What CFM do I need for my yard?

Small yards and patios: 100-200 CFM. Medium suburban yards: 300-500 CFM. Large yards with heavy leaf coverage: 500-700 CFM. Commercial and multi-acre properties: 700+ CFM. For most homeowners, 400-500 CFM handles all residential tasks including wet leaves and grass clippings.

Are leaf blowers bad for the environment?

Gas leaf blowers produce emissions and noise pollution. Some cities have banned gas blowers entirely. Battery-powered blowers produce zero direct emissions and operate at 60-70 dB — about the volume of normal conversation. If environmental impact concerns you, battery blowers are the clear choice with performance that now matches gas for residential use.

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