Blowin’ in the Manmade Wind: 9 of the Best Leaf Blowers
If you have a property the size of Yosemite or you are simply fed up with raking autumn leaves, you might be thinking about adding a leaf blower to your arsenal of fall cleanup implements.
In addition to clearing up leaves, a leaf blower can also help you remove grass clippings, other garden debris, and clean out gutters.
Additionally, they are more efficient for use on driveways or parking areas than a rake.
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As you consider which blower to purchase, you’ll want to think about your work style and your landscape.
You’ll need to figure out whether you want a gas powered, corded electric, or cordless electric model. Gas powered blowers are usually heavier, noisier, and more powerful than their electric counterparts.
Cordless options rely on a rechargeable battery that limits their running time, and corded models – usually the lightest and quietest – have you tethered to an electrical outlet.
We’ll cover this in more detail below.
And if you haven’t used one before, our buying guide will cover the basics of how the different types of leaf blower work, and what the technical terms mean.
It’s not possible to state categorically which model is the best leaf blower, as this will depend on your specific needs.
For small yards, a corded or cordless handheld model is often the most efficient.
Those with larger yards may require the extra oomph of a gas-powered model. You can compromise on the weight by selecting a backpack blower, or even bring a hurricane into your yard with a walk-behind model.
We’ve narrowed it down to nine different models to suit all budgets across the
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