Pros & Cons of Electric Lawnmowers
Electric lawnmowers are becoming more popular and more available as consumers look for more environmentally friendly and quieter options to the traditional gas-powered lawn-mower. There are pros and cons that consumers should consider when lawnmower shopping. Does this Spark an idea?
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Noise and Power
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Electric lawnmowers are not nearly as loud as gas-powered lawnmowers. Generally, electric lawnmowers are not as powerful as gas-powered mowers.
Money
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According to lawncare.net, "yearly maintenance for electric mowers is estimated at about $5 to $25 per year, while a gas powered mower uses more than $700 a year in gasoline, parts, tune-ups and oil" (see Reference 1).
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Environmental Impact
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Electric lawnmowers have a lower environmental impact then gas-powered lawnmowers.
Time Frame
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Cordless battery-powered electric lawnmowers will only mow for 30 minutes to one hour.
Repair
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According to lawncare.net, "some electric mower owners have had trouble finding repair parts for electric mowers when they need them" (see Reference 1).
Dangers
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Electric lawnmowers with a cord mean you have to stay connected to an outlet and be careful not to run over the cord.
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