Guides
Leaf blower buying guidance focused on specs that matter: CFM vs MPH, form factor, power source, and noise.
Troubleshooting
Why your leaf blower has no power or won't move leaves ā it's airflow and fuel, not a dead engine
A blower is an air pump bolted to an engine. Bogging, weak airflow, or a no-start after storage is almost always a cheap airflow block or stale fuel ā plus the one self-inflicted mistake that truly kills a two-stroke. Sort your symptom before you buy a new one.
Buying guide
How to choose a leaf blower: CFM, MPH, corded vs battery
Why CFM beats MPH as the primary spec, handheld vs backpack for yard size and fatigue, gas vs battery run time, and noise limits that affect neighborhood use.
Why this page exists
Leaf blower marketing focuses almost exclusively on MPH because 200+ MPH sounds impressive. But air velocity without sufficient volume behind it doesn't move a heavy pile of wet leaves. CFM is the spec that determines how much work gets done.
Most buyers pick a blower by price and brand name, then discover it struggles with the actual conditions in their yard. This page explains what to look at before buying, not after.
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Leaf blowers worth searching on eBay
Handheld, backpack, and combo vacuum models across power sources. We earn a small commission on qualifying sales; your price is unchanged. Full disclosure.
Cordless leaf blower
40Vā80V battery models now reach 400ā600 CFM ā sufficient for most residential yards. Look for rated CFM at the nozzle, not at the impeller, for accurate comparison.
Backpack leaf blower
Distributes weight across the back for extended use. Commercial-grade gas backpack blowers typically deliver 600ā900+ CFM. Good for large lots or professionals.
Gas leaf blower
Maximum power and unlimited run time. Two-stroke models require premixed fuel. Loudest option ā typically 95ā105 dB, relevant if local ordinances restrict noise hours.
Leaf blower vacuum mulcher
3-in-1 blower/vacuum/mulcher reduces leaves to a bag. Useful for small yards where you want to collect rather than pile. Mulching ratio typically 10:1 or better.
Electric leaf blower
Corded models: lightest, quietest (typically 65ā70 dB), best value for small yards with outlet access. No battery cost or run time limitation.