Central Texas Electric Lawnmower Program

Gas-powered lawnmowers are a large source of unhealthy air pollution in Central Texas and generate Carbon Dioxide emissions that are changing our climate. To address these environmental challenges the Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems is offering to help you upgrade your existing gas-powered mower to an electric model.

Save 21% off of the cost of a new Homelite cordless electric mower when you trade in your gas-powered mower at the store listed below. For more information and to reserve a mower please call Scott at (512) 389-2250 (land line) by Thursday, 26th at 12pm (Noon).

Please read the latest peer-reviewed study from the Federal Government on Climate Change:
NOAA Report on Climate Change 1/09

Discount ONLY applies to the date and store location listed below (while supplies last):

**With a gas-powered mower trade-in

***New! %10 Discount without gas power mower trade-in

Saturday, April 18th

1pm- 6pm

Mueller Home Depot (1200 Barbara Jordon Blvd. - Exit )

(Map)

(512) 703-4110

Principle Sponsors:

• Samsung Austin
  
• Austin Sierra Club
  
• Texas Gas Service
  
• Save Barton Creek Assoc.
  

Some features of electric lawnmowers are

1. Exhaust free (only minor emissions produced from the generation of the electricity)
2. All models have electronic ignition, no pull cords (electricity costs are $5.00/per year).
3. Mulching models, no bagging necessary. Grass/leaves can be mulched, side discharged or bagged with both HomeLite models.
4. No oil/gas needed
5. No tune-up needed (batteries last for upwards of 4 years)
6. Cordless model runs about 75 minutes and cuts upwards of 1/3 acre (14,000 square feet) on a single charge
7. Very quiet (you are able to mow on Sunday mornings)

For more information, please call Scott Johnson at 389-2250 - land line.

Frequently Asked Question List

1. Is the new mower discount given at the time of purchase or is a check sent to me afterwards?
The discount is given at the time of purchase. Half of the rebate comes directly from

 2. Does an electric lawnmower have the same cutting ability as a gas-powered one?
Yes. At peak engine torque electric lawnmowers have equivalent cutting ability to gas-powered ones.

3. Can I use the discount voucher to purchase an electric mower on another day besides one of the sales event days?
No, only on the sale event day.

4. Will these discounts be offered at a later time?
Maybe, hopefully again in the spring of 2010. 

5. What type of electric lawnmowers will I have to choose from?
18" Homelite, model #UT13118, SKU #937624 (Corded) model.
20" Homelite, model #UT13122, SKU#940165(Cordless) model. The new 2009 model has a new, easier to remove battery.

6. How long does the charge last for the cordless, electric model?
Approximately 75 minutes; enough to cut upwards of 1/3 of an acre on a single charge.

7. How many years does the battery last?
Upwards of 4 years. For optimal performance charge the battery every month or more frequently. Please do not charge the cordless model when temperatures are above 104 degrees or below 23 degrees Fahrenheit. The battery is maintenance free.

8. What is the cost of a replacement battery for the cordless model?
The owner does the battery installation. The replacement cost will be approximately
$94.00 + shipping from Homelite Consumer Products at 1-866-457-5888.

9. What is the warranty for these models?
A 2-year warranty on the mower and a 1-year warranty on the battery. Home Depot replacement warranty will cover the 3rd year for $39.99. If anything goes wrong during the 3rd year they will send you a gift card to replace the mower at no additional cost.

10. If I have a service or warranty issue, whom do I call?
Please call the indoor garden dept. at the Home Depot where you purchased the
Homelite electric lawnmower or call Homelite Consumer Products at 1-866-457-5888.

11. Does the corded model come with an extension cord? If not, where can I buy one?
The extension cord is not included, but can be purchased at the sales event days. A 14 gauge 50' cord costs approximately $20.00 at Home Depot

12. What is the cutting surface of the mowers that are on sale? 
20" for the cordless model and 18" for the basic corded model & 20" for other corded model.  

13. What is the annual electric cost for the mowers?
Approximately $5.00 per year, the same as a standard incandescent light
bulb. By comparison, Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (the spiral type)
use much less electricity, about $1.50 per year.

14. Will the new lawnmower come pre-assembled or in a box? If it's in a box are any tools required to assemble it?
The mower will be in a box. No tools are required to assemble it.

15. Do I need to use up or drain the gas and oil back into their cans before I drop it off for scrappage at the sales event day?
Yes. However, we will be able to accept very small quantities of gas and
small quantities of oil when you drop off your mower to be scrapped.

16. What will happen to the gas-powered mower that I drop off?
The non-recyclable materials are separated from the recyclable metal
ones. Then the metals are heated and reformed into usable building
materials such as rebar.

17. How should I use the corded mower to prevent running over the cord?
Start mowing from the edge of your house and work outwards towards the street or back fence.

18. How can I find out more about these electric lawnmowers and their features/benefits? 
Please contact any Home Depot location.

19. Is it necessary to be a resident of Austin or Travis County to qualify for a discount?
No, simply bring in your gas-powered mower as a trade in to qualify for the maximum discount.