It’s winter time and your old snow thrower from last year has completely broken down and it’s time to shop for a new one but you’re on a budget and would prefer a snow thrower that’s economical, less noisy, and is easy to store away, then looking for an electric snow blower might just be the answer for you. With the outdoor snow equipment market being as competitive as it is; it shouldn’t be hard to find a brand and model to suit your specified demands and still leave you with some spare money in your pocket. Electric snow blowers aren’t only becoming more popular than ever, they’ve grown to be highly affordable while still being able to crush and eat snow like a hungry monster.
Snow blowers are available in three main categories: Single-stage, Two-stage and electrical single-stage snow blowers. So what are the advantages of owning an electrical snow thrower? Low noise, compact, lightweight, easy to store, eco friendly, easy start one push buttons, hand warmer handles, clearing widths of up to 21 inches in some models, lower maintenance than two stage snow throwers.
So where do you start looking? Visit your local authorized merchant or dealer like any Wal-Mart store but if you can’t find what you’re looking for then look online at websites like eBay, Amazon, and any other online based companies that offer good quality, and low priced electric snow throwers. Be careful of companies that have unbelievably low prices, sometimes stores price their slow moving stock at extremely low prices to get them sold and out of the store.
Companies like Ariens, Yard machine, and Husqvarna build some of the most reliable single and electric two stage snow blowers on the market but two brands in particular comes highly recommended; The Toro Company and the Greenworks snow thrower. Toro snow throwers have many great features and rightly so. They are one of the oldest companies producing and distributing out of doors goods and mowing gear. With a history dating back to 1914 you can rest assured this company knows about snow.
The top recommended Toro product receiving the best reviews is the Toro 1800 Power Curve. Perfect for flat paved surfaces like walkways and driveways, it features a 12 amp motor, clearing widths of 18 inches and features a 10 inch snow cut depth. Weighing in at only 24 pounds it throws up snow up to 30 feet, really amazing for an electric single stage snow blower.
Make sure that whatever brand you decide to purchase has spare parts available in most local outdoor gear and hardware stores. With use comes natural wear and tear and somewhere down the line you’re going to have to replace a few spare parts. Some of the most common parts you’ll need are belts, Augers, Impellers, Shear pins, blades and bearings. Make note that if you take the proper precautions in looking after your electric snow thrower, you’ll improve its longevity and save yourself from having to buy another one in ones immediate future.