Perhaps your electric mower has recently died, or maybe you feel like it’s time for a change. A reel mower might be a great option, and here are some reasons you should consider one. 

Reel mowers are inexpensive, especially when you compare their cost to that of their power counterparts. You will pay more than $200 for a gas-powered mower, but most push mowers cost less than $125. When you also add in the cost of gas, it’s easy to see you will save a great deal with a reel mower.

Reel mowers have a longer life than gas-powered mowers. The only cost for a reel mower after initial purchase is the cost of sharpening its blades every few years, and you can do that yourself with a kit you can buy for around $25. 

Making the switch to a push mower will not only save money, but help the environment as well. Reel mowers don’t use fossil fuels for power, so they don’t contribute to air pollution. When you cut your lawn with a reel mower, the grass clippings decompose and act as a natural fertilizer. 

Push mowers are easy to maintain. You don’t have to drive to the gas station when you run out of gas, and there are no oil changes necessary. No engine means you don’t have to worry about a tune-up. All you have to do is brush the blades off after every lawn mowing, spray them with a lubricant on occasion, and sharpen them every few years.

Using a reel mower will give you a clean, even cut and a healthy lawn. Gas-powered mowers shred and tear the blades of grass. Manual mowing is better because it gives a level cut with no ripping or tearing. This allows the grass blades to retain moisture and protects your lawn from disease. This is one of the many benefits discussed at Cozy Down Home.

You might want to mow your lawn on a Sunday morning when it’s cooler, but that’s hard to do without waking your neighbors. Gas-powered mowers are noisy , but reel mowers are quiet, and you can mow anytime, day or night, without worrying about disturbing the neighborhood. 

Using a reel mower can burn as many calories per hour as playing tennis or taking an aerobics class. It will give you a workout and let you work up a sweat while you get your yard work done.

Accidents with gas-powered lawnmowers are not uncommon, and some result in serious injuries and fatalities. Gas mowers have taken off toes and caused severe burns. Reel mowers are much safer—they stop when you do, don’t get hot, and don't kick back rocks or debris.

Because of the many benefits of reel mowers, it is worth considering a switch from a gas-powered mower.