If you’re spending more time than you’d like raking leaves in your yard, it may be worth purchasing a reliable leaf blower. Leaf blowers—widely despised for their notorious noise—have ...

Blower-mode noise is based on industry-standard measurements at 50 feet and our measurements at ear level. Models rated Very Good or Excellent at 50 feet should meet common municipal limits of 65 ...

There are few power tools that raise a neighbor’s hackles quite like the leaf blower. Sure, others can be loud, but there’s just something about their particular ear-splitting drone that cuts ...

The challenge before Johns Hopkins University engineering students: Take a leaf blower, but make it quiet. Make it work as powerfully as ever, but do not allow it to emit the ear-piercing caterwaul ...

Find out more about fact-checking at CHOICE. Despite the noise, leaf blowers and blower vacs make tidying up your garden and collecting debris easier – and some can even mulch it into something useful ...

Pressure / Pressurization Blower Pressure blowers (or pressurization blowers) are used in applications, such as positive pressure building (where entry of outside air or dust is detrimental) and ...

The fan spins or the blower turns by means of an electric motor, thus creating unidirectional air flow. Often, the air is pre-heated or cooled. Types of HVAC fans and blowers include: HVAC fans and ...

It can be overwhelming to find the best one for you. Our top pick is the Greenworks Pro 80-volt cordless leaf blower, mainly because of its energy-efficient design and best-in-class air power.

Our leaf blower reviews are based on our own independent tests. We test harder in the lab so you can choose the right leaf blower when you shop.