About Cordless Electric Lawn Mowers

When comparing a gas-powered mower to a cordless electric lawn mower in terms of finances, the electric mower will win hands down. Besides the financial aspects, there are many additional reasons a cordless electric lawn mower will win the battle. If you know the facts about cordless electric lawn mowers, you too may decide to make the switch.

Cost

Initially the cost for a cordless electric lawn mower may be a few hundred more dollars than a gas lawn mower. However, when it comes to being able to power up the unit, this is the area where you will save the most money. The battery that comes with the mower is typically lithium powered. If properly maintained, these batteries can last for years. Therefore, there is virtually no maintenance costs to run the mower. As compared to its gas counterpart, the gas mower, you will be paying on the average $3 to $4 a gallon for gas. In turn, you will be saving hundreds of dollars a year.

Environmentally Friendly

Gas powered lawn mowers pollute 5% of the nation's air, whereas cordless electric lawn mowers pollute less than 1% of the nation's air. Additionally, when using a gas powered lawn mower for one hour, the pollution is equal to driving 20 miles in a vehicle.

Noise

The average gas-powered lawn mower puts out a rate of 95 decibels, whereas the electric lawn mowers put out an average of less than 70 decibels. This rate of sound is less than a home washing machine.

Maintenance

The only maintenance required on an cordless electric lawn mower is charging the battery and wiping the grass from the mower. The comparable gas powered counterpart will get greasy, dirty and smelly over time.