Fall is fast approaching and many property owners are starting to see the falling of more leaves. In the past, managing these leaves involved hours of raking and bagging. Now, property owners have the ability to speed up the leaf clearing process with powered leaf blowers. What type of leaf blower is right for you? This article will introduce you to the benefits of each leaf blower type.
The three types of leaf blowers on the market are the back pack, the hand held, and the walk behind. The back pack leaf blowers power base is worn on the back. Shoulder and chest straps hold the power base in place, and the user hand directs the units air tube. These blowers work best for medium or small types of leaf blowing jobs. Their tubing is very flexible, allowing you to reach more hard to get to places. Make sure that the weight and shoulder straps of any back pack leaf blower you buy will be comfortable for your size.
If you are a homeowner, hand held leaf blowers may be more familiar to you. They come as one piece with a handle for the user to carry the unit. The tubing on these leaf blowers is immobile, and wont be able to get into as many areas as back pack blowers. You will find that these leaf blowers are most often powered by battery or electricity. Because of this, they are better suited for smaller jobs, or smaller properties.
Walk behind leaf blowers are typically referred to as commercial blowers. Most are gas powered which make them ideal for large properties or parking lots. This unit is used in the same way as a lawn mower. The user walks behind the unit to blow leaves in the front. The angle of the short blower tube on the unit can be changed. This blower cannot take care of hard to get to areas, but is great for large open areas.
Think about the area you will need to take care of before choosing your leaf blower. Also make sure to determine a budget. All three types of blowers can range anywhere from $100 and up depending on their power and features. One extra feature you may find is the ability to turn the leaf blower into a vacuum. You can blow leaves into a particular area, and then flip a switch to vacuum up your leaf pile.
