How to Choose the Right Gas Snow Blower

When snow begins to accumulate, this is when you need to begin clearing your home's walkways and driveways.

Using a snow blower or snow thrower can help alleviate the health risk of manually shoveling wet, heavy snow. These durable machines are a real investment in your home's maintenance that you'll use year after year.

It's important to choose the size and features that most benefit you and your property.

Lightweight snow blowers are great for small jobs such as clearing decks, patios, sidewalks and smaller driveways. They require some pushing to clear snow up to 12" deep. They need very little maintenance and are compact enough to store easily when not in use.

Gas Single-Stage Snow Blowers

Perfect for clearing snow up to 8" from mid-sized paved areas, single-stage snow blowers are lightweight and easy to control, the front auger contacts the ground to propel, or move them forward, as it directs snow into the discharge chute.

• Sufficient for areas with fluffy, light to moderate snowfalls of 3 to 5 inches.

• Enough power to adequately throw snow away from a short or narrow driveway.

Gas Dual-Stage Snow Blowers

Dual-stage snow blowers are engineered to clear heavy, wet snow of 6 to 12" and over from large areas, such as long driveways. The impeller helps prevent wet snow from clogging, and the serrated auger cuts through hard-packed snow and ice.

Two-stage discharge throws snow faster and farther than single-stage models and is a good choice for most homeowners.

• 1st Stage: Auger breaks up snow and throws it to the back of the unit.

• 2nd Stage: A high-speed impeller behind the auger pulls the snow up and out of the chute.

Extra Features to Consider:

• Single-Hand Chute Operation: Allows easy on-the-go snow throwing direction and height adjustment.

• Speed Control: Multiple forward and reverse speeds help set a comfortable walking pace.

• Power Steering: Effortless trigger-control operation provides easy maneuverability in most snow conditions.

• Tire Chains: Add traction in slippery conditions.



• Light Kit: For night or early morning operation.

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