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- High-quality snow blowers make quick work of clearing snow, require minimal muscle, and serve you through many winters.
The Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE Gas Snow Blower is our top pick because it uses a self-propel system to match your pace, handles all varieties of snow, and has a joystick that makes adjusting the chute effortless.
Shoveling is great exercise. When the snow starts, I always intend to shovel my way out of each snowfall to stay fit. But after the first few snowstorms, my intermittent back pain pays a visit, and I give in to the calls of the snow blower.
When buying a snow blower, you should first consider where you want the power to come from. There are three main sources: gas, corded electric, and cordless electric or battery. Gas snow blowers are the most popular, most powerful, and most expensive option. They also typically need more maintenance than the other power options.
Corded electric blowers are generally the least expensive and don't rely on fossil fuels, but you have to mind the cord as you work, and it's not recommended for longer driveways due to the inherent cord-length limitations. Battery power avoids the cord problem, but batteries only last for so long before they need to be recharged. You can buy extra batteries so that you have enough to complete your job, but they are usually quite expensive.
Snow blowers are either single-stage, two-stage, or three-stage. A single-stage snow blower has an auger that moves very fast and sends the snow flying out of the chute in one step. Two-stage blowers have augers that feed the snow into the chute where a propeller throws the snow. Three-stage devices have augers that feed the snow into the center where it is chopped up and fed into the propeller. Snow blowers with multiple stages tend to cost more, but they can also handle heavier duty jobs and throw the snow further.
While researching the best snow blowers, we combed through hundreds of buyer and expert ratings and reviews of dozens of models. Our guide features throwers that have a track record of performance, durability, and are fun to use.
Here are the best snow blowers you can buy:
- Best snow blower overall: Toro SnowMaster 724 QXE Gas Snow Blower
- Best two-stage snow blower: Cub Cadet 2X 26-inch Gas Snow Blower
- Best single-stage snow blower: Toro Power Clear 721 E Gas Snow Blower
- Best cordless electric snow blower: EGO SNT2102 Cordless Electric Snow Blower
- Best affordable snow blower: WEN 5662 Snow Blaster Electric Snow Thrower
Read on in the slides below to check out our top picks.
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