I love the power that it gives. However, I can only blow for 5-10 minutes before the battery dies.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Greenworks Customer Support, December 1, 2021
Hello there,
I am sorry to hear you were not happy with the overall runtime of this blower. This blower is equipped with a cruise control lever and a turbo button. Blowers are a high power draw application and they do deplete the battery quicker than other tools. This is not unexpected; it is simply an indication of just how much power is required to create that kind of speed at a high volume. One of the many benefits of the Greenworks 60V platform is the interchangeability of the batteries. If additional batteries are purchased in a combo pack (tool+battery) for another Greenworks 60V tool, you will have an extra battery that would provide you with the additional run time. If you wish to discuss your concerns about the run time you are getting with this blower, please feel welcome to contact our customer support center at info@greenworkstools.com we are happy to offer you some additional troubleshooting tips.
It’s powerful and works well, however the battery runs out within thirty minutes of use. It’s frustrating but I’d consider purchasing a second battery because I otherwise like the machine.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Greenworks Customer Support, December 1, 2021
Hello there,
I am sorry to hear you were not happy with the overall runtime of this blower. This blower is equipped with a cruise control lever and a turbo button. Blowers are a high power draw application and they do deplete the battery quicker than other tools. This is not unexpected; it is simply an indication of just how much power is required to create that kind of speed at a high volume. One of the many benefits of the Greenworks 60V platform is the interchangeability of the batteries. If additional batteries are purchased in a combo pack (tool+battery) for another Greenworks 60V tool, you will have an extra battery that would provide you with the additional run time. If you wish to discuss your concerns about the run time you are getting with this blower, please feel welcome to contact our customer support center at info@greenworkstools.com we are happy to offer you some additional troubleshooting tips.
the first blower sounded like the motor was dragging. sounded horrible. had to ask for a replacement . after a couple emails and week later , have one that was better.. love using it to blow the leaves out of carport and blow the ones in yard into a pile.
It does not last more than 15 mins. Very disappointed
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from greenworkstools.comBy Greenworks, Customer Care, November 29, 2021
Hello Landscaperdesigner,
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you are dissatisfied with the run time of this battery when used in this blower. To extend your run time, try using it on a lower speed when high speed is not a requirement, as blowers are considered a high-power draw application which means they do tend to drain the battery quite rapidly in comparison to some other tools. Alternatively additional batteries can be purchased to extend the run time. This unit is compatible with all 60V Greenworks batteries. It is worth noting, the higher the ampere-hour (AH) rating is, the longer the run time will be. For further details, please submit an email using the customer contact page on our website or give us a call at 1-888-909-6757.
I used to own a gas/oil blower. This has the same power, is quieter, and has decent run time. I recommend you purchase an extra battery so there is no down time on a bigger job. My only issue, is that it is quite heavy and hurts my wrist when I use. Greenworks does supply a strap which works ok but I hope they read this review and design a better shoulder strap system (that would make it great!). I also purchased because of the expected reliability and 4 year warranty! That tells me Greenworks backs it products!