Autumn Power Tool Maintenance Tips for 2025

Shorter days, damp conditions and falling leaves put extra strain on your tools and your workflow. A quick autumn service helps you:

• Prevent cold-weather failures
• Extend tool and battery life
• Work faster and safer on darker sites
• Stay compliant with dust and debris control

The definitive autumn maintenance checklist

1) Leaf & debris management: blowers and vacs

Maintenance to do now

• Inspect and clear air inlets/nozzles: remove compacted leaf mulch and dust.
• Check battery terminals for corrosion; clean with a dry nylon brush.
• Tighten tube couplers and verify cruise-control/boost still engages.

Best-selling pick to consider

• Makita UB001GZ 40V XGT Brushless Leaf Blower (Body Only) – serious blowing force with Boost mode (up to 17N) for wet leaves and site clean-downs. Ideal if you’re already on Makita XGT.

Also browse our full Leaf Blowers range for cordless, petrol and vac models.

Makita UB001GZ 40V Max XGT Brushless Leaf Blower (Body Only)

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2) Exterior cleaning & winterising: pressure washers

Maintenance to do now

• Rinse and descale nozzles; a clogged jet cuts performance in half.
• Inspect high-pressure hose for kinks and micro-cracks.
• Flush with pump protector/antifreeze if storing in unheated spaces.

Helpful how-to

• See our guide: Kärcher Pressure Washer Maintenance – step-by-step. Toolden Blog

Best-selling pick to consider

Kärcher Pressure Washers – compact, versatile machines with interchangeable nozzles for patios, vans and tools.

Kärcher Pressure Washers

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3) Storm-season prep: chainsaws for pruning & windfall

Maintenance to do now

• Sharpen the chain (or replace if teeth are short or blue).
• Top up and test chain oil feed; clean the bar groove and sprocket nose.
• Check trigger lockouts and chain brake function.

Best-selling pick to consider

Makita UC016GZ 40V XGT Brushless Chainsaw (16″) – 1600W-equivalent brushless motor with 25.5 m/s chain speed; large oil reservoir and easy maintenance ports.

Makita UC016GZ 40V Max XGT Brushless Chainsaw 400mm

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4) Wet & muddy jobs: wet/dry extraction & M-Class dust control

Maintenance to do now

• Rinse tanks and hoses; dry fully to prevent odours and mould.
• Replace/clean HEPA/M-Class filters; never blow them with compressed air.
• Test power take-off (PTO) sockets with a corded tool.

Best-selling picks to consider

Makita VC4210MX/2 M-Class Wet & Dry Vacuum (PTO) – robust, adjustable suction with automatic start/stop; compliant for construction dust.

Hyundai HYVI10030 100L Triple-Motor Wet/Dry Vacuum – huge capacity and triple 3000W motors for flood clean-ups and heavy site work

Makita VC4210MX/2 M-Class 32A Wet & Dry Dust Extractor Vacuum with Power Take Off 1200W 240V

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Hyundai HYVI10030 100L Triple Motor Wet/Dry Industrial Vacuum 3000W 230V

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5) Dark evenings: site & task lighting

Maintenance to do now

• Inspect IP seals and USB ports; replace degraded gaskets.
• Charge-cycle batteries and label them; rotate in use.
• Check tripods, hinges and magnets for stability.

Best-selling picks to consider

Milwaukee M18ALIS-0 18V USB Area Boom Light 1000 Lumens – delivers 1,000 lumens of TRUEVIEW™ high-definition lighting. It offers up to 36 hours of runtime when paired with an M18™ 5.0 Ah battery

Milwaukee M18ALIS-0 18V USB Area Boom Light 1000 Lumens

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Battery and charger care (applies to all cordless kits)

• Store at ~50% charge if tools will sit for weeks; avoid leaving packs empty.
• Keep batteries above 5°C; cold garages reduce available capacity.
• Wipe contacts and check for swelling, cracks or water ingress.
• Firmware (where applicable): update smart chargers per brand guidance.

Building your platform? Our Autumn Sale highlights seasonal offers across Makita, DeWalt and Milwaukee.

Autumn Sale

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How often should I service cordless tools in winter?
Light trade/DIY: every 3 months. Daily trade: monthly mini-service plus annual full service.

Do I need M-Class extraction for autumn renovations?
If you’re cutting concrete, brick, board materials or hardwoods, M-Class is typically required by site rules to control respirable dust. The Makita VC4210MX/2 is a popular, compliant option.

Which blower is best for heavy, wet leaves?
Look for higher Newton (N) blowing force and brushless motors. The Makita UB001GZ 40V XGT delivers up to 17N in Boost mode.

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