Removing snow manually from the drive way and other places is a backbreaking job & can affect your health if care is not taken. To avoid affecting your health it's advisable to use a snow blower or a snow thrower as it is called.
Follow the tips given before purchasing a snow blower for you.
1. Evaluate the type and structure of the snow you will be dealing with. Specially its density and whether it is hard or fluffy. Also take into consideration the number of days and the inches of snow in a day
2. Always prefer to take the machine for a test drive. Taking a demo helps to get to know the machine better. Some stores have the facility of testing in the backyard.
How much does a snow blower cost?
Basically, it is difficult to give the precise amount of a snow blower, as the costs keep changing based on the market conditions.
The price of snow blowers is usually fixed, based on the throw distance and capacity of the machine. A single stage machine can cost any where around 0 to 0. A two stage machine can cost approximately around 00 or more.
The types of machines in the market
Snow blower machines are basically categorized in two types. Apart from the commonly known, single stage and double stage machines, snow blowers are further distinguished as Gasoline driven blowers and Electric driven blowers. Basically the gasoline engine driven blowers are very noisy, as they have a two-stroke engine and cause a lot of pollution. Whereas electric driven snow blowers are usually single stage machines as they run on electricity and cannot take too much load.
Safety with snow blowers
Safety is the most important aspect when it comes to operating a snow blower. So follow these simple rules to maintain safety while operating the snow blower.
1. Keep children away from snow blowers. The rotating impellers of the two-stage machine can cause serious injuries and even amputation if proper care is not taken while handling the machine.
2. Maintain electrical safety norms while handling electric driven blower machine.
3. Never allow children to play near the area where the blown away snow lands as the snow, although crushed can cause serious injuries as it is thrown with great force.
