How to Buy a Leaf Blower
Save your aching back! When it's time to tend to those autumn leaves, let technology work for you. Here's what you need to know before you buy a leaf blower.
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Consider your property. Is your yard large? Are there trees and wooded areas? You'll want to keep this in mind as you compare features of various models.
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Check out the air volume each model puts out. Most blowers will have a rating of 350 to 600 cubic feet of air per minute (CFM).
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Note the weight of each model. Blowers can weigh 5 to 25 pounds. Think about how much you can realistically work with before buying a 25 pound unit.
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Consider a model with vacuum capability. Some models can operate in reverse, vacuuming leaves into a bag rather than blowing them away.
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Choose between an electric or gas-powered unit. Gas blowers are more powerful, but electric ones are quieter. Do you live in a congested neighborhood where quiet operation would be appreciated? Or is the yard large with lots of trees, making a powerful unit the logical choice?
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Choose a model within your price range with the best selection of features. Expect to pay anywhere between $100 and $500 for a blower, depending upon the specifications.
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Comments
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happycook
Jan 21, 2007
How about a non-motorized alternative to neighbor-unfriendly loud, smelly leaf blowers? how about rolling leaf sweepers, or even rakes! There is a site called the noise clearing house which can illuminate the permenent hearing loss due to tools like these. Not to mention the loss of a quality day in the neighborhood. -
happycook
Jan 21, 2007
How about a non-motorized alternative to neighbor-unfriendly loud, smelly leaf blowers? how about rolling leaf sweepers, or even rakes! There is a site called the noise clearing house which can illuminate the permenent hearing loss due to tools like these. Not to mention the loss of a quality day in the neighborhood.
