Snowblower Reviews - Shopping for a snowblower

Snowblower Reviews - Shopping for a snowblower - Customer Reviews

Many people are overwhelmed with all of the snowblower reviews out there, but you will find information here that answers many of your questions. Found on this page is the result of researching consumer buyer's guides and manufacturers descriptions of the products.
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After reading through this information you will be armed with the knowledge you need to make an educated decision. This is important when you are looking to purchase such an expensive piece of equipment. You may also want to read through customer snowblower reviews to find out what machines they say are best in comparison to others.

You can begin figuring which one best suits your needs by answering a few simple questions.

How large is the area from which you wish to clear/remove snow?
How much snowfall do you see in a typical winter season?
Are you removing snow from a paved surface or gravel?
What amount of time will you have to complete the job?

TWO MAIN TYPES OF SNOW BLOWERS/THROWERS

Single Stage Snow Throwers

These snowblowers clean the snow very well, as an augur pulls itself through the snow. It may have some self propulsion, but still requires some guidance from the user. They are smaller, and less expensive because they do not require as much power. They usually have 3-6 horse power (HP) engines. They are much lighter in comparison to their two stage counterpart. These models are best for small areas and only on paved or smooth walk/driveways. These smaller snow throwers are not recommended for commercial use, but better for residential use.

Gas or Electric?

Another thing to consider when buying your snowblower is: do you want an electrical start model or gas? This is only an option with the single stage models. Many customer reviews state that they prefer the electric start because they are more convenient and easier to use in colder temperatures. Gas is recommended for how the machine is powered ... only because this eliminates the need for extension cords and the risk of running them over. Severing an electrical cord can lead to injury ... and costly repairs.

Two Stage Snow Throwers

There is little difference between the single and two stage snow throwers ... but the difference lies in how the machine collects and throws the snow, and contact with the ground. Two stage throwers augers do not contact the surface where a single stage does. They ride on a metal plate called a skid. The skid determines the clearing height. Since this height is adjustable they can be used on any surface ... if you have a gravel driveway or walkway you will want a Two Stage Snow Blower. The two stage snow blowers are better for larger areas, since their clearing path is wider. In comparison, a two stage is much larger, and will require more storage space than a more compact single stage, but customer reviews say they wouldn't want any less.

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