Yard maintenance can become quite a hassle in the Northeast when fall rolls around. All that beautiful foliage looks great on the trees, but once it starts falling off into your yard it just looks like a lot of work! Purchasing the right Husqvarna leaf blowers in NJ can help remove some of the hassle from fall cleanup and give you more time to appreciate the upcoming holiday season. There are so many on the market that it can be a little bit overwhelming trying to determine which one is the best for you, so let’s break it down a bit and take a look at the different types of leaf blowers available to customers.
Electric Leaf Blowers
These come in two varieties: corded and battery powered. The advantage of a corded model is that they are much lighter than other models and are easier to start than gas pull-cord engines. Since they plug directly into an electrical source, there’s no need for a battery, and they’re fairly quiet. However, the power cord can really limit your mobility, making them the best leaf blowers for, say, a back patio or a small yard but terrible for anything that requires reach. The Husqvarna battery powered variety is only slightly heavier and has the advantage of not requiring a constant power source. The batteries need to be recharged often though, so choose these models only if your yard is not very large, or you don’t mind stopping to recharge every hour.
An example of a gas powered leaf blower and a battery powered leaf blower
Husqvarna Gas Powered Leaf Blowers
You’ve probably seen gas powered hand held blowers being used by professional landscapers. They are a good choice for businesses, since they can run for hours instead of forcing their user to stop to recharge. The disadvantage is that they are much louder and more difficult to start. In addition they require more maintenance than their electric counterparts and weigh a good bit more. Gas blowers come with either two stroke or four stroke engines. These types of leaf blowers are serious equipment. For homeowners who don’t mind carrying the extra weight and doing a little bit of maintenance, particularly for those with large yards where the power cords and constant recharging of electric blowers becomes an inconvenience, they’re perfect.
All the Bells and Whistles
Some Husqvarna leaf blowers come with very handy additional features such as collection bags and vacuum functions. These cost a bit more, but they perform the functions of multiple pieces of equipment. For those who do a good deal of their own landscaping, having a mulch bag attachment to pick up small sticks and other debris is well worth the extra money, as it conveniently collects a resource that would otherwise have to be bought… and it’s right in your yard!
Whichever leaf blower you end up purchasing, be sure to use appropriate safety protection for the eyes and ears – particularly with gas blowers.