Electric Lawn Mowers

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Now that you have decided to go with an electric mower, you also need to decide whether this mower is going to be corded or cordless. As with anything else, the choice here comes with a number of trade offs. On one hand, a corded mower will have indefinite cutting ability and power. On the other, you could also run over the cord, not to mention the safety risk involved. Dragging a cord around can become frustrating very quickly. A battery operated mower offers you more mobility without the hassle of lugging a cord around. The battery is also heavy and can leave you with a half mowed lawn if you forget to recharge them beforehand. If you have a lot that is relatively small, around 1 acre, then an electric mower may be suitable. You must also consider a couple of other factors here as well. Keep in mind that tall grass is harder to cut and will quickly drain batteries. If the yard is sloped in several places, a cordless electric mower may be a bad choice. Also, the batteries on a cordless mower are fairly heavy, and pushing them up an incline will quickly become tiresome. There a couple of guide lines to keep in mind when operating an electric mower. If your mower has a cord, be sure to work with the cord behind you in order to avoid any situation where you could potentially run over it. Also, be sure to use a grounded extension cable. When you are done mowing, turn off the mower, and pull the cord out at the outlet. Avoid yanking on the cord, as this will fray the cable and potentially damage the outlet. Above all, do not work in the rain or wet conditions. The following is a list of good electric mower models. American Lawn Mower Earthwise Corded Electric Mower Ace Hardware $159.99 4/5 Stars on Google Shop Worx 13 Amp 16 Inch Lawn Mower Amazon.com $274.23 3.5/5 Stars on Google Shop Black & Decker 18 Inch 6.5 Amp Electric Mower Amazon.com $149.99 3.5/5 Stars on Google Shop