I agree somewhat with you doglover. I think that is why I use it as little as possible but there are worse things than a leafblower. For example, I would trade you one leafblower for one electric grass trimmer that sound like the dentist’s drill, and he takes his time! :wall: Then there is the gardner who tries to fix what ever is wrong with his working lawnmower inbetween our houses so it echos and he ignores me when I yell at him to shut it off!