Updated on Apr. 23, 2024
Leaf blower attachments can unlock the potential power and utility of the machine. Clean up your yard in no time with these top-rated picks.
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A leaf blower can keep your yard leaf-free, but it can do so much more with these ingenious leaf blower attachments. Here is how to use a leaf blower. Before choosing an attachment, think about what job you need it to conquer. Then, make sure your selection is compatible with your machine.
“I use a leaf blower to clean up grass clippings and dirt after I’ve mowed and trimmed my yard,” said Alex K., co-founder of The Lawn Review. “I also use my leaf blower to clear off leaves, pine needles and sticks from my grass to prevent them from dying during the critical fall months. Lastly, my leaf blower is great for cleaning out my garage when bugs, dust, leaves and other junk pile up.”
Yard maintenance can feel like you’re required to purchase a seemingly endless list of tools, like hedge trimmers, aerators, wood chippers and dethatching rakes. That list gets smaller when you snag a tool that acts as a double-duty investment. Adding attachments to your leaf blower can help your leaf blower work harder for you, and a few quick tips will maximize its performance.
One of the easiest accessory upgrades for your leaf blower is adding an additional leaf collection bag to your stash. This hardy bag will take many loads of leaves and debris, and can save you time by letting you fill up a bag and swap it out for this new one. Plus, it lets you carry on with the work at hand. These bags make disposing of leaves to the curb or to the compost bin fast and easy.
The shape of a leaf blower’s nozzle has a direct impact on its performance. Just like the adjustable stream of a garden sprayer is better suited for different tasks, that’s the case with the end of a blower. Round nozzles put air down on a wider area while flat ends, such as this Ego AN5300 Flat Blower Nozzle, are best for maximizing distribution, making them a match for light, dry leaves.
Can’t get enough nozzle end options? You’re our kind of DIYer! Using a leaf blower involves a lot of repetitive wrist movements as you “sweep” the leaves in front of your path. The Toro Oscillating Nozzle Kit is a smart leaf solution that uses the force of the blower itself to change the air’s direction. You simply walk forward and the nozzle does the sweeping motion for you.
If you absolutely hate emptying collection bags, you can opt for disposable leaf collection bags. Simply fill them up and drop them straight in the trash. Although more expensive in the long run than reusable bags, these environmentally friendly compostable bags can be a smart choice if you’re dealing with particularly unpleasant material, such as wet or rotting leaves.
Of course, if you’re really serious about eliminating the collection bags, consider the Worx leaf collection system. Designed to fit almost all leaf blower/vacuum combos, this smart system creates a “sweeper” that deposits leaves directly into a waste container. No more emptying countless small bags!
If you’ve had backpack leaf blower for a few years, bring it back to a more comfortable chore with a set of new harness straps. This two-pack of Echo blower backpack straps only weigh 5.4 ounces, so they won’t add much weight to your machine.
One of the most clever ways to stretch a leaf blower’s utility is with a gutter-cleaning kit. Designed to work with most of the best leaf blowers, the Worx gutter cleaner extends the reach of the machine. It comes with a hook nozzle on the end to reach over and around the edge of your gutter.
Many leaf blower attachments allow your blower to also function as a vacuum, sucking in leaves through the intake while collecting them in a bag. To make the most of a leaf vacuum, many homeowners opt for an accessory, such as this Shredz-All Shred Ring Kit. Designed to fit select Toro leaf blowers, the Shredz-All means less time spent emptying the collection bag.
While most of the entries on this list allow your leaf blower to work on a bigger scale, some attachments let it scale down. This Worx seven-piece attachment kit is intended for the leaf blower and vacuums to work on a smaller projects, from inflating mattresses to detailing your car’s interior. The value you get with these seven attachments will last you for years to come.
This isn’t an attachment that goes on your leaf blower, but rather a blower that goes on your string trimmer. Delivering up to 500 cubic feet per minute (CFM), this TrimmerPlus blower attachment is compatible with attachment-capable string trimmers from major brands, including Troy-Bilt, Snapper and Ryobi.
The most important thing to consider when looking for attachments for your leaf blower is compatibility. Not all attachments will fit on every brand of leaf blower. Ensure the attachment you want to buy is compatible with your specific model. The next thing you should consider is versatility. While these attachments aren’t crazy expensive, getting multiple additional uses out of one can be nice.
“The concentrated nozzle tip is a must-have for every household because it can increase the speed of your blower for wet leaves or stuck-on grime,” says Alex K. “I’m using my concentrated nozzle tip to clean off pollen from my deck this week, where it is stuck between the panels of my deck.”
Lastly, consider what yard work you must accomplish before picking out an attachment. Leaf blower attachments can be used for car detailing, leaf collection and gutter cleaning. Figuring out your needs first will help to narrow down your search.
Dan Stout is a former residential remodeler, commercial site supervisor and maintenance manager. He’s worked on nearly all aspects of building and DIY, including project planning and permitting, plumbing, basic electric, drywall, carpentry, tiling, painting and more. Stout has covered various lawn tool stories and his expertise in lawn care products helps him write knowledgeable content about leaf blower attachments.
Sheri Kaz is a shopping editor at Family Handyman with expertise in product reviews, interior design and gardening. She researched and updated this piece.
For this piece, we consulted Alex K. the co-founder of The Lawn Review, a site made to help people understand how to take care of their lawns using the best tools possible. Alex has thousands of hours of experience using hundreds of different lawn tools and has found exactly what to look for in each type of tool.
To select the best leaf blower attachments, we began by researching a wide range of available options, considering factors such as compatibility, purpose and price point. We also looked for attachments that catered to specific tasks, including gutter cleaning, leaf collection and more. To narrow down our choices, we analyzed customer reviews to understand each attachment’s real-world performance and durability.
