn mower cannot be attached to an extension cord that is longer than 75 feet. This is because the motor will take an extreme power dip that causes the blades to barely spin. Cordless lawn mowers will go anywhere as long as the battery as charged, so they are better suited for longer yards.
Time Usage
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An electric lawn mower is usable as long as it is plugged into an outlet. A cordless lawn mower only works for an hour and a half on a fully charged battery. If the lawn takes longer than that, then it will require charging the battery overnight before cutting again.
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Price
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Corded mowers are cheaper than cordless ones. As of June 2010, a corded mower will cost around $200, whereas a cordless one will cost around $400. For a consumer on a budget, a cordless mower will save a lot of money on a corded mower.
Maintenance
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Both styles require replacement blades after two years of use, which cost about the same price. Cordless mower batteries, however, cost upwards of $100 and may need replaced after a few years.
Blade Size
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Cordless mowers cut with a 19-inch blade. Corded mowers are available in all kinds of different sizes. They start at 14-inch and go up to 20-inch. This gives consumers more choices that will help them buy the mower that fits their needs. For example, if there are multiple trees that are 15-inches apart, a 15-inch or lower corded mower will work whereas the 19-inch cordless mower will not.
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