Electric Yard Care Equipment 101: A Comprehensive Guide for Silicon Valley Clean Energy Customers
Make your yard the envy of the neighborhood with electric yard care equipment that embodies power and style. These efficient, modern tools tackle tough tasks effortlessly while operating quietly, ensuring uninterrupted outdoor work. Sleek in design and engineered for performance, electric equipment enhances your landscape and shows your commitment to sustainability. By taking your yard care routine to the next level, you elevate your yard’s appeal and demonstrate your consideration for your neighbors.
How is electric yard care equipment different from gas?
Electric yard care equipment uses an electric motor to smoothly and quietly operate tools like mowers and trimmers. In contrast, gas-powered equipment relies on internal combustion, creating little explosions to drive the engine’s pistons, resulting in loud noises and emissions. Electric tools require less maintenance and produce zero emissions, making them a cleaner and healthier choice. While gas-powered equipment may seem powerful, it comes with ongoing fuel costs and more frequent upkeep. Although the upfront costs for electric tools may be higher, they save you money over time by eliminating fuel refills and reducing maintenance expenses.
What does the best outdoor electric yard care have to offer?
With an average 20-inch cutting deck and seamless speed control, electric lawn mowers provide the power you need for any lawn size. Enjoy up to 70 minutes of runtime per charge, and easy handling for a hassle-free lawn care experience.
Equipped with robust airflow and variable speed control, electric leaf blowers tackle tough debris for up to 30 minutes. With minimized noise and zero exhaust fumes, you get powerful performance without disturbing the peace.
With ease of use and no exhaust fumes, electric chainsaws are great for pruning and cutting branches. They start effortlessly, run for 30-40 minutes, and feature tool-free chain tightening and an automatic oiler for easy maintenance.
Equipped with an adjustable telescoping shaft and ergonomic handle, electric trimmers ensure comfort during extended use. They run for up to 30 minutes and offer instant startup and easy maintenance for effortless trimming and edging.
How can electric yard care equipment improve my yard care routine?
Ease: Never worry about running out of fuel again! Electric yard care makes it easy to charge your equipment and quickly get back to work. With a simple button or lever, achieving a lush exterior becomes hassle-free. Plus, with cordless options, you’re not limited by cord length, allowing you to tackle your yard effortlessly.
A quieter option: Gas-powered yard care can be extremely loud, bothering neighbors, and disturbing others in your household. Electric-powered yard care has minimal noise, so you’ll be tending to your yard and your neighbors. For instance, electric leaf blowers earned an average score of 4.8, compared with an average score of 2.5 for gas blowers in terms of best noise reduction.
Safer: Making the switch to electric yard equipment is not only safer for your health and the environment but also for your physical safety. For instance, electric chainsaws have a lower kickback chain, making it less dangerous to use. Plus, electric yard equipment eliminates potential fire/explosion risks from gasoline spills or hot engines.
Health: Chemicals from gas powered yard care equipment releases toxic, cancer-causing chemicals like benzene, 1,3-butadiene, and formaldehyde, contributing to air pollution. This not only harms your household but also pollutes your neighborhood and community, posing health risks. Switching to electric equipment creates a cleaner, safer environment for everyone.
Environment: Gas-powered lawn and garden equipment produced more than 30 million tons of carbon dioxide in the U.S. in 2020, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In 2020 Santa Clara County, emitted 218,132.84 tons of CO2. Do your part in keeping our community safe and keep pollution off of Santa Clara County lawns.
Yard Care Buying Guide & Things to Consider:
What does your yard require and need?
Assessing your yard will ensure you find the best fit for electric yard care upgrades. Sometimes the biggest option isn’t the most effective one. Think about how long it takes to complete your yard care now? 20, 30, 50, 90 minutes? This will be a good indicator on how to right-size your equipment.
Keep it consistent:
As you consider upgrading your electric yard care equipment, it’s best to buy everything from the same brand. Powering your tools with the same type of battery pack(s) makes it easy to switch between equipment, and if you have multiple packs, some can charge while you are utilizing others. This ensures that you don’t need to have multiple battery packs and chargers for different kinds of equipment and streamlines your yard care routine.
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