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When to buy an electric lawn mower

Updated October 26, 2026 · 5 min read

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Lawn mower prices follow the grass. They're highest in spring, when everyone needs one at once, they dip during the summer holiday sales, and they're usually lowest in early fall, once the mowing season is over and stores want the space back.

The year at a glance

If you need a mower this spring, the holiday sales are a good compromise between price and choice. If you can wait, or your old mower will last one more season, early fall is when patience pays.

Get money back if the price drops after you buy

Some stores will refund the difference if an item's price drops within a set time after you buy it. The rules vary, so read the store's price-adjustment or price-match policy. Then keep your tracker running after you buy. If an alert shows a lower price inside that window, ask the store for the difference.

Decide what you need before the sale

• Battery, corded or gas. Battery mowers are quiet and start with a button. Corded electric mowers are cheaper and never run out of charge, but the cord limits them to small lawns. Gas still suits very large or rough lawns.
• Push or self-propelled. Self-propelled mowers drive themselves forward, which makes hills and bigger lawns much easier. They cost more and use more battery.
• Deck width. A wider deck means fewer passes, but a heavier mower. Many battery push mowers are around 20 to 21 inches.
• Battery size. Runtime depends on the battery's capacity and the mower's power. For a bigger lawn, look for a kit with a larger battery or two batteries.
• Battery brand. If you already own batteries from a brand, a mower from the same line can save you a lot. See how to spend less on batteries.

How to watch for a deal

1. Open a store's battery mower page and filter it: self-propelled or push, deck width, and brand.
2. Copy the link and add it to On Sale Alerts as a sale tracker.
3. Start with a minimum discount around 15%. Mower markdowns are usually smaller than clothing sales, so a lower bar catches the real deals.
4. Check every 12 hours, and more often around holiday sales and in early fall.

Bundle promotions, like a free battery with a kit, don't change the listed price, so a discount alert won't flag them. In spring, also check the store's promotions page before you buy.

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