Blower Basics
How to Fix an Electric Leaf Blower
How to fix an electric leaf blower that won't start or blows weak: check power and cord first, clear blockages, and know when it's worth repairing.
Clear the leaves without the gas can
Straight picks and side-by-side comparisons of electric leaf blowers and leaf vacuums. Start with your yard size, the weight you want to carry or the model you already have in mind.
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Blower BasicsCFM vs MPH in a Leaf Blower: What's the Difference?
The difference between CFM and MPH in a leaf blower comes down to air volume versus air speed, and each number points to a different cleaning job.
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Why Are Leaf Blowers So Loud?
Why are leaf blowers so loud? The answer is air speed and motor type: high MPH needs fast air, and gas engines, impellers and open nozzles add noise.
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Is a 150 MPH Leaf Blower Good?
Is 150 mph leaf blower good? Yes for wet leaves and gravel, but air volume matters more. See what 150 mph really clears and when to choose it.
Blower BasicsHow Does a Leaf Blower Work?
How does a leaf blower work? A motor spins a fan that pulls in air and pushes it out a narrow nozzle fast. Here is the airflow, motor and nozzle explained.
Blower BasicsWhat Leaf Blower Has the Highest CFM?
The EGO LB8803-2 has the highest CFM here at 880 in turbo mode. See what CFM means, how the top cordless blowers compare, and how much airflow you need.
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How to Turn On a Leaf Blower
How to turn on a leaf blower: corded models need the switch and trigger, gas models need choke and purge, battery models need the pack seated. Start here.
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How Fast Does a Leaf Blower Blow?
How fast does a leaf blower blow? Most handheld models push air at 110 to 200 MPH, and the CFM number matters just as much as the speed.
Corded Blowers and Leaf VacuumsHow to Use a Corded Leaf Blower
How to use a corded leaf blower: plug in safely, fit the nozzle, sweep leaves in rows, and clear gutters and beds without scattering the pile.