© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Homelite_24v_Cordless_Lawn_Mower_UT13122 Recent reviews written about Homelite 24v Cordless Lawn Mower UT13122 en-us 80 80 http://www.epinions.com/Homelite_24v_Cordless_Lawn_Mower_UT13122 http://img.epinions.com/images/opti/1a/d3/Homelite_24v_Cordless_Lawn_Mower_UT13122-resized80.jpg http://www.epinions.com/content_484996648580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author oceangoer03 - I bought the UT13122 model in spring 2008 and had no trouble until September 2009. I have a very small lawn (I live in an end-unit townhouse), which takes about 30 minutes to mow the entire lawn and the charge stays consistent the entire time. The height... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484996648580 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:48:15 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484996648580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_484251635332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author okrobie - but I was very disappointed with this mower. First of all the charger died after just a few months and cost $55.00 since it wasn't covered by the warranty. Then after a little over a year the battery died and wouldn't take a charge. As luck would have it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~484251635332 Tue, 8 Sep 2009 18:05:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_484251635332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_481682230916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author commentarian - Well, I had similar problems as others.  Battery worked OK for 1 and 1/2 summers.  Then bought replacement for one of the 2 of the battery pack locally for $72.  You can get them online for about $25 or so each (1/2 pack).  So I have... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~481682230916 Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:05:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_481682230916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_477909913220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author consumerfred - Bought the Homelite 24V Cordless Lawn Mower (UT13122) in early fall of 2008. It was on sale a Home Depot, actually mismarked tag which should have been on the mower next to it; $225.00. However, it was already assembled but lacked the charger,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~477909913220 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:09:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_477909913220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473244405380?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author kaspiahn - I bought this mower in April of this year(2009). I used it three times and all three times it performed poorly. The last I tried to use it the battery was dead, and would not recharge. That is a very common problem from what others have been writing. I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473244405380 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:30:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473244405380?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_469065698948?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kitra - I bought this mower at Home Depot for $229, should be $329. It was mis-marked and the Clerk in Lawn & Garden said I could have it for the marked price. Mind you, I have a 1985 Honda gasoline push mower HR-194 that is still working perfectly, which... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~469065698948 Sat, 2 May 2009 22:16:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_469065698948?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_468590497412?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jdching888 - I purchased my mower 2 years ago. I was tired of all the problems with my riding mower and thought how nice it would be not to smell gasoline fumes. I knew I wanted a mower that was easy to start. It was the end of the season so I only used the mower... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~468590497412 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:28:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_468590497412?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_468231687812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author badgolfer505 - I purchased this 20" cordless lawn mower in May '07 for slightly less than $300. This spring I discovered that the battery failed to hold a charge and the mower would not operate. When I called customer service to make a warranty claim, I was dismayed to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~468231687812 Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:42:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_468231687812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_467723980420?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bookwoman12 - Bought it.  Charged it. Used it.  Charged it the second time.  Used it.  Went to use it.  Dead.  Returned for repair.  Was told it would cost $178.  Told them to keep it.  Don't waste your money.  I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~467723980420 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:43:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_467723980420?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466945216132?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author drsusanne - We've had no trouble at all with our Homelite.  It was useful after the first charging and has been good when we came back from a trip and the grass was longer than usual.  No trouble ever.  Our grass looks... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466945216132 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:59:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466945216132?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_466703978116?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author daveht2k - I live in Phoenix.  I bought this mower in June 2007.  It worked fine through the summer.  I didn't use it during the winter and most of the spring.  In May 2008 I tried to use it and the battery was completely dead!  It wouldn't... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~466703978116 Sat, 11 Apr 2009 15:09:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_466703978116?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_454785797764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author g_force_alt - My yard is a postage stamp - so small I can mow it in less than 10 minutes.  It is perfect for a small, battery powered mower.  In owning one, I've found that electric mowers are great for a number of reasons.  You never go out to mow and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~454785797764 Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:43:57 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_454785797764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452451929732?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author sio31 - I purchased this mower at a Home Depot and paid about $275. After about 10 uses, the plastic safety key broke in my hand as it did for many of the other reviewers.Now after 2 summers, the battery no longer holds a charge.The rear... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452451929732 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:05:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452451929732?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442233425540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author arbra - Purchased at Home Depot thinking I would get a bargain, $300 seemed too irresistible to pass up. Lasted one year, convenient for Homelite which only guarantees the battery for a year - but everything else for two years. Started to mow my lawn yesterday... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442233425540 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 14:18:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442233425540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_440668688004?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author spinboldak - I brought this lawn mower last year and only used it for two summers. Now the BATTERY WOULD NOT CHARGE UP although I follow the service manual recommendation for taking care of the battery. It takes 3-4 17 hours charging before I can finish my small... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440668688004 Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:40:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440668688004?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431673544324?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author hnhoyt - I really like this mower. 1) Construction is great 2) Easily does my 3000sq ft yard with full charge 3) NO GAS. NO OIL 4) Cheaper than the B&D (and I think better built) Downsides: 1) Power is less than 5hp gas. Keep the blade sharp and the grass... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431673544324 Tue, 27 May 2008 21:56:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431673544324?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431395081860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author midnitedisease - My wife and I are very environmentally conscious. This is something that started with recycling and a compost pile, and has grown to looking into a windmill for our power source, as well as looking into solar alternatives for our hot water heater and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431395081860 Sun, 25 May 2008 16:55:35 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431395081860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_431294615172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author johnproto - This machine was designed for anything but cutting grass. I have a yard that is less than 1/4 acre and after 1/2 season the battery wouldn't hold a charge for less than a couple of minute JUST IDLING! The safety handle broke around the same time,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~431294615172 Sat, 24 May 2008 18:50:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_431294615172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_430409551492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author cscockey - I bought this mower in April, 2007. When I pulled it out for the first cutting in May, 2008, it was unusable. The battery would not take a charge, in spite of my following directions in care and use of it. Because the one year warranty on the battery... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~430409551492 Sat, 17 May 2008 16:24:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_430409551492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418982956676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author efreedma - The first one I bought at my Home Depot was crushed--handles were bent out of shape. Returned it for a second--this one the battery charger didn't work (didn't light up). Called Homelite for a replacement charger and got one. Plugged it in to my mower... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418982956676 Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:39:06 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418982956676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_418220183172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author theadvocate101 - I have to disagree with jargent's synopsis above. It is easy enough to assemble, but a complete pain in the *&$ to charge. First off, you have to actually plug the lawnmower itself into the wall for the battery to charge. Even though the battery is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~418220183172 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:22:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_418220183172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_403065572996?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jargent - After searching Consumer Reports and a number of other sites, I'd decided to go cordless electric for my lawnmower, and this model won out. It was the CR Best Buy, Home Depot had it for about $250, and I've got a fairly small lawn that sounded like it... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~403065572996 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 19:02:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_403065572996?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_400256962180?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author radoae - I bought my 20" 24V cordless electric lawn mower from home depot on an impulse. I took it home, and took it out of the box, and all I had to do to prepare it for use, was unfold the handle, tighten the knobs, and insert the key, which was already tied... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~400256962180 Thu, 9 Aug 2007 00:18:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_400256962180?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_385014271620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kswaldrop - (updated 7/30/07 - see below) I have looked at rechargeable lawn mowers ever since I saw the first Black and Decker model at a Home Depot and the price has always turned me off. I am the kind of person who will go to a garage sale and buy and old... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~385014271620 Mon, 2 Jul 2007 10:37:21 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_385014271620?linkin_id=8003929