For years, homeowners have searched for a quieter, cleaner lawnmower. With the appearance of battery-powered mowers, it has finally arrived. Well, finally is a bit of an exaggeration. Battery-powered mowers have existed since the 1960s and were popularized for homeowners in the 2000s. Still, there are benefits to using these mowers that you just can’t get with gas engines.
At Ehingler Lawn Service, our lawn mowing crews use exclusively battery-powered mowers. We use battery-powered mowers because they are cleaner, more efficient, and most of all, quieter. When we’re mowing your lawn bright and early in the morning, disturbing your neighbors is the last thing we hope to do.
Here’s a quick look at the benefits of opting for battery-powered lawnmowers, for you, your yard, and the world around us.
1. Quiet Mowing
Gas engines rely on combustion to power a lawnmower. Add that noise on top of spinning blades, and you’ve got a recipe for noise pollution. In the early morning, no one wants to hear you mow.
The electric motors in battery-powered lawnmowers create a fraction of the noise gas mowers do. Prolonged exposure to the noise produced by gas engine lawnmowers can cause lasting hearing damage. Where battery-powered mowers aren’t silent, the noise produced can be compared to a regular conversation with a friend and is significantly less likely to cause damage.
2. No Gas or Oil
Battery-mowers run on electricity. This obvious fact cuts out the hassle associated with fueling a gas mower. Get rid of exhaust, oil spills and stains, fuel costs, and the potential for fire that comes with any flammable material. Electricity is a safer and healthier option, while also bringing the convenience of not requiring a trip to the store every time you mow.
3. Low Maintenance, High Reliability
The engine of a gas mower requires regular maintenance to continue operating safely. You must change the oil, replace filters, and keep track of each moving part. With the reduction of moving parts in battery-powered mowers, it is easier to maintain and repair them when things go wrong. Fewer parts mean fewer options for problems, resulting in less time to identify the issue and get back up and running. These mowers are sturdy and reliable, without constant extra upkeep.
4. Powerful, Light, Safe, and Maneuverable
Technogly has advanced beyond the origins of these mowers. Today’s battery-powered mowers can do just as much as their gas counterparts with ease. They charge fast and move quickly. In fact, they’re often easier to maneuver than gas mowers. Without a heavy engine, battery-powered mowers are easier to adjust for a tighter, detailed finish. The cut remains consistent and high quality while avoiding damage to landscaping features.
Built to take on dense grass and uneven terrain, it is difficult to stop a good battery-powered lawnmower. For extra time, keep a couple of batteries on hand. You’ll be ready for any yard thrown your way (and so are we).
5. Eco-Friendly
Carbon emissions from gas engines are a large contributor to global warming. This applies to any gas engine, from the one in your car to the one inside your lawnmower. Outside of roadways, smaller gas engines produce a large portion of our country’s air pollution. Running a gas mower for an hour may have an equal impact to driving your car 40 whole miles.
In contrast, a battery-powered mower has no direct emissions. Typically fueled by lithium-ion batteries, these mowers are a much greener choice for lawn care. Plus, you avoid the clinging stink of exhaust from a gas engine. For the long-term health of both you and the planet, battery-powered mowers are the correct choice.
Beyond being a smart move for the planet, our choice to use battery-powered mowers is a smart choice for you. Prioritizing a quiet and clean-smelling mowing experience is why homeowners choose to go with Ehlinger Lawn Service for their lawn care needs. We stay curious, investing in tools and techniques to keep your lawn looking great in the long term.
Done mowing your lawn? Contact us today about our lawn maintenance service, all done with battery-powered equipment.
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