CFM versus MPH: which matters more
CFM measures how much air a leaf blower moves, while MPH measures how fast that air exits the nozzle. The right specification depends on…
Setup & accessories
Help choosing a leaf blower by yard size, CFM and corded versus cordless tradeoffs.
CFM & MPH
Matching CFM to wet maple leaves versus dry oak leaves
Wet maple leaves usually need more sustained airflow than dry oak leaves because they are heavier and tend to form dense mats. Dry oak…
What CFM means on a leaf blower
CFM measures how much air a leaf blower moves, while MPH measures how fast that air travels. Use CFM to judge how much material the blower…
What MPH means on a leaf blower
MPH measures the speed of air leaving a leaf blower. It matters for loosening wet leaves and debris, but MPH alone does not tell you how…
Why MPH Without CFM Feels Like a Hair Dryer
A leaf blower with high MPH but low CFM can produce a fast jet of air without moving much material. Here is how MPH, CFM, nozzle design,…
Choosing
Power Source
Troubleshooting
How to Start a Cold Gas Leaf Blower
Starting a cold gas leaf blower usually requires fresh fuel, the primer bulb, a closed choke, and a controlled pull-start sequence. Follow…
Fuel Stabilizer Before Storing a Gas Blower
Fuel stabilizer can help keep fresh gasoline usable during storage, but it must be mixed correctly and handled according to your blower’s…
Winterizing a Gas Leaf Blower: Fuel, Cleaning, and Storage
Before storing a gas leaf blower for winter, follow its manual’s fuel-storage instructions, clean away debris, check for wear, and keep it…
How They Work
Technique
Blowing toward storm drains is a bad plan
Storm drains can carry leaves, litter, and yard chemicals into local waterways. Direct blower cleanup onto your lawn or a collection tarp…
How to Blow Leaves Without Scattering Them Into the Street
The key is to move leaves away from the curb in small, controlled passes—not to blast the whole yard at once.
Sweeping Pattern That Piles Leaves for Pickup
Start at the far edge of the area, guide leaves inward with low, angled passes, and finish by consolidating them into a pile or windrow you…
When wet leaves need a different tool
A leaf blower can shift a thin layer of damp leaves, but soaked or matted piles usually need a rake or another approach. Here’s how to…