Electric lawn mowers FAQs
Q: If I want a cheap mower, should I go with gas or electric?
A: In general, the cost for electric mowers trends to be a little less
than gas-powered mowers. However, this depends on the quality of the
mower and the size of it as well. Another thing to keep in mind is the
fact that electric mowers don’t require that you purchase things
like gas and oil to keep it running. Electric mowers are more environmentally
friendly (but for the most environmentally friendly lawnmower, check
out a push reel mower – it doesn’t use gas or electricity
to run it, but your own brawn!)
Q: I like to mow and keep an eye on my young kids at the same
time. Which kind of mower will allow me to better hear my kids?
A: If you are interested in keeping the decibel level as low as possible,
an electric lawn mower can prove to be much more effective than one
powered by gasoline. Studies show that electric mowers make only about
half the noise that gas-powered mowers make. However, if your kids are
like most, they are probably much louder than the mower anyway.
Q: How reliable are electric lawn mowers?
A: These mowers are very reliable – to a point. They don’t
require much maintenance, but their downfall is that the cordless versions
must be recharged for several hours after it runs out of energy. Where
a little extra gas will allow you to start back up with most traditional
mowers, cordless mowers give you no choice but to wait. There are corded
mowers which can help you to avoid this problem.