Electric Lawn Mower
Have you ever wanted to enjoy the smell of that freshly cut grass without nasty fumes from a gasoline powered mower? An electric lawn mower is one of the newer mowers that addresses this exact issue.
With no bad smells, minimal noise, and big cost savings, electric lawn mowers are becoming quite popular with homeowners.
Electric Lawn Mower
Comparing an electric lawn mower to gasoline powered mower is really like comparing a Tesla Model S to a Chevrolet Blazer. They both serve a unique purpose, but one is substantially quieter and more fuel efficient than the other.
Electric lawn mowers have become popular in recent years as homeowners have developed more of an interest in making their landscaping a quiet activity rather than one that wakes up the entire neighborhood at 6:00am on a Saturday morning. You know that I’ve lived through that before. Electric lawn mowers used to be a non-viable option due to their limited battery life. However, modern advancement has created a world of batteries that can power your mower to see the job to completion.
When you purchase an electric lawn mower, you’ll get access to the key benefits:
- Instant ignition
- Quiet operation
- No exhaust fumes that you’ll inhale
- No regular engine maintenance
- No need for that gas can
- No more spilling gas on your lawn!
Cordless Mower
If you look around at the possibilities of an electric lawn mower, you’ll notice that there are some corded options as well as cordless electric lawn mowers.
You could think of a “corded” electric lawn mower much like a vacuum cleaner for your yard. It is important to be able to manage the coiling of the cord. Similarly, you want to make sure that you don’t run over your cord with the mower blade!
When you want to avoid any trouble with cords, you’ll probably want to consider an electric cordless lawn mower.
Electric Mower
As mentioned, the primary argument against electric mowers in the past was the mediocre battery life.
But batteries for outdoor power equipment continue to see improvements, which is good news for energy-conscious homeowners.
If you have a bigger yard (over an acre) you may want to consider the battery life of the electric mower you choose. Replacing a mower battery can cost around $150, which could be the cost of a new mower altogether in some cases. You can see this chart below to get an idea of what you’ll be saving.
However, you will also want to consider the costs you will be saving:
- Avoid oil cost
- No more gas cost
- No engine maintenance
Why buy an electric mower?
It’s worth noting that the average size of yards for most homeowners has been steadily decreasing for the last 10 years. Most homeowners have a simple .25 acre that needs regular mowing.
While there is a time and place for big machinery to get the job done, it’s likely that an electric lawn mower will fit the bill for most homeowners that only have a small amount of maintenance.
And with a nice quiet, fume-less operation that also saves you cash over time, it’s worth looking into!
Which one is the best?
Maybe you’ve read this and said, “Yes! An electric lawn mower is right for me. But which is the best?”
Well, like all things on the Internet, that’s really a matter of opinion. However, the Mow Master has put together a guide to help you determine what is the best electric lawn mower for you!
You can click here to read the guide and browse available, recommended electric lawn mowers.