Did you know that there is a more environmentally friendly way to cut your grass than your common gas mower? Like the increasingly popular electric cars, electric lawn mowers also exist and can significantly reduce your carbon footprint. Electric lawn mowers are new on the market, but are growing in popularity.

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These new electric lawn mowers are all push mowers and are ideal for smaller yards. They are much better for the environment, easy to clean, and they won’t cost you a fortune on gas. And though electric lawn mowers are currently not available as riding mowers, these will probably be on the market in no time.

Most home owners with electric lawn mowers say the primary reason for choosing electric was environmental consciousness. Experts say that mowing your lawn for about an hour with a regular, gas powered mower causes more air pollution than driving a car for 150 miles. Electric mowers use substantially less energy to operate, so there is much less drain on the environment.

Another benefit to having an electric lawn mower versus gas run is that you won’t have to worry about pulling away on a cord to get it started. Electric mowers are turned on with the push of a button. Electric lawnmowers also do not require tuning or oil changes. They are also silent compared to most roaring gas mowers.

Electric mowers are powered using a plug and draw their energy from an electrical outlet. In this way, using an electric lawn mower is just like using a vacuum cleaner in your home. However, like with a vacuum cleaner, electric mowers have the problem of dragging a cord behind. Sometimes the cord is not long enough to get where you need to go, so you have to stop your work and switch. This can be a hassle. The good news is there is a new brand of cordless electric mowers out now which use a rechargeable battery. This solves the problem of lugging a cord around your yard.

Cordless electric mowers use 1 to 4 rechargeable 12-volt batteries. Most are more expensive than both gas mowers and electric mowers with a cord, but there are some cheaper options out there. Plus, you are not having to spend money on gas or maintenance, so you’ll save in the long-run.

Depending on what model you get, cordless electric mowers may also come with a mulch plate. The plate is handy because it allows you to use the mower to mulch your grass in addition to just cutting it. Check to see if the cordless electric mower you are interested in comes with this feature.

If you are interested in getting an electric mower, be it cordless or not, be sure to check customer reviews. Since these mowers are relatively new on the market, it is difficult to say what types of problems they may face over time. The best way to find out about these is to hear what actual owners are saying.

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There are a few different options to choose from when buying a mower. The Black and Decker mm575 has many benefits compared to other mowers as outlined below.

Cons of other types of Mowers:

Push reel mowers are eco-friendly, but can be tiresome if your grass grows higher than two-inches.
Cordless mowers are battery operated. Keep in mind that it can take hours to charge the battery only to find out that you cannot finish mowing your lawn due to the battery giving out. This can be a real headache.

Gas mowers have the most power but are loud and need regular maintenance and gas. You will always need to fill up a gas can to keep this mower running. The motor itself on a gas mower will need attention eventually. The general electrical mower has many benefits. Below, you will find the features that make this particular model such an attractive buy.

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The Black and Decker mm575 Features:

The Black and Decker mm575 is a mulching lawn mower. This simply means that you will not have to pick up the grass after mowing your lawn. There is an attachable side bag that catches the grass.

There is a 1 lever height adjustment feature. The four wheels are all lifted at once. This is convenient depending upon the height of the grass you are cutting.

You can mow up to 100 feet. This is great if you have a medium to small-sized yard. There is no gas, oil, or tune-ups to be concerned with. With a gas motor, you will have to always have a gas can handy. Regular maintenance of the gas motor is a must.

The mm575 is light-weight, weighing only 41 pounds. If you have a young teenage son, he can definitely help you out with the yard work.

Yard work is a must as grass can grow wildly if not unattended. If you are doing the yard work yourself you may want to consider the mm575 electrical mower to get the job done.