{"id":8122,"date":"2012-08-31T09:09:40","date_gmt":"2012-08-31T14:09:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10rate.com\/?p=8122"},"modified":"2012-08-31T09:09:40","modified_gmt":"2012-08-31T14:09:40","slug":"choosing-a-leaf-blower-gas-electric-or-cordless","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10rate.com\/choosing-a-leaf-blower-gas-electric-or-cordless\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing a Leaf Blower: Gas, Electric, or Cordless?"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Brittany Rowland<\/a><\/strong> You have a yard that requires a lot of work throughout the year. Raking, gathering, and bagging leaves is a tough, time-consuming task. A leaf blower can greatly aid you in your landscaping duties. Additionally, it’s useful for sweeping off patios, pool decks, and driveways quickly. I’m sure we’ve all had unexpected company over and wished we could make the walkway and front lawn look presentable at a moment’s notice. <\/p>\n If you’re considering buying a leaf blower, you have to decide if you want a gas, electric, or cordless version. Each kind has its pros and cons. It’s up to you to decide which kind best suits your yard’s needs.<\/p>\n Gas <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Gas-operated leaf blowers are very powerful but they’ve gotten a bad rap over the years because of the smelly fumes they release and the hassle of mixing gas and oil to run them. However, modern gas blowers have gotten better at controlling their emissions, vibrations, and noise, making them a perfectly viable option.<\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n Electric<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Electric leaf blowers are praised for being environmentally friendly because they don’t run on fuel or release emissions. They are an economical purchase, especially if you have a small yard. Electric models are still powerful machines.<\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cordless<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Cordless leaf blowers seek to find a compromise between gas blowers, which have the greatest mobility, and electric blowers, which are lightweight and don’t require fuel. Cordless blowers are ideal for families with small yards who need a blower for only light tasks like sweeping off decks and sidewalks.<\/p>\n Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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