Whether you’re looking for a gas, battery-powered, or corded electric leaf blower, you’ll find one in stock year round both in store and online. But when is the best time to buy a leaf blower? In a nutshell, it depends on what’s important to you. Do you want to save money? Are you looking for the latest and greatest model?
The best time to buy a leaf blower if you’re looking for a great deal is during shoulder season clearance sales. But even if you wait until fall to make your purchase, you might still stumble across good deals during peak sale days like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Although you might need to make a rapid purchase, the best approach is to monitor average sales prices for a period of time so you’re not caught by retailer markups just before “sale” days.
But before you dive into your purchase, check out the video below:
Buying in the winter season
The start of New Year often comes with the launch of new products and upgraded models. The benefit of newer models coming out is retailers often discount older stock to make room for the new.
As an added benefit, leaf blower sales tend to slow down during the winter, especially after the holidays. That means it could be the ideal time to score a great model at a fraction of the original cost.
Buying in the spring season
By spring, most people already have their leaf blowers securely stored until they’re needed next season. If you find that you do need one in spring, you’ll always be able to find one online. If retailers didn’t have a big winter clearance sale, you might also be able to pick up a bargain on a new leaf blower in stores. There is a tradeoff, though in that you might not have as many options available and could end up settling for a model you don’t want.
Buying in the summer season
Leaf blowers will start showing up in abundance toward the end of summer, when most people start thinking about gearing up for fall. You’ll have a lot more models to choose from if you buy toward the end of the season, but you’re not likely to get one at a discount.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing. If you’ve got your heart set on a specific model, waiting for it to go on sale could mean you’ll end up missing out. That makes the end of summer one of the best times to buy a leaf blower if you want access to the widest selection possible.
Buying in the fall season
Fall is the peak time for leaf blower use. If you decide to buy a leaf blower now, the good news is you’ll be able to find just about any model online or in stores. The bad news is, because sales are at a peak, you’re not likely to find many deals.
That doesn’t mean all hope is lost. You could get lucky with Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales and walk away with a hefty discount on your new leaf blower.
What type of leaf blower do you need?
- Do you need your leaf blower for one small yard, several homes, or a large property? Do you typically have a lot of leaves to round up? Knowing exactly what you’ll be using the leaf blower for can help you narrow down your options.
- You can choose a battery-powered leaf blower, a gas-powered leaf blower, or an electric leaf blower. It all depends on what you want, how much weight your able to carry, and whether you have access to electricity or an extension cord. Each have their pros and cons. For example, corded electric leaf blowers are more environment friendly, but they can be more difficult to carry around.
In conclusion, before deciding when to buy a leaf blower you should have an idea about the features you’re looking for in one and whether getting one at a discount is an important factor for you. Once you’ve found one you like, you can also check out how to start a leaf blower.
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