There are many different factors that come into play when choosing a leaf blower. Many of them are just about personal choices and preferences. However, you should try to match the machine to what you want to do and the amount of work that needs to be done. Here are ten tips for thinking the right way:
- If you have a lot of work to do, choose to walk behind the blower, especially if you live in a wooded area and there is a lot of land to clear, where the leaves accumulate to a certain depth.
- If you have a large area to remove a lot of leaves, use a back blower. The backpack blower is powerful, but its design makes it comfortable and easy to operate. You can use them for a long time without feeling tired.
- For a light to moderate leaf blower, choose a hand blower. The yard is fairly large and you don’t have to use the machine for long.
- Hand-held machines are quick and easy to use, but they get heavier over time.
- Use gas-powered machines where you have to blow a lot and don’t pay attention to relatively heavy things. Gas blowers are available in a variety of motor sizes to suit your power needs.
- Choose a motor for small size and light blowing leaves. The motor uses a power cord, which limits the distance you can reach.
- Use the battery blower for very simple work, and you only need to work for about 20 minutes. Some have two batteries, which will extend the usage time. The battery is rechargeable.
- If you want to collect and pack leaves instead of blowing them away, choose a leaf blower with a suction function. Some machines also have a capping function, which can chop and compress the leaves to take up less space.
- If you want to break wet leaves and move larger objects, choose a higher wind speed. The air speed is measured in MPH and should be measured at the end of the tube.
- If you need to vacuum heavy, damp, and large leaves, look to machines that move a lot of air. You can verify this by looking at measurements in cubic feet per minute, or CFM.
- If you need a relatively quiet blower, use an electric blower. The electric blower is also very light.
After deciding what type of machine to buy, check as many reviews as possible to get the most reliable and cost-effective solution.