The best garden hose reel will last for up to ten years. However ... The most important thing is to make sure that you take great care of the reels to ensure that they have a longer life span.

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I tested our top picks to look for long-lasting, heavy-duty, durable, high-quality garden hoses that stand up to all the wear ... enough to work well with hose reels and be kink-resistant too ...