WORX 12 Amp Trivac 3-in-1 Electric Leaf Blower/Mulcher/Vacuum WG509 Metal Impeller for Fine Mulching

Having never used a tool like this I had different expectations than what it has evolved into.I have a pair of southern white oaks that like to drop leaves and acorns all winter. By springtime the drop has a tendency to choke out a bermudagrass lawn that is already starved for light and air. So every year at least 3-4 times during the season, I need to pull the bulk of this material out of the yard so the soil can accept amendments, pre-emergent, fert, etc. before greenup in the spring.Southern white oak leaves are small and they like to crawl under grass blades. Even when my lawn is cut to about 1" these leaves are still hard to extract directly into the mulcher/vac. So after slaving over covering about 1200 sq ft going inch by inch with a heavy mulcher, I figured out the easiest and most efficient way... Go over the lawn with my smaller and lighter blower and pile the loosest material in a small zone. Then vac this pile up. If any more significant material is left, try to rake it loose then repeat.This vac does not pick up the acorns but for the few that make it in, the mulcher makes quick work of it. I use the same strategy as above to pile up the acorns left over from vacuuming into a small area with the blower after vacuuming all the leaves. Then I'll pick up the bulk of it with an acorn roller and finish the rest off by hand.Random notes.-For leaf work, you really do need to set this to full power (setting 6).-The available blower feature is not that useful except when needed on occasion. I use my separate blower that is lighter instead.-It is as many reviewers have said, kind of heavy. It's not that heavy really but more so when adding the weight of the collector bag with the machine over extended amount of time, it gets pretty tiring pretty quickly. Make a habit of slinging the bag cross body as opposed to over the shoulder.-It's loud and dusty. Like it or not, the vac will pick up any loose dust on the ground and then diffuse it through the bag and into the air. My neighbor's car has a healthy layer of dust and pollen on her car now after my 2 hour sojourn in the yard.-It can handle pretty much any material it can suck up. I should say though when I first got it as a like new used item (a lie btw as it was clearly well used), it would not do anything but buzz. After a bit of trouble shooting and reseating the parts multiple times, I discovered a hard twig inside the impeller that was sticking the entire tool. After safely removing it, it has worked like a champ ever since. It has in fact picked up twigs bigger than that one and minced them readily.-It seems to be most comfortable when held vertically and sweeping about an inch above the ground.-The bag does need to be emptied often. Fair enough though because you also have to carry it.CONCLUSION: I think for the fact that I have small leaves that can't be raked, this is a lawn saving tool that is inexpensive, effective, and over two seasons now, pretty durable. I have no regrets other than AW selling me a malfunctioning barely acceptable item as Like New but they have always treated me well otherwise. I fixed it, it works, moving on. I also changed tac and began collecting the mulch to be composted as there is a significant amount and I can combine it with my grass clippings. The vac picks up a lot of dust and dirt when used on dry ground and that makes for good structure for the compost. I'm very happy with this one, its on the wall in my shed, a place of honor and space savings.

This was a purchase I should have made a couple of years ago when I first moved into my house. If I had known how many leaves we'd have to collect and blow around/rake up, I would've bought this sooner. It definitely would've been a big help with the wisteria leaves that fill up the back area of my house.One of the reasons I bought this was to help clear out the fallen leaves from a mass of decorative ivy to the side of my house. I can happily say that this machine accomplished that job in spades. Overall, the WORX Trivac has served me very well since I bought it, though I should preface that I accidentally shorted it out and wound up getting a replacement (no extra charge) from the company themselves. For anyone that has never worked with corded tools in their lives, make sure you buy a proper power cord so you're not delivering the inadequate amount of amps. I recommend the Husky 100 ft cord (13 amps, 14 gauge). It's been a sturdy cord with plenty of reach, and it's delivered all the power I need for my Trivac.The machine's very easy to use. With the sturdy support from the leaf collection bag, I can hold this with one hand and walk around without getting tired. To compare it to another leaf vacuum, like the Black & Decker one that is an interchangeable vacuum and blower, the WORX is a breeze to use. The collection bag's also easy to disengage, so that's another bonus.The big, orange lever switches it between blower mode and vacuum mode, and there's a "Variable Speed" dial that can crank the power from low to high. Even at low, it's able to get plenty of leaves. I recommend the low setting for areas with loose mulch (also, this thing can get LOUD, so noise-canceling headphones are a major recommendation). You can crank it up to higher speeds for trickier spots, like areas covered in ivy. Putting it around the 2nd or 3rd speed will get the job done for areas like that. I've never needed to boost the power up to the highest level (that being 6 on the dial). I also think my neighborhood appreciates me not using max speed, too.As for cleaning, there's a big release button in front of the power switch that separated the main collection/blower attachment from the mulching mechanism/fan, and once that's open, you've got easy-ish access to the internal mechanism. If you ever hear a not-so-clear sound coming from the fan (that's the best way I can describe the noise), power the machine off and clear out whatever might be caught on the central screw or along the walls inside. Further leaf collection or switching over to blower mode and often take care of these issues.Lastly, I do want to praise the customer support. When I shorted out the first one (do not use a 10 amp cord with a 16 gauge plug. Realizing it wasn't a proper fight plug-wise should've been my first clue I didn't have the right cord for it), it basically rendered the machine to be only operable at the lowest speed. When I contacted the online chat support at the WORX website, the people on the other side were immensely helpful in getting a new vacuum mailed to me. They also helped answer my hardware questions and clarified what went wrong. Maybe I had been protected under a warranty I wasn't aware of, but if I wasn't, then they have some of the best customer support I've ever seen.If you've read this review to this point, I hope it's been helpful!

The WORX TRIVAC WG509 has been a great addition to my yard tools, especially since I wanted to start mulching leaves to compost for next year’s garden. This 3-in-1 system combines a blower, mulcher, and vacuum, making leaf cleanup much easier and giving me the ability to mulch leaves directly.As a blower, it has enough power to clear my lawn and driveway efficiently. The switch to the vacuum function is smooth, and it does a decent job of picking up the leaves I’ve gathered. The mulcher is where it really shines for me—it chops the leaves down to a fraction of their size, which is perfect for my composting efforts. It’s also nice that the mulched leaves take up less space in the collection bag.The 12-amp motor is fine for moderate tasks, though it might struggle with heavier jobs. Being corded limits mobility a bit, but with a good extension cord, it’s not a big issue.Overall, the WORX TRIVAC WG509 is a solid tool, especially if you’re looking to mulch leaves for composting. It’s versatile and easy to use, making it a great option for maintaining a clean yard and creating garden-ready mulch. I have a city-size yard, and am not sure this would be the right tool for someone with a large yard.