Gas vs. Electric Blowers

When you’re ready to graduate from the rake, here are a few considerations to make when choosing a leaf blower for your yard:

Power

How big is your yard? More importantly, how many leaves do you need to move? If you have a small yard or only a few trees an electric blower will probably do the trick. For bigger yards and multiple trees a gas blowers can make your life a lot easier.

Weight & Mobility

Gas blowers are usually heavier than electric, but electric blowers are corded and can limit your mobility. Again, you’ll want to consider the size of your yard or the number of trees you have – which translates to time spent operating the equipment.

Environmental Impact

For some, the convenience and power of a gas-fueled blower outweighs the green benefits of an electric model. You’ll also want to factor in the cost of refueling and the maintenance involved with owning a gas blower.

Price

Electric blowers are less expensive, but gas blowers give you more bang for the buck.

Compare the cost – and capabilities – of gas blowers and electric blowers