When you're buying a leaf blower, you have a few choices to make. You can choose among gas powered leaf blowers, electric leaf blowers, and battery-operated rechargeable leaf blowers. Electric and battery-operated leaf blowers tend to be more quiet.

One of the most important parts of the leaf blower is the impeller. This is the fan-like object in the rear of the leaf blower that sucks in the air. If the impeller is made of metal, then small little objects like petals will cause damage, if they get sucked in with the air. But a metal impeller can make the leaf blower more expensive.

A leaf blower can also be a leave vacuum and mulcher. Some can convert 16 bags of leaves into one bag of mulch. If you're looking for this option then make sure that its easy to convert from one function to another. The leaf bag should attach and detach easily so you can transport the mulch to your garden or plant beds.

Leaf blowers come in a range of power. Some are appropriate for flat hard surfaces, Other's can get the Autumn leaves out of the pumpkin patch. You find a maximum power of about 230 mph available. Some engines have a variable speed control which lets you really tailor how much power you need. Other leaf blowers just have one or two.

This easy-to-carry and lightweight Toro leaf blower will also convert to a leaf vacuum and leaf shredder. So you'll be able to quickly clean your yard regardless of the daily chore required. You'll also note that this electric Torro Leaf Blower has a metal impeller. The impeller looks like a fan-blade in the back of the leaf blower. It pulls air into the leaf blower. If it is too flimsy and a small pebble or something similiar is pulled in along with the air, it can damage the impeller. And a damaged impeller means that your leaf blower won't have much power.

The variable speed motor allows you to calibrate the power to the task. You would use the low speed for hard surfaces and tight areas and high speed for the tough lawn chores. The air speed tops out at 235 mph.

It's easy to change between leaf blower and leaf shredder. You just just the quick-release latch. Use it as a leaf-shredder and reduce 16 bags of leaves to just 1.

The Toro 51599 Ultra 12 Amp Variable Speed Electric Leaf Blower comes with a Two-Year Full Warranty.

If you're looking for a leaf blower to keep your paved walkways and patios clear, then you might want to consider the Black & Decker Electric Broom as an alternative to a more powerful leaf blower.

The Black & Decker Electric Broom has a rechargeable 18-volt battery that can push air speeds up 120 mph. (A convenient wall-mounted battery charger is included.) That's enough power to clear garage floors, walks, and decks of leaves and twigs. There's no cord to worry about, so you can really get to those far off corners. (But remember this is not recommended for gardens or flower beds.) The battery is also compatible with your other Black & Decker lawn tools.

It weighs less than 5 pounds so if you aren't very strong, have a bad back or arthritis, you might be able to use this electric broom. There is a simple and large on/off switch that makes it easy to operate.

If you need more power than the Black & Decker electric broom, and want to stay with the Black & Decker line, then read about the Black & Decker Leaf Hog Blower below.

The Electric Leaf Hog Blower and Vacuum includes a Leaf Blaster nozzle, vacuum attachment with tube, leaf bag with zipper, adjustable shoulder strap, and air concentrator. It produces wind speeds up to 240 mph and 385 CFM air volume. That's enough to get the Autumn leaves out of the pumpkin patch and more. You can choose two speeds, which gives you more control around more delicate flowers.

There is an internal mulching mechanism in this Black & Decker Leaf Blower and Vacuum that will turn 16 bags of leaves into one back of mulch. The inlcuded bag attached and dectaches easily so you can easily vacuum up leaves, mulch them, and the quickly detach the bag and empty onto flower beds and gardens.

While the electric motor has enough power to handle tough jobs, it is much quieter than a gas fueled motor.

The included shoulder strap makes it comfortable to use this Black & Decker leaf blower and vacuum. And it weights only 15.4 pounds. Comes with a Two-Year Warranty.

If you've a large lot with lots of leaves and other debris then you just might want this Tanaka Commercial Grade Gas Powered Large Backpack Blower. It comes pretty much assembled all you have to do is add the tubes and throttle body which is a pretty simple operation. It only weights 22.9 pounds and fits comfortably on your back. The throttle switch is conveniently located on the tube so you can conviently regulate the air flow. Maximum air speed is 205 mph.

Toro and Black & Decker make more kinds of leaf blowers than any other manufacturers. Here's a fantastic selection of the leaf blowers you'll find from these two brands of leaf blowers and vacuums. Only a quick glance will show you the discounts offered when you shop at Amazon. You'll also be able to read lots of reviews that I'm sure you'll find helpful.