An electric leaf blower is probably the most popular type of leaf blower for most homeowners<\/strong>. First of all, they are very affordable<\/strong>. They are quieter<\/strong> than gas leaf blowers. There are no fumes from gas and oil.<\/strong> Therefore, this makes them more environmentally friendly.<\/strong> And they require little or no maintenance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Electric leaf blowers come in two models, corded and cordless<\/strong>. There are advantages and disadvantages to each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A corded model means that you are going to need an extension cord for power<\/strong>. This means you will need an electric plug that is accessible to the outdoors. The longest extension cords come in 100 feet. You really shouldn\u2019t connect cords together to go any longer than that. Damage could result to your leaf blower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cordless leaf blowers require a battery to power them<\/strong>. Just like a corded leaf blower, they are lightweight and quieter than gas models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you already own a cordless tool of some kind you will likely want to strongly consider purchasing a cordless leaf blower in that same brand.<\/strong> For example, if you already own a WORX cordless product, you will probably want to buy a WORX cordless leaf blower. Most brands will make their batteries so that they will fit multiple products<\/strong>. Something to point out though is that you need to stay within the same voltage<\/strong>. So, for example, you cannot use a 20 volt battery on a leaf blower that uses a 40 volt battery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The power provided by the electric motor in a corded leaf blower is rated in terms of amps. They range from 7 amp to 12 amp.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The smaller leaf blowers are rated in the 7 amp range. These are great if you have a small yard and not many leaves. They also work great for things like blowing out your garage and cleaning the sidewalks or deck. I have a spot under a table that is sheltered from the rain where I keep one of these small units to blow off my deck. It makes it easy to just pick it up and blows things off in a hurry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The larger units feature more powerful motors that are rated up to 12 amps<\/strong>. These models can be just as powerful as a gas leaf blower, but at the same time, much lighter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These 6 and 7 amp electric leaf blowers are perfect for light jobs. They are best used on hard surfaces such as driveways, sidewalks, decks and cleaning out your garage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>Sun Joe 6-Amp Corded Electric Leaf Blower<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>Black & Decker Corded Electric Leaf Blower, 7-Amp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>WORX WG506 7.5 Amp 2-Speed Leaf Blower<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>Greenworks 7 Amp Single Speed Leaf Blower<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are actually looking for something where you can move a pile of leaves, you are going to want a leaf blower with a little more power. A 12 amp motor is going to give you just what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>WORX WG520 Turbine Leaf Blower<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>CRAFTSMAN Leaf Blower, 12-Amp<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a lot of leaves then a blower vacuum mulcher may be the way to go. You can blow all the leaves up into a pile and then vacuum them up and mulch them into a container. This reduces yard waste that is going into a landfill. An even better way of disposing of the mulch is to lay it on your gardens. Gets rid of the leaves and fertilizers your garden at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>Black and Decker High Performance Blower Vac Mulcher<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Can be purchased as the blower\/vac\/mulcher only<\/strong><\/span><\/a> or with a leaf collection system<\/span><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>WORX WG509 TRIVAC 12 Amp 3-in-1 Electric Blower\/Mulcher\/Vacuum with Multi-Stage All Metal Mulching System<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Combine with the WORX Leaf Collection System<\/strong><\/span><\/a> for easy disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>Toro 51619 Ultra Blower Vac<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Batteries for cordless leaf blowers have come a long way in the past five years<\/strong>. Lithium ion technology has dramatically improved the batteries so cordless leaf blowers can really compete. Li-ion batteries offer many advantages over the old Ni-cad batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today’s lithium-ion batteries come in voltages between 18v and 120v. 20 volt and 40 volt are the most common.<\/strong> 20 volt batteries are used for the smaller blowers that are commonly used for sweeping driveways, sidewalks, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep in mind that cordless leaf blowers will drain a battery more quickly than any other garden tool<\/strong>. That is the reason that, at least at this point in time, you will not find many cordless blower vacuums. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Because your battery is going to discharge quickly, you are going to want to have at least one spare battery<\/strong> so you can be charging one while you are using the other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Things to look for when shopping for a battery-powered leaf blower are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The motor is the part of a cordless leaf blower that takes the power from the battery and used it to make the leaf blower run. Traditional motors transmit the charge from the battery through carbon brushes. Some of that charge gets lost due to friction. That makes this type of transfer inefficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead, modern brushless motors use magnets to transmit the charge without bringing parts into contact with each other. The result of a brushless motor is that a more consistent power is created that is more similar to a gas leaf blower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So the two things you want to look for in a cordless leaf blower is a battery with a higher voltage and one with a brushless motor.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>BLACK & DECKER 20V MAX Cordless Sweeper with Power Boost<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/span>WORX WG545.1 AIR 20V Battery-Powered Leaf Blower\/Sweeper with Accessories<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Can also be purchased with a high capacity battery<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Or a 32 volt battery<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nCorded Electric Leaf Blowers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Advantages of a corded leaf blower:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Disadvantages of a corded leaf blower:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cordless Leaf Blowers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Advantages of a cordless leaf blower:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Disadvantages of a cordless leaf blower:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What to look for when buying a corded leaf blower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Best Corded Leaf Blower Reviews<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
7 amp Blowers<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSun Joe 6-Amp Corded Electric Leaf Blower<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBlack & Decker Corded Electric Leaf Blower<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWORX WG506 Corded Blower<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nGreenworks 7 Amp Single Speed Electric Leaf Blower<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n12 Amp Blowers<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWORX Turbine 12 amp Corded Leaf Blower<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nCraftsman 12 amp Electric Leaf Blower<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBest Blower Vacuum Mulchers<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBlack and Decker BV6000 Leaf Blower Vac Mulcher<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWORX WG509 Electric Trivac<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nToro 51619 Ultra Blower Vac<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhat to look for when buying a cordless leaf blower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Battery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Brushless Motor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Best Cordless Leaf Blower Reviews<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Popular 20 Volt Corded Electric Leaf Blowers<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nBLACK & DECKER 20V MAX Cordless Sweeper with Power Boost<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWORX WG545.1 AIR 20V PowerShare Cordless Blower\/Sweeper<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n40 Volt Cordless Leaf Blowers<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Greenworks 40v Variable Speed Cordless Blower<\/h4>\n\n\n\n