Saving Space – Cordless Lawn Mower Vertical Storage

Lawn mowers take up a lot of room in the garage or shed. Cordless lawn mowers are getting more popular. With new battery technology, these machines can mow large yards on a single charge. Because they are electric, you have more storage options than you did with a gas powered lawn mower.

You only had one choice to store your gas powered lawn mower. That choice was on its wheels and sitting on a flat surface. Bad things would happen if you tried to store in on its side or vertically. The oil could drain into the carburetor. The gas could drain onto the floor. At minimum, you would end up with a mess. Or worse, you could end up having to take your mower to the shop for repairs.

This is not the case with cordless lawn mowers. There is no gas or oil to worry about spilling. This blog post will discuss where and how you can store your lawn mower vertically.

Can you store an electric lawn mower vertically?

The answer to the above question is… Yes, you can. In fact, there are many cordless mowers, like this one, that advertise being able to store vertically as a feature. These mowers are equipped with handles that fold down in accordion fashion that minimizes the space they take up.

To make it even easier, there are brackets on the back wheels designed to act as feet when the mower positioned vertically. The square footage that a cordless mower takes up is about 1/4 the space when they are horizontal.

Where can I store my electric lawn mower?

The beauty of the electric lawn mower is their lack of oil and gas. You can store these things just about anywhere. Usually, you will want them to be accessible during the mowing season. So, in the garage or a garden shed is the better place to store them. If you want to store them outside, see the next section.

However, when the mowing season is over and you want space in the garage, you have options with an electric lawn mower that you don’t have with a gas powered mower.

You can store them in the basement if you have one. You can store them in an unused room if you really need the space in the garage. If you are going to store them somewhere indoors other than the garage, make sure you clean the excess grass and dirt off of them.

Can I store a cordless mower outside?

Yes, you can store a cordless mower outside. You will need to protect it from the rain, snow and sun, though.

The rays from the sun can be harmful for the mower if exposed for long periods of time. Solar rays can cause the exterior parts of the mower to deteriorate over time.

Excessive rain and snow can also have a damaging effect on the mower. It could be especially damaging if water collected in recesses of the machine and then froze. The expansion of the ice could actually break parts of the mower.

The easiest way to avoid this is to cover your mower with a tarp like this one. This tarp covers the entire mower, including the handle where the switches are. And it’s waterproof. It stands up to the sun and will last for a long time. It’s under $30 so it’s not a high price to pay to protect your mower.

The available covers are made for a lawn mower that is sitting vertical. If you want to store your mower outside vertically, you may need to get a cover custom made.

How do I winterize my electric lawn mower?

Another wonderful thing about electric lawn mowers is there isn’t much that needs to be done to winterize them. You should probably clean the mower deck and motor throughly. Also, clean any electrical contact points.

You can take the time to lubricate the moving parts like wheels and cables now or in the spring. If you plan to store the mower somewhere other than the garage, a shed or outside, wait until spring to do any lubrication.

You should remove the battery and place it in a cool, dry place. It won’t drain newer type batteries if you store them directly on a concrete floor. If the mower is going to be in storage for over four months, charge the battery at least once.

You can sharpen the blade now so it’s ready to mow come springtime. Or you can wait until spring to do it.

Conclusion

Cordless lawn mower vertical storage is a snap. These mowers are so convenient to use. You can fold them up so that they are compact and take up little space. You can find a lawn mower with the vertical storage option at every price point.