Best Leaf Blower for Drying a Car

We’ve checked out a variety of cordless (less weight and entanglement problems) leaf blowers with an eye towards quick, efficient car drying, ease of use, any special features that make them ideal for this special usage - but also their potential for other chores around the house. After our examination, we’ve found that the Best Leaf Blower for Drying a Car is the Worx AIR 20V Multi-Purpose Blower/Sweeper/Cleaner. Not only does it produce a strong 120 mph output, but it also comes with many other features that can help make your home car detailing routine easier. It has a ton of accessories, and it’s priced quite competitively. The run-time isn’t great, so you may want to pick up an extra battery or two. For all the details on the Worx AIR, see the Product Reviews section below.

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Our runner-up choice is the EGO Power+ 480 CFM 3-Speed Turbo 56-Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Electric Blower. It’s quite a bit costlier than the Worx but is powerful and useful in a variety of circumstances. The Ego Power+ cordless blower is worth considering for someone who is expanding their power tool range. The interchangeable batteries are part of the Power+ platform, so if you buy into that system, you’ll be able to easily expand your collection. For more information on the EGO Power+, see the Product Reviews section below.

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Budget Choice: Leaf Blower for Car Detailing

For those on a budget, Sun Joe’s 20VIONLTE-BLW 2.0-Amp 20-Volt Cordless Blower/Sweeper is an excellent choice for car drying and general leaf blowing use. This model is a well-priced entry in the field, providing quick, quiet usage. It’s easy to use and versatile for other small jobs around the home and yard. We love the Sun Joe system, and if you buy into that system and share batteries across tools, the whole setup is powerful and quite efficient. For further details on the Sun Joe, see the Product Reviews area below.

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Leaf Blower for Car Drying Reviews

When it comes to keeping your car clean and shiny and presentable, nothing beats the satisfaction of a good wash and wax at home. You save money, you can do a detailed job, and it’s fun. And it saves your energy for some of the more involved tasks in keeping your car looking great. It’s pretty easy to replicate the commercial car wash experience at home. Break out the hose, the soap, and the wax, and you can get to work. The one enviable thing that those automatic car washes have is their automatic dryer - a few passes from those air nozzles and your car is dry and ready to hit the road or get that coat of wax. It’s especially useful when your car is extra tall or has an open bed like a pick-up truck. With just a tiny bit of out-of-the-box thinking, though, you can replicate that. All you need is the right leaf blower. Hey, think about it! High-velocity air, controlled by you? Sounds like a leaf blower, eh? In this section, we’ll start with a comparison table to get oriented, and then go into detail on each of the products. We’ll conclude with our favorites.

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1. Worx AIR 20V Multi-Purpose Blower/Sweeper/Cleaner

Key Points at a Glance

• 120 mph maximum speed
• Lithium-Ion battery
• 20 volt
• 8 specialty attachments
• Battery Charger included
• Runtime is 15-30 min

Dimensions and Specs

• 3.5 lbs
• 20 x 7 x 8 inches
• 3-year warranty

The Details

Worx’s AIR 20v is a versatile machine that seems custom-tailored for your car care needs, as well as a variety of other uses throughout the house and yard. Although it’s not labeled as such, the AIR can tackle all kinds of auto-related cleaning tasks. With its eight included attachments, it’s a super useful multi-tool, and it earned our Top Choice designation. While there is a multitude of attachments included, there’s one notable option that makes the Worx the best choice for your car drying activities. The AIR has a rubber-tipped “Wide Nozzle” that is flared out to 4 inches and is designed for blowing off flat surfaces like windshields and car bodies - all without scratching the paint. But that’s not the only piece that is useful for your home car spa. The AIR also has an extension nozzle, short tube, dust tube for tight corners, and a detail brush for fine and delicate work. If you’ve admired the tools that professional auto detailers get to use, this machine will help you feel like you’re finally competitive. The whole unit is compact and lightweight, at 3.5 lbs. Most users find it to be a handy tool for car cleaning, as well as for quick jobs around the house. The biggest issue with this one is the runtime, which is only about 15-30 minutes per battery. You may want to pick up an additional battery so you can swap them out as needed.

It’s covered under a 3-year warranty, which is always nice and is priced quite competitively.

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2. EGO Power+ 480 CFM 3-Speed Turbo 56-Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Electric Blower

Key Points at a Glance

• 92 mph maximum speed
• 2.0Ah EcoSharp Lithium-Ion battery
• 56 volt
• Battery Charger

Dimensions and Specs

• 5.2 lbs
• 9.4 x 23.7 x 12.4 inches
• 5-year warranty

The Details

The EGO Power+ leaf blower has serious power behind it - don’t be fooled by the low max mph. With 56v inside the tube, it has a higher output than the other units. And, of course, a high price that reflects the power. It has a great battery life (up to 60 min on low, less on higher power settings), and is quite capable in a variety of areas not connected to automotive cleaning. Ego is a newer entry in the tool market and has positioned itself to offer cordless tools that carry the power of gasoline-powered models. Many users agree that it offers comparable power with a lot less noise output, and none of the smell, hassle, and nastiness of working with gasoline-powered tools. One of the few disappointments that were frequently mentioned was battery supplement and replacement cost. However, the batteries are compatible with all the Power+ products, which could be a consideration. If you’ve got any other Power+ tools, it may make sense to keep purchasing into the line, so you can share batteries across tools.

The EGO has 3 speeds with a “Turbo” function. The wide nozzle will move water along and off your car easily. Although it weighs just over 5 pounds, the power of the unit might encourage you to purchase a shoulder strap for stabilizing it as you work around your vehicle - it is not included. What is included is a terrific 5-year warranty.

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3. Greenworks GBL80300 2400102 Cordless Blower

Key Points at a Glance

• 125 mph maximum speed
• Lithium-ion 2Ah battery
• 80 volt
• Battery charger
• Run time 15 min to 1 hour (depending on power level)

Dimensions and Specs

• 9 lbs
• 41.4 x 6.6 x 9.5 inches
• 4 year limited warranty

The Details

Greenworks makes loads of great battery-powered yard tools (we love their battery-powered snow throwers), and this leaf blower is no exception. It’s priced fairly high, but works quite well, and has pretty solid battery life. The GNL80300 provides up to 70 minutes of running time on its lowest speed, is a manageable 9 lbs in weight, so you’ll be able to use it for a while without tiring. One of the great aspects of this unit is its low noise level (the GBL80300 has a “quiet” setting that drops the decibel output to around 60dB, which is about the same volume as typical conversation) relative to its solid power output. That’s great for those who don’t want to disturb their neighbors, or themselves! It has a variable speed trigger that allows you to adjust the output, and a push-button start. Depending on your power level, you’ll get between 15 min and about 1 hour of battery life with the standard battery. The whole Greenworks line is designed to allow users to swap out the removable, rechargeable battery between multiple tools - the series includes everything from lawnmowers to chainsaws. It’s a popular idea that a lot of users have embraced. That said, the GBL80300 may be a bit of overkill for just drying your car, given its high price tag.

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4. BLACK+DECKER LSW221 20V MAX Lithium Cordless Sweeper

Key Points at a Glance

• 130 mph maximum speed
• 1.5Ah EcoSharp Lithium-Ion battery
• 20 volt
• Battery Charger

Dimensions and Specs

• 3.7 lbs
• 19.1 x 6.7 x 8.2 inches
• 2-year warranty

The Details

Black and Decker’s LSW221 is another lightweight model with an impressive 130 mph maximum speed. Although it works very well as a sweeper - yes, a sweeper- it doesn’t cross over that well to using it for drying your car. Part of the problem is the smaller nozzle. The small nozzle design concentrates the air output in a way that helps users get into nooks and crannies and corners and move out debris around their house, or perhaps on the inside of their car. And, that’s what reviewers like about it - it works like a champ on the porch or patio or in the garage. However, moving water off your car needs more brute force and size than the LSW221 can offer.

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5. Sun Joe 20VIONLTE-BLW 2.0-Amp 20-Volt Cordless Blower/Sweeper

Key Points at a Glance

• 120 mph maximum speed
• 2.0Ah EcoSharp Lithium-Ion battery
• 20 volt
• Battery Charger
• Run time up to 18 min

Dimensions and Specs

• 3.7 lbs
• 15.1 x 6.1 x 6.5 inches
• 2-year warranty

The Details

Small and very light, at just under 4 pounds, this Sun Joe blower delivers a respectable 120 mph blowing speed through a generously-sized nozzle. It earned our Budget Pick designation, like many other Sun Joe products such as their mulcher/shredder. This Sun Joe leaf blower packs a lot of power into an inexpensive frame, with a good 2-year warranty. Although the battery life on this model is substantially less than some of the more expensive models we reviewed, at around 18 minutes of run time per charge, it will provide plenty of drying time for your car. If you are interested in a tool that would only be used for this purpose - or maybe a bit of quick clean up around the garage or lawn, it’s almost perfect. Other than the competitive price, many users find that they really like the lightweight design and quiet operation of the 20V IONLTE-BLW model. The battery recharges in a little over an hour, getting you ready for your next clean-up pretty quickly. Some reviewers found the battery a bit hard to remove and replace - this could be a consideration for anyone with impaired motion in their hands. Otherwise, the lightweight and proportions of this model should make it easy to manage.

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Conclusion

If you’d like to cut down on your car-drying time with a blower like those found in car washes, the right leaf blower can do the trick. Cordless models, such as those we reviewed here, can provide lightweight efficiency and the added bonus of helping out with other household chores. Our Top Leaf Blower for Drying a Car, the Worx AIR 20V Multi-Purpose Blower/Sweeper/Cleaner, has features that make it uniquely qualified for car detailing use. A special wide nozzle attachment, along with tools that will help clean small, awkward and hard-to-reach areas on your car, make those chores a breeze. When you’re done, the lightweight unit will be useful for other jobs around your home. Our Runner Up choice, the EGO Power+ 480 CFM 3-Speed Turbo 56-Volt Lithium-ion Cordless Electric Blower, was quite a bit pricier, but really delivers the power. The 56-volt battery and turbine engine design will not only dry off your car quickly but help you move yard debris around with ease. Our Budget Pick, the Sun Joe 20VIONLTE-BLW, is powerful enough to move a lot of air without breaking the bank. It has solid user ratings, a great price point, and a two-year warranty.

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