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So I Bought a Electric Lawn Mower - A Personal Perspective
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Oct 27, 2024
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Well, I've got to tell you, it was a combination of factors that pushed me over the edge
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First off, I was just sick and tired of the constant maintenance my old gas mower required
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It felt like every other weekend I was changing the oil, cleaning the air filter, or dealing with some new issue
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Not to mention the hassle of storing gasoline and the smell that lingered on my clothes after mowing
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But the real kicker was when my neighbor got an electric mower. I was out there one Saturday morning, yanking on the court of my gas guzzler, while he just pushed a button and started mowing
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The difference in noise was night and day. That's when I thought, you know what, it's time for a change
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Oh man, I went down a rabbit hole with this one. Once I decided to make the switch, I spent weeks researching different models
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I started by looking at online reviews, watching YouTube videos of people actually using the mowers, and even chat
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with the staff at my local hardware store. My main priorities were battery life
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cutting power, and ease of use. I wanted something that could handle my entire lawn on a single
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charge had enough oomph to tackle the thicker grass areas and wouldn be a pain to maneuver around my yard Price was definitely a factor too Electric mowers can be a bit pricier up front
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so I had to weigh that against the long-term savings on gas and maintenance. In the end
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I settled on a model that had great reviews for battery life and cutting performance
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even if it wasn't the cheapest option out there. I've got to say, I was pleasantly surprised. Going in, I was a bit of
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bit skeptical about whether an electric mower could really match up to my old gas powered workhorse
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But after using it for a few months, I can confidently say it holds its own
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The cutting power is impressive. It handles my regular lawn with ease, and even when I let the grass grow a bit too long
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it still manages to power through without bogging down. One thing I've noticed is that it seems to give a more even cut
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Maybe it's the consistent power delivery of the electric motor, but my lawn just looks cleaner
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after I'm done. The only downside I've found is that it struggles a bit with really wet grass
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But to be fair, my old gas mower wasn't great with that either. There are quite a few features that I've really come to appreciate
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First and foremost is the push button start No more yanking on a cord in hoping the engine catches It so convenient to just push a button and get going The adjustable cutting height is another
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feature I love. It's super easy to change, which means I can quickly adjust for different areas of my
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lawn without any hassle. I'm also a big fan of how quiet it is. I can actually listen to
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podcasts or music while I'm mowing without having to crank up the volume to your damaging levels
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Oh, and the folding handle is a nice touch. It makes storage so much easier, especially since I don't need to keep it away from the house because of gas fumes anymore
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Lastly, I've got to mention the mulching capability. It does a great job of finally chopping up grass clippings and spreading them back onto the lawn
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It's been good for my grass and means I don't have to deal with bagging as often
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You know, I have noticed some changes, and they've all been for the better
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biggest difference is how much more flexible I can be with my mowing schedule. With my old gas
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mower, I always felt like I had to set aside a big chunk of time to get the lawn done
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you know, drag out the mower, fiddle with it to get it started, and then deal with the cleanup
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afterwards Now with the electric mower I can just grab it and go If I got 20 minutes free I can quickly mow the front yard It so much easier to fit lawn care into my busy schedule Another change is that I
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mowing more frequently. Because it's so much less of a hassle, I find myself doing quick
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touch-ups during the week instead of waiting for the grass to get long. My lawn's looking better
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than ever as a result. I'll be honest, I had the same concern before I made the switch. But for my
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experience, I'd say that's mostly an outdated perception. Sure, maybe the very early models were
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underpowered, but the technology has come a long way. My electric mower handles my lawn just fine
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even when the grass is a bit on the longer side. It's got no problem with the thicker grass patches
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or going up the sliding cline in my backyard. That said, I will admit that if you've got a huge
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property with really tough terrain, you might want to look into the higher-end electric models or stick
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with gas. But for the average suburban lawn, an electric mower has more than enough power
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Oh man, this is probably my favorite thing about the switch. The difference is night and day
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My old gas mower was so loud that I always felt self-conscious about disturbing the neighbors
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if I mowed too early in the morning or late in the evening. With the electric
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